M2I Directory
Matthew E. Nelson, M.S.
Program Director
Contact Information
Office: 0625 Howe Hall
Phone: 515-294-2640
Email: mnelson@iastate.edu
Education
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University, 2002
M.S. Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, 2016
Job Duties
Professor Nelson oversees the Make to Innovate program and is the instructor for both the AerE 2940 and 4940 courses. His role involves overseeing course development, policies, budget, and implementation of the course in the program. Professor Nelson has a background in circuit design, RF design, and embedded systems and can help students in these areas. Professor Nelson is also working on his Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interactions (HCI) with an emphasis in Engineering Education. His research is in teaching professional development skills to students using Game-Based Learning (GBL) and virtual and augmented reality technology.
Christine Nelson, M. Eng.
Program Coordinator
Contact Information
Office: 0627 Howe Hall
Phone: 515-294-0087
Email: cnnelson@iastate.edu
Education
B.S. Aerospace Engineering,
Iowa State University, 2013
M. Eng. Engineering Management, Iowa State University, 2020
Job Duties
Christine (no relation to Matthew Nelson) oversees the day-to-day operation of Make to Innovate. This includes purchasing, management of the lab space, travel coordination, and helping in grading items such as the weekly reports. She also runs and oversees the 3D printers in the 0638 Prototyping and Fabrication Service Center.
