1 February 2015
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The Structural Engineer, Volume 93, Issue 2, 2015, Page(s) 1
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Atelier One’s Christopher Matthews, 26, was runner up in the 2014 Young Structural Engineering Professional Award with a fascinating presentation on the analysis for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. His work allowed stagers to use the existing stadium roof for spectacular flying scenic displays. He tells Jackie Whitelaw about his career so far.
Last year’s winner of the Institution’s Young Structural Engineering Professional Award, Kayin Dawoodi, has been promoted to senior engineer by his employer Arup and is a founding trustee of the UK branch of charity Bridges to Prosperity.
Letters this month include discussion on the late payment of fees and the way in which the profession appears to be misrepresented by the Structural Awards Judging Panel.