UNLV civil engineering faculty member David James recently was named Engineer of the Year by two professional organizations.
He received the 2002 Engineer of the Year Award from the Southern Nevada chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He also was selected as Engineer of the Year, Public Sector by the Southern Nevada branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The awards were made in recognition of his service to the engineering societies and to the profession.
James, an associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering, was honored by both organizations at a banquet held at the conclusion of National Engineers Week. He has taught at UNLV since 1990.
