Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Biography
With over 20 years of expertise in teaching media technology and design, Christopher “Chip” Gubera combines his passion for both in-person and online education, having been involved in online teaching since 2015. He has recent certifications in Generative AI Design and User Experience Design. He received the College of Engineering’s Senior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award in 2026 and numerous Information Technology Outstand Teaching Award. He also received the MU’s Share Governance Award in 2025 for serving on MU Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Learning Environment. He is the current College of Engineering faculty representative for the Non-Tenure Track Faculty Committee. Beyond the classroom, Chip engages in freelance projects in motion graphics, visual effects, and music for feature films and television. As an independent filmmaker, he has written, directed, and/or produced an impressive array of works including ten feature films and over 40 short films. His contributions to cinema have earned him global recognition, with 19 films featured at international festivals, resulting in 24 awards, seven distributed films, and a Mid-American Emmy nomination for his documentary “Joplin, Missouri – A Tornado Story” (2012).
Education
M Ed from the University of Missouri
BA from the University of Missouri
Technical Focus
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