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Erik C. Backus

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Me in a nutshell: Engineer, Prof., Army Vet, American, Lutheran, Father, Husband, Son, Sustainability, Clarkson, MS&T, GMU, Omega Lambda Tau, Hockey Player/Fan.

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Congrats to the #ClarksonU #Construction #ascregion1 concrete team placing 2nd tonight. Wendy Shih (MS Data Sci) w/ Sheanesu Gondo (MSCEE), Anushka Acharya (MSCEE), & Brant Bomberger (MACEM) w/ 2 NYU students to solve Baker Const.’s challenge. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

16.11.2025 02:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by and talked to us at yesterday @ClarksonU open house engineering showcase! Our CEM students and C3G interns enjoyed talking to accepted students and showing them what we do here in the CEM program!
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#ClarksonU
#LetsGoTech
#WeBuildYourFuture

09.11.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Clarkson University plans $60M worth of renovations Millions of dollars worth of renovations are coming to Clarkson University, especially for its engineering program.

Talked about the exciting project that I’m privileged to be leading at Clarkson Univ. What’s even better is how @ClarksonCEM.bsky.social students are a part of how we are executing. BOLO for further updates. #ClarksonU #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

www.wwnytv.com/2025/10/27/c...

28.10.2025 12:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Clarkson University Student Project Team Working to Improve St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail System, Seeks Public Input | Clarkson University

Check out one of the latest projects that’s underway by the @ClarksonCEM.bsky.social Consulting Group (C3G): clarkson.edu/news-events/.... #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

27.07.2025 00:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let's be absolutely clear: physically assaulting a US Senator for simply asking a question is disgraceful. We stand with Senator Padilla and all those peacefully defending working people against this administration's attacks.

12.06.2025 20:05 πŸ‘ 4095 πŸ” 991 πŸ’¬ 123 πŸ“Œ 36

Outraged. Federal agents tackled and handcuffed Sen. Alex Padilla while he was doing his job.

Some of us are old enough to have witnessed scenes like this in the fascist nations we fought in WWII. None of us have ever seen anything quite like it in the U.S. before today.

12.06.2025 22:21 πŸ‘ 101 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.

#MemorialDay

26.05.2025 13:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re right, because she is certain to turn off those in the center. It’s not a worry it’s a certainty.

12.05.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our very own Director, Prof. Erik Backus, who was recognized as the 2025 #ClarksonU Dist. Teaching Award winner as part of the commencement exercises this weekend. www.clarkson.edu/news-events/... #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

10.05.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Isabelle Brown (CivE β€˜25) for winning the #ClarksonU Civil & Environmental Dept. Straub Award. Way to represent the CEM Program! #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

12.04.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking part in #ClarksonU accepted student day today? Check out the Engineering & Applied Sciences showcase and what Clarkson CEM students do as part of C3G. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

05.04.2025 14:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re not tuning into what Cory Booker is doing right now, I have seriously question your patriotism to the American democratic republic.

01.04.2025 02:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing this team all the best of puck luck tonight as they compete for yet another national championship. Let’s go Clarkson University Women's Hockey! #LetsGoTech

13.03.2025 22:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sat with the lab leader that was the punching bag for this (trans-genetic research). The POTUS is a total idiot.

06.03.2025 19:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Where is our #ClarksonU CEM Director today? Speaking at the Adirondack Climate Conference at the Wild Center about the NYS Climate Impacts Assessment and Nature Based Solutions for Buildings & Infrastructure. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

06.03.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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25.02.2025 07:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The MAGAites did this in response to Biden, we shouldn’t fall suit. It’s a sign used when there’s an acute event, not a chronic problem.

24.02.2025 11:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Clarkson University to host annual Warrior Fest February 15 - North Country Now POTSDAM – Clarkson University is set to host the eighth annual Warrior Fest on February 15. This year, however, the sled hockey contest will cap off a full day of hockey at the Cheel Campus &he...

Join in today: www.northcountrynow.com/stories/clar...

