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 (August 3 - 30, 2026) followed by a one-week in-person workshop at New Mexico State University (August 31 - September 4, 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.
Training is limited to US citizens only at this time (funding agency requirement)
The Fall 2026 program is currently full, and applications are not being accepted at this time
Media from the April ‘26 workshop
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
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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
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Training is limited to US citizens only at this time (funding agency requirement)