James Flowers
Associate Professor at Teaching and Learning, Ball State University0 Followers
As a Professor of Technology and the Director of Online Education, James Flowers is a key figure in the Department of Family, Consumer, and Technology Education at Ball State University. His distinguished academic background includes earning his Ph.D. in Forest Resources Sciences, with a focus on Wood Science, from West Virginia University. Dr. Flowers has been a dedicated member of the academic community since 1996, sharing his expertise at Elizabeth City State University, Old Dominion University, and now at Ball State University.
Dr. Flowers is particularly known for his engaging teaching, especially in the dynamic area of rapid prototyping. He plays an important role in guiding students within the Master of Arts program in Technology Education, helping them navigate their studies and prepare for their careers. His leadership also extends to overseeing the Rapid Prototyping Lab, where he cultivates an environment that encourages creativity and fresh ideas.
His professional journey began as an industrial arts teacher, where he first developed his skills in practical, hands-on technology education. Moving into academia, his career progressed through roles as a graduate research assistant, and he has served as both an assistant and associate professor, demonstrating a consistent dedication to both teaching and scholarly work throughout his path.
Dr. Flowers holds a strong commitment to advancing online education, working to ensure that students can access high-quality learning experiences no matter where they are. His contributions to technology education are driven by a passion for seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with established teaching methods, effectively preparing students for the complexities of today's world.
Beyond his university duties, Dr. Flowers actively participates in various professional organizations, contributing to important discussions about the future direction of technology education. His work continues to be a source of inspiration for both his students and colleagues, making a meaningful impact on the field and helping to shape the next generation of technology educators.
External Link www.bsu.edu/ Dr. Flowers is particularly known for his engaging teaching, especially in the dynamic area of rapid prototyping. He plays an important role in guiding students within the Master of Arts program in Technology Education, helping them navigate their studies and prepare for their careers. His leadership also extends to overseeing the Rapid Prototyping Lab, where he cultivates an environment that encourages creativity and fresh ideas.
His professional journey began as an industrial arts teacher, where he first developed his skills in practical, hands-on technology education. Moving into academia, his career progressed through roles as a graduate research assistant, and he has served as both an assistant and associate professor, demonstrating a consistent dedication to both teaching and scholarly work throughout his path.
Dr. Flowers holds a strong commitment to advancing online education, working to ensure that students can access high-quality learning experiences no matter where they are. His contributions to technology education are driven by a passion for seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with established teaching methods, effectively preparing students for the complexities of today's world.
Beyond his university duties, Dr. Flowers actively participates in various professional organizations, contributing to important discussions about the future direction of technology education. His work continues to be a source of inspiration for both his students and colleagues, making a meaningful impact on the field and helping to shape the next generation of technology educators.
Publications
2 - Reconfiguring East Asian Modernity,Asian Medicine
James Flowers ,
, 61-99, 2016-07-25
3 - Bypassing the Technocratic State in South Korea,Asian Medicine
James Flowers ,
, 36-57, 2021-08-13
4 - Chinese-Medicine Doctors Healing Australians: On the Frontline of Healthcare from the Colonial Period to the Twenty-First Century,Translocal Chinese: East Asian Perspectives
James Flowers ,
, 79-109, 2022-04-07
5 - Hanbang Healing for the World: The Eastern Medicine Renaissance in 1930s Japan-ruled Korea,Social History of Medicine
James Flowers ,
, 650-671, 2020-01-27
8 - Other-Worldly: Making Chinese Medicine Through Transnational Frames. Mei Zhan,The China Journal
James Flowers ,
, 231-233, 2010-07-01
9 - Eastern-medicine doctors in 1910s Korea integrating Western medicine on their own terms,Integrative Medicine Research
James Flowers ,
, 100730, 2021-12-01
10 - A Time of Lost Gods: Mediumship, Madness, and the Ghost after Mao, written by Emily Ng,Asian Medicine
James Flowers ,
, 337-339, 2022-11-10
11 - :Herbs and Roots: A History of Chinese Doctors in the American Medical Marketplace,Isis
James Flowers ,
, 879-881, 2023-12-02
12 - Scientific knowledge in the Qing Empire,The Routledge Handbook of Science and Empire
James Flowers ,
, 197-209, 2021-05-19
13 - Mad by the Millions: Mental Disorders and the Early Years of the World Health Organization. Harry Yi-Jui Wu,Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
James Flowers ,
, 221-223, 2023-02-10
14 - Perspective on Chinese Medicine in Complementary and Alternative Medicine,Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicines
James Flowers ,
, 103-120, 2011-10-01
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