Mark Your Calendar!
ASCE is proud to announce the 138th Annual ASCE Civil Engineering Conference to be held in historic Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 6-8, 2008. Stay tuned to ASCE’s Global Link for detailed information on the ASCE International Activities program, to be held in conjunction with the Annual Civil Engineering Conference.
Do not miss this great opportunity to see an American city famous for its history and rich in visitor offerings, including 446 bridges spanning the city’s three rivers. Known for playing a vital role in the birth of the Underground Railroad, come see where the spirit of America was truly shown by patriots on the run for freedom while taking in technical tours of civil engineering accomplishment. The conference will offer many exciting career-building sessions, including Keynote Speaker Jason Jennings, best-selling author of Think BIG, Act Small and an expert in helping businesses reach their full potential.
Watch for the ACSE annual conference website to go live in early February 2008.
Press Briefs
“Where death by water is part of daily life,” by Larry Elliott, The Guardian, November 26, 2007—Poor sanitation due to the lack of basic toilets and sewage systems in Dhaka, Bangladesh, can remind one of conditions in Victorian London, reports an article in The Guardian. In 1858, British lawmakers finally took action on a sewage system for the poor areas of the city, and death from disease dropped dramatically. The same holds true today. Preventing toilet waste from going into rivers and streams can slash infant mortality and disease and move a country toward economic development goals, the article reports. For many years, sanitation has been a low global priority, not even being mentioned in the original U.N. Millennium Development Goals. Progress has been slow in Bangladesh as well, but things started to change when power was delegated to the local level, the article says. With the help of charities, such as WaterAid, awareness was raised at a community level, obliging families, no matter how poor they were, to make a contribution to the installation of their own toilet, through monetary donations or free labor, reports the article. As a result, in a village close to Jamalpur, a five-hour drive from Dhaka, there is now 100% sanitation coverage, according to the article. Women in particular say having their own toilets has given them privacy, safety and much better health for their children. Although, the Bangladesh government reports that sanitation coverage has increased from 33% in 2003 to 84% today, those statistics leave some specialists skeptical, the article says. An economics professor at the University of Dhaka argues that what is happening in the city is not so much urbanization as “slumisation.” Dhaka is expanding so rapidly that very often the expanding sanitation services are not reaching the poorest and most vulnerable people and their children, the article reports. Britain is one of the few countries to make a priority of aid for water and sanitation and has supported the military-backed government in Bangladesh in an effort to provide 100% access to sanitation by 2010, reports the article.
“Diversity at work: 77 people, 27 languages,” by Virginia Galt, GlobeandMail.com, December 5, 2007—One small high-tech company in Canada is showing that the challenges of addressing engineering skill shortages can be successfully addressed by reaching out for a diverse workforce, reports an article in GlobeandMail.com. The 77 employees of ProMation Engineering Ltd., a robotics firm, come from 25 different countries, and although they speak different languages, they all contribute to the company’s business success, the article reports. Mark Zimny, a Polish-born mechanical engineer and president and CEO of ProMation, knows from personal experience how difficult it can be for skilled immigrants to find a job and overcome cultural and language barriers. According to statistics quoted in the article, foreign-born people now make up almost 20% of Canada’s population. ProMation seeks out such immigrants, and with initial support from the company—often through subsidized internships—employees gain proficiency in English and bring their high-quality engineering talent and ability to solving complex problems for the firm. Over time employees receive higher compensation as their ability to become part of the diverse engineering team increases. According to the article, the company encourages, and fully reimburses, employee continuing education, and by making that investment, Zimmy sees a bottom-line return, the article reports. ProMation's employees make up a small United Nations, stemming from Canada, Afghanistan, Angola, Belarus, Bosnia, China, Colombia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Macedonia, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Serbia, the article says.
