Professor Denise Simmons Grant

Dr. Denise Simmons Grant is an assistant professor in the civil engineering technology department at South Carolina State University (SCSU). She has over fourteen years of engineering experience working with public utility companies, a project management consulting company, and a software company. A registered Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional, she ranks teaching as her most rewarding experience. She has university, college, and technical college level classroom instruction experience.

Her outstanding accomplishments include developing and facilitating training for professional and technical employees, leading project teams charged with problem investigation and implementation of corrective action plans, and supervising technical and non-technical employees. Her research interests include sustainable development, water and wastewater treatment, and engineering and science education. Denise has directed the Summer Transportation Institute and now directs the Environmental Sciences Field Station.