Engineering Faculty

Meet Cait Cramer, Engineering Department Coordinator

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering for Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2012 and moved to Phoenix, AZ to work at Intel as a Process Engineer & then as a Quality Engineer. In 2014, I returned to school to study Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. After earning my Masters in Science, I spent nearly 5 years at Ivy Tech Community College in Fort Wayne, Indiana teaching a broad selection of courses in Math, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology and Design. In the fall of 2022, I returned to the Pacific Northwest to teach at Highline College.

My goal when teaching is to help students learn the skills and tools of an engineer while also gaining a deeper understanding of both the industry they hope to work in and the world around them. A successful engineer needs to be able to communicate and collaborate on diverse teams and the engineering classroom at Highline will reflect that diversity. Our differences provide us with opportunities to learn new things, share experiences, test our assertions, reshape our perspectives, and find the best solution possible to complex problems. My aim is to foster an environment conducive to learning, where students are engaged, encouraged to learn, and feel safe collaborating and making mistakes.

Whether you’re a current student, prospective student or community member, my door is always open! For my office hours, please see: Cait Cramer | Highline College

Meet Clifton Goff, Engineering Lecturer

I’m thrilled to be joining the Highline College engineering faculty full time after two years as an adjunct instructor. In that time, I’ve been inspired by the talent, creativity, and determination of our students and fellow faculty, and I’m eager to keep that momentum going. I’m also excited to strengthen the industry partnerships Highline has built with engineering companies and organizations throughout Puget Sound. I believe a strong connection to industry is one of the most valuable resources we can offer our students, helping them understand the opportunities ahead and chart a clear path toward their goals.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University before completing my master’s in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials at the University of California, Berkeley. Over the past 16 years, I’ve worked on projects across the AEC industry, from K–12 schools and commercial buildings to residential spaces and heavy industrial facilities. My passion for integrated design, clear communication, and mentoring the next generation of engineers has shaped both my professional work and my teaching.

When I’m not walking students through free body diagrams, you’ll probably find me sailing in Puget Sound, playing complex board games, racing in Mario Kart, tending my virtual farm in Stardew Valley, or tinkering on a side project. Please feel free to introduce yourself—and be sure to stop by during office hours: Clifton Goff | Highline College