“Guess Who's Building a Green City,” by Stanley Reed, Business Week, December 13, 2007—–Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and home to one of the world’s largest oil reserves, is racing to make a one-of-a-kind futuristic, zero carbon dioxide emissions city, reports an article in Business Week. The new desert city—1600 acres and named Masdar—will be free of cars, will be powered by renewable solar energy, and will use wind towers to funnel air through the city as natural air conditioning and employ fountains in courtyards as humidifiers. The shaded walkways and narrow streets in traditional Arabic architecture will create a pedestrian-friendly environment that requires less cooling in the desert’s hot climate, the article says. Planned by London architects Foster & Partners, the initiative has been driven by Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of the government-funded organization that is leading the initiative, the article reports. The project will pour oil revenues into industries that ultimately could give Abu Dhabi green technology leadership in the future, argues Al Jaber. The Masdar project is pursuing not only research but also commercial opportunities, including large-scale manufacturing of solar panels. The article reports that Abu Dhabi officials are ready to sign a $500 million deal to manufacture thin-film solar panels, with a plan to build twin plants in Germany. Nevertheless, some big challenges must be addressed before construction of this green city is complete. One is whether enough talented scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs can be persuaded to come to Abu Dhabi, says the article. The country will need them as it is also establishing a research university focused on renewable energy, called the Masdar Institute, with assistance from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, notes the article. MIT is developing the curriculum, and the on-site faculty is being recruited by the institute’s head, ASCE Honorary Member Russel C. Jones, Ph.D., P.E., a former president of university of Delaware. It’s all part of the goal to transform Abu Dhabi from purely a technology importer to a technology exporter.
“Environmental Market Strong As Developing Nations Update Facilities,” by Pam Hunter, ENR, December 19, 2007—With water and wastewater infrastructure aging around the world, and with fresh water scarcity reaching new heights, many countries are looking for innovative solutions and are thereby driving a robust global environmental engineering and construction market, reports an article in ENR. Developing nations are putting more focus on holistic approaches that “close the water cycle,” reports the article. New technologies are also putting the cost of such projects within reach of more countries, the article notes. As an example of one water management project, CDM designed a 1,000-ft-long salt-water barrier for a Singapore bay to provide flood control and help regulate the nation’s fresh-water supply. Singapore’s impressive track record in water and environmental management over the past few years has given it a head-start in this arena and has attracted a number of international companies, such as CH2M Hill and Camp Dresser & McKee Inc., to work there, the article says. Singapore is also building the first desalinization plant to use large-diameter, seawater reverse-osmosis (SWRO) technology, reports the article. Other innovative projects around the world include the $225-million wastewater treatment plant in Muscat, Oman, built by Metcalf and Eddy, to treat effluent for re-use in irrigation and to provide water to recharge an aquifer. China is also becoming a major player in commissioning water projects, including a $30-million drinking water expansion project in Tianjin, China, designed by Earthtech, the article says. The international market for environmental work also continues to be strong, according to the article. In Europe, government policies are targeting re-use and redevelopment of existing urban properties, rather than launching new greenfield developments. For example, a Swedish company completed the soil remediation for a new railway station in London using biological microorganisms to clean up the site instead of removing the earth and hauling it to a different location, the article says.
“Egypt ‘Greens’ Deserts to Stem Housing, Food Shortages,” by Steven Stanek, National Geographic News, January 8, 2008—Desert represents most of the total land area of Egypt, and reclaiming that land for farming is a major, ongoing initiative in Egypt, reports an article in National Geographic News. The hope is to redistribute some of the more than 95% of Egypt's population that lives on the 5% of land concentrated around the fertile Nile River. That offers one potential solution to problems of urban overcrowding, rural unemployment, and food security, if pursued in a sustainable way, the article reports. After thirty ears of continuing development, northern Tahrir Province is proof of Egypt's determination to turn its deserts green. According to government officials, in the last decade Egypt has reclaimed roughly a million acres from its arid lands; another 2.4 million acres will be added by 2017, the article reports. The government is encouraging people to move to the desert by offering inexpensive desert land to college graduates and investors. Government ministries also build the houses and basic infrastructure of the new settlements, promising new residents a better life in the desert, says the article. Clearly, water is the project's key ingredient. To make newly reclaimed areas habitable and capable of cultivation, the government has built canals and installed pumps to bring water from the Nile, pumped up groundwater from aquifers deep beneath the desert floor, and built mega-projects such as a canal linking the Nile to the Sinai Peninsula. Desert land reclamation projects have raised controversy among some specialists, who say turning the desert green is neither practical nor sustainable and might ultimately backfire, reports the article. These initiatives also worry neighboring countries, who are already unhappy about Nile water sharing arrangements. Under a 1959 treaty between Egypt and Sudan, Egypt won rights to 55.5 billion cubic meters per year, while Sudan was allotted 18.5 billion cubic meters, the article says. Meanwhile, Egyptian policy makers believe desert development and cultivation is the best way to ease the burdens brought on by the country's exploding population, reports the article.
