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• 2024-2025 SE Exam Refresher Course

  • Start
    September 16, 2024
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    August 01, 2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  2024-2025 SE EXAM REFRESHER COURSE

  LIVE INSTRUCTION: September 16th 2024 - March 31st 2025 Mondays and Thursdays,  6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Central via Zoom 

  

  Why Choose SEAOI's SE Exam Refresher Course?

  • The SEAOI SE Exam Refresher Course is the longest-running, most comprehensive review of structural engineering principles and applications to prepare candidates for the NCEES SE Exam.

    • 48 sessions in 7 content areas, over 80 hours of instruction time

  • Highly experienced instructors with backgrounds in practice and academia

  • NEW! 20 dedicated instructor office hours - Students will be able to discuss course material with instructors LIVE

  • Content areas are structured in alignment with the NCEES SE Exam specifications.

  • All sessions are available online, streaming live and recorded for on-demand

  • Recorded sessions and all course materials will be available for one year from the date of purchase

  • Licensed engineers can also register for one or more content areas and receive continuing education credits for each hour of class. 

  • Lateral only sessions available -- see schedule for details

  We hear you!

  Thanks to everyone who provided feedback regarding their experience talking the new NCEES computer-based test (CBT) – we’re continuing to monitor the situation and provide feedback to NCEES and the Illinois SE Board. In light of the recent changes to the SE Exam and the user experience, we understand that providing support to those taking the exam is more vital than ever before. We have made the following changes to our SE Exam Refresher Course, effective immediately:

  • Registrants will have access to all course materials (recorded and live) for two years from date of purchase.
  • Registrants who do not pass the full SE Exam will be able to re-enroll for the SE Exam Refresher Course at no cost within one month of receiving notification from NCEES.

  Please contact Staff@SEAOI.org with any questions, or if you would like instructions on how to re-enroll for the course.

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  Testimonials

  "Just wanted to give you all a quick update that I passed the SE this October!!!!  I appreciate all of your efforts in delivering a wonderful resource, and I... consider SEAoI to be a huge part of my success!" ​
  - Keith M., New York

  "I think this is a great course overall and is very relevant to what is on the SE exam."
  - Mehul S., Colorado

  "All the instructors were very knowledgeable, had excellent presentation slides, and gave excellent detailed examples to really illustrate how to understand and to do calculations."
  - Anonymous 2025 SE Exam Prep Refresher Course participant

  Cost: 

  FULL COURSE:   $1680 for members; $2880 for non-members

  Current members of other SEAs receive SEAOI Member pricing - use the SEA Registration option. 

  LATERAL ONLY SESSIONS FOR ALL SECTIONS:   $840 for members; $1440 for non-members  (not available for individual section purchase)

  Corporate Rate: Contact staff@SEAOI.org for pricing if two or more employees will take the course.

  INDIVIDUAL SECTION REGISTRATION:  Each section of the Refresher Course (Geotech, Seismic/Wind, Bridges, Wood, Concrete, Steel, Masonry) is available as a stand-alone purchase; pricing for each section is based on the number of sessions:

  • Seismic/Wind - 11 sessions =  $495 Member/$770 Non-Member
  • Geotechnical -- 3 sessions = $135 Member/$228 Non-Member
  • Bridge -- 7 sessions = $315 Member/$490 Non-Member
  • Wood - 6 sessions = $270 Member/$420 Non-Member
  • Concrete - 8 sessions = $360 Member/560 Non-Member
  • Steel - 8 sessions = $360 Member/$560 Non-Member
  • Masonry - 5 sessions = $225 Member/$350 Non-Member

  Contact SEAOI if you are interested in registering for one or more content areas only. 

  CE Credit: 

  CE credit is calculated based on the time the course meets. Each class session is scheduled to offer 1.75 hours of content and certificates will be issued at the completion of each section.

  Dates and Times: 

  FULL COURSE SCHEDULE 2024 - 2025

  Tips & Tricks to Passing the SE Exam - This one-hour, interactive live event will take place at noon on October 2, 2024, and will be recorded. Come with any and all questions!

