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The
Western Society of Engineers
is a professional and educational organization founded in
Chicago
,
Illinois
, U.S., on May 25, 1869 as the Civil Engineers' Club of the Northwest. In 1880 the club was incorporated as the Western Society of Engineers. The organization is devoted to the development of engineering leaders and the advancement of the engineering profession.
Aviation pioneer
Octave Chanute
was a prominent member of the Society in its early years.
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Official website
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The Washington Award