selected publications conference proceeding Extreme value theory and mixed distributions - Applications. 27-33. 1999 Extreme wind estimation: Theoretical considerations. 1351-1358. 1997 journal article Extreme value index and tail probability estimates for mixed distributions. Probabilistic Engineering Mechanics. 385-392. 2008 Design wind speed prediction. Journal of Structural Engineering. 1268-1274. 2003 Stochastic aspects of one-dimensional discrete dynamical systems: Benford's law - art. no. 026222. Physical Review E. 2001 Stochastic aspects of one-dimensional discrete dynamical systems: Benford's law.. Physical Review E: Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics. 026222. 2001 Rate-hardness: A new performance metric for haptic interfaces. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. 357-371. 2000
education and training Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 M.S., Oregon State University 1985 B.S., Texas Christian University 1981
awards and honors Marinus G. Smith Award, conferred by New Student and Family Programs, 2022 Doug Faires Award, conferred by Mathematical Association of America, 2018 Marinus G. Smith Award, conferred by New Student and Family Programs, 2016 BFA Award for Excellence in Leadership and Service, conferred by Boulder Faculty Assembly, 2010 Residence Life Academic Teaching Award, conferred by Office of the Chancellor, 2008 Engr Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, conferred by College of Engineering and Applied Science, 2007