Nov. 11, 2026: ASCE-NCS Special Screening: Engineers at Ground Zero + Live Q&A
Special screening of Engineers at Ground Zero, followed by a live Q&A with film committee member Bill Lyons. Snacks and sodas included.
Join the ASCE National Capital Section for a special screening of Engineers at Ground Zero, a documentary telling the remarkable and often-overlooked story of the structural engineers who responded in the aftermath of September 11.
The film explores how engineers assessed damaged structures, protected recovery workers, helped stabilize the World Trade Center site, and applied engineering judgment under extraordinary circumstances. An abridged version of the documentary was published by TIME.
The film runs approximately 46 minutes. Following the screening, stay for a live Q&A with William J. “Bill” Lyons III, FACI, a longtime concrete-industry leader and committee member for Engineers at Ground Zero. Bill has helped bring the film to engineering societies and universities to share the story of the structural engineers who served at Ground Zero.
Admission includes movie-style snacks and soda.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
7:00–8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM, Film starts at 7:00 PM)
General Admission: $10+fees
Students/Youth: $5+fees
Families are welcome. Due to the subject matter and archival imagery related to September 11, parental discretion is advised for younger children.
Space is limited. Join us for a unique evening of film, engineering history, and conversation.
Nov. 17, 2026: The Role of the Civil Engineer During Infrastructure Disruptions
Join the ASCE National Capital Section on Tuesday, November 17, for an evening exploring the critical role of civil engineers in responding to infrastructure disruptions and emergencies. Through two real-world case studies, chief engineers from DDOT and WSSC Water will share how their agencies responded to significant infrastructure failures, the challenges they faced, and the engineering decisions that guided their response.
Featured Speakers:
• Richard "Rick" Kenney, Jr., P.E., PMP, Chief Engineer, DDOT: The DC-295 pedestrian bridge collapse and response
• Alan Wong, Chief Engineer, Engineering & Construction, WSSC Water: The March 2026 Germantown 30-inch sewer main collapse and response
A moderated discussion and audience Q&A will follow. The evening begins with networking and dinner.
Early bird pricing ends Friday, October 30. Register on Eventbrite.
Interested in sponsoring? ASCE-NCS is seeking an exclusive Event Sponsor for this meeting. See the "Add Ons" section of registration; no ticket purchase required.
We look forward to seeing you on November 17!
