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ASCE OC T&DI - T&DI is Back!

By Kelsie Anderson, PE - T&DI Chair

The Transportation & Development Institute held an introductory mixer on January 29th at Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Costa Mesa to kick off its 2019 Lunch Program Season and introduce the Board Members.

President's Message - Breaking Records

By Elizabeth Ruedas, PE, QSD, QISP

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps." - Confucius We surpassed quite a few goals at the local, state, and national level these last couple of months, so we thought we would highlight them in this month's ASCE OC Newsletter! Please help us congratulate those mentioned in the article.

ASCE OC YMF - Personal Finance Workshop Was a Hit

By Joe Sinkiewicz, ASCE OC YMF Programs Co-Chair

Those in our Younger Members Forum have come of age in the wake of the financial crisis. In contrast to the angsty basement-dwelling stereotype of millennials, the attendees of the Personal Finance Workshop, put on by the OC YMF on December 11th, 2018, were eager to learn how to navigate the often volatile waters of the post-recession economy.

ASCE OC Geo-Institute & PDC - Ground Improvement: Shallow and Deep Methods

By Pavlo Chrysovergis, P.E. - ASCE OC Geo-Institute Chair

The Orange County Geo-Institute and Professional Development Committee co-hosted a half-day seminar on February 22nd in Irvine, California. The seminar covered a wide spectrum of ground improvement methods and was attended by nearly 100 practicing engineers, academics, and students.

ASCE OC Branch - Technical Tour: Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement

By Joe Sinkiewicz, ASCE OC YMF Programs Co-Chair

Talk of aliens and bats accompanied the 6th Street Viaduct technical tour on February 1st, 2019. Southern California residents have driven through this construction site for years and they watched the demolition of the iconic bridge just over the 101 freeway east of Downtown Los Angeles.