A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers: Sentence Algebra and Document Algorithms (Springer Nature, October 2019) offers students and working professionals a twist on writing education. Author Brad Henderson, a continuing lecturer in the University Writing Program, uses math-based metaphors, equations, symbols and graphics to teach engineers word-based skills. 

Brad Henderson’s career at UC Davis spans more than two decades. His academic specialty is designing and teaching innovative writing and professionalism courses for engineering students and business majors. He is a strong advocate for experiential learning, cultural outreach, and integrating real-world challenges from industry partners into classes.

Brad retired from teaching undergraduate writing classes and was appointed lecturer emeritus in 2021. Although he is no longer “on the front lines,” he remains active as a subject matter expert in engineering writing theory and practice, and is a representative member of ASEE and UIDP.

Before serving on the faculty of the University Writing Program faculty, Henderson worked as a technical education specialist and apprenticeship program manager for Hewlett-Packard Inkjet in Corvallis, Oregon. Earlier in his career, he worked as a design engineer in aerospace. He has also held lectureship positions with UC Irvine's and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's Colleges of Engineering.

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