Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been selected as the topic for the NCSEA Foundation’s 2024-2025 Innovation in Structural Engineering Grant. The initiative aims to identify and support groundbreaking advancements in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) through the following objectives:
- Provide Education: Provide structural engineers with information on the latest developments in AI as it relates to the profession and outline future areas of study in future areas surrounding this topic.
- Foster Innovation: Encourage structural engineers to explore, develop, and implement innovative AI solutions that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and longevity of structural engineering practices.
- Promote Collaboration: Foster collaboration between structural engineers, AI experts, and other industry partners by encouraging the exchange of ideas and expertise to drive progress in the field.
- Address Industry Challenges: Address key challenges faced by the structural engineering industry through the application of AI technologies, including ethical and legal areas.
To date, the Foundation has dedicated over $100,000 in initial funding to support the AI Initiative, enabling some preliminary work and presentations at the 2024 NCSEA Summit. Our current phase involves laying the groundwork for future outcomes and expanding our reach.
AI Project Updates
- Town Hall Discussion on AI in the SE Profession October 3, 2024
- Real Intelligence from the NCSEA Foundation’s Grant Team on AI August 27, 2024
- Insights from the 18th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (WCEE) 2024 July 30, 2024
- AI Discussions and Insights: NCSEA Leadership Week July 23, 2024
- NCSEA Artificial Intelligence Team’s Participation at Building Innovation 2024 June 27, 2024
- Creating a Foundation for Artificial Intelligence in the Structural Engineering Profession April 11, 2024
- NCSEA Foundation’s Project Team Will Develop a Roadmap for Application of Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering March 12, 2024