J.R. Hanamean

Biography

Mr. Hanamean is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology, and the founding Director of the Center of Mentorship Programs and Student Success (COMPASS), the ERAU-WW Mentorship Program.

Mr. Hanamean’s research interests include the impacts of vegetation greenness on maximum and minimum temperatures in Northeast Colorado. He is also 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
• PHYS 123: Science of Flight

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 (Emily K. Faulconer, Emily Faulconer, Laura S. Faulconer, James R. Hanamean) Publications (2019)

Publications

Hanamean, J. and Amos, J. (2023). Authentic Virtual Mentoring: True Relationships With University Students You’ll Never Meet. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching. 7(16), 629-636.

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 served as an adjunct faculty member starting in 2005 and became the Director of Academics at Worldwide’s Seymour Johnson Campus before becoming a full-time faculty member in 2013. He was the Associate Discipline Chair of Physical & Life Sciences before becoming the Associate Chair for the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (currently named Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences). He was the Acting Chair of that department for five months in 2004. 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

Director, COMPASS, Aug. 2018-May 2025

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