Rob Rouse is a Clinical Associate Professor of Education at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Prior to pursuing his Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Diversity at Vanderbilt University, Rob taught high school chemistry for four years at a performing arts high school in New York City as a member of the New York City Teaching Fellows. At SMU, Rob supervises first-year teachers; teaches graduate and undergraduate education courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and chairs the STEM education committee. Rob is a founding member of SMU’s Maker Education Project. In his work with the Maker Education Project, Rob supports teachers implementing maker education by conducting professional development for educators using SMU’s mobile makerspace, the MakerTruck.