Certification to Degree (C2D)

Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Training

Participants will be trained in non-destructive testing using ultrasound.

Training consists of a five-week online course (March 23 - April 24, 2026) followed by a one-week in-person workshop at New Mexico State University (April 27 - May 1, 2026, Las Cruces campus).

$1,000 stipend and a certificate upon successful completion of the training.

The program is paid for by the Department of Defense. Participation in research is voluntary.

Application period for the Spring 2026 training is now closed

Media from the April ‘25 workshop

About C2D Consortium

Manufacturing Certification to Degree (C2D) Consortium is a partnership between Arizona State University, New Mexico State University, and Navajo Technical University. The consortium aims to create new career paths for local community members to join advanced manufacturing and non-destructive evaluation workforce. The program seeks to involve students from underrepresented communities and military veterans.

Meet the C2D UT Team

  • Ehsan Dehghan-Niri, Ph.D.

    C2D PROJECT PI
    Associate Professor, ASU
    nde@asu.edu

  • Borys Drach, Ph.D.

    NMSU LEAD
    Associate Professor, NMSU
    borys@nmsu.edu

  • Jesse Waller, Ph.D.

    NMSU UT INSTRUCTOR
    Professor of Practice, NMSU
    jmwaller@nmsu.edu

  • Paul Spencer, P.E.

    UT INSTRUCTOR
    ASNT NDT Level III

  • Kurtis Hohman

    PROJECT MANAGER
    kmhohma1@asu.edu