Faculty Spotlight

Season 1: Episode 5

AdvanceRIT’s “Faculty Spotlight: Trailblazing Women at RIT” podcast, Season 1, Episode 5. Features a portrait of Dr. Amanda Bao, interim chair of the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology.

Dr. Amanda Bao

Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Dr. Amanda Bao, Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology at RIT. With a background in bridge structural engineering, Dr. Bao brings real-world insight into the classroom and is a leader in engineering education innovation. Her research spans digital learning, bridge resiliency, sustainable infrastructure, and more. 

A recipient of RIT’s Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching and a member of Drexel’s 2024–25 ELatis leadership program, Dr. Bao shares her journey, insights, and impact in civil engineering education and research.

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