Chip W. Ferguson
Assistant Professor
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
A.S., Itawamba Community College
A.S., Itawamba Community College
Email: cferguson@wcu.edu
223 Belk
828.227.2153

Assistant Professor & Program Director of the Engineering Technology Program

Professional interests include Product Design and Development, 3D Computer Modeling & Rapid Prototyping, and Engineered Systems Development.

Prior to his arrival at Western Carolina University , Professor Ferguson served for five years as a Program Director and full-time faculty member at Hinds Community College , Science and Technology, and two years as a graduate research/teaching assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi . He has five years of industrial experience working with mechanical and fluid power systems.

Current responsibilities include teaching Technology Systems, Engineering Graphics, 3D Computer Modeling and Prototyping, Statics and Strength of Materials, and Advanced 3D Modeling and Prototyping. Professor Ferguson is currently participating in a research project with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a new energy efficient prototype. Additional projects include several engineering design and prototyping projects with local industry. Professor Ferguson directs the Engineering Technology Program within the Engineering and Technology Department at WCU.