SEAoNY upcoming events

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 2027 SEAoNY Annual Conference (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Call for Abstracts for the
2027 SEAoNY Annual Conference

Deadline 11/13/26

The conference will be held in Midtown New York on Thursday, February 11, 2027.

Not a Typical Detail – Engineering Without a Template

Unusual structural systems driven by one-off conditions or atypical constraints can demand solutions for which there is simply no typical detail. To successfully deliver a project, an engineer is prompted to design outside of the box, utilize uncommon building material (s) and/or unconventional structural systems. This year’s conference will look beyond project scale to highlight the surprising, weird, and wonderful engineering challenges and opportunities that demand creative thinking and resist easy categorization.

Potential topics include:

Specialty and one-of a kind structures or systems
Unconventional project design or delivery methods
Uncommon loading (i.e. blast, vibration)
Atypical building materials
Research from the academia-to-industry pipeline
Historical investigations
Public art / Sculptural commissions
Sustainable Design and Material Re-use
Progressive Collapse
Performance Based Design

Presenters should plan a 45-60 minute presentation for an audience of structural engineers, code officials, students, and design and construction peers. We ask that all interested presenters complete the 2027 SEAoNY Annual Conference Abstract Form by November 13, 2026. Selected presenters will be notified December 13, 2026.

Please submit your abstract by using this form.

Have a question? Please email Programs@seaony.org for conference information.

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Demystifying Embodied Carbon Assessment Using the New SEI Prestandard (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

SEAoNY Sustainable Design Committee Presents:

Demystifying Embodied Carbon Assessment

Using the New SEI Prestandard

DATE: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Zoom Webinar

This presentation introduces the workflow for conducting an embodied carbon assessment, a specialized form of life cycle assessment. It will walk through the essential steps, highlight critical goal-setting and scoping considerations, and identify key decision points practitioners must navigate throughout the process. The newly released SEI Prestandard for Assessing the Embodied Carbon of Structural Systems will serve as a central reference, providing guidance and structure for the assessment approach.

1 PDH Available

Registration Fees:
SEAoNY Student Members* - Free
SEAoNY Members* - $10
Non-Members - $25

*Members must log in to their SEAoNY accounts to receive membership discount on registration. (Students, did you know student membership is free?! Inquire about free student membership at admin@seaony.org)

Sustaining Members & Corporate Sponsors interested in using their free event registration should email admin@seaony.org for the registration code.

Registration Ends Monday, November 2, 2026

Michael Lyons, PE, LFA, is the Structural Sustainability Lead at Martin/ Martin Consulting Engineers. He has 14 years of experience in the industry, focusing both on sustainability and the design of mid-rise commercial buildings. He sees embodied carbon as an exciting opportunity for the industry to develop as a design constraint. He currently serves as the Chair of SEAC's (Colorado) Sustainable Design Committee and the co-chair of the SEI Sustainability Committee. Michael currently lives in the Denver, Colorado area but grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from RPI.

Event, Cancellation & Photo Policies:

SEAoNY will accept refund requests made in writing no later than Friday, October 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registration fees are not refundable after this date.

By registering for this SEAoNY event, I give consent for my photograph to be taken or presence recorded and possibly used on the organization’s intranet, internet, newsletters, board reports, and other organizational materials as needed. I understand that I am not eligible for compensation for use of my photo and I may not be informed in advance of the specific use of those images.

CNY Engineering EXPO (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

SEAoNY Upstate Chapter Presents the Structural Sections of the:

CNY Engineering EXPO

DATE: Wednesday, November 18, 20246

TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Syracuse
6301 NY-298
East Syracuse, NY 13057

The CNY Engineering Expo is an excellent opportunity to network with other professionals in the area and earn up to 7 PDHs to maintain your license. There will be six tracks to choose from including structural/civil, sustainability/professional, fire protection, lighting/electrical, and mechanical/energy. An Engineering Ethics presentation will be offered during lunch.

Structural topics include a viewing of the SEAoNY documentary Engineers at Ground Zero, a Euclid Chemical presentation, and a presentation on Structurally Dangerous Conditions and the Existing Building Code by Dan Beal, PE.

Registration Fees for this in person event in East Syracuse, NY:

Full Day: $250
Half Day: $125

To Register, please visit: https://www.tacny.org/events/cny-engineering-expo-2026/

YMG Annual Holiday Party (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

SEAoNY Young Members Group Presents:

YMG Annual Holiday Party

DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
TIME: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

The Tailor Public House
505 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10036

Come celebrate the Holiday Season with SEAoNY’s Young Member Group! Ticket includes 3-hour open bar and passed appetizers. This is a 21+ event. Valid ID will be required for entry. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please email youngmembers@seaony.org if you have any questions.

We kindly ask attendees to please bring a new, unwrapped small toy to contribute to YMG's donation to a local toy drive.

Registration Fees:
SEAoNY Member Non-Alcoholic Ticket*: $30

SEAoNY Members*: $65

Non-Members Non-Alcoholic Ticket: $45

Non-Members: $95

Registration ends Monday December 7, 2026

Event, Cancellation & Photo Policies:

SEAoNY will accept refund requests made in writing no later than November, 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registration fees are not refundable after this date.

2026 AISC TR Higgins Lecture: Fracture Beyond Fatigue (09 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

SEAoNY Programs Committee Presents:

2026 AISC TR Higgins Lecture:

Fracture Beyond Fatigue

DATE: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

The Center

208 W 13th Street

Room 301

New York, NY 10011

Join us for the 2026 T.R. Higgins Lecture and explore fracture behavior in steel structures beyond traditional fatigue-based expectations.

This year’s lecture will examine liquid metal assisted cracking (LMAC) and constraint-induced fracture (CIF)—two distinct mechanisms that challenge conventional approaches to fracture and offer important lessons for detailing, fabrication, and long-term structural performance.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your understanding of fracture considerations in structural steel!

1 PDH Available

Agenda:

6:00 PM: Registration and Networking

6:30 PM: Presentation

7:30 PM: Q&A and Networking

Registration Fees:
SEAoNY Members* - $30
Non-Members - $45

Sustaining Members & Corporate Sponsors interested in using their free event registration should email admin@seaony.org for the registration code.

Registration Ends Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Caroline Bennett, PE, PhD, is the Charles E. & Mary Jane Spahr professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. Her research has addressed some of the most pressing challenges in structural engineering, including fatigue and fracture performance of steel infrastructure, constraint-induced fracture in steel bridges, and innovative structural retrofit strategies for a wide range of structures. Bennett has led national projects with the Federal Highway Administration, the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center, and several state departments of transportation, delivering solutions that extend the service life of structures and improve infrastructure performance. She serves on AISC’s Committee on Research as well as the TC10 Materials and Fabrication Committee. She recently served on AISC’s Game Changer panel. She also contributes to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Steel Bridge Task Force and Transportation Research Board committees, strengthening connections between research and practice.

Event, Cancellation & Photo Policies:

SEAoNY will accept refund requests made in writing no later than Friday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registration fees are not refundable after this date.