News From ASCE
Help Fund a Global Anti-Corruption Training Project
In 2006, the Global Anti-Corruption Education and Training (ACET) Project was initiated as a collaborative effort by organizations from around the world to combat bribery, fraud and corruption in the engineering and construction industry. The ACET Project is developing a comprehensive education and training program devoted to the importance of individual integrity among all participants in the performance of engineering/construction projects. These tools are being designed to complement and support the existing efforts of the following organizations: the World Bank, Transparency International, the World Economic Forum’s Partnerships Against Corruption Initiative – WEF PACI, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Pan American Academy of Engineers (API), the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), the Union PanAmericana de Asociaciones de Ingenieros (UPADI), and the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE).
The project aims for world-wide distribution of a 1) teaching guide, 2) training manual for “training the trainers,” 3) PowerPoint presentations for the teaching guide and training manual, and 4) a DVD that will provide a springboard to stimulate discussion and communication among those involved in engineering work who could find themselves involved in situations containing the possibility or expectation of corrupt individual behavior. The portrayal through a dramatic movie of the disastrous effects of corruption will further the engineering profession by encouraging greater commitment to ethical conduct and moral courage, strengthening global principles for professional conduct, and increasing the awareness and involvement of engineering educators and engineering professionals in opposing bribery, fraud and other corrupt activities in engineering and construction.
ACET’s Honorary Chair, Alan Boeckmann, Chairman and CEO of Fluor Corporation, has supported the project with a generous $100,000 challenge grant. Leading the ongoing fundraising effort is Arthur J. Fox, Jr., F.ASCE, Editor Emeritus of Engineering News-Record and Past President, ASCE. To date, $420,000 of the needed $670,000 has been committed from the following organizations: AECOM Technology Corporation; BE&K Engineers, Inc.; Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I); Ernst & Young, LLP; Fouad Alghanim & Sons Co.; Granite Construction Incorporated; PB (National and International); Skanska AB; United Engineering Foundation; Washington Group International, Inc.; World Bank Institute; CH2M HILL; and DHV.
Leading the cinematic production for the DVD, scheduled for completion in 2009, is Project Director Jimmy Smith, Ph.D., P.E., F.NSPE, F.ASCE, Professor and Director at the Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism and the National Institute for Engineering Ethics, Texas Tech University. Smith served as Executive Producer of the highly acclaimed “Incident at Morales” ethics training video.
If you would like to help fund this important project, or if you would like more information, please contact, Michael Sanio, M.ASCE, Director of International Alliances, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: 703 295 6116, Email: msanio@asce.org.
ASCE President Meets with Society’s Mexico Section
In December 2007, ASCE President David Mongan traveled to Mexico City to meet with members of the ASCE Mexico Section to discuss mutual initiatives. The Section invited the ASCE President to participate in a locally organized symposium on sustainability. The symposium was attended by some 200 individuals from throughout Mexico, including many students. Traffic congestion and water supply, as well as sanitation and the unique geological positioning of Mexico City, were major issues addressed in the symposium discussions. President Mongan learned about the pace of infrastructure development in Mexico and the opportunities that exist to assist in capacity building.
ASCE, Brazil Representatives Discuss Engineering Education ReformWhen representatives of a Brazilian educational foundation came across ASCE’s publications “The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025” and “The Civil Engineering. Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century” on the Worldwide Web, they saw an opportunity for new insights on how Brazil might reform its engineering education for the coming decades. |
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Representatives of the Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation (FAAP) in São Paulo, Brazil, were planning a trip of various U.S. engineering colleges and contacted ASCE’s International Department to set up a meeting at ASCE Headquarters in Reston, VA. The FAAP delegation included Dr. Américo Fialdini Jr., the Treasurer Director of FAAP; Prof. Francisco Paletta, the Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science; and Lourdes Zilberberg, the foundation’s Adviser for International Relations. With the help of ASCE’s Educational Activities Department, the Brazilians received an ASCE perspective on how they might fashion the new curriculum for FAAP’s School of Civil Engineering. The goal is to produce engineers and technology professionals who will be prepared to deal with the global challenges of the 21st century, such as environmental issues and sustainable growth.