15.02.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”§βœ¨ Kickstart your Career Fair experience at the Clarkson Construction Mixer! Sponsored by The Wesson Group, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with industry professionals, network with peers, and get inspired for the future of construction. πŸ—οΈ

03.02.2025 12:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Musk

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We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. 

Could gone to some great parties.

Did that instead.

X post: Elon Musk @elonmusk We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper. Could gone to some great parties. Did that instead.

U.S. policy was to help bring an end to apartheid and establish a nonracial, democratic government. In response to this policy and the Act, USAID/South Africa was responsible for financing projects that apartheid victims viewed as critical in promoting social, political, and economic change through peaceful means.

The mission enabled community consultation and ensured that the United States did not impose foreign-defined solutions to local problems. USAID created projects and activities to respond to the priorities of the black community and its leaders, maximized black participation and leadership, and ensured activities had a linkage to the general objectives of U.S. policy.

First-year funding for the program was $25 million, which was raised to $50 million the second year. The main project areas were community outreach and leadership development to redress the repression of black-led institutions; educational support and training to address the educational crisis in South Africa; black private enterprise development to combat the inhibiting effects of apartheid–induced discrimination in private enterprise; university grants to help create a new generation of economic and political leaders; human rights; legal assistance; labor union training; and health and nutrition

U.S. policy was to help bring an end to apartheid and establish a nonracial, democratic government. In response to this policy and the Act, USAID/South Africa was responsible for financing projects that apartheid victims viewed as critical in promoting social, political, and economic change through peaceful means. The mission enabled community consultation and ensured that the United States did not impose foreign-defined solutions to local problems. USAID created projects and activities to respond to the priorities of the black community and its leaders, maximized black participation and leadership, and ensured activities had a linkage to the general objectives of U.S. policy. First-year funding for the program was $25 million, which was raised to $50 million the second year. The main project areas were community outreach and leadership development to redress the repression of black-led institutions; educational support and training to address the educational crisis in South Africa; black private enterprise development to combat the inhibiting effects of apartheid–induced discrimination in private enterprise; university grants to help create a new generation of economic and political leaders; human rights; legal assistance; labor union training; and health and nutrition

What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.

03.02.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 13983 πŸ” 5175 πŸ’¬ 291 πŸ“Œ 410
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Happening now: #ClarksonU Phalanx conducts the first of its roundtable interviews to help determine the university service and leadership awardees. #LetsGoTech

14.01.2025 23:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations again to our #ClarksonU #Construction SPEED Teams that took home 4 top 3 finishes at the annual #ASCRegion1 conference and competition. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

https://northcountrynow.com/stories/clarkson-cem-speed-team-records-multiple-top-3-finishes-in-asc-regional-competi…

01.01.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What @mikeduncan.bsky.social said.

06.12.2024 03:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The six stages of climate denial are: It’s not real. It’s not us. It’s not that bad. It’s too expensive to fix. Aha, here’s a great solution (that actually does nothing). And β€” oh no! Now it’s too late. You really should have warned us earlier.
β€” Katharine Hayhoe

04.12.2024 19:04 πŸ‘ 214 πŸ” 65 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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A Florida restaurant chain says boosting pay and offering better benefits helped it end its labor shortage Pollo Tropical is raising prices by between 4% and 6% in December to fund its higher wages, sign-on bonuses, and improved benefits.

β€œWhen everyone embraces ignorance, then common sense becomes genius.” @genwar.bsky.social

www.businessinsider.com/labor-shorta...

05.12.2024 03:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this article about the needs for folks to help rebuild our infrastructure: buff.ly/3OCtRNR. At the #ClarksonU @clarksoncem.bsky.social, we stand ready to prepare you for these much needed opportunities for the future. Let us know how we can help you on your journey. #WeBuildYourFuture

04.12.2024 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lectionary Commentaries Substantive care-for-creation reflections on the lessons for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary.

If you are looking for #ecojustice and #CreationCare focused #lectionary commentaries: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/worship/lect... #ELCA #LutheransRestoringCreation

03.12.2024 13:35 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy Thanksgiving from the #ClarksonU Construction Engineering Management Program. #WeBuildYourFuture

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