August “Gus” Boschert, P.E. – Chosen as NSPE Winner
After natural disasters, floods, and epidemics, the US military provides humanitarian aid around the world. NSPE’s
2016 New Faces of Engineering winner helps make that possible. August Boschert, P.E., leads studies examining the capabilities the military needs to provide assistance. For instance, he’s worked to determine new ways to get water, food, and electrical power back to destroyed areas and helped Department of Defense engineers find better ways to repair airports and seaports to bring in aid.
“I help the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines determine better ways to alleviate suffering caused by disasters,” explains the military operations analyst at Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia. “I really enjoy going to work every day because my projects make a difference in the world.”
Boschert is also president of the Northern Virginia chapter of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers and volunteers with NSPE at the National Engineering Family Day in Washington, D.C.
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