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Welcome
to SEAKM
SEAKM (Structural Engineers of Kansas
& Missouri)
is comprised of individual structural engineers
who have come together for the betterment of their profession.
The vision of our organization is to hold
paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public with respect to the
design, analysis, construction and inspection of structures. The mission of our organization is improve the practice of structural engineering. SEAKM aims to achieve these goals by:
- Serving as
the collective voice of structural engineers in Kansas
and Missouri.
- Encouraging
structural engineers to pursue excellence and uphold the honor,
integrity and dignity of this worthy profession.
- Advancing the
technical competence of structural engineers through seminars, meetings,
and other programs.
- Aiding
structural engineers in the development of the knowledge and skills
necessary to employ successful professional, business, and
administrative practices.
- Establishing
and maintaining a network of structural engineers to exchange and
disseminate information of common interest.
- Aiding in the
adequate educational preparation of students in Kansas
and Missouri
who intend to become practicing structural engineers upon graduation.
- Advocating
appropriate legislation and regulations that will positively affect
structural engineers in Kansas and Missouri.
Collectively
SEAKM, in conjunction with our national parent organization NCSEA, has a
greater ability to influence the development of codes, the adoption of public
policies, requirements for continuing education, and many other issues
important to our profession.
Currently SEAKM is a voting member
and one of the seven largest member organizations of NCSEA in the United States. In
addition to the regularly held local chapter meetings and seminars,
the active work of SEAKM in pursuit of the larger goals of the
organization occurs within the individual committees at both
the local chapter, state and national levels. We encourage
your participation in these committees.
Together we are making a big
difference. For example, already in our short existence have
been invited to participate in the code development and adoption process at
local, state and national levels, development of local and state public policy
and regulations for professional practice, and the curriculum development at
the university level. Come join us!
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