Renowned structural engineer, educator and mentor Charles H. Thornton discusses his memoir, A Life of Elegant Solutions.

Join us for his lecture and book signing.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, AT THE GENERAL SOCIETY LIBRARY
20 West 44th (between 5th & 6th avenues), Manhattan Lecture starts at 6 p.m. Reception to follow.
Admission is free. Seating is limited; register today by calling 212.840.1840 x 1
or by email: [email protected] 

During his 50-plus-year career, Charles H. Thornton, Ph.D., P.E. has engineered some of the world’s tallest and most innovative structures.

He is a founding principal and former chairman of the international engineering company Thornton Tomasetti. He has been an adjunct professor at The Cooper Union, Pratt Institute, Manhattan College, Princeton University and Catholic University.

Dr. Thornton founded the ACE Mentor Program a nonprofit organization offering guidance to more than 40,000 inner-city high school students in 106 cities across the United States.

Program sponsored by The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, Thornton Tomasetti and the ACE Mentor Program. Net proceeds from the event’s book sales will support ACE and The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen.