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About J. Keith Nisbett

Technical Area:
Design and Manufacturing

Positions

August 1995 - Present Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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2019 - 2020 Acting Department Chair, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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August 1998 - 2019 Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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January 1989 - July 1995 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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January 1986 - December 1988 Assistant Instructor, University of Texas at Arlington
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1980 - 1983 Apprentice machinist, Nisbett Machine Shop, Coppell, Texas
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Disciplines

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2002 - Present Gubernatorial appointee, Amusement Ride Safety Board
2003 - 2015 Chair, Amusement Ride Safety Board
1989 - 2001 UMR Faculty Advisor, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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Honors and Awards

  • 2016 S&T Faculty Teaching Award
  • 2011 S&T Faculty Service Award
  • 2008, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1998, 1993, 1992 S&T Outstanding Teaching Award
  • 2007 UMR Outstanding Advisor, Freshmen Engineering
  • 2005 Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers Faculty Excellence Award
  • 2002 Governor's Award for Teaching Excellence
  • 2000 – 2001 UM Faculty Performance Shares Award, for efforts in recruiting and retention
  • 2000 Academy of Mechanical Engineers Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
  • 1996 – 1997 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, MSM–UMR Alumni Association

Education

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1988 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
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1986 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
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1984 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
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Contact Information

Missouri University of Science and Technology
194E Toomey Hall
400 West 13th Street
Rolla, MO  65409-0500

Phone: 573-341-6499
Fax: 573-341-4607

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Research Works (9)