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CONSULTING & COLABORATIONS:

SCORE, Piedmont SCORE Chapter, Greenville, SC. (December 2019 – January 2021). SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Small business consultant-mentor. (Unpaid)

US Peace Corps, Washington, DC., Honduras and Uruguay (February 1989 – May 1992), Consulted in vocational education, small business and product development, marketing, and tourism. (Stipend)

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), PPC Textile - Trade Group Organization, Online. PPC Textile is a trade group organization that researches textile materials and develops standards for substrates for use in inkjet dye sublimation printing processes. I provide the research data from preprinted substrates and then post-processed, dye-sublimation color testing with two separation data collection technologies, an i1pro3 Xrite scanner and a Barbieri scanner. (December 2022 - Present).
Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

Pearce Faculty Fellows (Informal) (Fellowship). Clemson University, Pearce Center for Professional Communications, Clemson, SC. August 2022 - May 2023.
Faculty Development Activities

International Collaboration, "Collaboration online with faculty from ARU Cambridge, UK, Professors Mark Warnes and Simon Pratt-Adams," ARU, Cambridge UK, Centre for Innovation in Pedagogical Research, Cambridge, United Kingdom. We meet monthly. I am presently planning a workshop where I'll present on integrating artificial intelligence in higher education and, more recently, Action Research. (December 2023 - Present).

Faculty Fellowship, "Pearce Faculty Fellows Roundtable at the WAC Conference," Pearce Center for Professional Writing, Clemson, SC, United States. Round table discussion on projects in Pearce Faculty Fellows at the WAC Conference (June 17, 2023).

Editor: Visual Communications Journal (VCJ), , the official publication of the Graphic Communications Education Association (GCEA) in partnership with the Print Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF). VCJ aims to advance graphic communication through quality publications and research for educators, students, and industry leaders.

Research Interests

• My research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, design pedagogy, and digital print production—advancing innovation in both educational practice and industry application. Central to my work is the integration of AI-driven tools and action research methodologies to improve ideation, workflow optimization, and reflective teaching in Graphic Communications. By studying how emerging technologies reshape creativity, learning, and professional practice, I seek to build pedagogical frameworks that are adaptive, evidence-based, and globally informed.
• This agenda extends into three interconnected domains: technical communication and workforce development, where I investigate the writing and problem-solving competencies required for Industry 4.0; digital prepress and color management, where I collaborate with trade and manufacturing partners to enhance process accuracy and sustainability; and international faculty partnerships, which promote collaborative scholarship and cross-cultural exchange in higher education. Collectively, my research contributes to the development of future-ready professionals, data-informed instruction, and AI-enhanced learning environments that support both student growth and industry evolution.

