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Meet USSD's Volunteer Social Media TeamAre you following USSD on LinkedIn and Twitter? We're working on getting the USSD Facebook page backup and running--stay tuned. Join us on our social media sites and keep up-to-date on the latest news and job postings. Our volunteerteam has been responsible for growing the number of followers from a mere 40 to more than 1,400 in just afew years! Meet the dynamic volunteers behind those posts!Learn More...

Benefits of USSD Membership--Did You Know? Membership in USSD comes with a myriad of benefits only available to members. > Quarterly USSD Dams & Levees Bulletin > Discounts on advertising, conferences, exhibit booths, workshops, webinars, and publications > Complimentary membership in ICOLD > Ability to participate on technical committees > Promote your company news in the monthly E-Newsletter > Listing in member directory on website home page > Free access to white papers and past conference proceedings Organizational and Sustaining level members receive additional benefits including: > Discounted or free conference exhibit booths > Company listing with link on USSD website > Free postings on USSD's job board plus added social media postLearn More...

USSD Website Includes Access to Request for ProposalsPost and access information on active RFPs. For more information or to post a RFP contactinfo@ussdams.org.

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ICOLD 2020 Call for Papers Deadline ExtendedThe Call of Papers deadline has been extended until Aug. 31 for the ICOLD 2020 AnnualMeeting/Symposium in New Delhi, Nov. 28-Dec 3.Learn More...

INDUSTRY UPDATES

House of Representatives Pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward ActThe Moving Forward Act invests $1.5 trillion in the nation's infrastructure.Learn More...

CISA Releases Cyber Essentials Toolkit

The Cyber Essentials Toolkit is a set of modules designed to break downthe CISA Cyber Essentials into bite-sized actions for IT and C-suiteleadership to work toward full implementation of each Cyber Essential. Eachchapter focuses on recommended actions to build cyber readiness into the

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Don't Forget to Register for the Communication Fundamentals Webinar--Seatsare LimitedAs part of the USSD Leadership Series, we are excited to offer a series of communication webinars designedfor engineers.Learn More...

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Fall Technical Webinar Schedule ComingThe Fall Workshop Series Subcommittee, under the leadership of Paul Eggers (GEI), is finalizing the line-upof virtual workshops. Schedules will be released shortly.

2021 Conference Planning Moving Forward

Call for Papers and Workshops has closed and the Technical Program PlanningCommittee currently is reviewing abstracts. Under the leadership of ConradGinther (Black & Veatch), the committee will meet virtually at the end of August tobegin compiling the technical program. Registration will open Oct. 1.

Limited Number of Exhibit Booths Available for 2021 Conference & ExhibitionWill we see you in Charleston, April 12-16? After an eventful year full of twists and turns, we're lookingforward to an energy-packed exhibit hall in the recently renovated North Charleston Convention Center. Remaining booths are now available for general purchase, but don't wait long. With only a handful left, theexhibit space is sure to sell out quickly. Great location! Great floor plan!Learn More...

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Communication Fundamentals for Engineers #1Communicate with Anyone!People have four basic orientations in their communication style: action,relationship, process or idea. Learn your particular communication style. Wecover the communication process, top biases and blocks to communication andhow to adapt your message to different audiences.Learn More...

Communication Fundamentals for Engineers - #2 Be HeardLearn the career-changing fundamentals of selling yourself and your ideas. It’snot what most people think. It’s not puffery or grandstanding, but rather buildingtrust and listening to others first. Learn what is involved in being consideredindispensable and exactly how to craft a compelling statement.Learn More...

Communication Fundamentals for Engineers - #3 Winning

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PresentationsLearn how to build an audience-centric message that the speaker personallyrelates to. The secret sauce to engaging presentations is connecting the dotsbetween the topic, the speaker and the audience. We go through a template tohelp them craft a winning presentation that centers around a compelling point ofview.Learn More...

Advanced Communication for Engineers - #1 ExecutivePresence for Online MeetingsIn the new normal of virtual meetings, your leadership presence does notautomatically transfer to online meetings. Learn important techniques for this newway of collaborating; how to hold difficult conversations, and the importance ofbuilding your tribe.Learn More...

Advanced Communication for Engineers - #2 Prepare forDifficult ConversationsWinging a high-stakes conversation is actually dangerous. Preparing for achallenging conversation is the most important aspect of that conversation.Preparing the right way makes the whole conversation less stressful for everyoneinvolved and increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes.Learn More...

Advanced Communication for Engineers - #3 Build YourTribeYour tribe is made up of the people who support you throughout your entirecareer. This content is specific to distributed/remote professionals. Make sure youhave a diversified tribe of lamp bearers, possibilitarians, cheerleaders,challengers and connectors. How to make memorable connections, especially forintroverts and ambiverts.Learn More...

Specialty Communication for Engineers - #1 CrisisCommunicationIt all happens so fast. Your communication can change your company’s fate withany unanticipated event that possibly disrupts daily operations. There is so muchpotential harm to the brand’s reputation. Common crises include security

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breaches, product defects, negative press, or even a lawsuit. Learn how toprepare your communication response to any crisis.Learn More...

Specialty Communication for Engineers - #2 Culture-building ConversationsWhat internal conversations say about your company’s culture. Dr. Camachodefines a healthy culture as one where everyone feels heard, understood, andvalued. She shares seven communication tools and three communication hats tohelp leaders improve communication in their spheres of influence.Learn More...

Specialty Communication for Engineers - #3 The BusinessSkill of LikabilityLearn what makes people likable grow your business through elevated touchpoints. The skill of likability requires a level of self-confidence that allows you tofocus on the other person. Research links likability to higher salaries and morefrequent promotions. Become a more persuasive communicator through the skillof likability and learn how to coach your team to follow suit.Learn More...

USSD Fall Workshop SeriesThe Fall Workshop Series originally scheduled for Oct. 13-15 in Denver will beconverted to a webinar series beginning in October. Watch your inbox for the newschedule and details or log into ussdams.org.Learn More...

88th Annual ICOLD Conference & Symposium onSustainable Development of Dams and River BasinsRESCHEDULED Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2020 in New Dehli, India.Learn More...

40th Annual USSD Conference and Exhibition inCharleston, SCAfter the unfortunate cancellation of the 2020 conference in Denver due toCOVID-19, we look forward to seeing everyone in Charleston, SC--April 12-16,2021.

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