N. Catherine Bazán-Arias, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
At-Large Director

Biographical Statement

Education

• B.S. Civil Engineering, 1992, University of Pittsburgh
• M.S. Civil Engineering, 1994, University of Pittsburgh
• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, 1999, University of Pittsburgh

Work Experience

• DiGioia, Gray & Associates, LLC, 2008- present
• GAI Consultants, Inc., 1996-2008
• Trimark Engineers, 1995-1996
• University of Pittsburgh, 1992-1996
• Paul C. Rizzo, Associates, 1992

ASCE Involvement

• Committee on Academic Prerequisites for Professional Practice (CAP3), corresponding member, 2004 to present
• Geo-Strata magazine, editor, 2005 to present
• Civil Connection online magazine, columnist
• Geotechnical Group, Past Chair 2003-2004, Pittsburgh Section
• Director, 2003-2006, Pittsburgh Section
• Younger Member Forum, Educational Outreach, Newsletter Editor
• Engineers without Borders, national and Pittsburgh member, 2007 to present

Other Volunteer Activities

• American Cancer Society Board of Directors, Greater Pittsburgh Unit, 2006 to present
• WQED Community Advisory Board, 2005 to present
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Advisory Council, 2006 to present
• Latin American and Caribbean Heritage Room, Nationality and Heritage Rooms, University of Pittsburgh, 2003 to present