Eric Mann is an assistant professor of Educational Studies.  As part of Purdue’s Innovations in sTEm Education initiative his work involves the development of new ways to increase student interest in engineering, technology, mathematics and science in grades P-12. 

He completed his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with specializations in Gifted and Talented Education and Mathematics Education at the University of Connecticut.  Prior to his doctoral studies he was a middle school math and science teacher, a 5th grade classroom teacher and a gifted and talented coordinator in New Hampshire and Connecticut.  He is retired from United States Air Force; have served 21 years prior to becoming a teacher.