Dr. Rachel Mosier named 2025 James H. McGraw award recipient by ASEE also elected Fellow of the ASCE
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Dr. Rachel Mosier, associate professor of construction engineering technology in the School of Fire Protection, Construction and Engineering Management at Oklahoma State University, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious James H. McGraw Award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). In addition to this national recognition, Mosier was also recently elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) — one of the highest honors in the civil engineering profession.
The James H. McGraw Award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service in engineering technology education. Established in 1950 by the McGraw-Hill Book Company, the award honors those who have made significant contributions to the field through teaching, authorship or administration. It includes a $1,000 honorarium and a commemorative plaque.
Mosier brings a wealth of professional experience and academic expertise to her role at OSU. A licensed professional engineer in construction engineering, she worked for seven years as a structural engineering consultant and later served as a project manager for the City of Oklahoma City. There, she led a wide range of municipal infrastructure projects, including roads, utilities, bridges, and two LEED-certified buildings — a library and a fire station.
Her academic interests span heavy highway estimating, business practices, site and structural design, and sustainability in construction. Her doctoral research focused on the cost implications of sustainable construction for owners, specifically in Oklahoma City. She continues to advance research in LEED, indoor air quality in construction, and technology integration in the classroom.
In addition to ASEE and ASCE, Mosier is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Public Works Association, the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations, and Chi Epsilon, the national civil engineering honor society.
With more than 160,000 members across 177 countries, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. Becoming a Fellow is a distinction held by fewer than 3% of its members, recognizing Mosier's career-long commitment to excellence and innovation in civil engineering.
Learn more about the James H. McGraw Award and the American Society of Civil Engineers.