Daniel Frank

Dr. Daniel Frank is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus, specializing in mechanical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, where he also completed his master's degree. During his graduate studies, he played a significant role in helping his university's robotics teams win two international autonomous boat competitions. Since 2012, he has been actively mentoring high school FIRST Robotics teams, focusing on teaching students about robotics and introducing them to assistive technology projects. His commitment to demonstrating how engineering skills can improve lives aims to inspire more students to pursue careers in engineering.In addition to his mentoring efforts, Dr. Frank has dedicated over a decade to promoting engineering education within Native American communities, including the Navajo Nation. He volunteers with the Si Se Puede Foundation, mentoring both a high school FIRST Robotics team and an all-women collegiate robotics team, Desert WAVE. His teaching interests include exploring how alternative reality games can enhance student engagement in the classroom. Dr. Frank teaches several courses on Coursera, including "Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes," "Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling," and "Using Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering Design Process." Through his educational initiatives and community involvement, he continues to foster interest in engineering among diverse student populations.