Licenciatura Subespecialidad
Estudia Ingeniería Civil
Construye el futuro • Diseña estructuras innovadoras • Sienta las bases para una carrera con impacto
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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En la carrera de Ingeniería Civil, adquirirás las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para diseñar, construir y mantener la infraestructura que da forma a nuestro mundo. Con un enfoque en el aprendizaje práctico, el uso de tecnología de vanguardia y la resolución de problemas, te graduarás preparado para una carrera gratificante en ingeniería civil.
Aplica ahoraParticiparás en proyectos prácticos y pasantías que te brindarán experiencia directa en el diseño de carreteras, puentes, edificios y sistemas de agua. Aprenderás sobre análisis estructural, ingeniería geotécnica y sostenibilidad ambiental, lo que te equipará con las herramientas necesarias para responder a las demandas de la industria.
El Balzer Technology Center cuenta con más de 40,000 pies cuadrados de aulas, laboratorios y áreas de fabricación. Tendrás acceso a cortadoras láser, un nuevo molino, impresoras 3D de fibra de carbono y mucho más.
A través de cursos rigurosos y aplicaciones prácticas, dominarás los principios de la ingeniería, la gestión de proyectos y el diseño sostenible. También cultivarás habilidades de liderazgo y pensamiento crítico, esenciales para resolver desafíos complejos en ingeniería civil.
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La demanda de ingenieros civiles capacitados sigue siendo alta a medida que los proyectos de infraestructura crecen en todo el mundo. Según reportes de la industria, la necesidad de estos profesionales aumentará en la próxima década, generando abundantes oportunidades en transporte, medio ambiente y estructuras.
Obtendrás experiencia aplicando análisis estructural, topografía y diseño sostenible en proyectos que simulan desafíos reales de la ingeniería.
Las clases son impartidas por ingenieros con amplia experiencia en el ámbito académico, industrial y gubernamental, combinando teoría con aplicaciones reales y mentoría profesional.
Diseñar y supervisar la construcción de edificios, puentes y otras estructuras, garantizando seguridad, sostenibilidad y cumplimiento de normativas.
Planificar y diseñar sistemas de transporte eficientes para mejorar la movilidad en áreas urbanas y rurales.
Diseñar sistemas de tratamiento de agua, gestionar residuos y reducir el impacto ambiental en sectores públicos y privados.
JBU ofrece una variedad de especializaciones secundarias relacionadas con las áreas de ingeniería, informática y ciberseguridad.
Dr. Ted Song has served as Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer since 2021, as a member of the President’s Cabinet. He joined JBU in 2012 as a professor of electrical engineering and has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Faculty Affairs Committee, Director of Innovation, and Chair of the Engineering, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity Departments. In 2023, he was also appointed as Chief Innovation Officer, helping lead the university’s academic innovation and strategic program development.
Ted grew up in both the U.S. and Korea and is a certified facilitator in Cultural Intelligence (CQ®). He was an ROTC cadet during his undergraduate years and later served as an Air Defense Artillery Officer in the Republic of Korea Army. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an M.S.L. (Master of Studies in Law) from Samford University with a concentration in higher education law and compliance.
Outside of JBU, Dr. Song serves as a Peer Reviewer and Team Chair for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), is an Appointed Member of the AI & Analytics Center of Excellence of the State of Arkansas, and serves on the board of the Western Benton County Partnership. He also chairs the Diversity & Inclusion Commission of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU). A passionate educator and leader committed to Christ-centered higher education, he is the recipient of the 2012 Texas Exes Teaching Award, the 2018 JBU Faculty Excellence Award, and the 2022 Leading with Excellence Award from the Black Action Collective. In 2023, he was selected as an inaugural CCCU Presidential Fellow.
Ted and his wife, Michelle, live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with their three daughters. They are active members of Siloam Springs Bible Church (Evangelical Free Church), where Ted leads the College Ministry and serves as an elder.
Professor of Electrical Engineering; Chief Intercultural Engagement Officer, Chief Innovation Officer
Dr. Justus Selwyn holds a Doctorate in Computer Science with a specialization in Software and Knowledge Engineering. Before joining John Brown University, he spent two decades (2001–2021) contributing to academia, industry, and research across several Indian universities.
