Erik C. Backus

Me in a nutshell: Engineer, Prof., Army Vet, American, Lutheran, Father, Husband, Son, Sustainability, Clarkson, MS&T, GMU, Omega Lambda Tau, Hockey Player/Fan.

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

It’s clear @SirPatStew is trying to encourage us to do something, just trying to figure out what.

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

@united This was from 2 am (eastern) this morning. Way too late by the time you responded. Thanks for at least acknowledging the message sent. Wish you had cancelled the flight much earlier yesterday, it would have allowed for easier rebooking.

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

@united any chance we are going to get a pilot or co-pilot to get flight UA2202 ready to board?

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Check out this end of year video for the #ClarksonU Const. Engr. Mgmt. Program. What a super year it has been. Congrats to all of our graduates. #LetsGoTech #NorthofOrdinary #TogetherWeRise #WeBuildYourFuture

https://t.co/AKdwX7fu9w

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Today is Clarkson Giving Day. Today we are making sure Every Knight Counts. Let’s get to 1,000 donors by the end of the day. Consider donating to the CEM Program or any other aspect of #ClarksonU. Thank you in advance.

https://t.co/EajlG8dWYV

#LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Happening later today: our #ClarksonU C3G interns will set up enhancements on the Clarkson Avenue crosswalks in the Village of Potsdam to help with visibility and safety through the rest of the semester. #SafeStreetsForAll #WeBuildYourFuture #NorthofOrdinary #LetsGoTech

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

https://t.co/sC5r6e8Qum

[AnthroVet50 @spooked75]

INTELLIGENCE PROFILE: Donald J. Trump

47th President of the United States. Only the second president to serve non-consecutive terms.

Using MICE analysis to understand what drives the most powerful person in American politics.

🧵 Thread:

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

I’ll be frank, I wasn’t expecting this.

[Elise Stefanik @EliseStefanik]

While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family.

I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and overwhelming support from Republicans, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats all across the state for our campaign to Save New York.  

However, as we have seen in past elections, while we would have overwhelmingly won this primary, it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York. 

And while many know me as Congresswoman, my most important title is Mom. I believe that being a parent is life's greatest gift and greatest responsibility. I have thought deeply about this and I know that as a mother, I will feel profound regret if I don't further focus on my young son's safety, growth, and happiness - particularly at his tender age. 

I am incredibly grateful to the people of New York's 21st District for entrusting me to represent you in the United States Congress. Thank you to my dedicated staff over the past decade. I am proud of the significant results that we successfully delivered for the hardworking families in our district and across America. It has been a tremendous professional honor to serve as your Congresswoman over the past eleven years.

Thank you for your support and encouragement as my family and I look forward to the next meaningful personal and professional chapter. 

God Bless and Merry Christmas ✨

[Sen. Elissa Slotkin @SenatorSlotkin]

We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.

The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.

Don’t give up the ship.

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Congrats to the #ClarksonU #Construction #ascregion1 concrete team placing 2nd tonight. Wendy Shih (MS Data Sci) w/ Sheanesu Gondo (MSCEE), Anushka Acharya (MSCEE), & Brant Bomberger (MACEM) w/ 2 NYU students to solve Baker Const.’s challenge. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

Talked about the exciting project that I’m privileged to be leading at @ClarksonUniv. What’s even better is how @ClarksonCEM students are a part of how we are executing. BOLO for further updates. #ClarksonU #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture
https://t.co/mipiI7FLe4

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

@SlowToWrite Martyrdom is hardly for anyone to declare. I wouldn’t sit in God’s judgement seat if I were you. By the way, it seems you’re way too fast to write.

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

All of this was predicted. Yet too many allowed this to happen.

[People For the American Way @peoplefor]

“Sixteen Nobel economists are saying that his plan would increase inflation and invite a recession by the middle of next year.”

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

Check out one of the latest projects that’s underway by the @ClarksonCEM Consulting Group (C3G): https://t.co/evgAtADUO5. #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

Hey @EliseStefanik @RepStefanik, do yourself a favor, don’t vote for this Bill. You’re going to regret it. Vote present and let the amendments roll. You’ll be a lot happier in the end.

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Drone test flights have begun! Our C3G interns have been busy getting together to test fly a state of the art drone which will be used to collect overhead data St. Lawrence County. #ClarksonU #WeBuildYourFuture #LetsGoTech

[Clarkson University @ClarksonUniv]

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of the freedoms we enjoy, and we are forever grateful.

#MemorialDay

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Congratulations to our very own Director, Prof. Erik Backus, who was recognized as the 2025 #ClarksonU Dist. Teaching Award winner as part of the commencement exercises this weekend. https://t.co/jB5bh89Jw5 #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture

[Erik C. Backus @backusec]

@WhiteHouse National embarrassment is what this represents.

[Clarkson CEM Program @ClarksonCEM]

Congratulations to Isabelle Brown (CivE ‘25) for winning the #ClarksonU Civil & Environmental Dept. Straub Award. Way to represent the CEM Program! #LetsGoTech #WeBuildYourFuture