University of the PACIFIC

Academic Background

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University

M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University

M.B.A. in General Management, New York Institute of Technology

Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis

Registered Professional Engineer (Civil), State of California

Teaching Interests

Water Resources, Sustainability, Engineering fundamentals

Research Interests

Water resources, Sustainability, Engineering eduation

Selected Publications

C. Saviz and S. Shakerin.  ""How Does It Work?": Using Toys to Inspire Wonder and  Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Fluids Mechanics,"  proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition,  Louisville, KY, June 2010.

Saviz, C., A. Fernandez, K. Hughes, M. Kalend, and C. Mathews.  "Faculty and Student Use of Tablet PCs:  Perspectives on Their Pedagogical Effectiveness", proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.

Fernandez, A., C. Saviz, and J. Burmeister. "Homework as an Outcome Assessment: Relationships Between Homework and Test Performance,"  proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 2006.

Saviz, C. M., "Service Learning Opportunity: A University and Community Partnership in Creek Restoration," proceedings of the 34th American Society for Engineering Education / Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, GA, October 2004.

Saviz, C. M., and G. T. Orlob. "Water Quality Impacts of Reactive Heavy Metals in Keswick Reservoir, Shasta County, California," Technical Completion Report submitted to and accepted by the University of California Water Resources Center, July 2004.