Giroux

Paul Giroux is currently a visiting professor of civil engineering at Purdue University.   He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering from Iowa State University. Prior to teaching, Paul had a five decade long career with the Kiewit companies and he played a key role in several mega-projects throughout the U.S. Paul is regarded as one of the leading civil engineering and construction historians, with speaking roles at the anniversaries of numerous civil engineering iconic projects, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Hoover Dam, Golden Gate Bridge, Panama Canal, and Grand Coulee Dam, and others. In addition, Paul has presented over 400 lectures and seminars at over 85 engineering schools as well as many other professional and public venues. His awards include the ASCE History and Heritage Award, the G. Brooks Earnest Award, and the Roebling Award. A Distinguished Member of the ASCE, he also is a member of the Iowa State University Construction Engineering Hall of Fame.

Paul and Cathy have been married for 42 years and have three children and three grandchildren.