Host a Local West Point Bridge Design Contest at Your School
Nominations Sought for O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship
Attention All Individuals Interested in Documenting Historical Sites
This Month in Your Civil Engineering magazine
Free Student Editions of Civil 3D and Construction Management Software!
What Should Your New Skills be Worth When You Graduate?
Loreen Choate Answers the Question: Is there life after my ASCE Student Chapter/Club
Geo-Denver 2007 - Call for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers
Bridges 2007 Calendar - the Perfect Holiday Gift
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November 2006 
Campus Commons
Discover rewarding ASCE member benefits and resources here. From dues discounts after graduation to networking opportunities with industry professionals, let us be the hook-up for your career in civil engineering.
December Grads: Give the Gift of ASCE...to Yourself
Five Great Reasons to Advance Your ASCE Membership and let ASCE make your transition to the real world a smooth one.
- Save money when you advance to Associate/Affiliate member status for the first five years of ASCE membership. Pay just $50 until 2009, plus, ASCE will donate $10 back to your Student Chapter/Club. (Reference payment code - SS1106)
- Gain recognition from prospective employers when they see ASCE on your resume.
- Short-term Medical Insurance insures your medical needs are covered when you're no longer eligible for your parents' plan.
- Free membership in one of ASCE's seven specialty Institutes giving you important access to in-depth technical information.
- Connect and network with fellow ASCE members at your local Section, Branch, and Younger Member Group. Find out what ASCE Younger Members do.
Check out all the benefits ASCE offers its members to build their career at every stage.
Time is Running out to Renew Your 2007 Membership
Have you renewed your 2007 membership yet? ASCE's n
ext early renewal 
drawing is Dec. 1, and you can win
great prizes like the choice between a Dell Inspiron XPS (M1710) Laptop or a Sharp AQUOS 37" LCD TV. While no payment is required to be an ASCE Student Member, you must renew each year. Renew online at www.asce.org/renewal or call (800) 548-2723.
Announcements
Host a Local West Point Bridge Design Contest at Your School
What inspired you to major in civil engineering? Help the next generation of young engineers find their inspiration by participating in The West Point Bridge Design Contest’s Internet-based competition. Your Student Chapter or Club can host a Local Contest for high school and middle school kids in the area that introduces them to civil engineering in a realistic and fun environment, and allows your school to build its community presence and the future of the profession. For more details, visit http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/local.htm
Nominations Sought For O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship
Application Deadline: Feb. 19, 2007
Details & Application Submissions: www.seinstitute.org/inside/ammann.cfm
Apply for the 2007 O.H. Ammann Research Fellowship in Structural Engineering, 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, endowed in 1963 by O. H. Ammann, Hon.M.ASCE, increased in 1985 by his widow, Klary V. Ammann.
Attention All Individuals Interested in Documenting Historical Sites
Deadline: Application postmarked by Jan. 15, 2007
Details & Applications: www.cr.nps.gov/hdp/jobs/summer.htm
Document historic sites and structures throughout the country this summer with a summer program through The Historic American Buildings Survey/ Historic American Engineering Record/ Historic Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS), a division of the National Park Service. Qualified individuals can submit applications for two programs:
- Sally Kress Tompkins Fellowship 2007
- Sally Kress Tompkins Maritime Internship 2007
Duties involve on-site fieldwork and the preparation of historical reports or measured and interpretive drawings for the HABS/HAER/HALS collection. Project duration is twelve weeks beginning in May/June. 
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Career Resources
What Should Your New Skills be Worth When You Graduate?
December and upcoming May grads, you've toiled for 
four years, now it's time to find out what that B.S. is worth. ASCE collaborates with the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Institute of Industrial Engineers to make sure you know with The Engineering Income and Salary Survey.
The survey, accessible in print or online, encompasses 35 disciplines and 16,000 engineering professionals. Search salaries by geographic region, state, or major city. So, when you're entering the workforce, the Salary Survey arms you with the knowledge you need to negotiate the salary you deserve. Visit www.asce.org/salaries.
Younger Member News
ASCE Younger Members are your gateway to the civil engineering profession and a powerful networking community following graduation.
Loreen Choate Answers the Age Old Question: Is there life after my ASCE Chapter/Club?
Are you graduating this semester? Did you know there is life with ASCE after school? Your ASCE Student Chapter/Club was a great start, and, as you graduate, ASCE can help you get established in the real world of civil engineering. Start by seeking out your local ASCE group wherever you are moving and get involved. What a great way to meet new people, participate in community service events, attend technical and professional presentations and attend social events!
There are a couple of ways to find out about your local ASCE Branch or Section. First, ask your practitioner advisor about the Branch/Section in the area where you have gotten a job so you are prepared when you get situated. Or, look up the information on the ASCE Web site by going to www.asce.org, clicking on Regions/Sections/Branches, and using the handy map to find the place you are moving. Most Branches/Sections have Web sites with contact info, but if you do not find any information about the Younger Members in that group, I encourage you to e-mail the President of that Section or Branch and ask them about the Younger Member group. Even if you don’t get involved with the Younger Member activities, the local Branches and Sections also provide great opportunities for a working civil engineer. My advice, Stay Involved!
Not sure if your local Branch or Section has a Younger Member Group, check out the following Web site, www.asce.org/inside/cym_contacts.cfm#online. Still not sure, feel free to contact me at asceymf@earthlink.net.
Conferences, Competitions & Publications
Shake hands with industry colleagues, open doors to new professional opportunities, exchange ideas with fellow students, and stay on the cutting-edge of industry trends. ASCE conferences and publications are more than your gateway to specialty technical information.
Consider attending or contributing to these upcoming conferences:
Win a Free Trip to the 4th Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR) in Taiwan
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2006
Contact: Al Ang, Ph.D, Hon. M.ASCE, ASCE representative to CECAR at ahang2@aol.com
Papers should be no longer than 20 pages, focusing on sustainability in Asia. Winners will be notified at the end of January and provided free airfare and accommodations to Taipei, Taiwan with the opportunity to present their papers.
Geo-Denver 2007 - Call for Graduate and Undergraduate Papers
When: Feb. 18-21, 2007
Where: Denver, CO, Adam's Mark Hotel
Details:content.asce.org/conferences/geodenver07/CongressTopics.html
Submissions: by Friday, Dec. 15, 2006 to content.asce.org/conferences/geodenver07/students.html
The Organizing Committee invites papers (up to 10 pages) from graduate or undergraduate students interested in presenting their work during the Educational Activities session of the Congress in Feb. 2007. The winner, in addition to presenting his/her work, will receive the Geo-Denver 2007 Proceedings, as well as a registration for Geo-Environment 2008 as prizes.
Join us for the major Geo-Institute event of the year. Watch for the preliminary program and details about a variety of student activities such as GeoJeopardy, a Reinforced Wall Competition, Job Fair and Poster Session.
Essential Extras from ASCE Press!
Bridges 2007 Calendar - The perfect holiday gift!
The stunning images of the Bridges 2007 Calendar showcase a diverse collection of bridges from around the world. Complete with historical notes, the calendar celebrates the form, function, and style central to civil engineering. This full-size wall calendar (14" x 24" with twin loop binding) offers plenty of room to jot down daily activities.
Click here to view featured bridges or place an order.
