Dr. Merrill serves as coordinator of teacher in-service for the NCETE ISU site. He prepares undergraduate and graduate pre-service technology teachers for the public schools through the technology education program. Dr. Merrill's research focus has been on the implementation of standards-based learning and the integration of technology, mathematics, and science education at all grade levels. He serves on the boards of the International Technology Education Association, the Technology Education Association of Illinois, the Technology Student Association of Illinois, and the Illinois Drafting Educators Association's Board of Directors.