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

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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

Fountain Valley High School Career Fair

By Victor Aguirre 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!

By Elizabeth Ruedas, PE, QSD, QISP, ENV SP “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

By Adeleine J. Tran || Publication and Website Committees, Geo-Institute Liaison OC K-12 had a great time volunteering and supporting LA YMF with 2018 Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition (PSBC).

New Fiscal Year!

By Elizabeth Ruedas, PE, QSD, QISP, ENV SP Only a few days into our new roles, and already we have tons to share!! Check out the latest news regarding the ASCE Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF), ASCE California Surface Transportation Report Card Release, ASCE Los Angeles Section Annual Meeting, Installation of Officers & Awards Luncheon, ASCE Committee on Younger Members, ASCE International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure,...

Graying the Lines

By Jeff Braun, P.E. It is amazing how quickly this year has gone. I want to sincerely thank all of you, especially those who supported our committees and institutes by planning, executing, and enjoying the amazing events we had this year. You made serving as Branch President as smooth as I could have ever imagined. You also made it very rewarding.

Engineers Represent at Russell Elementary Career Day

By Janna Lee and Jenny Mital, K-12 Committee When you were in 6th grade, what did you want to be when you grew up? A pilot? A nurse? An athlete? Few people answer “a Civil Engineer.” To make students aware of engineering as a career option, we presented to five 5th and 6th grade classes at Russell Elementary’s first annual Career Day.