John Bean

John Bean is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PE license and GISP certification, with over 40 years of combined teaching and professional experience in surveying, civil engineering, and geospatial technologies. His work spans diverse environments including Antarctica, Alaska, and the Mojave Desert.

• Education:
  • BS in Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire
  • MS in Civil/Structural Engineering, University of Connecticut
  • Graduate Certificate in Surveying Engineering, University of Maine

Research focuses on geodetic control systems, structural/environmental monitoring, spatial analysis, topographic surveying, and GIS applications. He actively participates in coastal erosion research in Utqiagvik, Alaska, and serves on the National Society of Professional Surveyors’ Foundation Board.

Teaching spans multiple institutions including the University of Alaska Anchorage, Clarkson University, and Paul Smith’s College, covering courses like Surveying Fundamentals, Geomatics, GIS, and Engineering Project Management. His pedagogical innovations include online surveying education and hands-on lab integration.