Austin Ball

Professor of Practice

Prof Practice Assoc Professor


Austin Ball

Contact Information

Office Location: ENGR 226
Phone: 435-797-2777
Email: austin.ball@usu.edu

Educational Background

BS, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, 2005
MS, Civil & Environmental Engineering, (Structures), Utah State University, 2005
Modal analysis of a multi-span reverse curve steel girder bridge using computer modeling
Professional Engineer, State of Colorado, 2014
Professional Engineer, State of Idaho, 2012
Professional Structural Engineer, State of Utah, 2008

Biography

I joined the faculty at Utah State University after 15 years of industry experience. As a Professor of Practice, I bridge the gap between academics and the professional world, providing students with practical insights that enhance their classroom learning and prepare them for successful careers in the field.

Teaching Interests

I am driven by the opportunity to support students in their academic journeys and help them achieve success in their chosen fields. My primary focus is to guide and assist students as they navigate their unique paths toward rewarding and successful careers.

Awards

2025-2026 CEE Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2026

Utah State University - Dept. Civil and Environmental Engineering

2025 James D. Ballif Teacher of the Year, 2025

James Ballif

2024 Teacher of the Year, 2024

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department

2022-2023 Educator of the Year, American Society of Civil Engineers - Utah Section, 2023

American Society of Civil Engineers

2021-2022 CEE Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2022

Utah State University - Dept. Civil and Environmental Engineering

2021-2022 College of Engineering Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2022

Utah State University - College of Engineering


Teaching

CEE, CEE 5930, 6120 - Bridge Engineering, Fall 2025
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II (CI), Fall 2025
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2025
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2025
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2025
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2025
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2025
CEE 6120 - Bridge Engineering, Spring 2025
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2025
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III (CI), Spring 2025
CEE 5930 - Independent Study, Spring 2025
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II (CI), Fall 2024
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2024
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2024
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2024
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2024
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2024
ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics, Summer 2024
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2024
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2024
CEE 5930, 6120 - Independent Study, Spring 2024
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2023
CEE 4200 - Engineering Economics, Fall 2023
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2023
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2023
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2023
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2023
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2023
ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics, Summer 2023
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2023
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2023
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2022
CEE 4200 - Engineering Economics, Fall 2022
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2022
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2022
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2022
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2022
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2022
CEE 5930, 6120 - Independent Study, Fall 2022
ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics, Summer 2022
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2022
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2022
CEE 6120, 5930 - Bridge Engineering / Independent Study, Fall 2021
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2021
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials, Summer 2021
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2021
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2021
CEE 6120 - Bridge Engineering, Fall 2020
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2020
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying, Fall 2020
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials, Summer 2020
CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I, Spring 2020
CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2020
CEE 6120 - Bridge Engineering, Fall 2019
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2019
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials, Fall 2019
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials, Summer 2019
CEE 3880, 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III, Spring 2019
CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II, Fall 2018