Welcome to our website! My name is Cynthia Messing, and I am proud to serve as the President of the Structural Engineers Association of California Cal Poly Student Chapter for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

 

During my time here as an ARCE student, SEAOC has been the foundation for all of my most pivotal moments including the community it has created, the mentorship I have received, and the professional opportunities I have had. This organization truly holds a special place in my heart and I am honored to lead our club with the rest of our talented SEAOC Board. 

 

SEAOC serves as a professional organization for students interested in the structural engineering field. We are proud to have over 200 members represented in our club including students studying Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering. Our student chapter focuses on creating connections student-to-student and student-to-industry through professional development, lecture series, networking opportunities, and social events!

 

Our club hosts weekly lectures, where industry professionals discuss important topics in our field, interesting projects they have worked on, their career paths and more. We also host our own student-run career fair, Structural Forum, where students and professionals have opportunities to connect through our morning symposium, career fair, and evening dinner banquet. Lastly, we provide students with opportunities to visit engineering firms, attend professional panels with industry representatives, and visit local construction sites, all which help expose our members to the structural engineering industry. 

 

GOALS OF THE CHAPTER

• Promote Professionalism

• Offer opportunities for students to network

• Build a strong, diverse community 

• Connect education to the real world

• Be a positive outlet for our members 

• Prepare our members for success after Cal Poly

 

ABOUT THE CHAPTER

• Over 200 students interested in Structural Engineering

• Hosts weekly meetings to hear professionals from the industry discuss their experiences, projects, etc.

• Both a professional and social organization

• Some other events include:

  • Structural Forum which is a resume free career fair

  • Firm and site visits across California and beyond

  • Big/Little Mentorship Program 

  • Professional Development: Forum 101, Grad School Panel, Scholarship Panel

  • Social opportunities: Barbeques, Joint Club Bonfire, Golf Tournament

  • Community outreach and service opportunities