Education


  • 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
  • Registered Professional Engineer, Minnesota