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David E. Schaad is a Professor of the Practice in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies for CEE and Interim Director of the First Year Design Program. He maintains affiliations with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society and Duke Global Health Institute, reflecting his interdisciplinary focus on societal impact.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. from Denison University (1990)
- M.S. from University of Colorado, Boulder (1991)
- Ph.D. from Duke University (1998)
Schaad's research integrates Environmental Engineering with Engineering Education, emphasizing Sustainable Design for global communities. His work bridges technical civil engineering applications with pedagogical innovation, particularly through service-learning frameworks addressing water resources and disaster response in international contexts.
Publication analysis reveals a distinct shift from environmental engineering applications (1992-2009) toward educational leadership (2013-2022), where his recent work focuses on institutionalizing Grand Challenge frameworks in engineering curricula while earlier research established expertise in hydrology, remediation, and international water projects.
Scientific honors include:
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society (1990)
- Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honorary Society (1990)
- Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honorary Society (1990)
He advises students through CEE 294/493/494 independent studies and teaches cross-listed courses (RIGHTS/PUBPOL/ENVIRON/CEE 315) on sustainable design. Though specific grants aren't detailed, his field projects in Bolivia and Southern Africa imply international development funding. News coverage highlights his leadership in disaster response initiatives and global infrastructure projects.
Schaad directs Duke's First Year Design Program and Grand Challenge Scholars Program, leading teams that engineered a 55-foot-high school pathway in Bolivia and bridges in Southern Africa, demonstrating applied solutions for underserved communities through Duke's engineering outreach.
