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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Congratulations to Kayla Nelson: 2025 New Face of Civil Engineering 

ASCE's recognition program highlights the next generation of civil engineering leaders. Kayla is not only a member of the Philadelphia Section, but the YMF Treasurer and a corresponding member of the Committee on Student Members. Read her interview here!

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Thanks to Our Section Sponsors - 29th Season!

When we first rolled out our sponsorship program at the start of the 1991-92 season, a total of nine “pioneer” firms participated:

  • BCM Engineers Inc.
  • Lippincott Engineering Associates
  • National Timber Piling Council
  • Pennoni Associates, Inc.
  • Pickering Corts & Summerson, Inc.
  • The RBA Group
  • Reutter Engineering
  • Temple University
  • J. Richard Weggel, PhD, PE
 

Some of these sound familiar, and some are no longer. We have begun our 29th year of the Section Sponsorship program this season. Thus far, 12 companies have committed to participate in this season. We extend our special and collective THANKS to each sponsor for their financial commitment and support.

As a sponsor, your business card will appear in each edition of THE NEWS from October through May. Sponsor logos are displayed in a special Sponsors section of our website. Additionally, we provide direct links to sponsors’ own websites so prospective employees can review all available and up-to-date positions. We also offer sponsors the opportunity to have a “spotlight” article in an edition of THE NEWS.

If you would like to join, renew or come back after a few years away, we look forward to bringing you into the Section Sponsor fold. All this could be yours for a mere $300 for the season.

Please contact Bob Wright at [email protected] for more details.

 

Special Offer on ASCE webinars for Philadelphia Section Members

Did you know that as a Philadelphia Section member, you get a discount on ASCE National Webinars? Plus, some of the registration fees come back to help fund other Section activities!

Live Webinars: http://mylearning.asce.org/diweb/catalog/t/2125/c/79

ASCE's live webinars provide cost-effective training for large and small groups. Use Promo Code WEBPHISEC to secure your preferred rate.

On-Demand Webinars: http://mylearning.asce.org/diweb/catalog/t/2135/c/79

ASCE's on-demand webinars provide real-world knowledge and convenient delivery to fit your demanding schedule. Use Promo Code WEBPHISEC to secure your preferred rate.

 

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President's Message - 2024

President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Thinking back to how my ASCE journey began, I’d love to tell you that it began back in college, but it was when I responded to a request for volunteers to help with the Younger Member Forum’s (YMF) CANstruction team. Prior to seeing the request for volunteers in the ASCE Philadelphia Section’s newsletter, I had read articles and saw news stories on CANstruction competitions, and I had always thought it would be fun to be part of it. One would think I jumped on the opportunity to volunteer, but that wasn’t the case; I was self-conscious, and I was nervous to interact with other civil engineering professionals. My fear was that I wasn’t smart enough and I wouldn’t fit in. The reason I decided to volunteer was because I didn’t want to let my fears keep me away from something I really wanted to do. I may be bias, but I’d like to think that the ASCE Philadelphia Section has something that is of interest to you whether it’s the monthly Dinner Meetings; serving on one of our committees; Section socials; community service; student outreach; the Career Fair; or government relations, I’m confident there is something for you. If not, please reach out to us and let us know what programming you’d like to see.

This year I’ll be working with the Board to try some new things and broaden our offerings to you, our members, and the community. Here are a few of those things:

  • We now have 2 tiers of annual sponsorship! Tier 1 is $300, and Tier 2 is $500. Please reach out to Bob Wright ([email protected]) for sponsor benefits and to sponsor
  • We’re working towards a partnership with the Heights Philadelphia program in efforts to connect with students in the Philadelphia Public Schools
  • We’re connecting with MANNA to plan a volunteer event in their local meal kitchen
  • We’re looking to plan at least one construction tour
  • We’re creating a Section JEDI Task Committee to review the Section’s documentation and operations and provide recommendations on how we can be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. If you’re interested in serving on this committee, complete the Committee Interest Form

I truly hope you can find the opportunity that allows you to start (or continue) your ASCE journey. Thank you for trusting me to lead the Section this year and I look forward to continuing my service to you.

Kevin Brown Jr., PE, M.ASCE