His research areas of interest include: Software Design & Engineering, data modelling, artificial intelligence in software system design & development. His scholarly work has been published in reputable international journals, and he has presented his research conferences in Germany, Israel, and the United States.
Alongside his academic career, Dr. Selwyn serves as a part-time software consultant, delivering software solutions to technology companies, non-profit organizations, small and medium businesses, Christian ministries, and former employers.
‘Keep things simple to build big’—a philosophy that guides his approach to teaching, research, family life, and community service, where he affirms that little things matter the most.
External links: http://justus.chordiels.com
Department Chair of Computer Science; Professor of Computer Science
Dr. John Lee joined the Engineering Faculty at John Brown University in the fall of 2018. Dr. Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University in the spring of 2008 and his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in the spring of 2018. His doctoral dissertation is in fluid phase separation via nanochannel arrays for space propulsion. During his academic career he was afforded the opportunity to participate in numerous internships, including a research experience for undergraduates at the University of Arkansas, process engineering at Eaton Corporation, and a dynamics lab at Los Alamos National Labs. While finishing his dissertation research, he worked for WattGlass, a solar panel coating start-up at the University of Arkansas Engineering Research Center.
Dr. Lee and his wife, Nicole, enjoy spending time with their wonderful daughter, Zoey, and amazing son, Zane. They enjoy traveling as a family and experiencing other cultures, cuisines, and foreign landscapes. In his free time, Dr. Lee enjoys sporting events, golf, and woodworking. He and his family are members at Cross Church, Fayetteville.
Department Chair of Engineering; Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Michelle Kim grew up in South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States and received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. Kim moved to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, in 2012 with her husband, Dr. Ted Song. Before joining JBU, she served as a faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arkansas for seven years. Dr. Kim and Dr. Song have three wonderful daughters—Leanne, Erin, and Kori.
Associate Professor of Engineering and Biology
Dr. Tim Gilmour joined the engineering faculty in August of 2012. He teaches electrical engineering and computer science courses. He received his B.S.E.E. from Cedarville University in 2003, his M.S.E.E. from Penn State University in 2005, and his Ph.D. from Penn State University in 2012. In his master's research, he applied artificial intelligence methods to brain-computer interfaces. In his doctoral work, he applied signal processing techniques to investigate the impact of cell transplants on brain electrical activity in Parkinson’s Disease. He has published seven journal papers and presented several conference papers, and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Arkansas. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and music. He is passionate about apologetics and spreading the good news about Jesus Christ.
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Mrs. Kimberly Cornett has been a dedicated member of the Engineering Department faculty since 2015. A proud alumna of John Brown University, she earned her B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering in 2007 before pursuing her MSEE from the University of Arkansas in 2009. Her master's research focused on the cutting-edge field of integrated circuit design for extreme environments, including applications in space, on the Moon, and Mars. Notably, some of the circuits she contributed to have even orbited aboard the International Space Station.
Prior to her return to academia, Mrs. Cornett gained valuable industry experience as a Servo Systems Engineer at Texas Instruments. There, she developed application-specific integrated circuits for the hard disk drive industry, cultivating her expertise in circuit design and verification, as well as project management.
Passionate about encouraging the next generation of engineers, Mrs. Cornett has served as the faculty advisor for the JBU Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and actively participates in outreach events for young girls. Her commitment to excellence in teaching was recognized with the JBU Faculty Excellence Award in 2024.
Mrs. Cornett and her husband, Nick Cornett (a faculty member in JBU's Graduate Counseling program), have called Siloam Springs home since 2012. They are actively involved in their local church and cherish spending time with their daughter and two sons. In her free time, Mrs. Cornett enjoys baking, outdoor activities, hosting students for meals, and watching a variety of sports.
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Dr. Greg Graves’ research and teaching interests include decision-making, engineering economics, and system design. A graduate of West Point, Dr. Graves served for 27 years in the U.S. Army. During his Army career, he earned his doctorate from Texas A&M University, and later returned there as a faculty member in the industrial & systems engineering department. He joined the JBU faculty in 2025.
Dr. Graves enjoys covering distances, whether traveling with his wife, completing three marathons, hiking over 800 miles on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, or logging thousands of miles on his bike. He is especially partial to Army West Point sports teams.
Professor of Engineering
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