THE NEXT STEP

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This annual, free event held in Washington, DC is a great opportunity for engineering students and graduate engineers to learn more about the opportunities in the structural engineering profession, connect with other local structural engineering students, meet with local professionals, participate in the career fair, and get exposure to future potential employers. The program will include presentations by local engineers and a keynote speech. Presentations will touch on a variety of introductory and in-depth topics within the field of Structural Engineering. There will also be a career fair attended by many of the premier local and global structural engineering firms; and an evening mocktail reception hosted by Younger Members Group.

Please note that there will be a 100 attendees limit for Next Step 2024, with registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date

October 18, 2024

Time

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Location

20 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Registration Deadline

October 11, 2024

Breakfast and Lunch Provided and Sponsored by

Keynote Speaker: Michael Zajac

With a professional career spanning over 20 years, Michael D. Zajac, PE, LEED AP, has extensive structural engineering expertise specializing in new structural designing, investigation, and rehabilitation of existing buildings, with a focus on balancing modern needs with preservation considerations for historic structures. His work spans government buildings, theaters, museums, and single family residences, with notable examples including the Maryland State House Dome (circa 1772) and the Old Treasury Building (circa 1736) in Annapolis, Maryland. As an active member of SEA-MW and past member of the SEA-MW Board of Directors, Michael is committed to advancing the profession and setting the stage for the success of the next generation of structural engineers. He is currently a Senior Project Manager in the DC office of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s structural engineering group.

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