David E. Schaad

Research Themes

Environmental Health Engineering, Hydrology & Fluid Dynamics

Education

• B.A. Denison University, 1990
• M.S. University of Colorado, Boulder, 1991
• Ph.D. Duke University, 1998

Positions

• Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Interim Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Faculty Director of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program
• Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
• Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

• Member. Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. 1990
• Member. Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honorary Society. 1990
• Member. Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honorary Society. 1990

Courses Taught

• RIGHTS 315-60: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Environmental Focus
• RIGHTS 315-20: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Structural Focus
• PUBPOL 211-60: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Environmental Focus
• PUBPOL 211-20: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Structural Focus
• ENVIRON 999: Duke Environmental Leadership: Master's Project
• ENVIRON 365-60: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Environmental Focus
• ENVIRON 365-20: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Structural Focus
• EGR 201L: Mechanics of Solids
• EGR 101L: Engineering Design and Communication
• CEE 679: Environmental Engineering Project Management
• CEE 511: Construction Management
• CEE 494: Research Independent Study in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• CEE 493: Research Independent Study in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• CEE 469: Integrated Environmental Design
• CEE 315-60: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Environmental Focus
• CEE 315-20: Engineering Sustainable Design and the Global Community: Structural Focus
• CEE 205: Practical Methods in Civil Engineering
• CEE 132L: Engineering the Planet

Publications

• MacDonald L, Thomas E, Javernick-Will A, Austin-Breneman J, Aranda I, Salvinelli C, et al. Aligning learning objectives and approaches in global engineering graduate programs: Review and recommendations by an interdisciplinary working group. Development Engineering. 2022 Jan 1;7.
• Huettel L, Gustafson MR, Nadeau JC, Schaad D, Barger MM, Linnenbrink-Garcia L. A grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning in engineering: Impact on student outcomes and motivation. In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2015.
• Huettel L, Gustafson MR, Nadeau JC, Schaad DE, Barger MM, Linnenbrink-Garcia L. Evidence for the effectiveness of a grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2014 Jan 1;
• Huettel LG, Gustafson MR, Nadeau JC, Schaad D, Barger MM, Linnenbrink-Garcia L. A grand challenge-based framework for contextual learning in engineering. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 2013 Sep 24;
• Schaad DE, Farley J, Haynes C. Design and routing of storm flows in an urbanized watershed without surface streams. Journal of Hydrology. 2009 Sep 15;375(3–4):334–44.
• Schaad DE, Franzoni LP, Paul C, Bauer A, Morgan K. A perfect storm: Examining natural disasters by combining traditional teaching methods with service-learning and innovative technology. International Journal of Engineering Education. 2008 Jul 28;24(3):450–65.
• Schaad DE, Chambers W, Halley JM, Denson S. Design and performance of multipurpose constructed wetland and flow equalization basin. Journal of Environmental Engineering. 2008 Jan 23;134(2):118–25.
• Schaad DE, Halley JM, Alaimo V. Protecting off-site populations and site workers from vapor discharges during shallow soil mixing at the North Carolina State University National Priorities List Site. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995). 2007 Sep;57(9):1038–49.
• Schaad David E, Halley James M, Wilson Scott A. Using UCS as a surrogate performance standard at the NCSU NPL site. Journal of Environmental Engineering. 2006;132(10):1355–65.
• Sutton DJ, Kabala ZJ, Schaad DE, Ruud NC. The dipole-flow test with a tracer: A new single-borehole tracer test for aquifer characterization. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology. 2000 Jan 1;44(1):71–101.
• Wescoat JL, Smith R, Schaad D. Visits to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation from South Asia and the Middle East, 1946-1990: An indicator of changing international programs and politics. Irrigation and Drainage Systems. 1992 Feb 1;6(1):55–67.