The NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship was established by the NCSEA Foundation in 2020 to award funding to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in structural engineering. In the first year of this scholarship, NCSEA received an abundance of qualified applicants and is proud to announce the first-ever recipients of this program. Congratulations to each of the following recipients who each received a $3,000 scholarship, an invitation to attend the 2021 Structural Engineering Summit as a guest of NCSEA, and a $1000 travel stipend generously sponsored by Computers & Structures Inc.

The Summit will host attendees in New York City at the Hilton Midtown on October 12-15, featuring an industry leading Trade Show, unique networking opportunities, and, of course, remarkable education led by industry experts. Our host hotel, the Hilton Midtown, is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan just a short distance from Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, and Carnegie Hall, and just a few blocks away from Times Square, Broadway theaters, and the renowned Fifth Avenue shopping district. Reservations can be made at the Hilton Midtown with NCSEA’s guest rate until September 20, 2021. Visit the Summit section of www.ncsea.com to reserve your room.

Evolving threats from bombings, civil disturbances, biological attacks, and other malevolent events have raised the importance of physical security at buildings of all types, from traditional municipal buildings to “soft” targets like cultural venues and stadiums. Structural Design for Physical Security provides an overview of the typical design considerations encountered in new construction and renovation of facilities for physical security.

Engineers have played an essential role in preparing cities and states for the 2021 hurricane season. Their efforts to protect the public and public infrastructure range from sea walls to sewer systems, with an emphasis on sustainability. Among the projects is the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management program, which will involve raising approximately 5.5 miles of the existing 27.8 miles of earthen levees and replacing approximately 5.7 miles of flood wall in Galveston, Texas. By Robert L. Reid

August 9-10, 2021 | Nashville, TN

Join your peers at the ACEC Coalitions Summer Meeting where you will participate in candid roundtables and take a closer look at key issues like cybersecurity and risk management through expert-led breakout sessions.

International Code Council’s resource on electric vehicle charging will also be open for public input