Prof. Robert Irish
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His
Position Title: Associate Professor, Teaching Stream
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Department: Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP)
Institution/Organization: University of Toronto
Teaching: Robert Irish coordinates communication in Engineering Science, where he helps students develop skills in logical, reasoned argument using strong supporting evidence. He also has an interest in helping students develop awareness of ethical decision-making.
Professional Activity: Rob has a strong interest in student learning, which he has supported by writing two textbooks: Engineering Communication from Principles to Practice (with Peter Eliot Weiss) (2e 2013) and Engineering Writing: a Very Brief Guide (2016).
Session Title: Learning Through Podcasts
EdTech Workshop Year: 2021
