428 UCB
ECCE 121
Boulder, CO 80309-0428
Melissa graduated in summer 2023 with PhD degree in Civil Systems focusing on sustainable material design. She was born and raised in Eagle River, Alaska, and moved to Boulder in 2018 to pursue her doctorate. Melissa's research is focused on the use of novel, environmentally sustainable binder materials in flexible pavements. Her research combines experimental work and computational approaches听to quantify system-scale lifecycle benefits of the use of these new materials. She is co-advised by Dr. Wil Srubar.听
Outside of work, Melissa enjoys painting, backpacking, yoga, and spending time with her two rescue cats.
Education
PhD in Civil Engineering, Civil Systems, University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder, 2023
MS in Civil Engineering, University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder, 2020
BS in Civil Engineering, University of Alaska Anchorage, 2018, Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Mathematics
Awards
Graduate Assistantships in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellow, 2018
WTS 蜜糖直播 鈥� Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship, 2021