K-12 Outreach Committee

The Orange County Branch is working on growing our K-12 Committee to not only present to students, but also to mentor teachers on how Civil Engineering concepts can be taught in the classroom. If you are interested in participating in this committee, please contact the K-12 Committee Chairs at [email protected].

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Activities For Visitations

Marshmallow Challenge

Water Filtration Demonstration

Presentations and Videos From LA Section

E-Week Presentation

E-Week Presentation Script

More Information

To learn more about this committee, please read the attached polcies and procedures in the committee files section of this page. If you are interested in participating in this committee, please contact the K-12 Outreach Committee Chairs at [email protected]

Contacts

Guillermo Medina
K-12 Outreach Committee Co-Chair
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Victor Aguirre
K-12 Outreach Committee Co-Chair
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Committee Files

K-12 Outreach Policies & Procedures

Marian-Bergeson Elementary School Workshop

On November 29th, ASCE OC visited Marian-Bergeson Elementary School and hosted a workshop for a kindergarten classroom. Following a brief presentation that outlined the work that Civil Engineers do, they did two hands on STEM activities with the children.

Santiago High School Speaker Series

On November 9th, ASCE OC partnered with OC United Way to host a speaker series, an event where they aim to bring professionals from all STEM fields to visit school sites to present about their field and teach students about career options.

ASCE OC - President’s Message January 2019

"You have 365 new blank pages. What will you write on the first blank page?" - Lailah Gifty Akita I like the concept of daily resets, especially since it can easily be incorporated into all aspects of life. Here are three that we invite you to consider.

Fountain Valley High School Career Fair

On Wednesday, October 24th ASCE OC-YMF was invited to attend the Fountain Valley High School career fair. Members from OC YMF had the opportunity to present, educate and inspire students about the profession of civil engineering. They explained the process of obtaining a civil engineering degree, as well as the importance of involvement with ASCE at the college and post college level. Most importantly, they encouraged them to pursue higher education regardless of profession.

Celebrating in new, exciting and innovative ways!

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” - Socrates The last month has been filled with new, exciting and innovative ways of celebrating our industry, members, history and potential as civil engineers! Here are some highlights that I hope will inspire you as much as they have me.

2018 Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition

OC K-12 had a great time volunteering and supporting LA YMF with 2018 Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition (PSBC).