Dr. Stephen Mattucci

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephen Mattucci is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph in the Department of Engineering. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics related to engineering education, including design education and engineering leadership. He is particularly focused on experiential learning, critical reflection, and self-directed learning, which he integrates into his teaching and curriculum development. His work also examines the dynamics of classroom climate and student motivation, as well as change management within communities of practice. In biomechanics, his research addresses aspects of injury, orthopedics, and spine health. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, including Engineering Design and Introduction to STEM Education Research Practice.

Research Interests

Engineering Education Design Education Engineering Leadership Experiential Learning Critical Reflection Self-Directed Learning Classroom Climate Student Motivation Change Management Communities of Practice Biomechanics

Courses

ENGG*1100 – Engineering Design ENGG*1210 – Mechanics Statics & Dynamics ENGG*3100 – Engineering Design III ENGG*6090 – Special Topics: Introduction STEM Education Research Practice ENGG*6190 – Special Topics: Injury Biomechanics

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).