Program Benefits

  • Financial support that includes a stipend of up to $34,000 per year (determined by FAFSA)
  • Educational allowance up to $15,750 that covers all educational expenses, including tuition and fees and the cost of textbooks and other materials, computer hardware and software, travel expenditures, and registration fees for participation in conferences
  • Mentoring by one or more of the GAANN faculty, as well as industry mentors who include successful alumni of previous GAANN programs
  • Supervised teaching experience, preceded by training in effective teaching techniques
  • Opportunities for peer mentoring and community outreach

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include the following:

  • Accepted into the regular or direct (i.e., straight from B.S.) Ph.D. program in Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering
  • Demonstrated financial need (determined by FAFSA)
  • Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Excellent academic record
  • Planning a career in teaching and/or research

Research Areas

Civil Engineering I

This research area focuses on civil infrastructure condition assessment, sustainability, and resiliency as it relates to structural engineering and construction materials. Research includes:

  • Advanced material applications for sustainable infrastructure
  • Innovative structural components and systems
  • Multi-hazards assessment and impact mitigation for resilient transportation networks
  • Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) and structural health monitoring

These topics are essential to improve global community welfare and increase infrastructure resiliency.

Civil Engineering II

This research area focuses on restoring and improving urban infrastructure using novel engineering solutions. Research includes:

  • Restoration of urban infrastructure including highways, bridges, tunnels, rail, airports, ports, water navigation channels, and utility infrastructure
  • Assessment of aging infrastructure affected by increasing natural hazards
  • Development of new construction materials, construction and monitoring methods, and automation in construction, repair, and maintenance

These innovations are critical for maintaining community welfare and adapting to changing environmental and societal demands.

Ready to Apply?

Apply to the civil engineering doctoral program at futurestudents.mst.edu, and send the required application documents to Jeannie Werner.

Required Application Documents

  • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
  • CV or resume
  • Official GAANN application
  • Name and email address
  • Description of current or proposed research
  • One-page statement on how a doctoral degree will fit into your future plans

Questions?

Dr. John J. Myers
Program Director
325 Butler-Carlton Hall
1401 N. Pine St.
Rolla, MO 65409
Phone: 573-341-6618
Email: jmyers@mst.edu
Website: care.mst.edu