Toward Resilient Communities
Resilient communities are not defined by the absence of challenges, but by their ability to rise stronger after every storm. They are built on trust, empowered by knowledge, and driven by a shared purpose to protect, adapt, and thrive—together. In resilience, we find not just survival, but the courage to shape a better, more sustainable future for all.
Shay Abtahi
My name is Shaghayegh Abtahi, but since my first name (pronounced as “ʃəˈɡaɪjɛɡ”) is quite the tongue-twister, feel free to call me Shay! It fills me with immense joy to introduce myself as (up until this moment) the only female faculty member of the Structures group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Fuelled by an unwavering passion for innovative engineering, I relish the opportunity to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and create groundbreaking solutions. Every day, I am driven by my commitment to excellence and my deep desire to inspire the next generation of engineers, especially women and other underrepresented minorities.