From left to right: Jim O’Brien, ASCE Managing Director of Professional and Educational Activities; Prof. Francisco Paletta, FAAP, Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science; Dr. Américo Fialdini Jr., Treasurer Director of FAAP; Meggan Maughan-Brown, ASCE Director of International Relations and Strategic Planning; and Stefan Jaeger, ASCE Managing Director of Strategic, Geographic & International Initiatives.
Iraq Ministry of Construction, Housing Reps Visit ASCE
A delegation from the Iraq Ministry of Construction and Housing visited ASCE in January 2008. The delegates, road and bridge engineers from the provinces of Najaf, Nenava, Kirkuk and Baghdad, held discussions on ASCE capacity building initiatives currently underway in Iraq, the support and development of the ASCE Iraq Group members, and programs and publications that ASCE is currently offering and delivering to Iraqi engineers. Presentations were made by the ASCE Transportation and Development Institute and by ASCE’s Continuing Education and Publications divisions.
ASCE Announces 2008 OPAL Winners
ASCE has announced the winners of the OPAL Lifetime Achievement. The 2008 recipients will be honored at the OPAL gala on April 30 in Arlington, VA.
The 2008 Winners include:
- Construction - William H. Luyties III, P.E., M.ASCE
- Design - Clyde N. Baker Jr., P.E., Hon.M.ASCE
- Education - Ernest T. Smerdon, Ph.D, P.E., Hon.M.ASCE
- Government - Gerald E. Galloway, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE, NAE
- Management - John M. Dionisio, P.E., M.ASCE
Find more details about how you can help ASCE recognize the contributions of these outstanding individuals to civil engineering at the 2008 OPAL Awards.
Learn about ASCE’s 80 awards, OPAL, and Distinguished Membership at ASCE’s new Honors and Awards web pages. The web pages’ fresh new look, with their easy access to nomination forms and award information, allows you to easily identify the awards criteria for which your peers and colleagues may be eligible.
ASCE’s Civil Engineering Magazine Now Online
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Now you can enjoy the profession’s premier magazine, Civil Engineering, online each month with immediate ASCE member access when the publication is released. With your new digital Civil Engineering magazine you can:
- Access information from anywhere at any time
- Turn each page with a simple click of your mouse
- Search key terms and click directly to the sections and articles that interest you most
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To continue receiving a paper copy of Civil Engineering magazine, go to www.asce.org/renewal to select and pay the $39 USD* Air Service Fee. If you are unable to access the online payment, contact Customer Service at member@asce.org for alternate payment methods. ASCE hopes you enjoy the new easy-to-view digital magazine. Read the January 2008 issue now.
*NOTE: International shipping fees have increased dramatically in the last year. Rather than raise the costs of dues for all international members, ASCE has made Civil Engineering magazine and ASCE News available online. ASCE does not retain any of the income for shipping. One hundred percent of these funds are forwarded to the international shippers to ensure that your membership publications arrive in a timely fashion
ASCE Offers Convenient Learning Opportunities
ASCE has online courses available for learning anytime, anywhere. Work at your own pace and attend different segments of the course at times convenient for you. The courses are easy to use as you navigate from one section of a course to another while watching video streams that are just like being there....listen to and watch the instructor and view their PowerPoint slides as the course progresses. The courses are available for a one-year subscription. ASCE also offers courses on DVD/videotape and CD-Rom. For a listing of online courses or to place an order, please go to ASCE Store – Continuing Education or call 1-800-548-2723.
