Stephen Ressler, P.E. | Teacher + Engineer + Builder

Sharing the joys of engineering with inquiring minds of all ages.

Dr. Steve Ressler is an educator with a passion for communicating the joys of engineering to anyone who is curious about the role of technology in our world. Steve is Professor Emeritus from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he taught civil engineering for 21 years. He is a Distinguished Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and a registered Professional Engineer. Having retired from full-time teaching, he now “works for his delight” — developing engineering lecture series for The Great Courses, conducting teaching effectiveness workshops under the auspices of ASCE’s Project ExCEEd, speaking, engaging in engineering outreach to kids, and consulting.

The Great Courses

Great Courses

The Great Courses offers an intellectually engaging series of video and audio courses in diverse fields, such as philosophy, history, literature, math, science, and music. Dr. Ressler has developed three DVD-based lecture series for The Great Courses and is currently working on a fourth.

Public Speaking

Steve is an accomplished public speaker who engages audiences with presentations on engineering, architecture, history, ethics, and professionalism. Steve’s presentations are characterized by enthusiastic delivery, high-quality visuals, and extensive use of physical models and demonstrations.

Bridge Designer Software

bridge designer software

The Bridge Designer is a free educational software package that provides a realistic introduction to engineering through the design of a highway bridge. Dr. Ressler developed the first edition in 1998; since then, over a million copies have been downloaded by students and teachers around the world.