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Congratulations Dr. Volpe!

Tuesday December 17, 2024

The Simmons Research Lab is thrilled to announce that graduate student Elizabeth Volpe became Dr. Elizabeth Volpe on December 13, 2024! Pictured here with Dr. Simmons after the commencement ceremony, Dr. Volpe has played a pivotal role in our lab, leading multiple research projects and mentoring fellow students throughout her doctoral journey. Earlier this semester, Dr. Volpe successfully defended her […]

Dr. Simmons Presents at FIE 2024

Sunday October 27, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Simmons presented an innovative paper at the FIE 2024 Conference titled “Rethinking Work in the Age of Robots: Insights from the Construction Industry.” This research explores the transformative impact of Construction 4.0 technologies, especially robotics, on the professional work values of construction personnel. The findings shed light on […]

SRL Members Win Best Student Research Paper at SEFI 2024 Conference!

Sunday October 13, 2024

We are excited to share that members of the Simmons Research Lab (SRL) recently presented their paper at the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) 2024 Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland! The theme of this year’s conference, “Educating Responsible Engineers,” is incredibly relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. Out of four award categories, our paper was […]

Dr. Denise R. Simmons Promoted to Professor at the University of Florida

Sunday September 1, 2024

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Denise R. Simmons has been promoted to the position of Professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Simmons on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Celebrating the Induction of Dr. Denise R. Simmons and Dr. Elizabeth Volpe into Sigma Xi

Saturday August 31, 2024

This fall Denise R Simmons and Elizabeth Volpe were officially inducted as a full member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, an international organization that honors excellence in science and engineering. It was an amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and network with fellow scholars in the UF scientific community. We look forward to […]

Simmons Research Lab Excels at ASEE 2024 Conference

Thursday June 27, 2024

The Simmons Research Lab had a remarkable presence at the ASEE 2024 Conference, presenting several impactful papers and receiving prestigious awards. Mary Nwanua presented a paper titled “”Ima Nmadu”: Building Academic Success Through Relationships – A Black Civil Engineering Ph.D. Student’s Autoethnographic Insights”, offering insightful perspectives. Elizabeth Volpe, our dedicated Ph.D. candidate, presented her […]

SRL Hosts Social Event with TWISTER Lab at UF

Monday May 27, 2024

The Simmons Research Lab recently hosted a vibrant social event in collaboration with the TWISTER Lab at the University of Florida. The gathering was an excellent opportunity for members of both labs to network, share ideas, and foster collaborative relationships. We look forward to future collaborations and joint ventures that advance our collective research goals.

SRL Paper Selected for Editor’s Choice in the Journal of Civil Engineering Education

Monday July 10, 2023

A recent SRL publication has been selected to be featured in the Editor’s Choice section of the Journal of Civil Engineering Education page in the American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Library! This paper highlights the role of social capital (e.g., observation and conversation with industry mentors, peers, family, and faculty, and participation in out-of-class activities) […]

Denise R Simmons elected to be a Fellow Member of ASEE 2023

Monday July 10, 2023

SRL celebrates this amazing achievement of Denise R Simmons in the engineering education community! The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)Board of Directors grants the status of Fellow Member to individuals who have been actively involved in the Society for a minimum of ten years, acknowledging their exceptional contributions to the field of engineering or […]

SRL celebrates Spring 2023 Graduates!

Tuesday May 9, 2023

Danielle Weisenfeld worked closely with SRL for the past 3 years. This weekend she graduated with her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from UF! Danielle will continue on to work in transportation engineering consulting in Atlanta! Thank you Danielle for all your hard work! Elizabeth Volpe graduated with her M.S. degree in Civil Engineering […]

SRL Celebrates the End of Semester and says Goodbye and Good luck to Dr. Bae

Thursday May 4, 2023

SRL met for a celebratory lunch to celebrate the end of the spring semester, achievements, and birthdays of lab members, and to say farewell to Dr. Hwangbo Bae. Dr. Bae was an integral part of SRL for many years. His research, mentorship, and teaching skills provided a great role model to new students in the […]

New Publication: Exploring the Role of Social Capital in Civil Engineering Students’ Leadership Development

Monday April 24, 2023

Graduate Student, Elizabeth Volpe, just published her first first-author manuscript along with co-authors and SRL members Denise R Simmons, Madeline Polmear, and Danielle Weisenfeld, in the American Society of Civil Engineering’s Journal of Civil Engineering Education! Check out the paper titled, Exploring the Role of Social Capital in Civil Engineering Students’ Leadership Development to learn […]

Danielle Weisenfeld Successfully Completed her Honor’s Thesis exploring An Autoethnographic Account of a Black Woman Civil Engineering Intern

Monday April 24, 2023

Danielle Weisenfeld has been a valued member of SRL for three years and worked on a number of projects on leadership and broadening participation in civil engineering. She has successfully completed her honors thesis and will be moving on to a position as a transportation engineer. Danielle’s research will also be published and presented at […]

SRL Welcomes new PhD Student Edward Chukwubuikem Obi-Rapu

Wednesday January 18, 2023

The Simmons Research Lab is excited to announce the addition of a new PhD student Edward Chukwubuikem Obi-Rapu to our lab! Edward completed his bachelors degree at the University of Benin, Nigeria. His research interests include workforce development and human-robot collaboration. Welcome Edward to the Simmons Research Lab and the University of Florida!

SRL Celebrates Dr. Hwangbo Bae Graduating the University of Florida with his PhD in Civil Engineering

Friday December 16, 2022

The Simmons Research Lab is excited to announce that graduate student Hwangbo Bae became Dr. Hwangbo Bae today December 16, 2023. Pictured is Dr. Bae and Dr. Simmons after the commencement ceremony. Dr. Bae has been a big part of this lab working on a number of research projects and mentoring students while conducting his […]

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