New: Post Your Resume or JobTo Multiple Web Sites |
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| ASCE in collaboration with other top engineering societies has formed the Engineering & Science Career Network (ESCN). The ESCN allows job seekers to post their resume, and employers to post their jobs, to the ASCE Career Connections website and have it automatically posted to partner websites. ESCN partners include ASME, ACEC, AREMA, AEG, ASCE and ARMA. There are no additional fees to pay or buttons to press; it’s automatic! Go to www.asce.org/careers to take advantage of this great new feature. Featured Jobs: Civil Inspection Engineer – Saudi Arabia http://careers.asce.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2778540 Senior Lecturer – New Zealand http://careers.asce.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2787738 Highway Design Engineer – Kuwait http://careers.asce.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2787282 Faculty Position – Hong Kong http://careers.asce.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2775994 Field Supervisor – Middle East |
International Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative Best PracticesThe Transportation and Development Institute of ASCE (T&DI) in partnership with the China Academy of Transportation Sciences (CATS) is holding the 1st international Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices (TDIBP) on April 24 - 26, 2008 in Beijing, China. |
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The symposium's technical and plenary sessions cover topics such as financing of transportation projects, operations, safety, high-tech and low-tech solutions to transportation security, transit, management of mixed traffic including bicycles and pedestrians, geometric design,incident management, and other current issues. On April 23, prior to the start of the symposium there will be a tour of transportation administration facilities in Beijing, venues of the 2008 summer Olympic Games, and the ancient Summer Palace. There will also be a welcoming banquet on the evening of April 23. For more information on the symposium and to register to attend, go to www.tdibp.org
Structures ’08 Congress Takes on International FlavorFor the first time in its history, the Structures ’08 Congress, sponsored by the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE, will take place outside the continental United States—in Vancouver, British Columbia. The location promises to bring an international flavor to the conference, scheduled for April 24-26, 2008. |
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Three international organizations—the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE), the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)—have partnered with SEI to create an unparalleled learning and networking experience for attendees. An exciting new event during this year’s Congress will be a gala banquet on April 25, “Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future,” that will recognize IStructE’s centennial year. IStructE President Sarah Buck and Chief Executive Keith Eaton will address the dinner audience. The keynote address will be delivered by Dan Doyle, executive vice-president–construction of the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Widely recognized for his leadership and problem-solving skills, Mr. Doyle is responsible for the $580 million development and construction of Olympic venues. During his 35 years of experience with British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Doyle provided oversight on many of the province’s landmark construction initiatives. For more information on the banquet, technical sessions, and other events at the Structures Congress, visit www.SEInstitute.org. |
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Calling All Students: Submit Papers for Engineering, Construction ConferenceThe ASCE Los Angeles Section International Committee is organizing the International Engineering and Construction |
Conference on August 27-29, 2008 at the University of California, Irvine. Students should submit papers for the Student Contests by March 15, 2008. For more information about the conference, click here |
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Needed: Low Impact Development Abstracts
Authors are invited to submit abstracts and session proposals for the 2008 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference that will be held November 16-19, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. Submission guidelines are located on the conference website : www.asce.org/conferences/lid08.
Sponsored by ASCE’s Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI), the conference will highlight new and continuing work, including research, developments in LID, and community adoption of LID techniques throughout the U.S. and other countries. The three-day technical program will include an opening keynote session and four concurrent technical tracks.
EWRI Going International
In 2009, ASCE’s Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) will host Global Perspective of Regional Issues: Environmental and Water Resources in coordination with the Asian Institute of Technology. The conference will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on January 5-7, 2009, and will cover a wide variety of topics related to environmental and water resources with a large focus on Asia and Africa. Call for AbstractsSubmission Deadline: April 4, 2008 Download Call for Papers Brochure To view a complete list of suggested topics or to submit abstracts electronically, visit the conference website. |
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The Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of ASCE invites members to submit abstracts for the 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress. Co-located with the 19th Canadian Hydrotechnical Conference and co-sponsored by the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers, the Congress will take place August 10-14, 2009, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The theme of this year's Congress will be "Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment." With the theme in mind, submitted abstracts should be in English and be no more than 300 words. The deadline for abstract submission is December 1, 2008, and author notification will occur on January 26, 2009. For the accepted submissions, final papers are due by March 23, 2009. To submit your abstract, or learn more about the 33rd IAHR Congress, visit the conference website at www.iahr2009.org. |
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| In the nearer future, and for those in the Asian-Pacific region, EWRI will present the annual World Environmental & Water Resources Congress in Honolulu, Hawaii for 2008. While not located outside the U.S., the conference should attract an international crowd for its theme Ahupua'a: Sustainability from the Mountains to the Sea. To learn more about the theme and all other aspects of the congress, visit the conference website at: http://content.asce.org/conferences/ewri2008/. |  |
ASCE International Partners
The 2008 Global Development Marketplace (DM2008) competition began its search for early-stage, innovative ideas with potential for high impact in promoting Sustainable Agriculture for Development. Read more
This competition offers a unique opportunity to turn your innovative idea for sustainable agriculture in developing countries into reality. If selected, your idea could receive up to US$200,000 in grant funding for implementation over two years.
