Mark your Calendars and Join Us to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. David W. Fowler!
Monday, April 28th, 2025 - 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 - 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
UT Austin — Pickle Research Campus
Ryan Kalina, Ph.D., P.E. Lead Faculty
Modality: Live, In-person and Online
Registration:
In-person - $650
Online - $650
Faculty, Student and Group Discounts
1.5 CEUs and Digital Badge Credential
For the past 19 years, the Forensics Engineering Conference at UT Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering has brought together the best of academia and industry for an exciting exchange on advances in forensics engineering.
The 2025 conference carries special importance, celebrating longtime Lead Faculty David Fowler, Ph.D., and his rich legacy. This year’s conference will be led by Ryan Kalina, Ph.D., P.E., vice president, Forensix Consulting and lecturer, Cockrell School Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering.
The 2025 conference topics span real-world case studies, lessons from significant structural forensic failures, ethical issues and the impact of weather on structures. Sessions are presented by industry and academic engineering experts.
The Forensics Engineering Conference is designed for civil, mechanical and architectural engineers. UT engineering students can attend online for FREE.
Registration will close at 7 p.m. CT, Monday, April 21, 2025.
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Meet the 2025 Forensics Conference Steering Committee
(L-R) Jim Wiethorn, P.E., ICC Forensics; Stewart Verhulst, P.E., Nelson Forensics; Kerry Lee, P.E., Forensix Consulting and Ryan Kalina, P.E., Forensix Consulting and Lecturer, Cockrell School of Engineering (Lead Instructor). Not pictured: Juan Carlos Araiza, EFI Global.
Attendees will earn a digital badge and 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), including one hour of ethics. Attendees must attend the entire conference to earn CEUs and the digital badge.
CEUs are applicable towards the continuing education requirements for PE license renewal in Texas. These hours may also be applicable towards license renewal requirements in other states.
More information on continuing education requirements for PE license renewal:
The Forensics Engineering Conference at The University of Texas at Austin is a premier event for professionals working in forensic engineering. This annual conference brings together experts, researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements, share insights and network with peers.
Why Sponsor? Sponsoring the Forensics Engineering Conference offers a unique opportunity to:
Enhance Brand Visibility: Gain exposure to a targeted audience of industry professionals.
Network with Experts: Connect with leading experts and decision-makers in forensic engineering.
Support Industry Growth: Contribute to the advancement of forensic engineering by supporting this key event.
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For more information, please email our team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call at 512-475-8649.
Consider donating to the David and Maxine Fowler Endowed Excellence Fund in Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. Created to honor the Fowlers and legacy of Dr. Fowler, the funds donated will be used at the discretion of the Cockrell School Department Chair of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering to advance the teaching, research and outreach missions of the Cockrell School of Engineering.
"Very well-prepared presentations. Interesting historical information highlighted the difference in project development using early engineering concepts compared to technology available today."
"Dr. Karl Frank was one of the best presentations of the entire conference. Real-world examples we can learn from! Case study presentations like this are the best."
"Great case studies to show use of FRP is more general than just confining columns that need strengthening! The information is useful and educational! These presentations are good exposure to unknown areas of Forensics."
"Dr. Fowler continues to provide the best continuing education offered."
"This conference has always been informative. I would recommend it to all levels of engineers and architects because it calls attention to many issues often overlooked which can end up being significant to project success."
"Knowledgeable presenters speaking about real-word issues in a manner that I can relate to."
