As you may remember we have a free annual ASCE Continuing Education webinar thanks to SEI!
The webinar with most votes was: Design of High-Rise Steel Structures – The Basics
What? Webinar: Design of High-Rise Steel Structures – The Basics
When? Thursday April 13th
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where? Newmark Room 2311
The cost of this webinar is $249 and thanks to SEI we can have it for free. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about structural engineering professional practice and design!
Please don’t forget to register as a ASCE/SEI student member. You can do it HERE.
What? Academic Seminar given by Prof. Frank Lombardo.
When? Tuesday, March 28, 2017
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Where? NCEL 2310
Technical writing and knowing how to effectively present data is an important skill to have in both academia and industry. Join SEGSO and Prof. Lombardo as he discusses effective methods to present data with papers, posters, presentations, and more!
As a SEI Graduate Student Chapter we have a free annual ASCE Continuing Education webinar! This webinar is a great opportunity to learn about structural engineering professional practice and design!
Please help us answering this survey to let us know the webinar that you are most interested in.
The deadline to participate in this survey is March 13th 2017.
What? Three alumni from UIUC are returning to campus to present the work they have done since they have graduated.
When? Friday, February 24, 2017
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where? NCEL 1310
The seminar includes three 30 minute presentations from Julia Plews (Sandia Labs), Laura Linderman (University of Minnesota), and Ray Folz (Exxon Mobil). This is a good time to see how UIUC CEE alumni continue to make differences in the world after they graduate.
Additionally, this seminar will count as a special seminar toward the CEE-595S course. So be sure to take notes and take advantage of this extra opportunity to fill the seminar course’s requirements.
Information on the speakers and their presentations:
Lauren Linderman, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering
University of Minnesota
Title: Vibration-Based Long-Term Monitoring of the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge
Raymond R. Foltz, PhD, PE
Senior Research Engineer
Offshore, Infrastructure & Environment Function
Arctic & Environmental Technology Section
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Title: Arctic Technology Research at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Julia A. Plews, PhD
Computer Science, R&D
Computational Solid Mechanics & Structural Dynamics
Sandia National Laboratories
Title:From academia to a National Lab: Experiences so far
Great opportunity to learn from great professionals!
What? Join us for a Q&A session UIUC Alumni Chris Hart and Dan Swiatek.
When? Thursday, February 23, 2017
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where? ECEB 3015
Currently at Thornton Tomasetti, both Mr. Swiatek and Dr. Hart completed their Masters degrees at UIUC and Dr. Hart additionally completed his Ph.D. This is a good opportunity to speak with alumni of our department and see how attending UIUC benefitted their transition to working in the industry. Additionally, Dr. Hart provides a unique point of view as he works in the industry with a Ph.D.
Prepare questions and join us in welcoming them back to UIUC!
Are you facing difficulty looking for internships? Are you looking for some tips to prepare for the CEE career fair? If so, SEGSO is organizing an informal session:
What? Come out to learn about internship experiences and enjoy great food!
When? Thursday, February 16, 2017
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where? NCEL 1233
A few students with prior internship experience in the US will be present to share their experiences with you and answer any questions you may have.
Sing up in this google sheet to let us know what dish you will bring to share.
So come learn some internship search strategies and enjoy great food!
We hope to see you at Structures Congress April 6-8 in Denver, it is a great opportunity to connect, learn from the experts, and Celebrate the Future of Structural Engineering at the Friday special reception at the Denver Art museum hosted by CSI!
Remember to join SEI/ASCE for targeted SEI resources, opportunities, discounts, notifications. Full-time student members are free. Don´t forget to state you are joining the UIUC Graduate Student Chapter when you register.http://www.asce.org/structural-engineering/sei-membership/
The best registration rates are available through February 15.
