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Check out some of our awesome members talking about the YEC Committee in the video above!Contact us at YEC@seaoi.org!
Recent Graduate New Member PromotionAre you graduating or have you recently graduated with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD with a focus on Structural Engineering? Do you want to get more involved with Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) after you graduate? If so, SEAOI is offering a discounted rate of $75 (normally $137.50) for the first two years of Associate-level membership. You must participate in at least 3 SEAOI events during your first year of membership in order to be eligible for the discount again in your second year. If you are interested in taking advantage of this great offer, please fill out this form and we’ll contact you with more information! Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Congratulations to Maen Farhat, Eric Guenther, and David Nauheimer, winners of the 2023 Outstanding Young Engineer Award! Find the complete list of past winners here. SEAOI Young Engineer SpotlightStarting in November, one young engineer will be highlighted every other week in the SEAOI Tuesday Update. We'll post a link when they're published. YEC EventsProfessional EventsAt the beginning of the calendar year, we host the annual Young Engineers Symposium, which gives young engineers the chance to share projects or technical experience with their peers in an informal setting. We also hold panel discussions on topics of interest to young engineers. Past discussions have included preparation for the SE exam and how City Commissioners utilize structural engineers in their respective departments. Other events we have hosted include Speed Mentoring and the Young Professionals Workshop. Happy HoursEvery few months we hold happy hour events downtown after work or other SEAOI events. Sometimes the happy hours coincide with a food drive for the Greater Chicago Food Depository or a toy drive for Metropolitan Family Services. Attendees who provide a donation to these drives are also treated to a free beverage on behalf of the YEC. These happy hours are a great opportunity to network and meet other young engineers. This year (2020) we plan on hosting virtual happy hours to allow networking and fun opportunities to remain in a safe environment. Post-Exam Celebrations Social Hour CelebrationsAfter the licensing exams in the fall and spring, we host a post-exam celebration to unwind from the stress of test-taking. In past years, we have organized brewery tours, gone bowling, played ping-pong, darts, and Whirlyball, and attended an improv comedy show. This is a great way to blow off steam and celebrate with those who have taken the exams. This year (2020) we are planning on hosting virtual events to allow for post exam decompression and fun in a socially distant manner. Site Visits
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Meet the YEC!Each member of the YEC oversees a specific area of activity. Read the full Roles & Responsibilities here. Click on any YEC member's name to jump to their photo and bio. Co-Chairs - Greg Charman and Peter Busch Professional Events Coordinator - Daksh Patel Greg Charman (Co-Chair)Position: Senior Project Engineer, PARADIGM Structural Engineers Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Civil Engineering, M.S. Structural Engineering Licensure: S.E., P.E. Societies: SEAOI, AISC, ASCE Peter Busch (Co-Chair)Position: Bridge Engineer II, HNTB Corporation, YEC Co-Chair Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, M.S., Civil Engineering Licensure: PE, Illinois Societies: SEAOI, ASCE, AISC Rami Asfahani (Communications Coordinator)
Position: Structures Engineer, Ciorba Group, Inc. Education: American University of Beirut, B.E, Civil and Environmental Engineering; Illinois Institute of Technology, M.S. Structural Engineering Licensure: P.E., Illinois Societies: SEAOI, AAAEA (Membership Coordinator)Daksh Patel (Professional Events Coordinator)Position: Engineer, Thornton Tomasetti Education: Illinois Institute of Technology – B.S. in Civil Engineering, M.E. in Structural Engineering Licensure: EIT, Illinois Societies: SEAOI Leutrim Demiri (Social Event Coordinator)
Education: University of Pristina, B.S. Civil Engineering; Illinois Institute of Technology, M.E. Structural Engineering, M.E. Architectural Engineering Licensure: Societies: SEAOI, ASCE Alex Brown (Digital Media Coordinator)Position: Product Champion, Vulcraft Education: Illinois Institute of Technology, B.S. Civil Engineering; Aurora University, Master of Business Administration Licensure: PE, Indiana Societies: SEAOI, CSI, NAIOP Sophie Hoang (Community Service Coordinator)Position: Bridge Engineer I, HNTB Corporation Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S. Civil Engineering, M.S. Structural Engineering Licensure: E.I.T., Illinois Societies: ASCE, SEAOI Zachary Haney (New Graduate Coordinator)Position: Junior Structural Engineering Professional, Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLC |