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Dr. Scott Munro serves as an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Engineering Department at Southern Utah University (SUU), a position he has held since joining the institution in 2015. With over 25 years of professional experience in aerospace engineering, his career includes significant contributions at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) in China Lake, California, where he held roles such as chief engineer and deputy director.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr. Munro's research spans aerospace engineering with a focus on acoustics, rocket propulsion, structural dynamics, and fluid mechanics. His work in test-cell acoustics, advanced resonant liner research, and jet and airframe noise has practical applications in military and aerospace technology development. He emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world engineering challenges through courses like ENGR 4300 Vibrations and ENGR 3050/55 Fluid Mechanics.
As an educator, Dr. Munro is deeply involved in student development through project-based learning. He serves as the faculty advisor for the Rocketbirds, an engineering club that designs and builds rockets for competitions such as the Spaceport America Cup. Additionally, he is a co-Principal Investigator on the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium Grant, which funds STEM initiatives including student projects and teacher workshops.
Under his guidance, the Rocketbirds team achieved notable success, including third place in the Space Dynamics Laboratory Payload Challenge and 25th place among 82 teams in the 2017 Spaceport America Cup. Dr. Munro highlights how these projects develop critical industry-valued skills in long-term teamwork, time management, and budgeting, stating: 'Companies that build or work with rockets see this competition as a great place to recruit new talent.'
