Tall & Urban News

On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) elected 128 new members and 22 international members to the Class of 2025, including CTBUH member and CTBUH fellowship sponsor, SawTeen See for leadership in managing the innovative structural design of tall, super-tall, and other buildings.

Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions in at least one of the following categories: “engineering practice, research, or education”, “pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or development/implementation of innovative approaches to engineering education” or “engineering leadership of one or more major endeavors." NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia, and government.

Founded in 1964, the NAE provides independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation, offering leadership and insights for a complex world. Elected by their peers, the ballot for this class was set in December 2024 and the final vote took place in January 2025. Individuals in the newly elected class will be formally inducted during the NAE's Annual Meeting on Oct. 5, 2025.  With the new inductees, this brings the total NAE U.S. membership to 2,487 and the number of international members to 336.

See the announcement at NAE. 

See is the sponsor of the newly established CTBUH 2024 Leslie Earl Robertson & SawTeen See Fellowship, currently accepting applications with a deadline of 24 February 2025.

The fellowship was created in memory of Leslie Earl Robertson (1928-2021), Founder of Leslie E. Robertson Associates (LERA) and Co-Founder of See Robertson Structural Engineers. Students enrolled in or seeking to pursue a master’s degree in a U.S.-based graduate program in the fields of Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering. This opportunity encourages students to pursue a master’s degree in structural engineering, where they will receive advanced education and training. The opportunity provides not only a fellowship but also a mentorship through CTBUH support.

Learn more about the Fellowship at CTBUH.org