Student of the Year Award
2004-2005 Recipient
Steven Carter
Carter was born and raised in Merritt Island, Fla. As a young adult he left for a new beginning with the United States Air Force. Soon after he met his wife, Tamra and started a family.
He served 11 years in the Air Force before making a career change. He moved his family to Laramie, Wyo., where he entered the University of Wyoming in 2000. Carter received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 2003, and a Masters of Science in civil engineering in 2004. As a graduate research assistant, he conducted research on asphalt pavement preservation, specifically the sealing of asphaltic cracks with specially formulated materials. In agreement with his advisor, Professor Khaled Ksaibati, they submitted a research-based article to the Transportation Research Board (TRB), and were selected to present the article at the TRB 84th Annual Meeting.
These accomplishments prompted his selection as the 2004 Mountain-Plains Consortium "Outstanding Student of the Year." His submittal and selection of the research paper; a graduate grade point average of 3.889; professionalism in the presentation of the research findings to federal and state officials; and leadership in the direction of activities and accomplishment of objectives led to this achievement. In addition, Carter was an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Institute of Transportation Engineers.
With these achievements, Carter brings to the transportation engineering profession enthusiasm and dedication. His knowledge and experience will significantly contribute to the many aspects of transportation engineering.
