David conducts research in transportation engineering education concerned with conceptual assessment, faculty adoption practices, and the development of innovative curriculum. His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC) and the Pacific NW Transportation Consortium (PacTrans). Additionally, Dr. Hurwitz serves as an assistant mentor with the ASCE: ExCEEd teaching workshop held for one week each summer and is an executive committee member of the Institute of Transportation Engineer's Education Council.