Mitchell D. Strauss, Ed.D.

Professor, Textiles and Apparel Program (TAPP)
245 Latham Hall
(319) 273-2702
Mitchell.Strauss@uni.edu
www.uni.edu/strauss

Education

• Ed.D., Higher Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• M.S., Textile Technology, Institute of Textile Technology, Charlottesville, VA
• B.S., Textile Technology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

Teaching Areas

• Fabric Forming Systems
• Quality Assurance Methods in Textiles
• Introduction to Textiles
• Introduction to the Textile and Apparel Industry
• Research Methods and Experimental Statistics
• Professional Development

Research Interests

• Fabric forming systems and product development as related to manufacturing effectiveness and material quality
• Experiential teaching methods with students working in teams
• Dress/Authenticity issues related to Civil War Reenactment

Related Experience

• Department Head and Professor, Kansas State University
• Dean, Institute of Textile Technology
• Director of Textile Research, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Technical and Quality Assurance Manager, Mount Vernon Mills

Professional Memberships

• International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
• American Association of Family and Consumer Scientists (AAFCS)