J.R. Hanamean

Biography

Mr. Hanamean is a full-time faculty member, the Associate Department Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and the Director of the Center Of Mentorship Programs and Student Success (COMPASS), the College of Arts & Sciences Mentorship Program. He has been with Embry-Riddle Worldwide since 2005.

Mr. Hanamean’s research interests include vegetation greenness impacts on maximum and minimum temperatures in Northeast Colorado. He also is interested in ways to incorporate technology into the classroom to improve the learning and teaching experience, and student mentorship.

Beyond the classroom, Mr. Hanamean enjoys writing science fiction, studying the Bible with others, playing guitar and spending time with his family.

Education

• M.S. - Master of Science in Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University
• B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, Florida State University

Ratings and Certificates

• Mentoring Program Manager Certification - Mentoring University

Currently Teaching

• PHYS 102: Explorations in Physics
• WEAX 201: Meteorology I

Courses Taught

PHYS 102

WEAX 201

WEAX 352

Research Projects

• Arriving at a Better Answer: a decision matrix for science lab course format

Publications

• Arriving at a Better Answer: A Decision Matrix for Science Lab Course Format (Faulconer, Emily K, Faulconer, Laura S., Hanamean, James R.) Emily Faulconer (2020)
• Arriving at a Better Answer: A Decision Matrix for Science Lab Course Format (Faulconer, Emily K, Faulconer, Laura S., Hanamean, James R.) Publications (2019)

Publications

Hanamean, J. R., Pielke, Sr., Castro, C. L.,   Ojima, D. S., Reed, B. C., Gao, Z. (2003). Vegetation greenness impacts on maximum and minimum temperatures in northeast Colorado. Meteorological Applications (Royal Meteorological Society), 10(3), 203-215.

Professional Experience

Mr. Hanamean, currently the Associate Chair, Department of Applied Sciences, has served as an adjunct faculty member and Director of Academics at Worldwide’s Seymour Johnson Campus. He was the Associate Discipline Chair, Physical & Life Sciences, before assuming his current role. He served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force in various command, staff and operational positions.

Memberships and Credentials

American Meteorological Society, member

American Association of Physics Teachers, member

Certified Mentoring Program Manager - Mentoring University

Awards, Honors and Recognitions

Faculty Outstanding Achievement Award, College of Arts and Sciences, April 2020

Dean's Appreciation Award for Service to Students, College of Arts and Sciences, May 2019