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ASCE OC Geo-Institute – Determination of P-Y Curves and Pile Lateral Capacity

By Clint Isa, PE, ASCE OC Geo-Institute Chair The ASCE-Orange County Geo-Institute (GI) hosted a dinner meeting at the Back Bay Conference Center in Irvine on May 24, 2017. The event, which was attended by a mix of more than 75 industry professionals and students, featured a presentation by Dr. Scott Brandenberg, Ph.D., PE (Associate Professor, UCLA) and Dr. Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE (Principal, Geo-Advantec, Inc.).

President's Message - A Short 11 Years From Now

By Josue Vaglienty, P.E. With the recent announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granting Paris and Los Angeles the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympics, respectively, the countdown has begun. Much of the preparation comes in the form of infrastructure that must be constructed or reconstructed. And prior to that (or at least concurrently) – it must be designed by the A/E industry. A good amount of that work will land on the laps of civil engineers.

Secretary's Column - ASCE Younger Member Leadership Symposium

By Elizabeth Ruedas & YMLS Attendees On August 4-6, 2017, the ASCE Committee on Younger Members hosted the annual Younger Member Leadership Symposium (YMLS) at ASCE Headquarters in Reston, Virginia. The conference brought together 49 Younger Members from across the country to network, discuss pressing issues facing the civil engineering profession, and develop a variety of soft skills necessary for effective leadership.

ASCE OC Mentorship Program End-of-Year Banquet

The End-of-Year Banquet was held on August 10th, Thursday, at 6pm at Golden State Water Company in Anaheim. The mentorship committee organized a fun game (with prizes!) followed by a panel discussion. We also discussed how to improve and/or maintain your relationship with your mentor/protégé after the program is over and how it has affected professional growth.

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