Student Program
Students, you asked and we responded! The Structures 2012 Congress Full-Time Student Registration package will include four new, invitation-only, events designed exclusively for students and young professionals.
Full-time Student Registration is only $145 before Feb. 8, 2012, and includes the following events:
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NEW: Student Welcome and Walking Tour
Wednesday, March 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Students, kick off the Structures 2012 Congress by meeting Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) leaders and other students. You will learn how to navigate the conference and understand the many activities that SEI has developed just for students. Following the “meet and greet” at the hotel, you are invited to participate on a walking tour of local offices of some of the top structural engineering firms in Chicago. Following the tour, stick around and check out what Chicago has to offer as we grab a bite to eat and explore the Windy City. We hope you will be able to join us.
Ticket required; included in Full-Time Student registration.
NEW: Meet the Leaders Breakfast
Thursday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Begin the first day of the Structures 2012 Congress with a welcome breakfast! During this invitation-only event you will meet several Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) board members and committee chairs. Learn how these SEI leaders got their start in structural engineering and how each has participated in SEI. This informal and informative breakfast will provide you unique insights to many renowned structural engineering leaders, as well as an exceptional occasion to learn about the Structures Congress and opportunities within SEI. SEI leaders look forward to welcoming you and answering questions. We hope you be able to join us.
Ticket required; included in Full-Time Student registration.
Opening Plenary Luncheon and Awards Presentation
Thursday, March 29, 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
The Opening Luncheon gives you the opportunity to hear about the future of the structural engineering profession. The luncheon includes the presentation of ASCE/SEI Awards for outstanding achievements and contributions to the practice and advancement of structural engineering.
KEYNOTE: STRUCTURAL ART FROM ROBERT MAILLART TO FAZLUR KHAN
PRESENTER: David P. Billington, P.E., NAE, Dist.M.ASCE, Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor of Engineering Emeritus, Princeton University
Professor Billington will illustrate the principles of Structural Art through the bridges of Robert Maillart and Christian Menn, the thin shell roofs of Felix Candela and Heinz Isler, and the urban buildings of Fazlur Khan.
Student Design Competition Session
Thursday, March 29, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
The competitors from the annual SEI Student Structural Design Competition will present the winning projects.
NEW: School to World 101 Session
Thursday, March 29, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Meet with industry leaders and start your networking career off right. This session designed exclusively for students will give you an overview of potential career paths and the fastest ways to get there. Would you be happy designing high rises or doing bridge inspections? Are you more interested in designing roller coasters or nuclear facilities? Does industrial facility or custom home design suit you? Find out by asking and learning from the industry professional. In addition, structural engineering leaders will share valuable insights on what they look for when they interview candidates, offer resume critiques, discuss what style of questions they ask and why, and share avoidable interviewing pitfalls. It will give you great insight on what is yet to come after you graduate. Please join us for an informative, but casual exploration of your future!
Ticket required; included in Full-Time Student registration.
NEW: Young Professionals Mixer
Thursday, March 29, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Students are invited to this invitation-only reception hosted by the Young Professionals Committee of SEI. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with students and young professionals and introduce yourself to SEI leaders including the Board of Governors, committee chairs, and members who plan Structures Congress. These structural engineering professionals will share their experiences of how they became involved in SEI and its many committees and how participation has enriched their careers. So be sure to make time to join us for this invitation-only event prior to attending Congress Welcome Reception.
Ticket required; included in Full-Time Student registration.
SEI and PCI Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall
Thursday, March 29, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
.The Congress Welcome Reception is a social occasion that provides a great forum to network, mingle with friends and colleagues, and visit our exciting exhibits. There is no better way to kick off the Structures 2012 Congress than by attending the Welcome Reception. And this year’s reception boasts a spectacular Food & Wine Gala, hosted by PCI. Join us for this food lover’s cornucopia of specialty food and tempting spirits. Your first two drink tickets are on us.
Ticket required; included in Full-Time Student registration.
Sponsored by
CASE Breakfast
Friday, March 30, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
The Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) is a national association of structural engineering firms that operates as a coalition of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in Washington, DC. CASE’s mission is to improve the practice of structural engineering by reducing the frequency and severity of claims.
KEYNOTE: STRUCTURAL ENGINEEERING IS A GREAT BUSINESS
PRESENTER: Ray Messer, P.E., M.ASCE, President, Walter P Moore
Structural engineering is a great profession! The question is how do we make it a great business? A global economy has presented new challenges and created a new world order for the engineering industry. Regardless of these changes, we can control our destiny. It is up to each of us to continue to develop our business and technical skills and manage our clients in order to protect our firms and clients as we serve the public.
Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Friday, March 30, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
This is prime time for you to check in with exhibitors to learn about their current offers to the industry. Enjoy a bite of lunch and visit with colleagues as you make your rounds of the hall. Be sure to check out the poster sessions in the Exhibit Hall.
Closing Plenary Luncheon and Business Meeting
Saturday, March 31, 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.
The Closing Luncheon will include the final plenary session as well as the annual SEI business meeting, which provides an overview of recent initiative and program developments.
KEYNOTE: DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
PRESENTER: Glenn R. Bell, P.E., M.ASCE, CEO, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
The future promises unprecedented opportunity and challenge in the structural engineering community. The demands of the future require more training, less specialization, and more and greater competencies. University programs are already struggling with overcrowded curricula. Agreement with ASCE Policy Statement 465, that a master’s degree or equivalent should be the baseline for professional registration, alone will not suffice.
We must ensure focus on engineering fundamentals while simultaneously moving at warp speed to develop new, unfamiliar skills that structural engineers will need to compete globally in a new world. Academia, employers, industry partners, accreditation and registration boards, and professional societies must collaborate in defining and delivering forward-looking programs. Individual engineers themselves must commit to a lifetime of continuous learning. In short, we need to work together to raise the bar and provide the training and coaching for the next generation of structural engineers to clear it.
