Thursday, April 14th at 4PM

This will be a follow-up of the tour from last semester that will give you a sneak peek view inside of the new Yeh Building.

Please meet in Crane Bay by 3:55PM.

April 14th in 1518 Hydro-systems Lab at 7PM

Join us on to hear a presentation on the broader topic of structural engineering in relation to geometrically complex projects such as the pavilions at Millennium Park and a few other projects by Rockey Structures, LLC. Christopher Rockey is both a licensed structural engineer and architect, and an assistant professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology. A full list of projects and company profile can be found at www.rockeystructures.com.

Please email mzelis2@illinois.edu if you would like access to our electronic election form before March 14th, 2011.

Being a board member with SEA is a great leadership experience, a resume builder, and a vital networking resource between other students, professors, and practicing engineers.

Contest - In 2 minutes or fewer, tell your story about why you want to become an engineer. 

One Grand Prize - All-expenses-paid trip for winner and a guest to visit a selected Bechtel project in the United States or Canada. 

Entry deadline – Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Pacific Time. Winner announced in April 2011. 

Criteria - Entries will be judged on personal story, originality, creativity, and inspiration to others. One entry per person.

Information about the contest, along with the contest entry form, can be found online at www.bechtel.com on our Facebook or Twitter pages.

Bechtel.com: http://www.bechtel.com/eng-video-contest.html
Bechtel’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/bechtelcorp
Bechtel’s Twitter page: http://twitter.com/bechtel

Questions? Email Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

3/10/11 at 6PM in 1518 Hydro-systems Lab

Join us to hear a presentation on the Ledge at Skydeck by Halcrow Yolles. Cantilevered 1,353 ft above the ground, this project uses a nearly invisible structural support system that allows observers to have thrilling views down the face of Willis Tower. This project received both the 2010 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award from NCSEA and the 2010 Excellence in Engineering Award, Jurors' Favorite from SEAoI. Our speaker, Terry McDonnell is both a licensed structural engineer and certified by the SECB. Learn more about opportunities at Halcrow Yolles and become connected with a very diverse and world-renowned engineering firm. For more specific information and pictures from the project, please visit: http://www.halcrow.com/Our-projects/Project-details/The-Ledge-at-Skydeck-Chicago-USA/

Pizza and pop will be served at the beginning of the meeting!

The CEE Freshmen Committee (CFC) with help from SEA and CMAA, are hosting a Pre-Career Fair Networking event, on Thursday, February 24, from 7-8:30pm, in 165 Everitt. This event will include Company Representatives who will be present at the CEE Career Fair, February 25. The idea behind the event is to invite CEE students to meet and interact with Company Representatives before the Career Fair. Annoucements will be made in CEE classes next week on Feb. 21 & 22. A dress code will be enforced, so please read the attachment for all details and to register, free food and drink will be provided. We hope to see you there!

If you would like to participate in this networking opportunity, please RSVP by February 22nd, 5pm by filling out the form below: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDRoYmE4Uy1rSEZ2eVQxdWhsZkdBQUE6MQ

Join your fellow civil/structural friends and classmates for some fun at Firehaus from 5-7PM. We'll also be having free appetizers, so make sure to get there early!

Jonathan Sladek, both an architect and licensed structural engineer with Halvorson & Partners, will be presenting his work on the design process of the Mansueto Library. Many unique challenges were encountered in this addition to the University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library which features a 120 ft by 240 ft clear span dome, an automated storage and retrieval system, and a 60 ft underground storage capacity of approximately 1 million cubic feet. Jonathan holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architecture and structural engineering from U of I. Join us to learn more about opportunities at Halvorson and Partners as well as both fun and professional events SEA has planned for its members!

*Pizza and pop will be provided, all are welcome!

SEA is hosting an Internship/Co-op Panel Discussion in EVERITT 163 on Thursday, Jan 27, 6:00-7:00pm. Free food for everyone who comes!
Come and learn about internship/co-op from student who have done it before.

If you have any question/concern, please feel free to email Anh at anhle1@illinois.edu or Faythe at wu109@illinois.edu

We hope to see you there!

Lindsey Fasules will be presenting on the process of LEED certification as well as some of its design applications with Turner Construction. She will also be discussing the many uses and benefits that it has to offer engineers in practice. Join us to learn more about opportunities at Turner as well as both fun and professional events SEA has planned for its members!

