Nick Pohlman, Ph.D.

Presidential Teaching Professor
ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Teaching Expertise and Approach

Professor Pohlman teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. His student-centered teaching philosophy indicates the approach:

"Students have their own lantern to lead them along the path of learning. Some need more fuel to brighten the flame (motivation) while others need help pointing the light in the right direction (instruction). I appreciate that all students have different paths and require different methods to achieve outcomes, but the emphasis is learning and not just trying to get the grade."

Types of Courses Taught

• High Enrollment
• Hybrid lectures (but not quite Hyflex)
• Seminar
• Honors
• General Education
• Undergraduate

Availability to Meet - Fall 2025

• Tuesdays, 10:30am-Noon (in-person)
• Thursdays, 1:30-3pm (online via Teams)
• Fridays, 11:30am-12:30pm (brown bag lunch)

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Courses Taught