NGSEA: Northeastern Graduate Structural Engineering Association, ASCE Structural Engineering Institute NU Student Chapter

The Northeastern University Graduate Structural Engineering Association (NGSEA) is founded to provide many opportunities for the enrichment of all graduate structural engineering students in addition to any students who are interested in topics related to structural engineering. Students will find the chance of learning about current structural engineering projects and research from invited speakers. They will also have the opportunity to present their own research in addition to more general structural engineering topics of interest. This groups aims to provide a unique opportunity for the exchange of ideas among students and faculty. The opportunities for interaction both within and outside the university allow for the students to be further prepared for professional life. This group will be in contact with professional organizations such as such as American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts, and Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section.

NGSEA is a group for graduate students of all majors who are interested in structural engineering. We host a number of seminars each semester where industry professionals, academics, and students can share their work and network with their peers. Additionally, we host additional events including construction site visits, networking events with other graduate student groups, and casual get-togethers for students to get to know each other and build a sense of community within the graduate structural engineering program.

The purpose of the NGSEA shall be to:

• Actively seek and promote the improvement of the quality of graduate student life, academic affairs and research within structural engineering at the College of Engineering for both full-time and part-time students.
• Promote the dissemination and discussion of structural engineering research at Northeastern University as well as promoting interest in structural engineering projects and research amongst all graduate students at Northeastern University.
• Provide a forum for networking amongst graduate students, faculty, and professionals.
• Take an active role in promoting contacts from alumni and professional industry groups.