Engineering Prof. Brian L. Smith was recognized as the Council of University Transportation Centers' 2003 outstanding new faculty member in transportation Jan. 10 in Washington, D.C., according to a Council press release.
The Council recognized Smith for his accomplishments in the field of transportation research, his excellent teaching record and contribution to professional engineering organizations. Smith currently is the University director of the SmartLevel Laboratory, for which he guides a $1.5 million research program to alleviate congestion and provide more dependable transportation services.
In addition to these awards, Smith's work in the field of advanced information technology has led to his selection as a University Teaching Fellow and the 2003 Civil Engineering Teaching Award.
The award was established in 2002 by the Council and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. The annual award is given to an educator or researcher in the field of transportation who has not been granted tenure.
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