Research Publications

• PUBLICATIONS
• Blue, C. N. (2025, July 3). TWIG PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECT 2.0: TECHNICAL WRITING INITIATIVE IN GRAPHICS DISCIPLINE FOR DEVELOPING COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING OBJECTIVES. 17th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Published. https://doi.org/10.21125/edulearn.2025 (Upcoming publication)
• Blue, C. N. (2025, May 31). The Potential Role of AI in Transforming Digital Prepress and Workflows for Print Production. TAGA Technology in Action Papers 2025, WhatTheyThink.com. Published. taga.org
• Blue, C. N. (2024, June). The Student Voice: Informing the Future of Workforce Development through Collaborative Internship Programs. TAGA - Technical Association of Graphic Arts. Published. https://technicalseries.printing.org/event/taga-conference/
• Bridges, A. W., & Blue, C. N. (2024). Action Research: Optimizing Ideation and Digital Prepress Workflows with A.I. Integration. INTED2024 Proceedings, 1006–1012. https://doi.org/0.21125/inted.2024.0328
• Blue, C. N. (2023, November). T.W.I.G. Research Project: Technical Writing Initiative in Graphic Communications Discipline for Developing Competency Based Learning Objectives. No. Published. https://doi.org/10.21125/iceri.2023
• Blue, C. N. (2023, April). Research On the Effectiveness of Tablet-based Apps for Developing Raster and Vector Print-ready Files for Conventional Printing Processes. TAGA Conference 2023. Published. https://taga.org/authors/carl-blue/
• Blue, C. N. (2023). Engaging Conscious Design Principles in a Curriculum to Improve Collaboration and Communication Proficiencies. INTED2023 Proceedings, INTED2023 Proceedings, 164–169. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2023
• Blue, C. N. (2022). Exploring Computer-To-Screen Applications for Innovating a Conventional Screen-Printing Practicum. Advances in Printing and Media Technology, Vol. XLVIII – Online edition (2022), 146–155. https://doi.org/DOI 10.14622/Advances_48_2022_09
• Karambizi, N. U., McMahan, C. S., Blue, C. N., & Temesvari, L. (2021). Global estimated Disability-Adjusted Life-Years (DALYs) of diarrheal diseases: A systematic analysis of data from 28 years of the global burden of disease study. PloS One, 16(10), e0259077.
• Blue, C. N. (published). Developing A Computer-To-Screen (CTS) Application Using an Inkjet Printer to Apply a Stencil Directly to the Mesh in a Hybrid Screen Printing Processes, Phase II. TAGA - Technical Association of the Graphic Arts - 2021 Virtual Conference.
• Blue, C. N. (accepted). Intermediation of Eye-Tracking Technology for Students in an Introductory Web Design Course: To Establish the Benefits of Incorporating Active Learning Experiences for Assessing Users’ Experiences. EDULEARN21- 13th Annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies.
• Blue, C. N. (2021, April). Utilizing Eye-Tracking Technology and Data to Augment UX-UI Web Development Curriculum. INTED2021 Proceedings. Published. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2021
• Blue, C. N., & Weiss, C. T. (2020). Cybersecurity Awareness In The Printing Industries: Variable Data And Direct Mail Enterprises. Published.
• Blue, C. N., & Weiss, C. T. (published). Cyber Security Awareness in the Printing Industries: Variable Data and Direct Mail Enterprises. 72nd Annual Technical Conference · Oklahoma City, OK · 2020. https://www.taga.org/presentations/ Session Seven
• Blue, C. N. (2019). Developing an Eye-Tracking Research Model. ATMAE 2019 Annual Conference Proceedings Papers, The 2019 ATMAE Annual Conference Presentation Abstracts and Proceedings Papers, 115–119. https://www.atmae.org/page/ATMAEConferenceProceedings
• Blue, C. N. (accepted). < Paper Withdrawn, conference canceled due to COVID-19. Travel restrictions Summer 2020 > - Color Management Considerations for Outputting Engineering Graphics. EDGD - Engineering Design Graphics Division, N/A, N/A. N/A
• Weiss, C. T., & Blue, C. N. (2014). Flipping the Classroom with Technology. Published.
• PRESENTATIONS
• Blue, C. N. (Co-Presenter), Bridges, A. W. (Co-Presenter), ARU Pedagogic Research Community meeting, "Utilizing Action Research to Integrate AI into Course Workflows," ARU: Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT, United Kingdom, Zoom, Cambridge, United Kingdom. (March 11, 2025).
• Blue, C. N., Bridges, A. W., Clemson Teaching Excellence Conference, "Action Research as a Tool for Pedagogical Excellence," Clemson Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Clemson University Watt Center, Clemson, SC. (January 6, 2025).
• Blue, C. N., SECAC 2024, "Advancing Pedagogy in Higher Education: The Role of AI in Transforming Digital Prepress Workflows for Print Production," SECAC (formerly the Southeastern College Art Conference), Conference event, Atlanta, GA, United States. (October 24, 2024).
• Blue, C. N. (Co-Presenter), Bridges, A. W. (Co-Presenter), CU Research Symposium, "2024 Research Symposium: Exploring Ideation and Digital Workflows with AI Integration," CU Research Divison, Watt Center, Clemson, SC. (May 6, 2024).
• Blue, C. N., “In the age of AI” at the January 9 Clemson Teaching Excellence Conference - Spring 2024, "Optimizing Ideation and Digital Prepress Workflows with AI Integration," Clemson University: Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Watt Center, Clemson, SC. (January 9, 2024).
• Blue, C. N. (Author / Presenter), 2023 ATMAE Conference, ""Technical Writing Competencies in Industry 4.0: Evaluating Essential Skills for Success in Graphic Communications"," ATMAE - Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering, Atlanta, GA, United States. (October 26, 2023).
