C. Richard Cassady, PhD University Professor of Industrial Engineering University of Arkansas
[email protected] ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Education PhD, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1996 MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1993 BS summa cum laude, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1992 Tenure‐Stream Academic Appointments University Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2019‐present Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2008‐2019 Associate Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2004‐2008 Tenured, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2004‐present Assistant Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2000‐2004 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1996‐2000 Workload Assignments 55% service, 45% teaching, 0% research, 0% administrative (2007‐present) 20% service, 40% teaching, 40% research, 0% administrative (1996‐2007) Current Activities of Note Director, First‐Year Engineering Program (since 2006) Industrial Engineering Capstone Experience Coordinator (since 2016) Chair, Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Studies Committee (since 2014) Regional Partner, FIRST Tech Challenge Arkansas (since 2018) Regional Co‐Partner, FIRST LEGO League Arkansas (since 2015) Regional Partner, FIRST LEGO League Jr. Arkansas (since 2018) Tournament Director, FIRST LEGO League Razorback Invitational (since 2015) Coach, FIRST Tech Challenge