Matt Streid will be presenting MKA’s work on the Aqua Building in Chicago. Aqua was awarded the title the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2009 skyscraper of the year and is the tallest building in the world to have a woman be the lead architect, Jeanne Gang. Join us to learn more about opportunities at MKA as well as both fun and professional events SEA has planned for its members! Food will be provided, all are welcome!

Professor Larry A. Fahnestock holds a B.S. (Drexel University, 1996), M.S. (Lehigh University, 1998) and Ph.D. (Lehigh University, 2006), all in civil engineering, in addition to a B.S. (Drexel University, 1996) in architectural engineering. He has been on the faculty of the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois since 2006. From 1998 to 2000, Dr. Fahnestock worked as a structural engineer for Kling, an architectural and engineering firm located in Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Fahnestock currently teaches courses in design and behavior of steel structures. He has research interests in earthquake engineering, innovative structural systems, steel structures, and experimental evaluation of large-scale structural components and systems.

Dr. Fahnestock is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, and the American Institute of Steel Construction. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of California.

Please contact Amna Mahmud to register.

Our friends at Women in Aerospace would like to share with us that CAT representative Mark Niemeyer will be on campus to talk about the Caterpillar Simulation Center at U of I's research park - a perfect place to find engineering internships and part-time employment right on campus. Caterpillar conducts a variety of work at the Simulation Center, including research, materials development, software engineering, and architecture & design. (More info about Research Park can be found here. Caterpillar can be found in the "Tenant" directory.) Pizza, refreshments, and dessert will be served.

Date: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Time: 6:30-9PM
Location: Buca di Beppo, 521 N. Rush Street
(Grand and Rush), Cardinal Room

SEAOI is pleased to sponsor a Women’s Networking Dinner to promote and foster relationships between women in the structural engineering community. Women with a commitment to professional and personal growth and have a desire to learn from others with engineering backgrounds are invited to attend. At this inaugural event, there is no formal agenda. Please come, mingle with colleagues, and meet some new acquaintances.

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) invites you to a special SteelDay celebration on the Chicago River. This event is free of charge.

Join your peers, colleagues and other industry professionals for a networking lunch aboard 'Summer of George' while cruising past some of Chicago's most famous steel framed buildings.

Following the event, guests are invited to cross the street and visit AISC's offices to meet some of our staff.

Please register early as space is limited.

SteelDay: SteelDay is the largest educational and networking event the structural steel industry has ever seen and is your chance to see how steel contributes to building America. This event is one of many taking place across the country on September 23 and 24.

Date and Time: Friday, September 24, 2010. Board at 11:45, cruise 'til 2pm. Lunch will be served!

Location: 'Summer of George' is docked on the NE side of the State St. bridge. Access boat from the NW side of the Wabash Street Bridge.

Price: Free!

TO SIGN UP: Go to www.SteelDay.org/SteelDayRegistration and select "AISC Networking Cruise".

If you have any questions or comments, email info@steelday.org, visit www.SteelDay.org, or contact me at any time.

We hope to see you on the 24th!

Monica Shripka (formerly Stockmann)
AISC Upper Midwest Regional Engineer
312.804.3634
shripka@aisc.org

Join us for our first general meeting of the semester! Our guest speakers are Dave Clark and Dan Feuerborn from ESI Consultants, Ltd. Learn about opportunities at ESI as well as some of their recent projects including: IL Route 16 over the Embarras River and structural inspections of the Danville Stadium. As always, pizza and pop will be served at the beginning of the meeting!

Hope everyone had a great summer and is ready to start a fantastic school year! The Structural Engineers Association is very excited to be planning some excellent events for you featuring a structural update of the new Yeh Student Center, professor luncheons, professional presentations, social activities, and so many more other networking opportunities. Sign up at our booth at either Quad Day or E-Night this year to receive email updates with more details of all of these events. You can also join our group on Facebook (Structural Engineers Association-UIUC) for additional updates as well. Hope to see you there!

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Our next General Meeting is coming up! It will be on October 8th! Members from SEAoI will be presenting with regards to what the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois can do for YOU! (i.e. monthly dinner meetings in Chicago, monthly SEAoI magazine, great networking connections, seminars, and much much more!) Feel free to bring questions about ANYTHING (related to Structural Engineering that is...) and a group of professional engineers will do their best to help you out! More details to come soon!

As always, food will be provided!

We are very excited to start the new school year with much anticipation to see each of you at our events! You can also keep updated by joining our facebook group (Facebook: Structural Engineers Association-UIUC) and/or the listserv! Don't forget to join us for Quad Day and E-Night!


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