The American Society of Civil Engineers at the University of Central Florida
Office: EGN I - Room 189AOffice Phone: 407-823-5776
On Campus Phone Dial: 35776
Office Hours: Check back for upcoming office hours in the Fall
Facebook Group: ASCE
June 2009 Geotechnical Group Luncheon & Presentation
When:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 11:30am Registration
Where:
Orlando Marriott Downtown
What:
Design and Construction of Deep Mixed-in-Place Soil-Cement Cut-off Walls (CSM) and Displacement Grout Columns (CSV)
Note:
Speaker will be Mr. John H. Edens, P.E., Chief Design Engineer, Coastal Caisson Corp. $20 Cash or check payable to "ASCE". $6 Valet parking at Marriot or Park across the street at the TD Waterhouse for free unless there is an event. Please RSVP by e-mailing Darek C. Brandt, E.I. at darek.brandt@psiusa.com and copy amrs@nodarse.com
ASCE National Steel Bridge Competition
UCF's Steel Bridge obtained 1st place in stiffness and 10th place in the nation during the National Steel bridge competition in Las Vegas. Congratulate the guys if you can!
ASCE Cords
ASCE Cords will be available for anyone graduating this summer. They are Royal Blue and White. The cost is $10. Please contact Cara Pirkey at cara.pirkey@knights.ucf.edu for more info.
FE Manuals
FE Manuals are available for $10. Please come by the ASCE office (ENG 1 Room 189A) to purchase one.
CECS Scholarship Handbook
The 2009-2010 CECS Scholarship Handbook and online application are now available. You can access the handbook and application by visiting www.cecs.ucf.edu/scholar
Please review all the information carefully and only apply for the scholarships that you meet all criteria. Any supporting documents required for the scholarships- resume, letters of recommendation, and essays should be submitted to the CECS Academic Affairs Office ENG 107 by the published deadline date of January 30, 2009.
Scholarship awards are for disbursement in Fall 2009 semester. Do not apply for any scholarships if you are graduating before Fall semester 2009.
If you have any questions, you may call the CECS Academic Affairs Office at 407-823-2455.
Please review all the information carefully and only apply for the scholarships that you meet all criteria. Any supporting documents required for the scholarships- resume, letters of recommendation, and essays should be submitted to the CECS Academic Affairs Office ENG 107 by the published deadline date of January 30, 2009.
Scholarship awards are for disbursement in Fall 2009 semester. Do not apply for any scholarships if you are graduating before Fall semester 2009.
If you have any questions, you may call the CECS Academic Affairs Office at 407-823-2455.
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Installation can be lengthy due to the size of the file (2 Gigs), and the software will expire after 130 days, however it can be re-registered.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $50,000 in scholarships
to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant
extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is
pleased to again offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF
Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are
eligible. Stop by the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center to pick up an application or
visit www.ucfalumni.com/scholarships to download a copy. The deadline to apply
is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2008. Questions? Call (407) UCF-ALUM or e-mail
knights@ucfalumni.com. Robert J. Holmes, Jr. VP for Development and Alumni
Relations 407-882-1250 407-882-1239 FAX holmes@mail.ucf.edu UCF Stands for
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July Social Event - Winter Park Boat Ride
When:
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Where:
Winter Park Lakes
What:
Come join YMF on the evening of July 9th for a private tour of the Winter Park Lakes.
Note:
Due to space limitations only the first 18
people will be able to attend so please RSVP as soon as possible.
Contact:
Michelle Everett at meverett@drmp.com.
July Service Event - Bingo Night at VA Nursing Home
When:
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 6:30pm
Where:
Veteran Affairs Nursing Home, 5201 Raymond St, Orlando, FL 32803
What:
We will be calling the bingo game,
assisting the players, and serving refreshments.
Contact:
Please contact Josh Davis
at jdavis@drmp.com if you are interested in helping.
