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.
