Tanner Huffman is an assistant professor in the K-12 Engineering and Technology Education Program, Department of Integrative STEM Education, School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Before joining the faculty at TCNJ, Dr. Huffman was the Director of Research, Assessment and Special Projects at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). While at ITEEA, he secured funding from the National Science Foundation, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, the Utah governor's office of economic development, and several other private foundations with the goal to provide high quality STEM curriculum and professional development to all students. Dr. Huffman continues to serve ITEEA as a senior advisor and consultant. He is a strong advocate for K-12 Engineering Education with experience as a middle and high school Engineering and Technology Education teacher and a focus on social relevance and empowerment. Dr. Huffman has published in international journals and presented at regional, state, national and international conferences. He currently serves on several executive and advisory boards including the Technology Student Association’s National Leadership Team, the American Society of Engineering Education's Pre-College Engineering Education Division, and Carnegie Mellon University's CREATE Lab Satellite Network.