Members of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) elected Elliot Douglas, Ph.D., a professor and department head of environmental engineering sciences and professor of engineering education, as vice president of finance. He’ll serve a two-year term beginning in June 2025, during which he will lead the finance committee and work with ASEE finance staff to provide oversight and develop strategic direction for the society’s finances. 

Douglas credits the ASEE for being a key factor in his life. He said the organization was a major support system early in his career and carries the torch by being an active and contributing member to the ASEE. In 2021, he was inducted as an ASEE Fellow. Douglas has also been recognized by winning the Outstanding Teaching Award for the ASEE Southeastern Section in 2013 and the Distinguished Service Award for the Educational and Research Methods Division in 2018. 

The ASEE was founded in 1893 and is committed to fostering community, education, and services in engineering and engineering technology. The organization’s efforts push its mission to provide professional opportunities and programs for engineering faculty members and students. Today, the ASEE has over 12,000 members and is affiliated with 400 colleges and universities and over 50 corporations. Members of the ASEE consist of deans, department heads, faculty, students, and even government and industry representatives.