Fred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Executive Director of the Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional honors for engineers in the United States.
Election to the NAE recognizes engineers who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, and education. NAE members are among the nation’s most accomplished engineering leaders and are elected by their peers for work that has had a significant and lasting impact.
Dr. Mannering was honored for his contributions to transportation engineering data science and innovations in highway safety analytics. His research has advanced the use of statistical and econometric methods to improve roadway safety and transportation system performance, influencing practice and policy at national and international levels.

Dr. Fred Mannering, 2026 NAE Member