Katharine M. Hunter-Zaworski, P.E. (OR)
Associate Professor Emerita
Organizations
Civil and Construction Engineering
Address
Room 303 Owen Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States
Degrees
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Oregon State University, 1988
M.S. Engineering Science and Mechanics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1980
B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1978
Research Groups
Biography
Professor Hunter-Zaworski is Director of the National Center for Accessible Transportation (NCAT). NCAT is an interdisciplinary and collaborative research center that promotes the development of technologies to make travel safe, seamless and dignified for all. Dr. Hunter-Zaworski conducts human centered research related to all modes of accessible public transportation systems.
Awards/Accolades
2018 OSU Office of Childcare and Family Resources Family Friendly Faculty Award
2008 OSU Alumni Association Distinguished Professor Award
1996 OSU Award for Outstanding Service to Persons with Disabilities
Related Podcasts
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By air and by land
In part one, we’ll uncover the extreme challenges of air travel for people with disabilities, the risky measures they take in order to fly, and the serious harm they face…