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Joseph L. Schofer is a Professor Emeritus in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University. His research focuses on policy analysis and evaluation regarding transportation infrastructure services for both passengers and freight in urban and intercity settings. He examines decision-making processes and decision support strategies, often leveraging data and information from natural experiments such as events, accidents, and weather disruptions. Schofer's work also explores transportation finance and the decisions that influence the resilience of transportation systems, including road safety policies. He has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field, including the Roy W. Crum Distinguished Service Award from the Transportation Research Board and the Wilbur S. Smith Distinguished Transportation Educator Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Throughout his career, Schofer has served on several committees and boards, contributing to important discussions on transportation planning and policy at various governmental and professional levels.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teaching and research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.