Utah Engineers Journal 2021 Issue

25 Engineering Educator Nominee Dr. Nicole Batty Weber State University Nominated by INCOSE Nicole Batty is a full-time instructor in the Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department at Weber State University. Her expertise is in complex manufacturing systems and processes, focusing on the system’s entire lifecycle and incorporating environmentally benign manufacturing techniques. Most of her industry career was spent in Aerospace in Operations Management, focusing on business intelligence and analytics. More specifically, she worked on descriptive and prescriptive analytics. Her achievements include: • Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Leadership and Management from Cornell University • Six Sigma Black Belt Dr. Nicole Batty Congratulations UEC 2021 Engineering Educator of the Year Nominees! For the 2021 Engineers week awards recognition, four UEC-member engineering societies submitted nominees for Educator of the Year. The following societies submitted nominees, who were then judged by a panel of four volunteers from the UEC Board. • The American Institute of Aeronautics and Aviation Engineers (AIAA) • The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) • The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) • The International Council on Systems Engineering — Wasatch Section (INCOSE) The UEC awards evaluation criteria focus on measurable and meaningful contributions to the engineering profession and achievements in the areas of technical excellence, service to the profession through professional society engagement, and mentoring and outreach. Career highlights include the following: • She taught courses in systems engineering and systems thinking. • She has esomotive, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries. • She worked at Williams International (Ogden and Sonora, Mexico) and Applied Value Consulting (Detroit). • She participates in diversity engagement through a monthly Economic Development Meeting, Parent Daughter Night Out/Outreach, East Diversity Committee, Women and Gender Studies Board Meeting, and Women’s Center Speed Femtoring. • She was involved in a Girl Powered! event at Syracuse Junior High.