SEI Local Groups

SEI Chapters serve member technical and professional needs locally. SEI supports Chapters with opportunities to learn about new initiatives and best practices, and network with other leaders - including quarterly conference call and annual SEI Local Leader Conference. SEI Chapters receive Chapter logo/branding, complimentary annual webinar, access to speaker resource, promote activities in SEI Update enews, receive outreach materials, are eligible for SEI Chapter of the Year, and more.

View SEI Local Activities Executive Committee

Find your local group or form a new group in your area.

Graduate Student Chapters

Broaden your view of what it means to be a structural engineering professional, and prepare for a successful transition from college to career through:

• Visiting speaker events
• Connecting with your peers
• Prospective student events
• Field trips
• Outreach activities in accordance with the ASCE Code of Ethics. 

No SEI Chapter in Your Area?

Form an SEI Professional Chapter:

• Request permission from your local ASCE Section or Branch to create an SEI Chapter.
• Complete the Sample MOU authorizing creation of an SEI Chapter and send to Suzanne Fisher sfisher@asce.org for SEI approval. Include a cover letter stating plans to start up and hold events to serve members.
• Bylaws changes will be handled by ASCE. View sample Institute Chapter Bylaws/Section By-Laws.

Form an SEI Graduate Student Chapter:

• Request permission from your local University and submit a letter of support from the sponsoring Department Chair. Download a sample letter.
• Complete the Sample MOU with university signature authorizing creation of an SEI Graduate Student Chapter.
• Submit SEI GSC Application online and include any rules or governing documents. 

Resources/Reminders for Chapters:

• Ensure your local members receive SEI member benefits such as SEI Update enewsletter, STRUCTURE Magazine, etc. Remind them to select SEI as their free institute with ASCE membership. They can update their profile manually or call ASCE Customer Service  at (800) 548-2723. Visit SEI Membership for a full list of SEI/ASCE members benefits. 
• New members join daily - request current contact lists of SEI members to invite to your events from your ASCE Section/Branch leadership, so you're sure to reach newcomers. 
• Use your SEI Chapter logo (and link it to SEI) on your website, newsletter, fliers, to co-brand and leverage SEI and ASCE. Access hi-res SEI chapter logo files with the ASCE Branding Tool Kit, under Logo, Institute, SEI. 
• Review ASCE Section/Branch Resources including PR and Government Relations training opportunities, social media guidance, and Younger Member Resources. 

Resources for Presentations

• SEI Chapters: Make the most of your free annual ASCE Continuing Education webinar to increase participation in your programs and events, raise funds for local student scholarships, etc. To request this benefit, visit  myLearning.asce.org/catalog to select from live or on-demand webinar, and send to  sfisher@asce.org the title, date and ref number AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of when it is scheduled. You will receive a confirmation with instructions including what you need to do for CEU certificates. Be sure to allow adequate time to plan, organize, and promote it. 
• ASCE Collaborate Integrated Buildings and Structures Resources: Use your ASCE/SEI login to access presentations from Structures Congress, ASCE 7-16 presentations and much more. 
  
• SEI Chapter Resource Speaker list (PDF)         
  
• Browse Structures Congress program for speaker/topic ideas
  
• T.R. Higgins Award-funded lecture
• Fazlur R. Khan Distinguished Lecture Series Archives