Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF)
The Structural Engineers Foundation is an independent, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to one goal: the advancement of structural engineering. To attain this goal, and thus prepare for tomorrow's horizons, the SEF has committed itself to sponsoring and funding scholarships, lectures, awards, publications and research - all aimed at improving structural engineers and structural engineering. Click here to become a corporate partner or support our free lectures. Thanks to our 2024 Corporate Partners |
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Board of Directors
Nihar Shah, President
Stephanie Hautzinger, Vice President
Jeremy Kirk, Treasurer
Eamonn Connelly, Secretary
John Viise
Jim Pawlikowski
Andrew Keaschall
Chelsea Zdawczyk
Mehdi Modares
Jon Lewis
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Congratulations to the 2024 Scholarship Award Winners! |
Abul Hasnat SEF Graduate Award | Alberto Diaz Loza RME Award |
Joseph Mirza Fred Haas Scholarship | Kyra Hicks Diversity Award | Logan Rose Undergrad Award |
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The Foundation strongly believes that the future of structural engineering depends on today's students. Without them and their vision, there literally is no future for our profession. The Structural Engineers Foundation is privileged to provide merit tuition scholarships to encourage undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in structural engineering programs.
The Structural Engineers Foundation sponsors lectures in April and November designed to broaden the mind and heighten awareness of excellence in structural engineering. Foundation-sponsored lectures by prominent leaders in the field of structural engineering keep attendees informed with vital cutting-edge information.
SEF bestows awards and honors to recognize outstanding achievements. The John F. Parmer Award is presented annually by SEF and SEAOI. This award, in recognition of lifelong contributions in the field of structural engineering, is presented to an individual whose distinguished career is acknowledged by his or her peers to be an example of excellence.
SEF understands the importance of research, knowing that it advances our profession by broadening its horizons and expanding our knowledge base. The Foundation offers grants to support graduate and post-graduate research projects.
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Nihar Shah, President Position: President Rubinos & Mesia Engineers (RME) Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Civil Engineering M.S. Civil Engineering Licensure: S.E., P.E., Illinois Societies: SEAOI, ASCE | Stephanie Hautzinger, Vice President Position: Associate Vice President CannonDesign Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Architectural Studies, M. Arch. Licensure: S.E., Illinois; Architect, Illinois; LEED AP Societies: SEAOI, SEAOI WiSE, AIA, AISC | Jeremy Kirk, Treasurer
Position: Project Engineer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLC. Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.Eng.; Geneva College, B.S.E. Licensure: S.E., Illinois; P.E., Illinois Societies: SEAOI, ASCE | Eamonn Connolly, Secretary Position: James McHugh Construction Co. Director of Engineering Education: BS Civil Engineering Structures, Illinois Institute of Technology, MPhil Civil Engineering , University of Aberdeen Licensure: SE, IL; PE , FL, IN, MN, OK, TN, TX, WI Societies: ASCC, ASCE, ACI, PTI, SEAOI |
John Viise
Position: Managing Principal DeSimone Consulting Engineers Education: University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, M.S. Civil Engineering; Virginia Tech, B.S. Mechanical Engineering Licensure: S.E., Illinois; P.E., Illinois, SCEng, MIStructE, LEED AP Societies: SEAOI, ASCE, ACI, IStructE | Jim Pawlikowski Position: Principal, Datum Engineers Education: University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign; B.A, and M. Architecture with Structural; Engineering Concentration Licensure: SE, Illinois; LEED, AP Societies: SEAOI, CCHRB, ACI, ASCE, AISC | Andrew Keaschall
Position: Sr. Vice President – Illinois Division Manager Education: BS and MS University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Licensure: PE, SE Societies: ASCE, F.SEI, SEAoI, IRTBA, ACEC, SAVE |
Chelsea Zdawczyk Position: HOK Education: Cornell University, B.S. Civil Engineering; UCLA, M. Arch.; Princeton University, M.S. Structural Engineering Licensure: P.E., Illinois Societies: SEAOI, ASCE | Mehdi Modares Position: Associate Professor and Director of Structural Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology Education: Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D. Civil Engineering Licensure: PhD Society: ASCE | Jon Lewis Position: Principal and Executive Director Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Civil Engineering; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Master of Science, Structural Engineering Licensure: S.E., Illinois Societies: SEAOI, ASCE, AEI, IABSE, SEI |