Conferences and Competitions

Mingle with Leaders in Construction Pathology

You are invited to the National Building Museum as renowned educator, author, researcher and lecturer, Dr. Henry Petroski, sheds light on the reasons structures fail. Register now for the Forensic 2009 Conference in Washington, D.C. scheduled Nov. 11-14, 2009! Take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities including workshops, the International Educator's Symposium and a variety of technical sessions covering such topics as Environmental and Sustainability, Bridges, Roofing and Roof Structures, Investigation & Building Performance and Wind Engineering.

>>Register today!

>>Visit the conference Web site to learn more.

2010 SEI/ASCE Student Structural Design Competition

The Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE is sponsoring a structural design competition for universities. Innovative projects demonstrating excellence in structural engineering are invited for submission.

Awards include cash prizes and an opportunity to present your designs at the 2010 SEI Structures Congress in Orlando, FL, May 12-15, 2010.

Deadline for Submissions: Jan. 14, 2010

For competition guidelines, entry form and a poster to promote the competition, visit: www.SEInstitute.org

Congratulations to the 2009 Student Structural Design Award Winner -- the Kanti L. Shah Student Chapter from Ohio Northern University for their ”Design for a Swinging Bridge on the Buckeye Trail’s Miami and Erie Canal Towpath.” Students: Jameson George, Adam Ross, Christopher Shearer, Nathan Smith; Faculty Advisor: Prof. Farhad Reza. Visit www.SEInstitute.org to learn about their project.

GeoFlorida 2010 - Have Fun in Florida this February. Meet a Potential Employer.

Sunday, February 21from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., this special GeoFlorida 2010 reception brings together future employers and employees for the chance to relax and learn about the profession and each other. (Students registered and attending the Reception may be eligible to receive a $200 stipend from the Geo-Institute. Details will be provided on the G-I website at a later date.) The Reception immediately precedes the main Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Find more information.

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