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Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Civil and Construction Engineering
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Clifton Farnsworth

Associate Professor
Full-Time Faculty
Email: clifton_farnsworth@byu.edu

430L EB
Provo, UT 84602

801-422-6494

Research Interests

Heavy Civil Construction, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Construction and Engineering Education, Ethics and Leadership

Teaching Interests

Heavy Civil Construction, Soils and Equipment, Infrastructure, Sustainability, Managing Construction Risk, Ethics and Leadership

Education

  • PhD, Civil Engineering , Geotechnical Engineering Emphasis, University of Utah (2008)
  • Master of Science, Civil Engineering , Geotechnical Engineering Emphasis, Brigham Young University (2000)
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering , Brigham Young University (1999)

Licenses and Certifications

  • Utah, Professional Engineer (2003 - 2025)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers, ENV SP (Envision Sustainability Professional) (2023 - 2024)

Honors and Awards

  • Clyde Professorship Award, BYU Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering (2021 - 2024)
  • ASCE 2021 Outstanding Reviewer, American Society of Civil Engineers (2021 - 2021)
  • 1st Place - ASC Proceedings Best paper Award, Associated Schools of Construction (2020 - 2020)
  • 1st Place - Best Papers for New Engineering Educators Division, American Society for Engineering Education National Conference (2018 - 2018)
  • 2nd Place - Best Papers for New Engineering Educators Division, American Society for Engineering Education National Conference (2017 - 2017)
  • National Excellence in Teaching Award, Associated Schools of Construction, Region 6 (2016 - 2016)
  • Brent K Pratt Professorship Award, BYU Construction Management Program (2014 - 2014)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Associated Schools of Construction, Region 6 (2012 - 2013)
  • Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (2012 - 2013)

Memberships

  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) (2008 - Present)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) (2005 - Present)

Courses Taught

Publications

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