Robert C. Garson, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor, Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering Technology

- Office: LL7 Thayer Hall
- Phone: 412-392-3836
- Fax: 412-392-6180
- Email: rgarson@pointpark.edu
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structures, Case Western Reserve University
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structures, Case Western Reserve University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Structures and Mechanics, Case Western Reserve University
Courses Taught
- Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design I
- Foundation Design
- Highway and Bridge Design
- Software Tools for Civil Engineering Technology
- Engineering Analysis I
Professional Certifications and Memberships
- Professional Engineer - Pennsylvania
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers Institute
- American Institute of Steel Construction
Selected Presentations
- "Engineer the Future 2022," Engineers Week presentations, American Society of Civil Engineers Exhibit
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"Engineer the Future 2012," Engineers Week presentations, American Society of Civil Engineers Exhibit
Research Interests
- Steel structures
- Geotechnical engineering
- Computer application testing
Community Service and Outreach
- Point Park University representative, ACE Mentor Program Career Fair
- Structural Competition Mentor, Structural Engineers Institute, ACE Mentors
- Senior scholarship judge, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair
- ASCE sponsors judge, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Point Park Features
- "Civil Engineering Technology Student Amanda Wiest Interns with PennDOT," Point Park University website, June 22, 2022.
- "Civil Engineering Technology Alumna Working for Michael Baker International," Point Park University website, Oct. 11, 2017.
- "New Civil Engineering Technology Grad Lands Position with Consulting Engineering Firm," Point Park University website, Aug. 18, 2015.
- "Civil Engineering Technology Club at Point Park Places Second in Concrete Horseshoe Competition," Point Park University website, June 1, 2012.