Joe Crocker

Joe Crocker is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. He has taught courses such as Mechanics of Materials, Soil Mechanics, Structural Theory, and advanced topics in seismic design and steel/concrete structures.

• B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University and University of Utah

His research focuses on Engineering curriculum development, particularly in seismic design applications and structural engineering pedagogy. Publications highlight innovations in energy education for Native American tribal colleges and humanitarian engineering courses.

Recent scholarly work examines single plate shear connections under seismic loading, contributing to standards in structural steel design. Articles span 2002–2009, with emphasis on load distribution and earthquake resilience.

Scientific Awards

• Order of Omega Outstanding Faculty Award (2006, 2012, 2013)
• Alumni Association Outstanding Graduate/Undergraduate Faculty Awards (2006–2010)
• Senior Class Outstanding Faculty Award (2014)
• Minority Engineering Program Outstanding Faculty Award (2008, 2013–2021)