Professor William (Bill) Oakes is an internationally recognized leader in engineering education and community-engaged learning. He has dedicated his career to improving the ways students learn engineering and to integrating engineering education with engagement in underserved communities globally. He has directly taught over 9,000 students in courses ranging from core first-year courses to upper-level design courses, and honors courses. He is an internationally known expert in teaching and engagement and sought-after speaker on community engaged learning.