Utah Engineers Journal 2021 Issue

26 Engineering Educator Nominee Dr. Christine Pomeroy The University of Utah Nominated by ASCE ASCE nominated Dr. Pomeroy to recognize her contributions to engineering students both inside and outside of the classroom. Her accomplishments include restructuring the introductory civil and environmental engineering course curriculum to improve student retention and revitalizing the ASCE Student Chapter. Notable achievements include: Dr. Christine Pomeroy Engineering Educator Nominee Dr. Nick Roberts Utah State University Nominated by ASHRAE Professor Roberts started at Utah State University in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department in 2013. He conducts research and teaches in the Thermal/Fluids Area, including Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Advanced Thermal/Fluids, and he has secured more than $1.5 million in external funding as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator. Professor Roberts enjoys research. However, he was driven to pursue a position in education because he wanted to work with students as a teacher and mentor. Professor Roberts is also very active in professional service as a member of ASHRAE, ASME, and ASEE. He has been a member of two technical committees, has acted as the chair of one technical committee, and been an organizer and session chair for 15 separate national and international conferences. Achievements of his career include: Dr. Nick Roberts • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, George Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia • Six awards and patents • 29 Journal Publications • 19 Conference Publications • 65 Presentations at Conferences and Research Institutions Career highlights include the following: • He passed the EIT (FE exam) in Mechanical Engineering in Georgia. • He has published over 48 research articles and given over 65 professional research presentations. • He is a member of the NSF-funded ASPIRE ERC Team ($26 million over the next five years, renewable up to 10 years at $56 million) to research and develop sustainable electrified transportation. • He established the USU ASHRAE Student Branch. • Ph.D. and Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University • Professional Engineer, State of Michigan • Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Utah • 11 awards for outstanding teaching, advising, mentoring, leadership, and scholarship • 12 research projects in Civil Engineering • 15 publications and 36 conference presentations • He has taught more than 1,000 students in a traditional classroom setting, and he has mentored four Ph.D. students, 12 Master’s students, and 25 undergraduate students in research projects.