Erik C. Backus
@backusec.bsky.social
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
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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
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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
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#ClarksonU
#LetsGoTech
#WeBuildYourFuture
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
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#ClarksonU
#LetsGoTech
#WeBuildYourFuture
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
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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.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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
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Check out one of the latest projects that’s underway by the @ClarksonCEM.bsky.social Consulting Group (C3G): clarkson.edu/news-events/.... #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture
Clarkson University Student Project Team Working to Improve St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail System, Seeks Public Input | Clarkson University
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July 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Check out one of the latest projects that’s underway by the @ClarksonCEM.bsky.social Consulting Group (C3G): clarkson.edu/news-events/.... #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture
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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.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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.
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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.
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.
June 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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.
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.
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.
#MemorialDay
Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.
#MemorialDay
May 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸
Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.
#MemorialDay
Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.
#MemorialDay
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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
May 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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
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Congratulations to Isabelle Brown (CivE ‘25) for winning the #ClarksonU Civil & Environmental Dept. Straub Award. Way to represent the CEM Program! #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture
April 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations to Isabelle Brown (CivE ‘25) for winning the #ClarksonU Civil & Environmental Dept. Straub Award. Way to represent the CEM Program! #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture
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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
April 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
If you’re not tuning into what Cory Booker is doing right now, I have seriously question your patriotism to the American democratic republic.
April 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
If you’re not tuning into what Cory Booker is doing right now, I have seriously question your patriotism to the American democratic republic.
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
March 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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
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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
March 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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
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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...
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February 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🔧✨ 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. 🏗️
February 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🔧✨ 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. 🏗️
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What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.
February 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
What’s his beef against USAID in particu….oh. Wow.
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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
January 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Happening now: #ClarksonU Phalanx conducts the first of its roundtable interviews to help determine the university service and leadership awardees. #LetsGoTech
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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…
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/clarkson-cem-speed-team-records-multiple-top-3-finishes-in-asc-regional-competi…
January 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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…
https://northcountrynow.com/stories/clarkson-cem-speed-team-records-multiple-top-3-finishes-in-asc-regional-competi…
What @mikeduncan.bsky.social said.
I mean look none of this is going to actually happen, but it' worth noting that if Musk and Ramaswamy had their way...they would be the Great Idiots of history triggering revolutions thanks to absolutely asinine myopic behavior
Musk and Ramaswamy have already identified $516B dollars in government savings — it includes cutting all of Veteran’s Affairs health care, eliminating the NIH, and ending funding for federal prisons. @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 3:01 AM
What @mikeduncan.bsky.social said.
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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 — oh no! Now it’s too late. You really should have warned us earlier.
— Katharine Hayhoe
— Katharine Hayhoe
December 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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 — oh no! Now it’s too late. You really should have warned us earlier.
— Katharine Hayhoe
— Katharine Hayhoe
“When everyone embraces ignorance, then common sense becomes genius.” @genwar.bsky.social
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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.
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December 5, 2024 at 3:10 AM
“When everyone embraces ignorance, then common sense becomes genius.” @genwar.bsky.social
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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
December 4, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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
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If you are looking for #ecojustice and #CreationCare focused #lectionary commentaries: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/worship/lect... #ELCA #LutheransRestoringCreation
Lectionary Commentaries
Substantive care-for-creation reflections on the lessons for each Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:35 PM
If you are looking for #ecojustice and #CreationCare focused #lectionary commentaries: lutheransrestoringcreation.org/worship/lect... #ELCA #LutheransRestoringCreation
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Happy Thanksgiving from the #ClarksonU Construction Engineering Management Program. #WeBuildYourFuture
November 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the #ClarksonU Construction Engineering Management Program. #WeBuildYourFuture