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Dr. Douglas Schmucker

Rank: Associate Professor
Department: Department of Civil Engineering
Office: 102, Fawick Hall
Phone: 260.665.4191
E-mail: schmuckerd@tristate.edu
Education: B.S. (Valporaiso Univerisity)
M.S. and Ph.D. (Stanford University)
Bio:

Dr. Schmucker joined Tri-State University in 2006 and primarily focuses on structural analysis and design as well as engineering mechanics. His experience includes assessment of existing structures as well as design of new facilities, development of design and/or assessment procedures, design of repairs and retrofits for existing technical papers, seminars, and workshops. His work has involved structural materials such as steel, concrete, masonry, and timber; and many types of structural systems such as bridges, buildings, industrial facilities, and offshore platforms.

Internal Accomplishments (service)

• Faculty Advisor, American Society of Civil Engineers, TSU Student Chapter
• Member, Educational Resources Committee, TSU
• TSU Campus Representative, American Society for Engineering Education
• Member, Historic Preservation Commission, City of Angola (To be approved December 18, 2006 by the
City Council of Angola, IN)
• Volunteer, Thunder Invitational, Women’s Volleyball, TSU (September 1-2, 2006)
• Development of an Architectural Engineering Minor Program (Principal Author)
• Development of the Structures Curriculum in the Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering Program (two new courses developed)

External Accomplishments/Activities

• Program Co-Chair (ASEE ERM representative) for 2007 Frontiers in Education Conference (Term: 2005 to 2007)
• Paper Reviewer, 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference
• Paper Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
• Workshop Participant, Ubiquitous Presenter (Tablet PCs), 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference (October 28, 2006)
• Conference Attendee, 2006 Frontiers in Education Conference (October 29–31, 2006)
• Board Member, American Society for Engineering Education—Educational Research Methods Division (Past Brochure Director amongst other appointed duties)
• Engineering a World of Hope, a proposal submitted to the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, November 2006
• Participant, Civil Engineering Professional Development Seminar, Purdue University, November 9, 2006


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