Kelly Keselica

Kelly Doyle Keselica, P.E.

Lecturer

Summary

Kelly Doyle Keselica is a licensed Professional Engineer and has a B.S. and M.S. degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada, Reno. She currently works as a lecturer and teaches undergraduate engineering courses such as Mechanics of Solids, Dynamics, and Introduction to Engineering. She obtained her MBA in 2016 and is especially interested in the management and leadership side of engineering.

Kelly has been active with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for many years and she serves as the advisor for the University of Nevada, Reno Student Chapter. She oversees the Concrete Canoe Team, Geowall Team, and Steel Bridge Team. She served as President for the ASCE Truckee Meadows Branch in 2015 and she was President of their Younger Member Group in 2014. She also played an active role on the ASCE Committee on Younger Members from 2014-2018.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys traveling, hiking, board games, and spending time with her husband and two dogs.

Education

  • MBA, University of Nevada, Reno, 2016
  • M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 2008
  • B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, 2006

Courses taught

  • ENGR 100: Intro to Engineering
  • CEE 372: Mechanics of Solids
  • ME 242: Dynamics

Publications

  • Doyle, K., Van Den Einde, L., French, C.W., Tremayne, H.A., and Brophy, S. P. “Using Educational ‘Hands-On’ Experiential Tools to Introduce Math, Science and Engineering Concepts to K-16 Students (Research to Practice).” 2013 ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 23-26, 2013.
  • Doyle, K., “K-12 Seismic Design Competition.” NEEShub (2012)
  • Doyle, K. and Saiidi, M. “Seismic Response of Telescopic Pipe Pin Connections,” Center for Civil Engineering Earthquake Research, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, Report No. CCEER-08-01, February 2008.

Professional certifications and memberships

  • Professional Engineer, State of Nevada: License No. 021137