Stefanie Nanninga - Civil Engineering
Next to developing a good theoretical mathematical and physical base, the practical implications are also visible in your everyday life. You are really challenged to contribute to a future proof environment!
Why did you choose this programme?
The Civil Engineering master covers a broad range of subjects, while always remaining directly applicable to current societal questions. Next to developing a good theoretical mathematical and physical base, the practical implications are also visible in your everyday life. You are really challenged to contribute to a future proof environment!
What are you currently working on?
I´m currently in the last few months of my master's thesis, which focusses on increasing knowledge about ice-ocean interaction beneath Antarctic ice shelves by creating a numerical model. A better understanding of the response of the Antarctic Ice Sheet to climate change contributes to an increase in global mean sea level rise projection accuracy, which is important for coastal protection planning.
What experience have you enjoyed the most?
During the programme I did an internship at Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors about oceanography in the Fehmarnbelt strait. A tunnel is dredged there, and I investigated how density differences in the water column influenced the directional flow of the sediment spill they are monitoring. It was impressive to see that you can apply your theoretical knowledge to real life problems!
Tip for future students?
As Civil Engineering is very broad, I would like to emphasize that you don’t already need to know what you exactly want to learn in this field yet. The master programme offers you different types of subjects and you will learn along the way what suits you and your interests best!