Prof. Philip Asare
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His
Position Title: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Department: Division of Engineering Science (EngSci), Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education & Practice (ISTEP), The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)
Institution/Organization: University of Toronto
Philip Asare is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Engineering Science (EngSci) and the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP), and also holds a courtesy appointment in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, all in the Faculty of Applied Science of Engineering at the University of Toronto (UofT). He is also currently the Dean's Advisor on Black Inclusivity at UofT Engineering.
Philip's approach to engineering and engineering education focuses on viewing engineering as a human activity, and the implication of this perspective for engineering education and practice. A significant theme of Philip’s teaching and projects focuses on how we educate engineers to operate in the complex socio-technical world, particularly how we create an engineering community that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable and the related benefits for society of such an engineering community.
Originally from Ghana, Philip relishes opportunities to bring his background and culture into his work.
Meet Prof. Asare via the EdTech Workshop 2021 FASETime video
This isn't Prof. Asare's first time at the EdTech Workshop! You can learn more about him or watch his presentation "Pandemic or not, virtual has value" from 2021.
Session Title: Global Classrooms: A pinch of global goes a long way
Co-Presenters: Prof. Elham Marzi
EdTech Workshop Year: May 17, 2023
