Western Carolina University

Department of Engineering & Technology
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Distance Learning Program

Phone: 828-227-2517
Email: mcdaniel@wcu.edu 
Office Address: 230 Belk

Education:

• Ed.D.,  Clemson University
• Ed.S.,  Western Carolina University
• M.I.T.,  Western Carolina University
• B.S.,  Western Carolina University
• A.A.,  Isothermal Community College

Areas of Interest

Professional interests include Engineering Graphics & 3D Modeling & Animation, Engineering Materials, Polymer Science, and Distance Learning capability.

Selected Publications & Presentations:

• McDaniel WL, Ball AK. & Ferguson CW (2007). Incorporating Leadership into the Engineering Technology Classroom Though Cooperative Learning:  Theories Used and Lessons Learned. Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Louisville, KY.
• McDaniel WL, Ford GD (2007). An Innovative Student Engagement Project:  Lessons Learned from a Log Cabin. Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Louisville, KY.
• McDaniel, WL, Clare M, Sanger P (2006). Using Rapid Prototyping and Reverse Engineering to Grow Jobs in Western North Carolina.  Proceedings at the Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference, Charlotte, NC.
• Ball, AK., Ferguson CW, McDaniel WL (2006). Using Steam Engines to Teach Parametric Modeling and Prototyping [CD-ROM] Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL.
• McDaniel WL, Smith SL (2006). Using the Great Teachers Model for Engineering Technology Faculty Renewal:  A Strategy That Works. Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL.
• McDaniel WL, Ball AK, Ferguson CWS (2005). Engineering Technology: A Vision for the Future at Western Carolina University. [CD-ROM]  Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Chattanooga, TN.
• Sanger PA, Ball AK, Ferguson CW, McDaniel WL, Stone WL (2005). Teaming in Engineering Technology Education: Lessons Learned and Experience that Works. [CD-ROM]  Proceedings at the American Society for Engineering Education Southeast National Conference, Portland OR.