About J Nisbett
J Nisbett
Prof, asoc
Mechanical & Aerospace Engin
194E Toomey Hall
Biography
Professional Experience
Missouri University of Science and Technology (Formerly University of Missouri–Rolla)
Assoc. Professor & Assoc. Chair of Undergraduate Programs in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jan. 2021 - Present
Interim Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering July 2019 - Dec. 2020
Assoc. Professor & Assoc. Chair of Mechanical Engineering Aug. 1998 – Present
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Aug. 1995 – Aug. 1998
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Jan. 1989 – July 1995
University of Texas at Arlington
Assistant Instructor Jan. 1986 – Dec. 1988
Instructor for Authorized AutoCAD Training Jan. 1988 – Dec. 1988
Nisbett Machine Shop, Coppell, Texas
Apprentice machinist 1980 – 1983
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, UMR Faculty Advisor, Sept. 1989 - Aug. 2001
Gubernatorial appointee to Amusement Ride Safety Board, 2002 – 2017, chair 2003 – 2015
Research
Research interests
kinematics, mechanical design, synthesis of mechanisms
Publications
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Budynas, R.G., Nisbett, J. K., - Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 11th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2020
- Budynas, R.G., Nisbett, J. K., Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2015.
- Nisbett, J. K., PowerPoint Lecture Slides for Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design,
10th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, New York, NY, 2015. - Budynas, R. G., and Nisbett, J. K., Solutions Manual for Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th ed.,
McGraw-Hill Education, New York, NY, 2015. - Nisbett, J. K., "A Low-Stakes Basic Principles Exam to Assess Student Outcomes and
Provide Direct Feedback to the Curriculum," invited presentation, 2013
ABET
Symposium, Portland, OR, April 13, 2013. - Budynas, R.G., Nisbett, J. K., Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 9th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011.
- Budynas, R.G., Nisbett, J. K., Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
- Kahler, C.A., Nisbett, J. K., and Goodin Jr., C. R., "A Computer Implementation of the Position Solution of Planar Linkages
Using Vector Loop Decomposition," DETC98/MECH-5921, Proceedings of
the 1998 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Atlanta, GA,
September 13-16, 1998. - Watkins, D., and Nisbett, J. K., "A Closed Form Method for Backtracking from a Modified Burmester Curve
to a Set of Precision Positions," Proceedings of the 1996 ASME Design
Engineering Technical Conferences, Irvine, California, August 18-22, 1996. - Adams, W. T., Lawley, T. J., and Nisbett, J. K., "Solving the Planar Motion Generation Problem by the Gradient Method,"
Proceedings of the 1995 Applied Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Vol.
2, AMR-067, Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 1995. - Nisbett, J. K., Barker, C. R., "A Kinematically Intelligent Blackboard Environment with a Unique
Sketch Method," Proceedings of the 1993 Applied Mechanisms and
Robotics Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 1993. Also Journal of Applied
Mechanisms and Robotics, Vol. 3, 1996. - Nisbett, J. K., and Lawley, T. J., "The Geometric Generation of the Joint Loci of Spatial Dyads with Axis
Joints," Proceedings of ASME Mechanisms Conference, DE-Vol. 47, pp. 543
- 548, Phoenix, AZ, Sept. 1992. Also Journal of Applied Mechanisms and
Robotics, Vol. 2, 1995.
Awards and recognition
Awards
Selected Awards
- S&T College of Engineering and Computing Dean's Educator 2019-2020
- S&T Faculty Teaching Award 2016
- S&T Faculty Service Award 2011
- S&T Outstanding Teaching Award 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1993, 1992
- UMR Outstanding Advisor, Freshmen Engineering 2007
- Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Faculty Excellence Award 2005
- Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence 2002
- UM Faculty Performance Shares Award, for efforts in recruiting and retention 2000-2001
- Academy of Mechanical Engineers Faculty Excellence Award for Teching 2000
- Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, MSM-UMR Alumni Association 1996-1997
Accomplishments
Selected Institutional and Professional Service
- S&T Commencement Committee 1994 - present; chair 2014 - 2018
- S&T Curricula Committee 1997 - present; chair 2000 - 2010
- S&T Grievance Oversight Committee 2016 - present
- S&T Remmers Distinguished Performer/Lecturer Committee 2012 - present
- Faculty Senate Secretary 2011 - 2012
- Academic Council/Faculty Senate, MAE representative 2007 - 2011
- Rules, Procedures, and Agenda (RP&A) Committee 2005 - 2012
- Engineering Discipline Specific Curriculum Committee 2008 - 2011
- Student Design & Experiential Learning Center Board of Directors 2009 - 2012
- Advisory Committee for Miners by Design 2012 - present
- S&T Assessment Committee 2012 - 2011
- School of Engineering Curricula Committee 1999 - 2007
- School of Engineering Assessment Committee 1998 - 2007
- UMR Freshman Scholarship Review Committee 2002 - 2004
- UMR Strategic Enrollment Management Committee 2000 - 2002
- UMR Retention Committee 2000 - 2001
- School of Engineering Curriculum Study Group 1998 - 2001
- Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering 1998 - present
- MAE Curriculum Committee chair, 1998 - present
- MAE Teaching Mentoring Team 2014 - present
- MAE Assessment Oversight Committee 2013 - present
- MAE Program Assessment Committee 2000 - 2012
- ME Transfer Advisor 1998 - 2013
- MAE Scholarship Committee 1998 - present
- Human Powered Vehicle Design Team Advisor 1998 - 1999, 2007 - 2012
- Freshman Engineering Advisor 1996 - present
- PRO Advisor 1998 - present
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Student Section Advisor 1989 - 2001
- Jackling Intro to Engineering High School Summer Program, ME Coordinator 1994 - 2012
- S&T Robotics Summer Camp 2005 - 2014
- First Lego League Rolla Regional Robotics Team Advisor 2001 - present
- Botball Robotics Team Advisor 2005 - present
- Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor in Robotics 2012 - 2013
- Missouri Amusement Ride Safety Board 2002 - present; chair 2003 - 2015