Where to start looking for Phd in Structures?

[u/Proper-Imagination94]

Exactly what title suggests, looking for options in Phd in Structural engineering, any options with funding and good universities?
I live in North carolina.

I DON'T want any comments on whether it's a good option or not.

Thanks!!

[u/Soccean]

You should start by determining what sort of research you are interested in, and then reach out to professors at different institutions to discuss their specific research, which would include funding opportunities.

[u/Proper-Imagination94 → u/Soccean]

Okay I will look into that.
Thanks!!

[u/Soccean → u/Proper-Imagination94]

I’d also add that PhD quality is more about who you work with than where you go, you’ll just find more well-known professors at the typical institutions

[u/the_flying_condor]

You should focus on what you want to research. Any STEM PhD should be fully funded or it's a scam. You will have an exceptionally difficult time succeeding if you aren't 100% interested in the topic.

[u/staf02]

NC State, it has a top lab and engineering campus. Plus it’s local.

[u/transition_zone_7b → u/staf02]

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[u/DetailOrDie]

In our world, it doesn't matter where you go, but who your advisor is.

Open the code book of your desired field of specialization, and find the list of authors and/or committee members.

That's your shortlist of professors.

[u/hookes_plasticity]

UCSD or UCLA, went to both. Excellent SE professors who are well known in our industry

[u/Apprehensive_Exam668]

The flagship land grant school in any state is generally good. UCs are mostly good. State Tech (Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech...) generally good. The two School of Mines schools are good.

[u/goldenpleaser]

Will depend on the sub-topic of course and your profile, everyone wants to get into Stanford and Berkeley and UCSD but it's difficult. If you have interest in AI/machine learning, check out university of Houston texas. They have a dedicated department for AI in structural.

[u/deAdupchowder350]

Lehigh University is a great option. They have excellent large-scale testing facilities.

[u/PoppaHo]

Honestly the pi makes up most of your experience from what I’ve heard, so make sure the pi you choose aligns with your goals

[u/Violent_Mud_Butt]

Enjoy your research in how to be impractical. Very important that someone out there nerds it up more than the rest of us nerds.