Laura Fay
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University
Laura Fay, a Senior Research Scientist and Program Manager at the Western Transportation Institute (WTI) at Montana State University (MSU), has conducted and led research in the fields of winter maintenance operations and low volume roads since 2006. She manages the Cold Climates & Operations laboratory on MSUs campus conducting third party testing of deicers. She has dedicated her career to supporting state, federal, and local transportation agencies in the identification and implementation of best practices through applied research.
Appearances
DateApril 25, 2017Case studies of best practices implemented by DOTs provide examples of practitioners proactively working to mitigate impacts of snow and ice control products…Speaker
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University$20Standard Price
DateMay 8, 2018Some agencies have been using liquids for a number of years and are now implementing various advanced techniques…Speakers
Lead Consultant, Vaisala Inc.Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityDirector of Public Works, City of Grimes$20Standard Price
DateAugust 27, 2018Some agencies have been using liquids for a number of years and are now implementing various advanced techniques…Speakers
Lead Consultant, Vaisala, Inc., Marengo, ILResearch Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityDirector of Public Works, City of Grimes
DateMay 21, 2019Some agencies have been using liquids for a number of years and are now implementing various advanced techniques…Speakers
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityWilfrid Nixon, Ph.D., P.E., PWLFPresident, Professional Snowfighters Association$20Standard Price
DateMay 21, 2019To address the issue of elevated chloride levels in surface and ground water and the associated environmental impacts these levels are causing, many agencies have been proactively making changes over the last decade in the products they select for deicing and the methods used to apply these product…Speaker
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University$20Standard Price
DateApril 10, 2022This session will focus on some of the challenges and confusion that is prevalent in our profession when it comes to selecting deicer products. The speakers will address both the science and their experiences with liquid deicers…Speakers
Public Works Director, City of Durango, ColoradoResearch Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University
DateApril 12, 2022Using liquids in your winter maintenance operations has several benefits. Agencies have found that their total use of materials, particularly salt, has been significantly reduced…Speakers
Public Works Director, City of Durango, ColoradoNorthern Region M&O Manager, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public FacilitiesResearch Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State University
DateApril 16, 2023This session will highlight some of the challenges and confusion prevalent in the public works profession when selecting liquid deicer products. The speakers will address the science and also share personal experiences with liquid deicers…Speakers
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityPublic Works Director, City of Durango, Colorado
DateApril 29, 2024This session will highlight some of the challenges and confusion prevalent in the public works profession when selecting liquid deicer products. The speakers will address the science, and also share personal experiences with liquid deicers…Speakers
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityPublic Works Director, City of Durango, Colorado
DateApril 30, 2024This session will review why additives are incorporated into liquid and solid deicer products and the benefits they provide. Additives are a great addition to the winter liquids industry; however, there are limitations based on where you are in the country, cost, and impacts…Speakers
Research Scientist, Western Transportation Institute - Montana State UniversityMarc Valenti, CPWP-SOwner, Fusione Corp.
