This week Virginia Tech recognized each of its new 2021 Academy of Distinguished Alumni members. First to be recognized was Dr. Dennis D. Truax who earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and later a Master of Science and doctorate in civil engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU).
Dr. Truax is the James T. White Endowed Chair, Director and Professor of the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MSU where he also serves as the Director of the Mississippi Transportation Research Center. Dr. Truax has served on the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors since 2012 and is the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2021 President Elect and will serve as ASCE President during the 2022-2023 term.
Learn more about Truax and the other honorees at the links below:
American Society of Civil Engineers