For more general information visit YMF's website at www.eastcentralymf.com
PB Americas Internship Opportunity
Position:
Summer Internship
Description:
PB Americas is looking for a summer intern to work in either our Pompano Beach or Orlando, Florida offices in support of Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. Work will consist of various field and office assignments at a wide variety of major highway and bridge construction projects. Individual will be assigned to the Turnpike Construction & Materials Departments. Work will be under the direction of the PB Project Manager and consist of inspection, investigation and resolution of construction and material issues. Work will be challenging, hot and dirty in extremely high humidity in the heart of Florida near some of the finest beaches, boating, scuba diving and entertainment areas in the South. For more information Click Here.
Contact:
Please forward resume to Sharon Borden, P.O. Box 9828, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33310, or e-mail same to borden@pbworld.com
Lockheed Martin Internship Opportunity
Position:
Intern or Full-time employee
Candidates:
Minimum 2.8 GPA
Description:
Visit www.lockheedmartin.com/careers for a full description of positions available and to submit a resume.
Contact: www.lockheedmartin.com/careers
RS&H Internship Opportunity
Position:
Intern
Candidates:
Seniors graduating this May.
Description:
Currently seeking a Civil Engineering student on an Intern or Co-Op basis in our Merritt Island , FL office for the Spring 2009 semester. Work with experienced Engineers and Architects to design rocket processing and launch facilities for Space Shuttle, the new Crew Exploration Vehicle - Exploration Initiative, military rockets and commercial rockets. Duties will consist of assisting a mentor Engineer or Architect in calculations, analyses and designs of launch related facilities and equipment and of special project assignments.
Contact:
http://www.rsandh.com OR Catherine Looby @ catherine.looby@rsandh.comAfterCollege.com Job Opportunities
Fugro Roadware - Field Operations Technician (Richmond, VA)
HAKS - Junior Engineer (Middletown, CT)
Multatech Engineering Inc - Civil Engineer (Fort Worth, TX)
Pepco Holdings - Engineer 1/Engineer 2 (Civil) NERC (Washington, DC)
Practical Environmental Consultants, Inc. (PEC) - Environmental & Civil Engineers & Geologists (Schaumburg, IL)
Professional Engineering Consultants - Geotechnical / Soil Engineer (Wichita, KS)
Professional Service Industries, Inc (PSI) - Facilities Consulting Manager (Fairfax, VA)
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. - Manager, Engineering Services (El Paso, TX)
TBIRD Design Services Corp. - Civil CAD and / or Land Survey Technician (Lafayette, IN)
Ultimate Choice Recruiting - Transportation Planner (Syracuse, NY)
St. John's River Cleanup
When:
Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9am to 11:30am
Where:
Blue Spring State Park in Orange City - Carpooling is Available
What:
Join with ASCE YMF to help clean up part of the St. John's River at Blue Spring State Park
Note:
Lunch is provided after the cleanup. Although the event officially ends at 11:30am the park is open till 5:30pm
Contact:
E-mail BryanGMPaul@gmail.com if you would like more info or wish to participate
Beta Center
When:
Saturday, June 27, 2009, 8am
Where:
Beta Center in Orlando off Lake Underhill Road - Carpooling is Available
What:
Various Activities will be involved including but not limited to: Landscaping and Painting a mural
Note:
This was originally scheduled for May 16th, 2009 but complications had arisen and it was necessary to reschedule
Contact:
E-mail BryanGMPaul@gmail.com if you would like more info or wish to participate
Orlando Science Center Volunteering
When:
Saturday, July 25th, 2009, 9am to 4pm
Where:
Orlando Science Center
What:
The East Central Branch is in need of volunteers to help out at the Orlando Science Center. Tasks will include exhibit construction, maintenance, and cleaning, as well as conducting demonstrations for museum guests
Note:
This event was postponed from June 27th due to an issue at the Orlando Science Center. Further updates will be listed here
Contact:
Contact Amr at amrs@nodarse.com
Second Annual ECB Icebreaker
When:
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Where:
Winter Park Farmer's Market
What:
The ECB Board is organizing the Second Annual Icebreaker. Last year's event was such a success that they extremely excited for the next one. The event is a great networking event and a lot of fun! We are looking for a few volunteers to help set up and clean up afterwards
Note:
More info to come
Contact:
Contact Cara Pirkey at cara.pirkey@knights.ucf.edu for more info