Karen Gupta

Professor of Practice, Construction Engineering

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Contact

Room 310A Coolbaugh Hall
303-384-2126
karen.gupta@mines.edu

Experiential teaching approaches to educate CSM students in construction engineering topics. Research in sustainable construction methodology to reduce water impacts and construction law topics.

Education

  • MS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2020
  • BS, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 1994

Professional Experience

  • Professor of Practice, Civil & Environmental Eng., Colorado School of Mines,  August 2023-present
  • Teaching Assistant, Construction Management, Colorado State University, 2021-2022
  • Civil Engineering Designer, Prairie Engineers, 2020-2021
  • Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, 2019-2020
  • Pre-Construction Manager, Arellano Construction, 2007-2018
  • Project Manager, Special Projects Division, Turner Construction, 2000-2002
  • Engineer, Exxon Company USA, 1994-1999

Honors, Recognition & Achievements

  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, #062.073757
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, #0060628
  • USGBC LEED AP® Building Design + Construction
  • Infrastructure Sustainability Professional, ENV SP
  • Member of Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
  • Member of Chi Epsilon Honor Society
  • Associate Member of American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Reviewer for Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution
  • Associated General Contractors Scholarship Recipient
  • Construction Management Association of America Scholarship Recipient
  • InTERFEWS PhD Candidate, Colorado State University