Dr. John Karsnitz served the College of New Jersey for 35 years, dedicating 25 of those years as chair of the Technological Studies Department, now known as the Department of Integrative STEM Education, until his retirement in December 2012. His leadership extended beyond TCNJ, holding influential roles within major organizations such as the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (CTETE). Additionally, Dr. Karsnitz represented TCNJ within the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NJTEEA) and the New Jersey Engineering Education Council (NJEEC), advocating for technological literacy and the integration of STEM principles in education across various platforms.
In his personal life, Dr Karsnitz is enjoying retirement with his wife, Suzanne. They spend winters in Naples, FL and enjoy visiting their daughter in NJ, their son in Phoenix and their five grandchildren in Montana, Denver, and Phoenix. Dr. Karsnitz has a passion for designing and making things, as well as singing in the church choir. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys skiing, golfing, and playing tennis. With six published books, his research interests are centered on enhancing technological literacy in general and pre-engineering education, as well as broadening the reach and impact of STEM education.