Mike Martin Harris

Mike Harris is a mobile Fabrication and Machining Lab manager with Teaching Institute for Excellence in Stem (TIES). Mike is passionate about helping to open the eyes of students and teachers to possible STEM careers by providing hands-on STEM experiences using the engineering design process and digital fabrication technology in the mobile lab. He is a Marine Corps. veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina in Education. During Mike’s time in the Marines, he served as a MV22 Tiltrotor Helicopter mechanic instructor. He managed and trained hundreds of Marines on safety, software, equipment operation, and maintenance to ensure aircrafts were safe for flight. Mike applies his military experience to his dedication to service at work and in the community. He’s a big believer, that teamwork makes hard work easy work.