Applications are accepted through March 21, 2008, and about 100 finalists will be announced in June. Finalists will be invited in late September to World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, to vie for grants in person at the DM2008 Marketplace event.
Pakistan-U.S. Science, Technology Program Reports Its Progress |
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) joined with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) to support |
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| the Science and Technology Cooperative Program. This program, which is being implemented by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences on the U.S. side, is intended to increase the strength and breadth of cooperation and linkages between Pakistan scientists and institutions with counterparts in the U.S. Under this agreement, each country has contributed funds to support projects that would enhance the ability of the science and technology community to positively contribute to human and economic development in Pakistan. Read the 2007 Progress Report. | |
WFEO Organizes Conference on Ethics,
Human Values in Engineering
The International Conference on Ethics and Human Values in Engineering (ICEHVE) will take place in Barcelona, Spain, in March 2008. The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC /VMO Unit) organized the conference to provide an exchange of knowledge and points of view among engineers, university professors, researchers, employers, entrepreneurial agents and others to facilitate dialogue on ethics, human values and the social impact of engineering. Some of the scheduled topics include appropriate attitudes for the engineer as a leader, values education in engineering, current interactions between engineering and society, and ethics and professional deontology in engineering.
Read more at http://congress.cimne.upc.es/ICEHVE
2008 World Engineering Convention in Brasilia
The World Engineering Convention will take place December 3-5, 2008, in Brasilia, Brazil, through a partnership of WFEO, CONFEA, FEBRAE and UNESCO. UPADI, the Unión Pan-Americana de Asociaciones de Ingenieros, will be holding it’s biennial conference in conjunction with WEC 2008.
The focus of this event will be the world in development and its challenges, with a theme of “Engineering: Innovation with Social Responsibility.” The conference will ask the questions:
- What is the role of engineering, engineers and technology in this new international landscape?
- How can each contribute to building a fairer and environmentally and socially responsible world?
Engineers from all over the world will exchange experiences and ideas in conferences, seminars and forums to discuss, assess and propose appropriate responses to these questions.
More information at www.wec2008.org.br
News from ASCE's Agreements of Cooperation
Seeking Young Structural Engineer of the Year |
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The Institution of Structural Engineers’ (IStructE) Young Structural Engineer of the Year 2008 award is open to young structural engineers under the age of 28 who have demonstrated outstanding performance and show exceptional promise for the future. If you work with, or are aware of any suitable candidates for this award, please encourage them to enter for their chance to win this prestigious competition and gain recognition within the structural engineering community. The deadline for entries is Friday, March 21, 2008. The award will be announced and presented at the Annual Dinner on Friday 9th May 2008 at the Café Royal, London. The competition is only open to those who have not yet reached their 28th birthday by Friday, March 21, 2008. For more information about the Young Structural Engineer of the Year 2008 award, including details on how to enter, visit: www.istructe.org/youngstructuralengineer |
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CCES Supports Government Strategy for
Promoting Public Transport Priorities
The China Civil Engineering Society reports that in 2008 it will be in line with the governmental strategy for promoting public transport priorities. Some specific actions include a continuation of
CCES research projects related to railway transit and bus rapid transit technology CCES will also focus on the academic research of intelligent transport, environmental protection and energy-saving transport, and resource-saving technology. CCES will actively promote the development of the new, renewable energy sources and work to solve the problems of environmental pollution, such as automobile exhaust, noise pollution, and others.
In March, 2008 the 8th BUSWORLD EXPO will be held in Shanghai with the celebration of 100th Anniversary of Shanghai public transport;
CCES will advocate a balance between independent innovation and imported technology and seek an independent path with Chinese characteristics in the public transport sector.