• Blue, C. N. (Presenter / Author), GCEA 2023 - Graphic Communication Education Association Annual Conference, "Assessing Tablet-based Graphic Apps & Artificial Intelligence Ideation Tools for use in Conventional and Digital Printing Practicum," GCEA - Graphic Communication Education Association, Providence, RI, United States. (July 2023).
• Blue, C. N., CU Research Symposium - Spring 2023, "TWIG: Technical Writing Initiative in Graphic Communications," Clemson, Watt Center, Clemson, SC. (May 2023).
• Blue, C. N., GC4440 - Spr 2023, "Cyber Security Awareness in The Printing Industries," Visiting lecture for Dr. Charles Weiss, GC4440, Clemson, SC, United States. (April 20, 2023).
• Blue, C. N., TAGA Annual Technical Conference, "Research on the effectiveness of tablet-based apps for developing raster and vector print-ready files for conventional printing processes.," TAGA Technical Association of Graphic Arts, Printing-United, Oklahoma, OK, United States. (March 12, 2023).
• Blue, C. N. (Author and presenter.), Digital Textile Printing Conference 2022, "Computer to Screen Applications for Garment Printing," PRINTING United Alliance and the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), Dec. 7-8 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, United States. (December 7, 2022).
• Blue, C. N. (presenter / author), ATMAE Annual Conference: Driving Technology Forward, "Workforce development: Student engagement and academic-industry collaboration for attracting student internships and talent acquisition," ATMAE - Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering, Louisville, KY, United States. (November 10, 2022).
• Blue, C. N., Graduate School Summer Writing Workshop. Hosted by Pearce Center for Professional Writing, "Poster Design, Presentations, and Data Visualization," Pearce Center for Professional Writing, Online, Clemson, SC. (July 2022).
• Blue, C. N., GCEA - Graphic Communication Education Association Annual Conference, "Students’ post-internship perceptions based on industry’s interests in attracting interns and future talent," GCEA, Boone. (July 2022).
• Blue, C. N., National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers Digital and Emerging Technologies Summer Conference, "Computer-to-Screen, Direct-to-Screen Hybrid Screen Printing Processes," NAPIM, Zoom. (June 2022).
• Blue, C. N., CU Research Symposium, "Developing A Computer-To-Screen Application Using an Inkjet Printer to Apply a Stencil Directly to the Mesh in a Hybrid Screen Printing Processes," Clemson, Watt Center, Clemson, SC. (May 2022).
• High, K., Blue, C., Hirsch, S., Temesvari, L., Jenkins, L., Bushnell, C., 2022 Clemson University Research Symposium, "Communication across the curriculum.," Clemson University, Watt Center, Clemson, SC, United States. (May 10, 2022).
• Blue, C. N., Printers in the Carolinas Association PICA 2021Annual Conference, "Post Internship Student Survey," PICA - Printers in the Carolinas, Greenville. (November 14, 2021).
• Blue, C. N. (presenter), Weiss, C. (collaborator), ATMAE Annual Conference, "Trends and Opportunities in the Graphic Communication Industry based on Perspectives and Efforts by the Graphic Communications Workforce Development Coalition," ATMAE - Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering, Orlando, FL. (November 4, 2021).
• Blue, C. N., The ATMAE and IAJC Joint Conference scheduled October 7 – 9 in Louisville, Kentucky will be moved to a virtual conference the first week in November., "Developing A (CTS) Computer-To-Screen Application Using an Inkjet Printer to Apply A Stencil Directly to The Mesh in a Hybrid Screen Printing Processes," ATMAE - Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering, Virtual. (November 2020).
• Bridges, A. W., Blue, C. N., 2020 GCEA Virtual Conference, "Strategies for the Integration of Tablets in a Graphic Communications Classroom," Graphic Communications Education Association, Virtual. (July 27, 2020).
• Blue, C. N., Weiss, C. T., 72nd Annual Technical Conference · Oklahoma City, OK · 2020, "Cyber Security Awareness in the Printing Industries: Variable Data and Direct Mail Enterprises," TAGA - Technical Association of the Graphic Arts, Physical conference canceled due to Covid, moved to Virtual. Presented virtually., Oklahoma City, OK, United States. (April 2020).
• Bridges, A. W., Blue, C. N., Jones, C. D., Graphic Communications Education Association Regional Conference, "Strategies for the Integration of Tablets in a Graphic Communications Classroom," Clemson, SC, United States. (March 2020).
• Blue, C. N. (Presenter/Author), ATMAE 2019 International Conference, "An Eye-Tracking Research Model For Web Development Curriculum As A Guide To Improve The User’s Experience," ATAME: Association of Technology Management and Applied Technology, Charlotte, NC. (November 7, 2019).
• Weiss, C. T., Blue, C. N., ATMAE, "Cyber Security Awareness in the Variable Data and Direct Mail Print Industries and the Consequences of Data Breaches," Kansas City, MO, United States. (November 10, 2018).
• Weiss, C. T., Blue, C. N., Association of Technology Management Association, "Make Way for Generation Z: Strategies for Reaching Out to the Next Generation of Students ? Innovation in teaching presentation on how to better reach students," Orlando, FL, United States. (November 7, 2016).
• Weiss, C. T., Blue, C. N., Association of Technology Management Association, "Methodologies for Teacher to Use Video and Multimedia Technologies to Flip Their Graphic Communications Classroom," New Orleans, LA, United States. (November 8, 2013).

Links

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• Visual Communications Journal - Editor
• Graphic Communications Page - Editor