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American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter at USC
USC ASCE2013-2014 General Meeting 1September 5, 2013KAP 158
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Agenda
What is ASCE? What does USC ASCE do? Why should I join? Become a member! Upcoming Events ASCE National Conference Other Civil Engineering Orgs Group Activity
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What is ASCE?
American Society of Civil Engineers Mission: “Provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good.”
Advances technology Encourages lifelong learning Promotes professionalism and the profession Develops civil engineer leaders Advocates infrastructure and environmental stewardship
140,000+ members, including 26,000 students!
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ASCE Geographic Structure
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10 Regions
Region 9: California 4 Sections Los Angeles Section
7 Branches Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch 5 Student Chapters
USC CSULA CSUN LMU UCLA
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ASCE Membership Levels Student Members While enrolled in college USC ASCE!
Younger Members From college graduation to age 35 Los Angeles Younger Members Forum (YMF)
Everyone else Affiliate Members Associate Members Members Fellows Honorary/Distinguished Members
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USC ASCE USC Student Chapter of ASCE
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What is USC ASCE? USC Student Chapter of ASCE
Mission: “To encourage the development of a professional consciousness, to foster acquaintances among fellow engineers, to promote professionalism, and to provide industry contacts within the civil engineering profession.”
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Guest Speakers .
Social Events . Pacific Southwest Conference
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Social Events
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PSWC Pacific Southwest Conference
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Pacific Southwest Conference (PSWC)
18 universities from California, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii
We hosted last year!
April 3-5, 2014
San Diego State University (SDSU)
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Pacific Southwest Conference (PSWC)
2 major design competitions Concrete Canoe Steel Bridge
Smaller design competitions Environmental Geotechnical More…
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PSWC Info Sessions
Pick 1! Thursday, September 12 @ 5:30-6pm Thursday, September 12 @ 6-6:30pm Friday, September 13 @ 12-12:30pm
Meet in KAP Lobby, we will find a room
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What can USC ASCE do for you?
Advice/help on classes
Networking opportunities
Scholarships
Insight into industry
Fun!
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Become a USC ASCE member! Go to http://uscasce.com/membership and fill out the form!
$30 Dues for the entire academic year (2013-2014)
Eligibility to participate in PSWC Eligibility to apply for ASCE scholarships
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Help design our T-shirts!
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Send us any design ideas!
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143rd ASCE National Conference
Charlotte, NC
October 9-12, 2013
Unique networking opportunity
Chance to learn more about ASCE
Latest civil engineering issues
Mostly covered by USC funding!
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Upcoming EventsPSWC Info Sessions (Pick 1!) Thurs, Sept. 12 @ 5:30-6pm Thurs, Sept. 12 @ 6-6:30pm Fri, Sept. 13 @ 12-12:30pm
“Bringing Back Broadway” w/Jessica McLean Mon, Sept. 16 @ 6:30pm Location TBA
Vine St. Elem. Edible Garden Community Service Sat, Sept. 28 @ 9:00am Look for the sign-up in our email newsletter!
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Other Civil Engineering Orgs
AGC: Association of General Contractors
ITE: Institute of Transportation Engineers
EERI: Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
CMAA: Construction Management Association of America
XE: Chi Epsilon (Honor Society)
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Questions?
http://uscasce.com
http://asce.org
Like us on Facebook!
http://facebook.com/uscasce
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Group Activity!
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