Engineers at Ground Zero: A Screening & Conversation When the Twin Towers fell, the world watched first responders run toward danger. What most people never saw were the structural engineers working alongside them – assessing collapsed and compromised structures in real time, keeping rescue crews safe, and racing to stop the Hudson River from flooding...
Engineers Without Borders Fall Wine Tasting Fundraiser Chicagoland Professional Chapter Celebrating 21 Years of Impact You are invited to join Engineers Without Borders Chicagoland Professional Chapter for an evening of socializing and networking, learning about EWB's upcoming work, and a silent auction to help us raise funds for communities in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda!...
GI - September Dinner Meeting with Kelly Cabal – Director of ConeTec Making Waves: A Comparative Analysis of Shear Wave Velocity Measurements Shear wave velocity (Vs) is a key geotechnical parameter for foundation design, seismic site classification, and liquefaction assessment. This presentation compares Vs measurements from surface methods, borehole testing (downhole and PS suspension logging),...
The Illinois Section of ASCE cordially invites you and your guests to an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection at our Annual Awards Dinner. Join us for networking, dinner, and the presentation of the 2026 Individual and Project Award recipients. We will also honor our 2027 Life Members and install the 2026–2027 Board of Directors....
The Illinois Section is hosting a Route 66 Centennial event at Navy Pier featuring the installation and dedication of a historic landmark plaque recognizing the route’s engineering significance and enduring legacy. A host of key speakers and stakeholders will also share remarks commemorating the occasion. Given Navy Pier’s newly recognized prominence in the Route 66 story, the event is expected to...
Michael McMurray serves as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), one of the world’s largest aviation systems, serving more than 100 million passengers per year across O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson in 2025, Commissioner McMurray brings more than 25 years of experience, with a with a career-long focus...