Dr. David Orr

Professor

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Biography

David Orr is the Director of the Cornell Local Roads Program and a Senior Extension Associate in Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. With over 30 years of experience in the local highway community, he has developed a broad range of expertise in highway engineering, including construction, design, inspection, project management, purchasing, and budgeting. Orr holds a PhD in local roads from Cornell University and is a licensed professional engineer in New York State. During his tenure, he has served as the President of the National Local Technical Assistance Program Association and has worked extensively with various local, state, and national partners to enhance technical assistance for highway and public works officials across New York. His research focuses on low volume roads and the seasonal effects on pavements. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field and is committed to bridging research and practical application in engineering education.

Research Interests

Awards

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National Achievement Award

2019-01-01
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VISION Award

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Cooperative Extension Program

1998-01-01
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Outstanding Cooperative Extension Program

2018-01-01
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Outstanding Service

2002-01-01
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Outstanding Program

2006-01-01
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Tourism Partner Award

2012-01-01
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National Roadway Safety Award

2013-01-01
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City Ithaca Town-Gown Award

2015-01-01

Courses

BEE/ENGRG 5330 Engineering Professionalism CEE 3410 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture