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Gindy Neidermyer
Ph.D.
Apparel and Communication Technologies
Office: 320 Heritage Hall
Phone: 715/232-1106
Email: neidermyerg@uwstout.edu
Education
Ph.D. Capella University, 2008, Leadership for Higher Education. Dissertation: A Model of Continuous Feedback for Aligning Curriculm of Bachelor of Science Degree Programs with the Changing Needs of Technical Industries.
M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1998, Management Technology. Operational Specialty: Information Technology. Thesis: Telephone System Recommendations for the West Central Wisconsin Private Industry Council.
B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1996, Apparel Design/Manufacturing. Concentration: Apparel Manufacturing. Emphasis: Apparel Design and Business Administration.
Courses Taught
• APRL – 101 Introduction to Apparel Design and Development
• APRL – 140/145 Textiles
• APRL – 166 Apparel Construction
• APRL – 174 Apparel Manufacturing
• APRL – 180 Pattern Development
• APRL – 202 Quality Analysis of Sewn Products
• APRL – 274 Fashion Industries
• APRL – 275 Apparel Grading and Marker Making
• APRL – 355 Special Topics: Cut and Sewn Knits
• APRL – 381 Functional Clothing Design
• APRL – 398 Field Experience
• APRL – 4XX Co-op/Internships
• APRL – 415 Apparel National Study Tours
• APRL – 470 Portfolio Development
• APRL – 474 Apparel Product Development
• APRL – 485 Apparel Design Studio
Consultant Experience:
• Product Development for Fit and Pattern
• Technical Packing Writing and Specification Development
• Incorporating functional design with aesthetic principles
• Product sequencing and construction details including stitch and seam classification
Publications:
Neidermyer, G. (2008). Technical Designers: What They Need to Know Now and In The Future.
American Apparel and Footwear Association, Arlington, VA. www.americanapparel.org.
Neidermyer, G. (2008) A Model of continuous feedback for aligning curriculum of Bachelor of Science
degree programs with the changing needs of technical industries. Capella University.
Minneapolis, MN. Copyright. Pro-Quest-CSA. Ann Arbor, MI.
Awards and Honors:
• Lenore Landry Professorship, College of Technology, Engineering and Management, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2006-2009; 2010-2013.
• Industrial Fabrics Association International Design Competition. Student designs 1st and 3rd place, 2009; 3rd place 2010; 1st place, 2011.
• Partnership Award for Outstanding Service, School of Education, UW-Stout, 2010.
• Orientation Leaders & Resident Advisors, 2006. Recognized as a faculty member “who established a positive connection and provided exceptional transitional support for first year students.”
• Professional Development Grant, “Professional Development in Apparel Technical Design Management.” University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1999.
• Robert S. Swanson Alumni Fellowship, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 1999.
Memberships and Committees
• Industrial Fabrics Association International, Safety and Protective Products Division, 2009 – Present.• American Apparel and Footwear Association, Human Resource Leadership Council, 2004 – Present.
• Eau Claire Area School District’s School-to-Careers Council, 2007 – Present.
• Stout Apparel Society, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Technical Advisor/Technical Development Judege, 2002 – 2011
• Textile Clothing/Technology Corporation, 1999 – Present.
• Visions Conference Committee, 1997 – 2006.