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Waste Engineering & Management Conference in Hong KongThe International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management (ICWEM) will be held in Hong Kong from May 28 to 30, 2008. The conference is being hosted by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). http://www.hkie.org.hk/icwem/index.htm |
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China Hosts Symposium on Landslides, SlopesThe 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes will be held: June 30 - July 4, 2008 Xi'an, China. |
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Symposium on Shallow FlowsThe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) organizes 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows December 10-12, 2008 Hong Kong |
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Papers for Earthquake, Tsunami 2009The Turkish Chamber of Civil Engineers is organizing an international joint conference Earthquake & Tsunami in association with the ECCE (European Council of Civil Engineers) and the WCCE (World Council of Civil Engineers). The conference will be held in Istanbul in June 2009. Earthquake & Tsunami 2009 will bring world experts together to advance the UN Millennium Development Goals by contributing risk mitigation activities related to these natural disasters. June 22-24, 2009 Istanbul, Turkey |
Around the World
ASCE Italy Group Announces New Officers
After open election held in November-December 2007, ASCE’s Italy International Group announced new 2008 officers and trustees: Bill Bersing, MIS, P.E., M.ASCE, President; Alberto Franchi, F.ASCE, 1st Vice President; Gianluca Ceschini, A.M.ASCE, 2nd Vice President and Treasurer; Dr. Claudio Floris, P.E., M.ASCE, Secretary.
For more information about the ASCE Italy International Group, contact Bill Bersing at bill@bersing.com
ASCE Publications
The 21st-Century Engineer: A Proposal for
Engineering Education Reform
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The 21st-Century Engineer: A Proposal for Engineering Education Reform By Patricia D. Galloway Stock # 40936 List $39.00 / Members $29.25 The 21st Century Engineer, one engineer leader’s clarion call to reform the way today’s engineers prepare for the new global landscape of megaprojects, sustainability, infrastructure security, and multicultural work teams, proposes a new master’s degree in professional engineering management. |
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Save on Test Preparation Courses
ASCE’s partnership with Kaplan entitles members and their immediate family to a $50 savings on all GMAT, GRE, LSAT and SAT courses. This discount is available for all classroom and online test preparation courses offered by Kaplan as well as their private tutoring programs. For additional information or to register, go to www.asce.org/conted/distancelearning/prefkaplan.cfm
Upcoming Conferences
March 3 - 5, 2008 Earth and Space 2008 Conference - "Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environments" Long Beach, California |
March 9-12, 2008 GeoCongress 2008 New Orleans, LA |
April 2-5, 2008 North American Steel Construction Conference—NASCC 2008 Nashville, TN |
April 13-16, 2008 Solutions to Coastal Disasters Conference Honolulu, Hawaii |
April 24-26, 2008 First International Symposium on Transportation and Development Innovative Best Practices Beijing, China |
April 24-26, 2008 Structures Congress 2008 |
May 13-16, 2008 World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008 Honolulu, Hawaii |
May 18-21, 2008 Engineering Mechanics Conference 2008 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
May 18-22, 2008 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics Conference GEESD IV Sacramento, California |
May 28 - 30, 2008 The International Conference on Waste Engineering and Management (ICWEM) Hong Kong |
June 2 - 4, 2008 Waste Management 2008 Fourth International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment Granada, Spain |
June 3-5, 2008 UNAICC - Convención de la Ingeniería Cubana The Centro de Convenciones "Plaza America" Veradero, Cuba |
June 4-5, 2008 RIL / IABSE Information and Communications Technology Conference Helsinki, Finland |
June 11-14, 2008 The First International Conference on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering—IALCCE 2008 |
June 18 - 20, 2008 Debris Flow 2008 The New Forest, UK |
June 30 - July 4, 2008 The 10th International Symposium on Landslides and Engineered Slopes Xi'an, China |
July 13-17, 2008 The Fourth International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management—IABMAS 2008 Seoul, Korea |
July 22-27, 2008 Pipelines 2008 Atlanta, GA http://content.asce.org/conferences/pipelines2008/index.html |
September 25-27, 2008 AEI '08 National Conference: Building Integration Solutions Denver, Colorado |
November 5-6, 2008 (International program) November 6-8, 2008 (Main program) ASCE's 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
November 16-19, 2008 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference Seattle, Washington |
| December 3-5, 2008 The World Engineering Convention—WEC 2008 Brasilia, Brazil |
December 10-12, 2008 The 2nd International Symposium on Shallow Flows Hong Kong |
January 5-7, 2009 Global Perspective of Regional Issues: Environmental and Water Resources Bangkok, Thailand |
June 22-24, 2009 Earthquake & Tsunami Istanbul, Turkey |
August 10-14, 2009 33rd International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research Congress Vancouver, Canada |
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