The following is a link to the recording of the Webinar at  How to Join an ASCE Committee Webinar 2-5-2025.mp4 which has also been posted to the Leader Training Committee website at http://regions.asce.org/leader-training-committee [regions.asce.org] under the Resources Tab.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to become Practitioner Advisors (PAs) and make a meaningful impact on the future of civil engineering! Advisory positions are available for ASCE student chapters at Gonzaga University, the University of Idaho, and Washington State University. By mentoring and guiding student chapters, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of the profession while giving back to your local ASCE community. As a PA, you'll inspire students, help them set goals, and encourage their growth both academically and professionally. Your expertise and leadership will provide invaluable support, fostering a strong, active connection between students and the broader ASCE network. Take on this rewarding role and help cultivate the next wave of engineers committed to excellence, leadership, and service!

Practitioner Advisors (PAs) are non-faculty members appointed to student chapters, typically two per chapter, by the ASCE section. Their primary role is to motivate, guide, and mentor students while serving as examples of high-caliber professional performance. PAs should reside near their respective university chapters. In collaboration with the Faculty Advisor, PAs mentor students, attend student chapter conferences, and assist chapter officers in setting goals for the year. They help identify potential speakers and subjects for student-led events but refrain from doing the students' work. PAs are also responsible for reporting on local Section/Branch activities, encouraging student participation, and organizing joint meetings with the Section/Branch. They advocate for students to join ASCE as members, participate in the annual Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders, and attend the ASCE Student Conference. Furthermore, PAs educate students on the benefits of ASCE membership and facilitate connections with Younger Member groups.

If you're passionate about shaping the future of engineering and want to give back to your local ASCE chapter, we encourage you to get involved. For more information or to express your interest, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Additionally, if you have questions about what the position entails, please reach out to Bob Turner at [email protected]  who has been a PA at Gonzaga University for over 15 years.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The University of Idaho American Society of Civil Engineering Student Chapter is proud and excited to be working on designing and building both a Concrete Canoe and a Steel Bridge for this year’s ASCE Student Symposium. The Symposium will take place in Portland, Oregon from April 3rd to April 5th, 2025. We’re 
working hard to design and construct our final products for Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge, as well as to teach our new members about ASCE and these national competitions. To participate in this year’s Symposium, we’re hoping to raise funds for our three primary objectives:  

• Sponsor 15 club members to register and attend the 2025 PNW Student Symposium 
• Purchase materials for an improved Concrete Canoe transportation design 
• Purchase supplies for Steel Bridge construction and Concrete Canoe mixture components 

We’re excited to have a growing club membership this year, despite the graduation of many members last semester! With all the new faces around, it is our goal to bring everyone to the Student Symposium this year so they can experience the amazing learning and networking opportunities. Sponsorship of our members will encourage attendance at the competition by keeping member expenses low, particularly for registration at the competition.  

As for the competitions themselves, our canoe transportation system design is a priority. Last year, our transportation method was extremely inefficient, risking the integrity of our canoe. This year, we’re working on a design that minimizes tensile stress on the canoe while reducing the number of people that need to be 
involved when moving it. Redesigning and building a new transport system will require materials such as steel tubing, wood, castor wheels, and straps. Our chapter is looking for monetary or material donations to help cover these costs.  

In addition to a new transportation system, we will also need to purchase tools for our Steel Bridge Team and Concrete Canoe construction supplies. Support from companies and individuals will ensure that our members are well-equipped for when the competition rolls around.   

This year, we are excited to share that individual contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $3000 this year, thanks to the generosity of one of our donors. This matching opportunity means that each donation made by an individual can go twice as far in helping us reach our goal, making it an ideal time to support our mission. 

Your generous assistance will not only benefit this year’s club members but will have a long-term impact by contributing to our club legacy. The opportunities and experiences of this academic year will provide our future members with the resources they need to be successful in ASCE Symposium Competitions and 
their subsequent careers. Your contribution will make it possible for our ASCE chapter to continue offering these experiences to our students. We are grateful for all assistance received, and hope that you will support us in achieving our goals at the 2025 PNW Student Symposium!

To support our chapter, online contributions can be made by visiting the University of Idaho’s Give Campus platform! To use Give Campus, type “ASCE” in the designation box to find our chapter. If you are giving on behalf of a company, please fill out the box labeled “In honor of” with text such as “on behalf 
of [Company Name]”.  

If you would like to make a material donation or write a check, please reach out to our chapter president, Jose Pacheco, for further details: [email protected]  

Thank you for your time and your support! 

-University of Idaho ASCE