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The American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are pleased to present two new journals addressing risk and uncertainties in both the civil and mechanical engineering aspects of engineered systems. The two titles will share one expert editorial board focused on presenting state-of-the-art research and best practices for ensuring a full discussion on risk and uncertainty related issues. Part A will be published by ASCE, and Part B will be published by ASME and focus on mechanical engineering. The format will be online-only with a list cost of $256, and an ASCE membership price of $64. The editor is now inviting submissions to be considered for publication in the new journal. Visit the journal website at: www.asce-asme-riskjournal.org/ for more information. Accepted topics include, but are not limited to: • Risk quantification based on hazard identification • Scenario development and rate quantification • Consequence assessment • Valuations, perception, and communication • Risk-informed decision-making • Uncertainty analysis and modeling • Other related areas

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North Jersey Chapter

On February 6th, 2014, the North Jersey SEI Chapter met for their annual dinner seminar with a presentation on Cornell University’s Milstein Hall project. The speaker was Alastair C. Elliot, P.E., LEED AP, Chief Operating Officer at the New York City office of Robert Silman Associates, Structural Engineers. The building was designed using sustainable practices by the renowned architect Rem Koolhaas. Read more about this project on the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI in the News section.

Maryland Chapter

The SEI Maryland Chapter has announced the launch of their new website. The site includes calendars for ASCE-MD events such as the Annual Indoor Golf Tournament and the 100th Anniversary Gala; and also SEI Events such as general meetings, tours, and webinars geared towards structural engineers. The website incorporates many conveniences such as “one-click” event sign up, online payments, and “add to my calendar” options. Visit the chapter’s new website at http://ascemd.org/sei/ and learn more about recent activities.

Become Involved in Local Activities

Join your local SEI Chapter or Structural Technical Groups (STG) to connect with colleagues, take advantage of local opportunities for lifelong learning, and advance structural engineering in your area. If there is not an SEI Chapter or STG in your area, talk with your ASCE Section/Branch leaders about the simple steps to form an SEI Chapter. Some of the benefits of forming an SEI Chapter include: • Connect with other SEI local groups through quarterly conference calls and annual conference • Use of SEI Chapter logo branding • SEI Chapter announcements published at www.asce.org/SEI and in SEI Update • One free ASCE webinar (to $299 value) sponsored by the SEI Endowment Fund • Funding for one representative to attend the Annual SEI

Local Leadership Conference to learn about new SEI initiatives, share best practices, participate in leadership training, and earn PDHs • SEI outreach supplies available upon request Visit the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI for more information on how to connect with your local group or to form a new SEI Chapter.

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Important Information about the 2015 and 2016 Structures Congresses

2015 Structures Congress is scheduled for April 23-25 at the Portland, Oregon Convention Center. Schedule Changes:

In response to attendee feedback all committee meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. This change will eliminate the schedule conflicts between committee meetings and technical sessions.

2016 Joint Congress with the GEO Institute will take place in February 2016. Dates and location are not finalized.

Special Joint Event: The 2016 congress will feature a total of 15 concurrent tracks: 5 tracks will be on traditional GI topics, 5 tracks on traditional SEI topics, and 5 tracks on joint topics. In addition, we will be offering interactive poster presentations within these tracks. What this means for you? Start thinking about sessions that would be of interest to both Geotechnical and Structural Engineers and prepare your session proposals.

SE Licensure Roundtable Report

On January 23, 2014, the Missouri Structural Licensure Coalition and its member organizations, SEI – St. Louis Chapter and the Structural Engineers of Kansas and Missouri, organized a Structural Engineering Licensure Roundtable at the Engineer’s Club in St. Louis that attracted a number of engineers in the St. Louis region. It was also an opportunity for many to present questions and hear from distinguished experts on the rationale behind this nationwide movement. Four distinguished panelists were the focus of the Roundtable and each provided a brief presentation on a different aspect of licensure before addressing questions from the moderator and the audience. Read the entire report on the SEI website at www.asce.org/SEI in the News section.

ASCE Roundup: The Civil Engineering Blog & News Network

ASCE has condensed its blogs and ASCE News into a single, comprehensive blog and news network called ASCE Roundup. Now, instead of 6 separate blogs, we have one with multiple channels: • ASCE News – news about ASCE and its members • President’s Perspective – thoughts from ASCE Presidents • Promote the Profession [formerly Talk About Civil

Engineering] – getting word out about civil engineers and civil engineering • Save America’s Infrastructure – calling attention to the importance of infrastructure • The Leadership Imperative [new] – why it’s important for engineers to be leaders (associated with Vision 2025 and the Raise the Bar initiative) • The Emerging Engineer [formerly Bridging the Gap] – getting your career started • Technical Notes [future] – focus on technical content related to ASCE products (webinars, conferences, publications) Visit the ASCE Roundup at http://blogs.asce.org/.

Save the Date

Electrical Transmission and Substation Structures Conference 2015 Branson, Missouri September 27 – October 1, 2015

Structures Congress 2015

Portland, Oregon, April 23–25, 2015

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Submit your abstract and/or full session proposal today for Structures Congress 2015. We are currently accepting proposals for complete sessions and abstracts for individual papers to be presented at Structures Congress 2015. The Congress provides a forum to advance the art, science, and practice of structural engineering. All proposals are due June 11, 2014. Visit the conference website for all the details www.structurescongress.org.

Caldwell Gives to the SEI Futures Fund

In January 2014, Stan Caldwell and his wife, Jane, gave a leadership gift of $7,500 to the SEI Futures Fund. When asked why he supported the SEI Futures Fund so generously, Stan responded, “I believe in leading by example. I don’t know how I could credibly chair the SEI Futures Fund without making a meaningful gift, and doing so sooner rather than later. I also believe in the mission, and the heavy lifting needs to start now.” Learn more at www.asce.org/Foundation/Learn_More/ Spotlight_on_Philanthropy/. Invest in the future of structural engineering, visit the SEIFF website at www.asce.org/SEIFuturesFund/. Gifts are fully deductible for income tax purposes.