  Live instruction begins in September 17th 2024, and runs through March 31st 2025.  Class sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Central Time via ZOOM. 

  Live streaming classes will be accessible as soon as they begin in September 18th 2023.

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• Strength in Service: Outreach Volunteering Spotlight Featuring Three Pillars Structural Engineering Group

  • When
    July 10, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Strength in Service: Outreach Volunteering Spotlight Featuring Three Pillars structural engineering group

  Registration

  This event is free to attend! It is a virtual event that will take place on Zoom. All attendees must have a free Zoom account in order to access the webinar.

  The presentation will be recorded.

  About the Speaker

  Marcus E. Woods, MSC, PE, LEED AP
  President - Three Pillar Structural Engineering Group
  After working as an engineer and Project manager with award-winning structural design and construction firms for over 15 years, Marcus E. Woods founded his own structural design firm, Three Pillar Structural Engineering group. Mr. Woods is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states, holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Civil Engineering (with a focus on structures) from Washington University in St. Louis, and has earned “Accredited Professional” status from the U.S. Green Building Council. Mr. Woods is a member of: the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Woods Educational Enrichment Foundation (WEEF).

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• Call for Abstracts - Due July 21, 2025

  • When
    July 21, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  15th Annual SEAOI Structures Symposium - Call for Abstracts

  
  

  SAVE THE DATE
  September 16th, 2025 at The Franklin

  The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois is delighted to offer with the 15th Annual Structures Symposium, which provides a forum for engineers to share analysis, design, and construction information from recent projects in Illinois and across the nation with unique and/or distinguishing characteristics. Attendance typically represents a diverse cross-section of all aspects of the profession, including design, construction management, material suppliers, academia, general contracting, and owners’ representatives.

  Call for Abstracts - Closes July 21st, 2025

  Use this form to submit an abstract for a 30 minute presentation at the 2025 SEAOI Structures Symposium, which will be held on September 16th at The Franklin in Chicago, IL.

  Abstract Requirement

  - This form must be completed in full and returned by July 21, 2025.

  Abstract Review Criteria

  • Innovation: presentations should highlight new or innovative tools, methods, or services relevant to the structural engineering industry.
  • Approach: including definition of the problem, execution, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Clarity: the concept and expression should be clear and concise.
  • Learning Objectives (at least three)
  • Speakers will be notified of abstract acceptance by mid-August.

  Location

  The Franklin
  222 W Adams St
  Chicago, IL 60606

  Registration

  Early Bird Registration (before August 16th, 2025):

  Member: $325
  Nonmember: $425
  
  

  Normal Registration (begins August 17th, 2025):

  Member: $425
  Non-Member: $525 

  
  

  Group Registration: Companies with 5+ attendees will receive $30 off each registration fee.

  

  Sponsors/Exhibitors

  Exhibitor Opportunities -- $1,000

  • Dedicated table outside event space
  • One admission to event
  • Recognition in the program and from the podium
  • Access to participants during breakfast, lunch and breaks during the day

  Each additional Exhibitor registration is $250

  Sponsor Opportunities

  Program Sponsor - $2,200 – 1 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Program Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • Dedicated back page of program given to all registrants
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • Two registrations to event

   Lunch Sponsor- $2,000 – 1 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Lunch  Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Lunch
  • Lunch served with cocktail napkins branded with sponsor's name/logo
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • Two registrations to the event

   Platinum - $1,500 – 4 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • Two minutes of speaking time during the program
  • Two registrations to the event

  A/V Sponsor- $1,000 - 1 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the A/V Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • 24” x 36“ Sponsor recognition poster at event entrance
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • One registration to event

  Breakfast Sponsor- $1,000 - 1 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Breakfast Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Breakfast
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • One registration to event

  Afternoon Break Sponsor- $1,000 – 1 available

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Afternoon Break Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Afternoon Break
  • Dedicated Welcome Slide
  • One registration to event

  Gold - $1,000

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Gold Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • Sponsor logo and recognition as a Gold Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
  • Two registrations to the event

  Silver - $700

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Silver Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • Sponsor logo and recognition as a Silver Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
  • One registration to the event

