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About Roger A. LaBoube, Ph.D., P.E.

Dr. Roger A. LaBoube is Curators' Teaching Professor Emeritus in the department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. He was Director of the Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T, formerly the University of Missouri--Rolla.

Positions

Present Curators' Teaching Professor Emeritus, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
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Present Director, Missouri University of Science and Technology ‐ Wei-Wen Yu Center for Cold-Formed Steel Structures
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1987 - 1989 Research & Development Manager, Butler Manufacturing Company
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1986 - 1987 Product Manager, Butler Manufacturing Company
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1985 - 1986 Senior Structural Engineer, American Iron and Steel Institute
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1980 - 1985 Research Engineer, Butler Manufacturing Company
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1979 - 1980 Structural Engineer, Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers
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1970 - 1972 Structural Engineer, Missouri Highway Department
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Teaching Award of Excellence, Missouri S&T Global Learning, (2011)
  • AISI Market Development Industry Leadership Award, American Iron and Steel Institute, (2010)
  • Outstanding Teaching Commendation Award, UMR School of Extended Learning, (2005)
  • UMR Dean of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award, (2004)
  • UMR Five Year Faculty Excellence Award, (2002)
  • Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, (1998)
  • Teaching Excellence, University of Missouri Rolla, (1994)
  • Dr. Edward F. Tuck Faculty Excellence Award, (1994-1995)
  • Chi Epsilon, Chapter Honor member, (1994)
  • AMOCO Faculty Excellence Award, (1993-1994)
  • McDonnell Douglas Faculty Excellence Award, (1991-1993, 1995)
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, University of Missouri Rolla, (1989-1993, 1995-1997)

Courses

  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Design in Metals
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Special Topics
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Advanced Topics in Steel Design
  • Analysis and Design of Timber Structures
  • Advanced Steel Design
  • Advanced Concrete Design
  • Plastic Analysis and Design
  • Advanced Design in Steel and Lightweight Structures
  • Graduate Research

Education

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1977 Ph. D. in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri--Rolla
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1973 M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri--Rolla
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1970 B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Missouri--Rolla
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Links

Contact Information

Missouri University of Science and Technology
322 Butler-Carlton Hall
1401 N. Pine St.
Rolla, MO 65409-0030

573-341-4481

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Research Works (23)

Conference Presentation (42)