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Dr. Richard Cozzens is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Southern Utah University. He has a passion for engineering and technology and strives to provide the best possible learning opportunity for each student. 

Dr. Cozzens' research is directly related to what he does in the classroom and what he does to prepare for the classroom. His research has helped him improve his effectiveness as a teacher and mentor. It has always been important to him to push his students academically.

Now with over 17 years of industry and university teaching experience, Dr. Cozzens' career began as a Manufacturing Engineer at the Boeing Company. He spent two years in the rigorous Engineering in Training (EIT) Program where he worked on Composites, CNC Programming, Tooling manufacturing, and Production.

Dr. Cozzens earned a bachelor of science in design engineering from Brigham Young University, master of education from Southern Utah University and holds a Ph.D. in built construction and engineering.

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Southern uUah is a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts. It has countless recreation opportunities for every experience level all within a short drive from Cedar City. 

Top 10 Mountain Biking Trails in Southern Utah

Southern Utah is a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts, from the proximity of National Parks to countless recreation opportunities, there are adventures for every experience level. A highlight of the Cedar City’s outdoor entertainment options are the fifty miles of mountain biking trails, just minutes from downtown.

Dr. Richard Cozzens, an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Southern Utah University and mountain biking enthusiast, has been actively exploring all the natural wonders of the Cedar City area for the past two decades.

“Over the last ten years, I have focused the majority of my outdoor time to mountain biking and documenting the experiences through photographs and Strava,” said Cozzens. “My focus shifted to mountain biking because of what Cedar City offers; easy to Double Black Diamond rated trails from semi-arid climate to the more forested mountain regions, and all with amazing scenery.”

Trails around Cedar City offer plenty of variety and Dr. Cozzens recommends each based on what riders would like to see and what type of ride they are looking for:

“Three Peaks Recreation Area offers fast flowing semi-arid desert trails along with intermittent slick rock with some hill and technical challenges. The Thunderbird Gardens trail system offers red rock heaven that transitions from the semi-arid climate to the cooler highlands plateau. The Iron Hills Trail System offers a similar climate transition with never-ending views of Cedar City and the west desert. These trails are perfect for a challenging cardio workout or the adrenaline seeking downhill enthusiast bombing down the C-Overlook trail or Blow Hard trails.”

“The future of mountain biking in Cedar City is exciting with over 100 miles of new trails in the planning stages, led by Dave Jacobson, Outdoor Recreation Planner, the Cedar City BLM Field office and the support of C-Chapter of the Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA), International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) and all the local mountain biking volunteers. The teamwork between these different entities has been impressive; they have a common passion and goal.”

Dr. Cozzens’ passion for the outdoors and photography (@mountain_biking_southern_utah) educates and inspires others to explore the trails and backcountry of southern Utah. He is familiar with the media and available for an interview. Simply visit his profile.

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Director of CAD & Professor of Engineering & Technology

Dr. Richard Cozzens, director of Thunderworks Innovation Center and associate professor of engineering at Southern Utah University, has over 17 years of professional experience in the engineering and higher education industries. Dr. Cozzens began his career as an engineer with Boeing Company. Three degrees and years of rigorous training later, he has written the handbook for young engineers looking to go into similar fields of aerospace and mechanical engineering. 

“When the CATIA program originally came out, I saw an opportunity and created the curriculum myself. The first edition of the CATIA V5 Workbook that I wrote was published in 2001, and I’ve been editing every new edition since,” Dr. Cozzens said. “The publishers have stuck with the 2017 edition, but it’s been implemented into the curriculum at over 110 institutions.”

Released in 1982, CATIA stands for Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Implemented Application, a multi-platform software suite used by engineers for a myriad of design and manufacturing purposes. Along with being a helpful tool for engineers to model, design, and manage designs, it’s all computer-aided. Dr. Cozzens’ CATIA textbook is not only used in universities but it is also used in training programs for high-end engineering companies for their students. Boeing and Honda are two such examples. And the book’s influence is spreading globally as well. 

“The book has been translated into two other languages. It’s being taught at the University of Wuhan and recently, a version of the book was released where the curriculum is written in English and Chinese together. The book also provides video instruction where I teach what the students just read in a video demonstration,” Dr. Cozzens added. 

By meshing practical application with standard textbook teaching practices, Dr. Cozzens has provided countless students worldwide with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their classes and be successful in their respective engineering and technology careers. 

The CATIA V5 Workbook is available for purchase on Amazon.com and university bookstores.
 

Dr. Cozzens is familiar with the media and is available for an interview. Simply visit his profile.



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Southern Utah is a vast playground for outdoor enthusiasts, from the proximity of National Parks to countless recreation opportunities, there are adventures for every experience level. A highlight of the Cedar City’s outdoor entertainment options are the fifty miles of mountain biking trails, just minutes from downtown.

Dr. Richard Cozzens, an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Southern Utah University and mountain biking enthusiast, has been actively exploring all the natural wonders of the Cedar City area for the past two decades.

“Over the last ten years, I have focused the majority of my outdoor time to mountain biking and documenting the experiences through photographs and Strava,” said Cozzens. “My focus shifted to mountain biking because of what Cedar City offers; easy to Double Black Diamond rated trails from semi-arid climate to the more forested mountain regions, and all with amazing scenery.”

Trails around Cedar City offer plenty of variety and Dr. Cozzens recommends each based on what riders would like to see and what type of ride they are looking for:

“Three Peaks Recreation Area offers fast flowing semi-arid desert trails along with intermittent slick rock with some hill and technical challenges. The Thunderbird Gardens trail system offers red rock heaven that transitions from the semi-arid climate to the cooler highlands plateau. The Iron Hills Trail System offers a similar climate transition with never-ending views of Cedar City and the west desert. These trails are perfect for a challenging cardio workout or the adrenaline seeking downhill enthusiast bombing down the C-Overlook trail or Blow Hard trails.”

“The future of mountain biking in Cedar City is exciting with over 100 miles of new trails in the planning stages, led by Dave Jacobson, Outdoor Recreation Planner, the Cedar City BLM Field office and the support of C-Chapter of the Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association (DMBTA), International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) and all the local mountain biking volunteers. The teamwork between these different entities has been impressive; they have a common passion and goal.”

Dr. Cozzens’ passion for the outdoors and photography (@mountain_biking_southern_utah) educates and inspires others to explore the trails and backcountry of southern Utah. He is familiar with the media and available for an interview. Simply visit his profile.

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Mountain Biking in Southern Utah and Cedar City

Helping you choose which major to study and ultimately jumpstarting your college career, SUU is here with the unbiased opinion on each of its majors. This video highlights what a  construction management student will experience in the classroom, what careers are available and what types of student excel from the perspective of SUU professor Richard Cozzens. 

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