http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hopefully, this post will be the first of many entries that suggest ways to supercharge your career. Step one: network. I’ve been using some of the connections that I made during the annual conference to gather these tips. Among them, the Committee on Leadership and Management has ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=405 Since July, I’ve been living in the South of France, exploring the local culture, geography and historic marvels.  Periodically, I’ve been sharing some of the interesting engineering-related stories that I’ve uncovered.  You can read about more of my ongoing adventures at http://mistralwriter.blogspot.com Even in these technologically advanced times, the massive Roman ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=402 As nationwide unemployment tops 10%, recent grads face increasing competition from laid-off professionals.  Adding to the bad news, the National Association of Colleges and Employers released a report stating that companies expect to hire 7% fewer new grads than they did in 2009.  The silver lining is that the new ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=398 The annual conference wasn't all fun and games, but the best part was.  Each year, the conference is followed by a service and outreach event.  It is a great opportunity to shed the business attire, escape the meeting room and give back to the community.  This year ASCE members volunteered ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=391 Please excuse me for jumping straight from day one on the Annual Conference all the way to the closing remarks.  I was deathly ill err…busy.  It’s along story, but here are the highlights: an 80 mile round trip joy ride to set up for the service activity in a Chevy ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=388 The demographics of the nation and ASCE are changing.  While a steady stream of grey-haired or no-haired men still appear prominently throughout the conference agenda, a subtle change is taking place among the attendees.  This became clear to me at the leadership luncheon on Thursday, where I was the only ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=368 The opening session of the ASCE Annual Conference began with a wake-up call to all in attendance.   Wayne Klotz declared, “modern society cannot exist without infrastructure,” in his final presentation to the society as President.  The mega-cities in which we live are fueled by a constant intake of water, food ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=364 During the run up to the 2008 presidential election, people were surprised to learn that bloggers were routinely granted access to the candidates.  At the Democratic National Convention, about 120 bloggers received press passes.  In 2009, ASCE has followed suit.  I was the first blogger to be granted press credentials ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=361 Since July, I’ve been living in the South of France, exploring the local culture, geography and historic marvels.  In the next few blogs, I’ll try to share some of the interesting engineering-related stories that I’ve uncovered.  You can read about more of my ongoing adventures at http://mistralwriter.blogspot.com Les Salins de Camargue It's ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=358 According to USA Today, about 1 in 6 students enrolled in higher education registered for an online course this semester.  Growth in such classes surprises some experts, but as online teaching tools become more refined, students and teachers are finding advantages to this form of learning.  Geographical freedom is one ... http://blogs.asce.org/bridgingthegap/?p=356