Austin Welch

Austin Welch is an Associate Professor in the Welding Department at Utah State University Eastern, specializing in technical education. His contact information includes Office Location: McDonald Career Center, 111C, Price, UT; Phone: 435-613-5413; Email: austin.welch@usu.edu.

• Educational Background:
  • BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding Emphasis, Weber State University, 2015
  • Other in Welding, Utah State University Eastern, 2013
  • Other in Utah State University Eastern, 2013

His research and teaching interests focus on Welding, Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Metallurgy, and Weld Inspection. He has taught courses such as Beginning/Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Print Reading for Welders, Professional Vocational Leadership, and Weld Inspection across fall, spring, and summer semesters from 2016 to 2024.

• Scientific Awards & Honors:
  • 1st Place - National Welding Fabrication Contest (2010, 2011, 2012)
  • 1st Place - Utah Welding Fabrication Contest (2010, 2011, 2012)
  • Welding Student of the Year, USU Eastern, 2012