President's Column - Summer Bike Rides
By Remi Candaele, PE | ASCE OC Branch President
My friend, Sam Ali, P.E., recently wrote a story on bike trail connectivity in Orange…
Read More »ASCE OC Government Relations - Meet Your State Representatives
By Steven Anderson, PE, PMP | Government Relations Chair
ASCE hosted two state legislators for an in-person event to discuss pressing issues related to…
Read More »ASCE OC T&DI - SBCTA Update
By Charlotte Wu, PE, ENV SP, STP | T&DI - Secretary
ASCE OC T&DI invited Dr. Ray Wolfe, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Transportation…
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In This Issue
President's Column - Summer Bike Rides
By Remi Candaele, PE | ASCE OC Branch President
My friend, Sam Ali, P.E., recently wrote a story on bike trail connectivity in Orange County. The article was published in the ASCE Civil Engineering Magazine. Since Sam and I share the same passion for cycling, I thought I would seize the opportunity to share a few enjoyable rides in our OC backyard.
ASCE OC Government Relations - Meet Your State Representatives
By Steven Anderson, PE, PMP | Government Relations Chair
ASCE hosted two state legislators for an in-person event to discuss pressing issues related to infrastructure in California.
ASCE OC T&DI - SBCTA Update
By Charlotte Wu, PE, ENV SP, STP | T&DI - Secretary
ASCE OC T&DI invited Dr. Ray Wolfe, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), to speak to T&DI regarding upcoming projects. Read on for more detail.
ASCE OC YMF - Night at the Driving Range
By Melissa Hilsabeck, EIT | OC YMF Past President
ASCE OC YMF hosted a night at the driving range to gear up for the OC Branch Golf Tournament.
ASCE OC YMF - WRYMC 2022 at Park City, Utah
By Tyler Hodges, EIT | PE/FE Review Co-Chair
On July 8th, 2022, over 120 ASCE members from Regions 8 and 9 came together in Park City, Utah, for the Western Regional Younger Member Council (WRYMC) Conference.
ASCE CSULB - Introducing Our 2022-2023 Co-Presidents
By Erin Santiago | 2022-2023 ASCE CSULB Co-President
ASCE CSULB wrapped up another successful year of student development and enrichment last year with the guidance and leadership of Past Co-Presidents, Kyra Tan and Charlene Suarez. This year, I would like to introduce myself and Kevin Tasci as the new ASCE CSULB Co-Presidents for the 2022-2023 school year.
ASCE OC University Outreach - Mentorship End Games July 2022
By Darlyn Hernandez, EIT | UCI Practitioner Advisor
Members of the University Outreach Mentorship Program spent a day at the park celebrating the end of the program at the Annual Mentorship End Games. The event included fun outdoor games and a ceremony at the end recognizing all students and professionals who participated in the program as well as announcing the winning mentorship group.
ASCE OC Publications - DEI Best Practices in Engineering: Expanding the K-12 Pipeline
By Marionne Lapitan, EIT, ENV SP | Publications Committee Editor-In-Chief
With the civil engineering profession becoming increasingly diverse, the ASCE OC Publications Committee discusses Part I of ASCE National's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Best Practices in Engineering – Expanding the K-12 Pipeline. This topic addresses the value of expanding and reimagining the K-12 STEM and university systems necessary to prepare the next generation of engineers for the future world. Part II and III of the series will be featured in future ASCE OC Newsletters in an effort to promote the initiative at the local level.
ASCE OC Branch - Welcome New Members!
By ASCE OC Membership Committee
Please join the Board of Directors in welcoming the newest members to ASCE Orange County! We look forward to getting to know you and hope to see you at an upcoming event.
ASCE OC Branch - Newsletter Information
By ASCE OC Publications Committee
The ASCE OC Publications Committee is looking for volunteers! Do you appreciate documenting the legacy of ASCE and being connected to our key members? This is a great opportunity to learn the process and broaden your contacts. We are looking for individuals to volunteer about 4-8 hours per month with assisting in uploading newsletter articles, tracking our events, and learning our internal management software. Let us know if you are ready to jump-start your ASCE career! Interested in advertising in our newsletter? Do you have an interesting topic you would like to share? Trying to get in touch with us? Please submit all correspondence to the Publications Committee!