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In the November issue:
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Announcements
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Infrastructure From Your Point of View
In preparation for ASCE's 2009 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, we need your help! Is the infrastructure in your community crumbling? Do you have a great idea for how to fix it? Let us know by entering our Infrastructure Photo and Video Contest today - you could win a $1,000 cash prize!
>>Watch a promo video here.
>>Enter the contest.
Younger Member Ken Maschke Tells You How to "Find a Job and Keep it in 2008"
This past month, Ken's been a busy guy, but fortunate for us, he's kept a record of it. Find out what Ken has to say about finding -- and keeping -- a job in 2008, what he did on his summer vacation...in San Juan, and how ASCE has become a leading voice for infrastructure...and how you can make sure yours is heard too.
>>Follow Ken's most recent adventures and take his poll.
Nominations Sought For O. H. Ammann Research Fellowship
Nominations are being solicited for the 2009 O. H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering, which is bestowed annually to a member for the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction. The O. H. Ammann Fellowship was endowed in 1963 by O. H. Ammann, Hon.M.ASCE, and was increased in 1985 by Klary V. Ammann (widow of O. H. Ammann). The deadline for submitting applications is February 20, 2009.
>>Find more information on the Fellowship, including the application.
Want to Become a Geo-Professional? Form Your Own Graduate Student Organization
Graduate students at any U.S. college or university, who are also individual student members of the Geo-Institute, are encouraged to form a Graduate Student Organization (GSO) at their university.
Members of GSOs must be active student members of the Geo-Institute. There are no dues requirements for GSOs. The GSO is, however, permitted to engage in appropriate activities to raise funds to support its activities.
Each GSO faculty advisor receives a GSO Membership Certificate and an appointment letter signed by the President of the Geo-Institute. The Geo-Institute Board, or its designated representative committee, may organize activities for student organizations at specialty conferences, ASCE annual conventions, or elsewhere, that involve paper competitions, professional education and similar activities. The Geo-Institute will have a link from its homepage to the GSO's homepage.
The function of local GSOs is the enhancement of the education of students who are preparing to become geo-professionals. These organizations engage in activities of their choice as long as such activities do not violate the code of ethics of the Geo-Institute.
>>Download the Graduate Student Organization Application.
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Career Resources
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Get Involved and Get Connected
Dr. Michael Casey, M.ASCE, an Assistant Professor and the advisor for the George Mason University Chapter of ASCE, knows “you need to be involved in order to reap the benefits of ASCE.”
Student Chapters offer something for everyone. Casey explains that civil engineering “students enjoy civic responsibility, care about the environment, service learning, sustainability, and volunteering.”
Student Chapter networking opportunities include career fairs, guest speakers, community clean-up, and annual trips.
On a national level, students can participate in the National Concrete Canoe Competition, and the National Student Steel Bridge Competition. Student conferences are another great way to network with peers while applying your creativity and leadership skills. (Hint – don’t forget to ask about discounted conference registration and fees for students).
Once you become involved, you never know where your connections will lead. From internships, scholarships and job opportunities, you will always be ready with the help of Career Connections. Career Connections assists students searching for internship opportunities, posting resumes, and career advice in one easy-to-use location. Visit ASCE Career Connections to start building your network and get connected today!
>>Next month, Part 5 of this series will help you begin researching companies and preparing your resume!
Featured Internships
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Younger Member News
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ASCE's 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference: Bringing Students and Younger Members Together
Andrés Roda, P.E., M.ASCE
NJASCE@comcast.net
Coordination and International Member – Committee on Younger Members
The ASCE 138th Annual Civil Engineering Conference was held Nov. 6-8 when nearly 1,000 members from across the globe met in P ittsburgh, PA. More than 400 ASCE members attended the Technical and Leadership Development event, over a third of the attendees were Student and Younger Members. Two key events geared toward developing young engineers’ leadership skills and networking included the Younger Member Leadership Symposium (YMLS) and the Younger Member-Student Member Interaction.
The YMLS provided an opportunity to meet and network with young engineers across the nation. The event was also focused on honing leadership skills through the development of communication skills and ethics. The meeting included a presentation by this year’s Daniel W. Mead Award Winner Matthew Swenty, P.E., M.ASCE from the Virginia Section, Roanoke Branch titled, “Is it ethical for an engineer to participate in a project they consider to be poor public policy/not in the public’s best interest?” The presentation focused on the ethics of participating in public projects and the importance of responding to questionable projects/policies as an engineering leader. The Younger Members responded well to the lively presentation and were treated to an award winning topic.
The Younger Member / Student interaction event was held at the Carnegie Science Center. Students and Younger Members had an opportunity to share experiences and ideas with one another while enjoying the many fun, interesting and exciting experiments of the museum just outside of Heinz Field. Whether it was rumbling on the earthquake simulator or spinning on the human-sized gyroscope; Younger Members and Students had a great night while spending valuable time forming relationships and ties invaluable to their careers.
Students also benefited from attending sessions such as "How to Find the Perfect Job," "Life Balance," and "ASCE: What's In It For Me?". Attendees also had a chance to ask the profession's leading CEOs questions about how they fit into the workforce of the future, and just how employers are planning to retain them.
Mark your calendar for next year’s 139th Annual Civil Engineering Conference and Young Member Leadership Symposium held in Kansas City, October 29-31, 2009. Whether you will be a Student Member or Younger Member at that time, I encourage you to attend this great conference as it will offer many networking and learning opportunities.
The Younger Member Groups around the country are under the Committee on Younger Members (CYM), which is the national ASCE committee representing members age 35 and under.
Not sure if your local Branch or Section has a Younger Member Group? Find out here. Still not sure? Feel free to contact Loreen Choate at asceymf@earthlink.net.
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Conferences & Competitions
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Inaugural SEI/ASCE Student Structural Design Competition
What: The Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE is sponsoring a structural design competition for universities with ASCE Student Chapters
When: April 30-May 2, 2009
Where: Austin, TX
Deadline for Submission: 12 Noon ET, Jan. 15, 2009
Details: For competition guidelines, entry form, and a poster to promote the competition, visit www.SEInstitute.org
The Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE seeks Innovative projects demonstrating excellence in structural engineering for its structural design competition. The competition is open to universities with ASCE Student Chapters. In the event that a Student Chapter does not exist, a submission will be accepted directly from an individual.
Awards include cash prizes and an opportunity to present the designs at the 2009 SEI Structures Congress.
Save the Date - ASCE's 139th Annual Civil Engineering Conference
When: Oct. 29-31, 2009
Where: Kansas City, MO
Mark your calendars for ASCE's 139th Annual Civil Engineering Conference. Plan to
join your fellow student members for sessions and activities that will help you develop into a successful engineer. Plus, take the opportunity to network with ASCE members who can offer career guidance, or even your first job.
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