  Bronze - $500

  • Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
  • Sponsor logo and recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
  • One registration to the event

  

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• An Overview of Mass Timber Connection Design Basics

  • When
    August 05, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    52 registrants

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  An Overview of Mass Timber Connection Design Basics

  
  

  SEAOI is proud to partner with SEAVA to present "An Overview of Mass Timber Connection Design Basics." Mass timber construction offers a unique combination of sustainability, adaptable design, and aesthetics that have given rise to dozens of elegant structures across the globe. With the recent code changes in the US, it is easier than ever for designers to use mass timber in bigger, taller buildings. These mass timber elements are capable of supporting large loads, and accordingly, the connections in these structures must be equally capable of safely transferring the structural demands.

  Proper design and detailing of connections are imperative for the performance of any structure, and timber design is no different. This presentation will address some of the important elements for mass timber connection design, including structural design provisions, fire-resistant connection design, and details to consider when using pre-engineered solutions such as beam hangers. A discussion of the influence of connector placement on brittle failure in wood elements, seismic drift performance, and fire performance will be included.

  1 CE credit

  Registration

  Members - FREE

  Nonmembers - $25

  About the Speaker

  Lori Koch, P.E., is a Senior Product Engineer with MTC Solutions, where her work focuses on creating material to help engineers design efficient mass timber connections. She has worked as an advocate and educator for timber products for over a decade, and has had the privilege of speaking to timber design professionals across the country in that time. She is a member of the NCSEA Education Committee, a board member for SEAVa, and a licensed PE in Virginia.

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• Innovations Series - Vibration-Based Damage Detection in Bridges

  • When
    August 21, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    27 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Innovations Series

  
  

  A Cost-and Time-Efficient Transfer Learning Framework for Vibration-Based Damage Detection in Bridges

  Discover a groundbreaking approach to bridge damage detection that combines the efficiency of reduced-order 3D numerical models with the precision of detailed 3D modeling. This innovative transfer learning framework leverages deep learning to drastically cut computational time and costs while preserving accuracy, offering a practical and cost-and time-effective solution for vibration-based structural health monitoring in bridges.

  1 hour CE credit

  Registration

  This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar.

  Members - FREE
  Nonmembers - $25

  About the Speaker

  

  Pariya Aghelizadeh Mofrad
  PhD Student
  University of Illinois at Chicago
  Pariya is a PhD student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), specializing in vibration-based damage detection methods for bridges using deep learning. She values hands-on experience, which has been central to her career, particularly during her last internship at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE). There, she got involved in inspections, load testing, rating, and analysis of various bridges, including Bascule Bridges. She is passionate about solving real-world challenges in transportation engineering.”

  
  

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• Innovations Series - Bridge Deck Defect Detection

  • When
    September 11, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    21 registrants

  Registration is closed

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  A Semi-Supervised Learning Framework for Bridge Deck Defect Detection Using Integrated Laboratory and Field GPR Data

  Step into the future of bridge deck inspection where artificial intelligence meets ground-penetrating radar technology. This presentation unveils an innovative semi-supervised learning framework that merges laboratory-controlled defect detection with real-world field data, creating a robust and practical solution for automated bridge deck assessment. Engineers and infrastructure managers will gain valuable insights into how this cutting-edge approach is transforming traditional inspection methods while maintaining reliability and efficiency.

  1 hour CE credit

  Registration

  This is a virtual event on Zoom. All registrants MUST have a free Zoom account to access the webinar.

  Members - FREE
  Nonmembers - $25

  About the Speaker

  Babak Enami Alamdari, PhD Candidate
  Beyond Visual Inspection: AI-Enhanced GPR for Next-Generation Bridge Deck Assessment
  University of Illinois Chicago
  Babak Enami Alamdari is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, specializing in structural engineering and non-destructive evaluation. His research focuses on developing AI-powered GPR analysis methods for bridge deck assessment, working with an interdisciplinary team on drone-mounted GPR systems. With extensive experience in experimental testing and computational modeling of concrete structures, his work combines structural engineering expertise with advanced machine learning techniques to enhance infrastructure evaluation methods.

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