Dr. Jason Mccormick

Professor

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Biography

Jason P. McCormick is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Associate Department Chair for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. His primary research interests lie in extreme load mitigation (earthquake and wind), structural response reduction using innovative systems, and the design of steel structures, particularly hollow structural sections and welded systems. He has been involved in large-scale experimental testing and high-fidelity simulations to understand the performance and behavior of various structural components under seismic and wind loads. His recent work explores the application of innovative materials to control structural response and improve resilience to extreme loading events. McCormick's professional service includes directing the University of Michigan Structural Engineering Laboratory and serving on editorial boards for several engineering journals. He has received several awards for teaching and research, evidencing his commitment to academic excellence and innovation in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Serving as a professor focusing on research and education in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Associate Department Chair

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Overseeing undergraduate programs and initiatives within the department.

Awards

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CEE Faculty Scholar Award

2016-01-01
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Early Career Faculty Award

2016-01-01
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Vulcans Education Excellence Award

2016-01-01
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Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2014-01-01
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Teaching Prize

2014-01-01
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Faculty Fellowship

2010-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science