Darin Taylor

Faculty Member

Professor Darin Taylor

Biography

Over 42 years of industry practice and teaching experience in the Architectural, Civil Drafting/Design and Land & Construction Surveying fields.

Education

Master of Education, Utah State University, 2006

Major: Instructional Technology

BS, Utah Valley University, 1998

Major: Technology Management

Associate in Applied Science, Utah Technical College - Orem, 1984

Major: Drafting & Design Technology

Teaching

EGDT 3500

Advanced Civil Drafting and Design, Spring 2025

EGDT 1400

Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I, Spring 2025

EGDT 1400

Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I, Spring 2025

EGDT 1600

Technical Math Algebra, Spring 2025

Presentations

Taylor, Darin (Presenter & Author), Orem Single Adults Thanksgiving Event, "Utah Valley University Beit Lehi, Israel Engaged Learning Project", Single Adults Committee of the Utah Orem Northridge Stake LDS Church, Orem, Utah. (November 17, 2023)
Taylor, Darin , UVU President Tuminez Faculty Seminar Series, "UVU Beit Lehi, Israel Engaged Learning Project", Utah Valley University, Board of Trustees Room UVU. (February 22, 2023)
Taylor, Darin , Beit Lehi Israel Archaeology Project Fireside, "Beit Lehi Israel Archaeology Project", The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lehi, Utah. (January 21, 2023)
Taylor, Darin , UVU Beit Lehi Engaged Learning Project Presentation, "UVU Beit Lehi, Israel Engaged Learning Project", Highland Utah Empty Nester's Group, Highland, Utah. (October 25, 2022)
Taylor, Darin (Panelist), SkillsUSA Utah Fall Leadership Conference, "Training for New SkillsUSA Advisors", SkillsUSA Utah, Utah Valley University. (October 11, 2022)
Taylor, Darin (Presenter & Author), Architecture Student Cohort Presentation, "Beit Lehi, Israel Engaged Learning Project Visitor Center Design", Utah Valley University - Architecture & Engineering Design Department, CS-712. (September 2, 2022)

Awards

Scholarship & Creative Works Recognition Banquet

Utah Valley University Office of Academic Affairs - January 23, 2024

The UVU Office of Academic Affairs held a reception to recognize faculty who have made a significant contribution to Scholarship and Creative Works. This recognition was due to my involvement in the Beit Lehi, Israel Engaged Learning Project.

UVU Spot Award

Utah Valley University SkillsUSA - June, 2023

Award was given to recognize those faculty that went above and beyond to help serve as student advisors for those students attending the SkillsUSA National Competition held the last week of June, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

30 Years of Service Award

Utah Valley University - August, 2022

Recognition for providing 30 years of service to Utah Valley University.

Utah Valley University Spot Award

Utah Valley University - President Tuminez & Wayne Vaught - August, 2022

I was recognized by President Tuminez and Provost Wayne Vaught with a UVU Spot Award for my service and leadership in SkillsUSA.

College of Engineering & Technology Spot Award

College of Engineering & Technology - April, 2022

I was recognized with a Spot Award for my service and leadership in the SkillsUSA Organization

Hall of Champions Award

SkillsUSA - March 25, 2022

In recognition of significant contributions to advance career readiness for the students of SkillsUSA Utah.