C. Stewart Slater

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C. Stewart Slater is a distinguished engineering educator and researcher whose work centers on innovative laboratory design, engineering pedagogy, and multidisciplinary curriculum development. As a founding faculty member of the School of Engineering at Rowan University, Slater played a pivotal role in shaping a new paradigm for undergraduate engineering education. His most cited work, “Development of Multifunctional Laboratories in a New Engineering School” (2020), has garnered 10 citations and exemplifies his commitment to creating flexible, integrated lab spaces that support hands-on, project-based learning across engineering disciplines. This paper, co-authored with colleagues Chandrupatla, Dusseau, and Schmalzel, outlines the vision for laboratories that serve multiple functions—teaching, research, and design—thereby maximizing resources and fostering collaboration. Slater’s contributions have been instrumental in establishing Rowan’s nationally recognized “Engineering Clinics” model, which emphasizes real-world problem-solving from the freshman year. His impact is seen not only in citation counts but in the widespread adoption of his laboratory design principles by other institutions. Through his leadership, Slater has helped redefine how engineering is taught, making education more engaging, practical, and responsive to industry needs.