Dave Latta

Dave Latta, PE, serves as a Professor and University Department Director at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute since December 2021, overseeing military and civilian personnel and managing a budget exceeding $5 million for the development of Midshipmen. Previously, Latta held various leadership positions in the US Navy, including Director of a nuclear submarine, where significant operational improvements were achieved, and Legislative Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives, providing defense affairs expertise. Latta's extensive military experience also includes roles in nuclear submarine operations, engineering, and training, complemented by an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Management, and military studies from prestigious institutions.