Neda Fabris

Background

About Neda Fabris

Retired after 48 years of work, most of it teaching In Mechanical Engineering at the University level in three different countries (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany and US); from that 34 years at California State University Los Angeles (CSULA). At CSULA) taught 28 different undergraduate and graduate classes in materials, mechanics, design and manufacturing, Developed and taught eight innovative classes in manufacturing and materials area. Supervised numerous students thesis and projects. Conducted research in friction, material testing, manufacturing in general, vibrations in metal cutting and cutting of composites. First female faculty in the College of Engineering at CSULA; served as a Chair of Mechanical Engineering Department (1988-1992). Consulted in local industry and educational institutions. Developed innovative program "Mother-Daughter Engineering Academy" to introduce high school girls into careers in engineering. Academy was funded by National Science Academy and run five years. It was featured in national radio program "Osgood files" and presented as a "Best Practices" in front of US Congress panel on education. Published numerous articles on manufacturing and engineering education. Received numerous awards and recognitions including: Best Teacher in the Mechanical Engineering Department (several years), Distinguished Chair of the Department, Manufacturing Educator of the Year n Western USA,(1988),and Distinguished Engineering Educator In USA (2001),