About CECS

This web page is under review and will be phased out by the end of 2025 with the creation of the new College of STEM.

Gibson Fellowships
The Walter Maxwell Gibson endowment will provide fellowships to conduct undergraduate research or projects. Awards are competitive and are open to students in engineering, computer science, or mathematics. Students must work with a Faculty Principal Investigator in one of these fields. Additional details and requirements are in the application document.

Application Report

Faculty Scholarly Support Fund

FSSF Application

The College of Engineering & Computational Sciences consists of almost fifty faculty members working in four different departments: Aviation Sciences, Computer Science & Information Systems, Engineering & Technology, and Mathematics. We have over 1300 students enrolled in many different degree programs, including one Master's degree, nine different Bachelor's degrees, six Associate's degrees, and eight Certificate programs. Our Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and we are designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

Contact information, department information, and degree programs are listed in the current catalog at the following pages:

Students are able to enhance their education with many opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, teaching assistantships, as well as service and outreach activities. We also have a number of active student clubs. For more information about the college, email us at cecs@suu.edu

CECS Mission

The College of Engineering and Computational Sciences at Southern Utah University helps students become creative problem solvers that effectively use quantitative, digital, and mechanical tools to solve challenging real-world problems and improve people’s lives. Our faculty support students as they learn how things work, why they work, and how to make them work better. We emphasize hands-on and experiential pedagogy where students explore ideas, think critically, and develop professional skills and fluency with appropriate technologies. Our mission is to prepare students for rewarding academic and professional careers in aviation, mathematics, computing, engineering, and related fields.

CECS Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the College of Engineering and Computational Sciences will be able to

  1. Solve challenging technical problems through developing, adapting and applying appropriate knowledge, skills, and tools.
  2. Think critically to arrive at logical conclusions and informed decisions.
  3. Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences using written, verbal, and graphical mediums.
  4. Collaborate with others in an inclusive environment to formulate creative approaches to diverse and complex projects.

CECS Vision

The College of Engineering and Computational Sciences will invest strategically in our most important resources - students, faculty, and programs - in order to

  • prepare students for rewarding and fulfilling professional lives via personalized, engaging learning experiences
  • attract and retain talented faculty that are committed to innovative teaching and professional growth
  • offer meaningful and relevant courses and programs designed by experienced faculty with input from key stakeholders.
Our vision is to provide an inclusive learning environment where diverse students and faculty can develop and thrive.

College of Engineering & Computational Sciences Industry Advisory Board

  • David Blanchard, Senior Staff Scientist, The John Hopkins University Applied Physical Laboratory
  • Vic Hockett, Associate Commissioner of Talent Ready Utah, Utah System of higher Education
  • Corey Judd, President, Align Precision Cedar City (formerly Metalcraft Technologies)
  • Ben Kaufman, Executive Director, SUCCESS Academy
  • Jared Larrabee, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, Savage Services
  • James Barlow, CEO, Building Zone Industries (BZI)
  • Evan Johnson, Professor and Director of the Center for Data Science, Rutgers University

Computer Science & Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board

  • Justin Petty, Talent Acquisition Partner, Zonos
  • Matt Excell, Lead Architect & Technology Strategy Consultant, Watchman Technologies
  • Darin Gifford, CEO/CTO, Casino Game Maker, Inc. 
  • Daniel Heighton, Lead Developer & Technology Manager, Construction Monitor
  • Mike Jensen, IT Coordination Manager, The Leavitt Group
  • Troy Lunt, IT Director, Iron County School District
  • John McGloughlin, Founder, GuardSight
  • Thomas Wootton, Senior Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, GuardSight
  • Joel Flaker, CEO/Founder of Suncrest Solutions, CTO of DevSimplify
  • Justin Lund, DevSimplify
  • Silas Aitchison, Systems Administrator, State Bank of Southern Utah
  • Allen Templin, IHC
  • Karson Rasmussen, System Administrator & Director of the IT Help Desk, SUU
  • Alex Jones, Head of Growth Marketing, AWS Marketplace

Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Board

  • Ray Allton, Principal Engineer, Rosenberg Associates
  • Dayton Law, CEO, Civil Solutions Group Inc.
  • Quade Darrington, Jr. Engineer, Civil Science (Recent SUU Graduate)
  • Dane Hurst, Project Engineer for Jviation, a Woolpert Company
  • Rachel Morris, Assistant Trafic Engineer, UDOT
  • Ed Demars, Civil Engineer, Las Vegas Valley Water District
  • Kurt Vest, Division of Water Rights, State of Utah
  • Tim Watson, President, Watson Engineering
  • Brandon Stephenson, Project Manajer, Sunrise Engineering
  • Rhett Beazer, EIT, Alpha Engineering
  • David Baranowski, Principal in Civil, Mechanical, and Fire Protection Consulting, Van Boerum & Frank Associates
  • Vern Maloy, Senior Civil Engineer, Sunrise Engineering
  • Nathan C Tyler, Field Engineer, UDOT
  • Riley Chamnpneys, Resident Engineer, UDOT
  • Deloss Hammond
  • Gustavious Williams, Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, BYU

Mechanical Engineering Industry Advisory Board

  • Jacob Carter, TPO Plant Engineer, GAF
  • Joseph Schreiber, VP of Sales, Machine Solution Providers
  • Gary Rosenfield, President, AeroTech Consumer Aerospace
  • Dave Warner, Retired Engineer
  • John Webster, Engineer, RIA-USA Manufacturing, Inc. 

Electrical Engineering Industry Advisory Board

  • Chuck Taylor, President, SyberJet Aircraft
  • Dagan Leavitt, Director of Program Management, Align Precision
  • Randy Quinton, Retired EE Engineer
  • Tom Heaton, Customer and Community Manager, PacifiCorp
  • Johnathon Phillips, Electrical Engineer, Pacific Corp
  • Darin Gifford, CEO/CTO, Casino Game Maker, Inc.
  • Kristie McMullin, Human Resource Business Partner, GAF
  • Gowrisankar Damarla, DMTS/ Sr. Director - Process R&D at Texas Instruments

Construction Management Industry Advisory Board

  • Jose Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent, Layton Construction
  • Jeff Beecher, Executive Vice President, Layton Construction
  • Jeremy Blanck, Project Executive, Okland Construction
  • Christopher Brooks, Human Resources Manager, WW Clyde
  • Ray Bulloch, Co-Owner, Bulloch Dirt Works
  • Blair Carruth, Former Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs, USHE
  • Chad Peterson, Senior Project Manager, McCarthy Building Companies
  • Paul Cozzens, Founder, Cozzens Cabinets
  • Scott Davis, Project Executive, PENTA Building Group
  • Ryan Ellingford, Assistant Superintendent, Hughes General Contractors
  • Nicholas Harvey, HR Manager, Hughes General Contractors
  • Logan Huntington, Former District Sales Manager, American Buildings
  • Ben Johnson, Senior Managing Director, Construction Services, Space Planning & Maintenance SUU
  • Aaron Lewis, Project Manager, Mickelson Construction
  • Jeff Lister, Senior Schedule, Big-D Construction
  • Gene Madsen, Vice President, Hughes General Contractors
  • Greg Martin, Vice President, Cobalt
  • David Morley, Owner, Zions Builders
  • Chad Nay, Building and Zoning Administrator, Iron County
  • Dustin Neilsen, Field Engineer, Hensel Phelps
  • Carl Petersen, Vice President of Operations Support, Zwick Construction
  •  Justin Prisbrey
  • John Sadowski, A&J Concrete
  • Solomon Smith, Vice President, Operations, Carter Pacific Builders
  • Danny Spencer, Sunroc Corporation
  • Zurl Thornock, Executive Officer, Iron County Home Builders Association
  • Kathy Tolleson, District Manager, Associated General Contractors
  • Cam Walker, Director of Business Development, Sletten Construction
  • Doug Watts, Vice President, Watt Construction
  • Dianna Williams, Bulloch Dirt Works
  • Cole Wilson, Vice President, Sales, SIerra Air Conditioning
  • Mark Wimmer, Vice President, Sunroc Corporation
  • Bryant Ward, Construction Office Assistant, Western Rock Products

Contact

College of Engineering & Computational Sciences