Sam Agdasi's career has moved from engineering research to the classroom and then into academic leadership.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology; master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
Research: Research Specialist, Chemistry Department, Purdue University
Teaching: Faculty member and program chair; led the development of a nanotechnology program supported by National Science Foundation funding
Leadership: Community colleges in the Midwest, including a multi-campus system; large community colleges in California; Dean of Student Learning, Compton College; Dean, Business Education Division, Cerritos College
Recognition: Graduate of the ACCCA "Great Deans" program; participant in the Ivy Tech Leadership Academy
Service: COVID-19 vaccination clinics, STEM events for K–12 students, judge for regional science and engineering fairs
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https://www.quora.com/profile/Sam-Agdasi/Sam-Agdasi-Higher-Education-Leadership-Gallery
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More about Sam Agdasi links below:
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award/?AWD_ID=1700630
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award/?AWD_ID=1205105
Compton College honors top students at scholarship awards ceremony
https://scholargps.com/scholars/10794634679332/sam-agdasi
Sam Agdasi on Academic Leadership and What Leaders Need to Build a Thriving Educational Environment
Sam Agdasi Discusses Practices for Building a STEM Program
Empowering Student Success: Sam Agdasi on Career Pathways
Applying for a Grant: Academic Leader Sam Agdasi on What to Know About the Pursuit of Grant Funding
Sam Agdasi Outlines the Fundamentals of Academic Program Development
Sam Agdasi Looks at Building a Program that Promotes Success for Faculty
