PhD in C.E., 2003, University of Minnesota. Thesis Title: "Interpreting Falling Weight Deflectometer Results for Curled and Warped Portland Cement Concrete Pavements"
M.S.C.E., 1995, Michigan State University. Thesis Title: "A Mechanistic Analysis of the Longitudinal Steel in JRCP"
B.S.C.E., 1992, Michigan State University
Assoc. of Science, 1989, St. Clair County Community College
Honors and Awards
2020, Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Pittsburgh Chapter - Honorary Member
2017, Gerald J. Rohrbach Distinguished Service Award
2015, American Concrete Paving Association Marlin J. Knutson Award for Technical Achievement
2013, Professor of the Year, ASCE Pittsburgh Section
2003, Fred Burggraf Award recognizing excellence in transportation research by a researcher 35 years of age or younger, Transportation Research Board
2001, Bengt Friberg Award for Best Paper by a Young Author, 7th International Conference on Concrete Pavements
2000, Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association Merit Award for Outstanding Performance
2000, Mn/DOT Achievement Award
1999, Mn/DOT Above and Beyond Award
1998, Department of Transportation and Concrete Paving Association Merit Award for Outstanding Performance
1998, Center for Transportation Studies Travel Award
1991, M.S.U. Civil Engineering Department Service Award