Lunch and Learn

Join us for a presentation and Q&A with CAEE Alumnus Henry Goyette.

About the Speaker

Henry Goyette is an alumnus of the Fariborz Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He recently began mentoring CAEE students, providing guidance on research opportunities, presentation skills and career development.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Rutgers University and a master’s degree in Environmental Health Engineering from UT Austin, Goyette began his career as a staff environmental engineer at IBM’s Austin printed circuit board plant before joining Environmental Resources Management (ERM), where he advised petroleum refinery and chemical manufacturing clients on environmental compliance and regulatory issues. As an early partner at ERM, he helped grow the firm and retired after a successful 25-year career.

Since retiring, Goyette has remained active in service and mentorship. He has mentored students through the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University and volunteered with Texas Stream Team, conducting water quality monitoring across the state.

Henry and his wife established the Goyette Family Endowment to provide scholarships for CAEE students and support departmental research. They have also made significant contributions to the upgrades of the seventh and eighth floors of Ernest Cockrell Jr. Hall. Henry also serves on the CAEE External Advisory Council and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Louisiana.