Michael's teaching philosophy centers on clarity, relevance, and mutual respect. His approach draws on experience training Airmen in the U.S. Air Force and leading teams in corporate settings, where he learned that people remember what you make them feel and what they decide to act on.
He works to build trust and productive learning tension in the classroom, meeting students where they are while maintaining structure and rigor. On the first day of every course, he displays a slide that reads: 'Supply Chain Management is for Everyone,' a mission statement that is both true and inviting for students to engage.
Iowa State University
In partnership with Iowa State's Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, he developed an assignment series integrating generative AI tools into the supply chain curriculum, framing the challenge through a question students can relate to: if a hiring manager knows everyone has access to these tools, what does your individual contribution still need to demonstrate?
| Semester ▼ | Course ▲ | Instructor Rating ▲ | University ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | SCM 3010: Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 4.38 / 5 | Iowa State University |
| Fall 2024 | SCM 3010: Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 4.72 / 5 | |
| Spring 2024 | SCM 301: Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 4.78 / 5 | |
| Fall 2023 | SCM 301: Introduction to Supply Chain Management | 4.77 / 5 |
'Dwyer is one of the most caring and best supply chain teachers. I was very nervous, but this semester I have learned so much.'
'This was maybe the most organized course I have taken yet. He was consistent with policies, very upfront about expectations, and did a very good job about keeping the class engaged.'
'Professor Dwyer was honestly probably one of the most engaging and inclusive professors that I have had so far at ISU.'
'He always made sure we understood what was being taught. He has an amazing attitude and you can tell he genuinely enjoys having the opportunity to teach something he is passionate about.'