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SEAOI - Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities History / Past Presidents / Khan Sculpture SE Exam Refresher Course FAQ SE Exam Refresher Course Instructors SE Exam Refresher Course Schedule Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Find a Structural Engineer College and University Students SEAOI UIUC Student Chapter SEAOI Outreach Events and Volunteer Opportunities Government Affairs and Structural Engineers Political Action Committees (GAC/SEPAC) Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) Young Engineers Committee (YEC) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities History / Past Presidents / Khan Sculpture SE Exam Refresher Course FAQ SE Exam Refresher Course Instructors SE Exam Refresher Course Schedule Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Find a Structural Engineer College and University Students SEAOI UIUC Student Chapter SEAOI Outreach Events and Volunteer Opportunities Government Affairs and Structural Engineers Political Action Committees (GAC/SEPAC) Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) Young Engineers Committee (YEC) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) The Structural Engineers Foundation is an independent, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to one goal: the advancement of 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.
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____________________________________________________________ Congratulations to Lilli Webb , the recipient of this year's SEF Research Grant. Lilli Webb is a graduate student at Lawrence Technological University, currently pursuing an integrated five-year baccalaureate-master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering.
Her research addresses a critical gap in the current AISC specification, ANSI/AISC 360-22, which requires the analysis of flange bending and weld strength limit states separately.
Under the mentorship of Dr. Keith Kowalkowski and based on the foundation of a previous student, Javier Alvarez Rodilla, Lilli is conducting experimental testing in LTU’s Structural Testing Lab to further evaluate the interaction of flange bending on the reduced weld capacity when steel members are subjected to concentrated loads from plate elements.
In general, previous analytical research has shown that flange bending has a significant influence on non-uniform stresses that develop in the welds. Lilli’s goal is to derive a new analysis procedure/equations that better demonstrate this behavior in comparison to Equations J10-1 and J2-4 in ANSI/AISC 360-22 using new experimental testing and previous analytical.
The test matrix will study various weld sizes, beam sizes, and weld types (fillet vs. penetration). The work seeks to ensure the safety and integrity of steel wide-flange members in structural design and reduce the use of excess stiffener usage due to the flange bending limit state resulting in an overly conservative result.
SEF Research Grant Application Form The Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) is proud to offer a grant to partially fund research efforts in structural engineering or related fields for the 2025-2026 academic year. The SEF recognizes the importance of research to the future of the structural engineering field and profession and offers this grant to provide assistance in a selected research endeavor.
____________________________________________________________ SEF Scholarship Application Form 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-based tuition scholarships to encourage undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in structural engineering programs. Six scholarship categories are available: 1. Undergraduate engineering scholarship, for students who will have a junior or senior standing as of Fall 2024 2.
Graduate engineering scholarship, intended for students who will be enrolling in graduate school as of Fall 2024 3. Max Zar Scholarship , awarded to an outstanding student pursuing his or her engineering studies in the State of Illinois 4. Rubinos-Mesia Scholarship , named for Teresa Mesia Rubinos and Jacinto Rubinos, is awarded to an outstanding engineering student of Hispanic descent 5.
The Fred Haas Scholarship , named for Fred Haas, is awarded to an outstanding graduate student who demonstrates interest in structural steel design and construction (launched 2020) 6. SEF Diversity Scholarship (Junior standing or above as of Fall 2024. Open to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the profession, including students who identify as female, African American/Black, Indigenous, or Hispanic/Latinx.)
Apply online at the link in the title above, or download an application here . ____________________________________________________________ Congratulations to the 2025 SEF Scholarship Award Winners!
University of New Hampshire South Dakota State University Oklahoma State University University of North Dakota Michigan State University ____________________________________________________________ 2025 - 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 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. ____________________________________________________________ Position: Vice President, Structural Project Manager - HKS, Inc. Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M. Eng.
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E. , Illinois Jon Lewis, Vice President 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 Chelsea Zdawczyk, Treasurer Education: Cornell University, B.
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Architecture (Structures Option) Licensure: SE, Illinois; RA, Illinois Position : Vice President, IL Structural Group Manager - Benesch Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B. S. Civil Engineering, M.
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Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH) Research Grants is a grant from the International Growth Centre (IGC) that funds policy-relevant research on sustainable economic growth in India, supported by funding from the Bezos Earth Fund. Two award types are available: full research grants up to GBP 40,000 and small research grants up to GBP 15,000. Projects must demonstrate strong policy relevance, potential for impact, and robust research methods. The lead Principal Investigator must be a researcher based in India and affiliated with an Indian institution, though co-investigators may be based internationally. Eligible institutions include universities, research centres, think tanks, NGOs, and government bodies registered in India. Bihar is a priority partner region.
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