Patricia J. Culligan, dean of Notre Dame Engineering, receives 2021 H. Bolton Seed Medal | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Patricia J. Culligan, dean of Notre Dame Engineering, receives 2021 H. Bolton Seed Medal Patricia J. Culligan, dean of Notre Dame Engineering, receives 2021 H. Bolton Seed Medal Published: May 14, 2021 Author: Joan Fallon H. Bolton Seed Medal Patricia J. Culligan, professor of civil engineering and the Matthew H. McCloskey Dean of the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering, is the recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute’s 2021 H. Bolton Seed Medal. The medal is awarded annually for outstanding contributions to teaching, research or practice of geotechnical engineering, ordinarily for an individual’s cumulative distinguished contributions to the designated subject area. Patricia J. Culligan Culligan was recognized for "expanding the boundaries of geoenvironmental and sustainability engineering to enhance human health and the environment.” She is the first woman to be awarded the Bolton Seed medal since it was established in 1993. "It's a great honor to receive this medal,” Culligan said. “I’m delighted to highlight the important role geotechnical engineers play in supporting human health and the environment.” The Seed Medal is named for H. Bolton Seed (1922-1989), professor and member of the National Academy of Engineering, who is recognized for his contributions to geotechnical engineering. Culligan became dean of the Notre Dame College of Engineering on Aug. 1. She previously was the chair and Carleton Professor of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University, as well as the founding associate director of Columbia’s Data Science Institute. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in water resources and environmental engineering. Her research focuses on sustainable urban infrastructure, social networks and the application of advanced measurement and sensing technologies to improve water, energy, and environmental management. Culligan is a chartered engineer registered with the U.K. Engineering Council, and she is a fellow of both the American Society of Engineers and the British Institution of Civil Engineers. She presented the 2021 Seed Lecture, titled “Quantifying the Performance of Urban Green Infrastructure,” virtually on May 13 as part of the International Foundation and Construction Equipment Expo 2021 conference. Watch the 2001 Seed Lecture. Originally published by the College of Engineering on May 13. Posted In: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Faculty and Staff Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related July 22, 2022 Roxanne Gregg named executive director of Notre Dame TRIO programs May 02, 2022 Anna Haskins testifies at National Academies session on intergenerational poverty April 20, 2022 American studies professor receives NEH fellowship for book on Turkey, Iran March 07, 2022 Women Lead 2022 January 31, 2022 Notre Dame experts reflect on Brown Jackson and Childs as frontrunners for Supreme Court nomination For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn