Assistant Director of Radiography/Medical Imaging and Advanced Technology
Patricia (Trish) Weber, with 28 years of expertise in Medical Imaging, is the Assistant Director of Radiography/Medical Imaging and Technology at Clarkson College. Her visionary leadership led to the creation of the Medical 3D Printing and Visualization Specialist Certificate and the establishment of a cutting-edge 3D Printing & Training Center, inspiring innovation in healthcare.
She earned an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology in 1995, a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging in 2008, and a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration in 2011—all from Clarkson College. Her primary areas of academic and professional expertise are computed tomography, cross-sectional anatomy, health care delivery systems, magnetic resonance, medical 3D printing, and patient care in radiography.
As a proud alumna, Ms. Weber took the opportunity to begin teaching at Clarkson College in 2006. In 2019, Ms. Weber was honored to be named Faculty of the Year.
Ms. Weber is a standing member of the College Affairs Council. Ms. Weber was a co-founding member of the Student Support Team at Clarkson College that supports and educates students, faculty and staff about harm prevention and wellness-based topics. Over the years, Ms. Weber has served as Faculty Senate President, Chair of the Faculty Handbook Curriculum and Policy Committee, and Diversity Council member, and has led and served on multiple Critical Success Factor committees. Ms. Weber was a co-recipient of the Dr. Patricia Book Perry Academic Scholarly Award for developing the Medical 3D Imaging Printing Specialist certificate at Clarkson College. She is an active member of the Alumni Association of Clarkson College and has served as President and other board positions of the Alumni Board over the years.
Words of Wisdom
Maya Angelou's quote, "At the end of the day, people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel," resonates deeply with me as a healthcare provider and individual. It encapsulates my approach to interactions with patients, students, and colleagues, emphasizing the importance of empathy and emotional connection.
Courses
DMI 411 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
DMI 415 Computed Tomography
DMI 416 Computed Tomography Protocols
DMI 385 Computed Tomography Externship
DMI 475 Advanced Computed Tomography Externship
DMI 462 Medical 3D Printing Symposium
Scholarly Works (Selected)
Plumb, S. (2024, February 9). Additive provides a leg up in healthcare. SME. https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2024/february/additive-provides-a-leg-up-in-healthcare/.
Vyas, D., and Weber, T. (2023, November 1). Additive manufacturing helping drive personalization at the point of care. Orthopedic Design & Technology Magazine. https://www.odtmag.com/issues/2023-11-01/view_columns/additive-manufacturing-helping-drive-personalization-at-the-point-of-care/.
Invited Talk, Tools to De-Escalation Situations” at Student Support Team presentation, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE; October 2019.
Invited Talk, “When it Rains, It Pours: Ways to Survive the Storm” at the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Conference, Waikoloa, HI; July 2019.
Invited Talk, “When it Rains, It Pours: Ways to Survive the Storm” at the Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Kearney, NE; April 2019.
Invited Talk, “Handling Student Behaviors” at the Fall Faculty Development Day, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE; December 2018.
Invited Talk, “Pearls and Pitfalls of Canvas” at the Fall Faculty Development Day, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE; December 2017.
Invited Talk, “Wellness, More Than Diet and Exercise” at the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Annual Conference, St. Louis, Mo; July 2017.
Invited Talk, “Resilience and Grit in Health Care: Building Skills for Success and Well-Being”, Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Kearney, NE; April 2017.
Invited Talk, “New Student Orientation, Student Wellness”, Clarkson College, Omaha, Ne; August, 2016.
Invited Talk, “Wellness, More Than Diet and Exercise” at Spring Faculty Development, Clarkson College, Omaha, Ne; May 2016.
Invited Talk, “Strategies to Motivate Students to Read and Prepare before class”, Fall Faculty Development, Clarkson College, Omaha, Ne; December 2015.
Invited Talk, “RT/MI Program at Clarkson College” at Papillion La Vista South, Papillion, NE; November 2015.
Invited Talk, “Ethics & Diversity from a Medical Imaging Perspective” at Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists Education Saturday at Clarkson College, Omaha, NE; August 2013.
Invited Talk, “Service for Rank and Promotion” at Clarkson College Rank and Promotion Workshop, Omaha, Ne; June 2013.
Invited Talk, “ RT/MI Program at Clarkson College” for HOSA conference at Boys Town, Omaha, NE; April 2011.
Invited Talk, “Identification of the CT image for Nurse Practitioners” Speaker at the Clarkson College Graduate Nursing Weekend; Omaha, NE; December 2010.
Invited Talk, “Basics of MRI”; speaker for high school students at Benson High School; Omaha, Ne; February 2008.
Invited Talk, “Imaging the Heart”; speaker for high school students at Benson High School; Omaha, Ne; September 2008.
Invited Talk, “Identification of the CT image for Nurse Practitioners” Speaker at the Clarkson College Graduate Nursing Weekend; Omaha, NE; September 2007.
Invited Talk, “Bolus Tracking”; Speaker for the technologists at Alegent Health Midlands; Papillion, Nebraska; March 2007.
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