Tag Term: civil engineers

5 Tips of Dignity & Respect

Nov 02 2012

Albert Einstein once said “In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.” Einstein could easily have been one of the supporters of the Dignity & Respect Campaign that was celebrated in October. Although the month is over,…

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5 Tools to Build Relevancy Into Conversations With Kids About CE

Oct 08 2012

The new school year is well on its way, and a significant number of you all over the country are looking for ways to reach out and share information with kids about the challenges, excitement and impact of careers in civil engineering. ASCE is working hard to supply you with ideas, messaging techniques, and resources…

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Are You Registered To Vote?

Sep 28 2012

With only 39 days left until the November election, time is running out to register to vote. We’ve compiled a list of several resources that civil engineers in particular can use to not only register, but become more informed about the election process in general. ASCE is a participant in Engineering the Vote, a website…

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Media Coverage: It’s Easier than You Think

Jun 29 2012

Late last month, as Congress was debating a new transportation reauthorization bill, civil engineers at the local level were enlisted to spread the word on the important need for passage of the legislation. Working with the government and media relations staff, volunteers in key states were identified and offered the opportunity to author letters to…

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Do and Understand – The Secret to Engineers Week

Apr 23 2012

What a great time of year for educational outreach! As the photos and numbers come rolling in, it’s clear from the level of ASCE engagement that Engineers Week was front and center for many of us for many months. And the best news is that our extended celebration of engineering has helped kids, families, teachers…

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Publicity Made Easy – Promote Local ASCE Award Winners

Dec 16 2011

ASCE has a ready-made way for you to bring public attention to the work of local civil engineers from your Section or Branch. Put forth deserving members (and in some cases, projects) as nominees for any of the Society’s 80-plus national awards, in addition to the ones your local chapter gives every year. ASCE’s honors…

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Young Engineers Making a Big Difference in the World

Sep 26 2011

ASCE is continuing its yearly tradition of recognizing diverse, global and talented engineers, age 30 or under, who are making their mark on the world, by naming them the 2012 New Faces of Civil Engineering.  This year, due to the introduction of an edition focused on college level engineers, the program name has changed to…

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June 9, 2010: ASCE Day in Los Angeles, CA

Jun 15 2010

The Metro Los Angeles Branch of ASCE recently worked with the Los Angeles City Council to declare Wednesday, June 9 “ASCE Day” in the city of Los Angeles, in recognition of the myriad contributions that civil engineers make to the city.   You can view the portion of the day’s session talking about the declaration…

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