Education Committee

Dr. Charles Farrar will share reflections and experiences from his 40+ year career at Los Alamos National Laboratory in this fireside chat "Thoughts on an Engineering Career at a National Security Laboratory". Career growth, professional development, mistakes made, and advice for students and early-career researchers will be integrated throughout these interactive discussions with opportunities for audience questions. Hosted by the SHMC, Education and Dynamics Committees.

Journey to Happiness: Beyond Professional Development

The EMI SHMC, Education, and Dynamic Committees hosted a Fireside Chat with Prof. Hoon Sohn, KT Chair Professor at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) on August 27, 2026. The event featured an engaging discussion on research innovation, career development, and the future of structural health monitoring. Professor Sohn shared his perspectives based on his extensive experience in structural health monitoring, sensing technologies, and data analytics, including insights on identifying impactful research directions, the evolving role of artificial intelligence in engineering, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and researchers. The interactive discussion provided valuable perspectives on advancing research, translating innovations into practice, and fostering collaboration within the engineering community.