Paul T. Hiser Exemplary Publication Award

The Paul T. Hiser Award recognizes the best article of the year appearing in The Journal of Technology Studies, the refereed publication of Epsilon Pi Tau.  The Board of Directors established this award for deserving scholars.  In recognition for his exemplary service to the profession and the honor society as a Trustee and Director, the award bears Dr. Hiser's name.  It is given to the author or authors of articles judged to be the best of those published each year in The Journal of Technology Studies.  A $300 award recognizes the recipient(s) for the year and is presented during an Epsilon Pi Tau program at an annual professional association conference.

Selection Process
Each member of the Editorial Board recommends the manuscript that he or she considers the best of those reviewed during the year.  The board nominates articles based on their evaluation against specific criteria. 

A majority vote of the board is required for the award to be made.  The honor society's Board of Directors renders final approval of the process and the award. 

Hiser Award Recipients 

2008	Sophia Scott - "Perceptions of Students' Learning Critical Thinking Through Debate in a Technology Classroom: A Case Study"
2007	Al Bellamy - "Exploring the Influence of New Technology Planning and Implementation on the Perceptions of New Technology Effectiveness"       & Mark R. Snyder - "The Education of Indentured Servants in Colonial America"
2006	Benjamin K. Sovacool - "Reactors, Weapons, X-Rays, and Solar Panels: Using SCOT, Technological Frame, Epistemic Culture, and Actor Network Theory to Investigate Technology"
2005	Keith V. Johnson & Elwood D. Watson - "A Historical Chronology of the Plight of African Americans Gaining Recognition in Engineering and Technology"
2004	Robert E. Wenig - "Leadership Knowledge and Skill: An Enabler for Success as a Technology Education Teacher-Leader"
2003	Andreas Luescher & John Sinn - "Portfolios: Conceptual Foundations and Functional Implications"
2002	James G. Edwards - "Samson's Hair: Denuding the Technology Curriculum"
2001	Anthony I. Akubue - "Gender Disparity in Third World Technological, Social, and Economic Development"    & Marie Hoepfl - "Alternative Routes to Certification of Technology Education Teachers"
2000	Mark E. Sanders - "Web-Based Portfolios for Technology Education: A Personal Case Study"
1999	A. Emerson Wiens - "Demographic & Economic Trends : Implications for Education & Industry"
1998	Paul Black - "An International Overview of Curricular Applications & Models in Technology Education"      & Paul W. De Vore - "Reflections of Technology in the Past, Present, and Future"
1997	Dennis R. Herschbach - "From Industrial Arts to Technology Education: The Search for Direction"
1996	Linda Rae Markert - "Gender Related to Success in Science and Technology"
1995	Stephen Petrina & Kenneth Volk - "Industrial Arts Movement's History, Vision, and Ideal: Relevant, Contemporary, Used but Unrecognized - Part II"
1994	CeCe Iandoli - Creativity Revisited: A Synopsis of Theories of Creativity Since 1950"    & Scott D. Johnson & Ruth G. Thomas - "Implications of Cognitive Science for Instructional Design in Technology Education"
1993	Samuel C. Obi - "Factors Influencing Minority Enrollment on Postsecondary Vocational Education Programs in the State of Iowa"      & Walter Waetjen - "Entropy and Technological Learning: A Cognitive Approach"
1992	Scott Johnson - "Authentic Assessment in Technology Education"     & Robert McCormick - "The Evolution of Current Practice in Technology"
1991	Paul E. Brauchle & Hank Campbell - "Quality Training Needs of Smaller Industries: An Opportunity for Technology Educators"       & Michael R. Kozak - "Environment Impacts: The Role of Plastics"
1990	Robert E. Wenig - "The Renewal Process: For Individual and Organizational Development in Technology Education"
1989	Dennis R. Herschbach - "Conceptualizing Curriculum Change"
1988	Margarita M. Pena - The Microelectronic Revolution and Workers Skills:  A Review of Controversial Issues"
1987	Paul De Vore - "Science and Technology; An Analysis of Meaning"
1986	Jane E. Liedtke - "Mentors and Role Models: Influences on the Professional Career"
1985	Edward C. Pytlik & John W. Sinn - "Production Reconsidered: Implications for Technology Education"