Greg Strimel

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Greg Strimel is a leading voice in technology and engineering education, with a focused research agenda on workforce development and career perceptions. His work critically examines the disconnect between industry needs and public perception, particularly within the manufacturing sector. Strimel’s most impactful studies investigate how industry-driven outreach programs influence children’s career aspirations. In his highly cited 2020 paper, "The Next Generation for Manufacturing Competitiveness?: Investigating the Influence of Industry-Driven Outreach on Children Career Perceptions," he explores the effectiveness of these interventions. A companion study, "The Next Generation for Manufacturing Competitiveness?: Children’s Perceptions as Shown Through Drawings," uses a novel, child-centered methodology—analyzing drawings—to reveal how young students visualize manufacturing roles. This research directly addresses a critical national challenge: the projected shortage of two million manufacturing workers in the U.S. by 2025. By highlighting the power of early, negative perceptions, Strimel’s work provides actionable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to reshape the talent pipeline. His contributions are essential for anyone interested in the intersection of K-12 education, career and technical education (CTE), and the future of the American workforce.