Office: Engineering I - Room 153
Phone: 407-823-5776
Hours: Spring 2012
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New Announcements
SEI Scholarship Available
The purpose of this scholarship is to acknowledge and assist a top civil engineering student who is actively involved in ASCE and intends to pursue a career in structural engineering. Here is the form for more information SEI Scholarship Application 2012.

ASCE-ECB Picnic
When: Saturday, April 21st at 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Lake Claire
Come enjoy an opportunity to network with engineers and other students. Free food and drinks will be provided. Contact Javier Figueroa at Figueroa.javier.e@gmail.com.

Order of the Engineer
When: Wednesday, May 2nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: TBA
The order of the engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsability in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. Please see the
Order of the Engineer 2012 form or contact Javier Figueroa if you are interested in participating at Figueroa.javier.e@gmail.com.

ASCE Membership Dues
Please be sure to turn in your membership application and dues ASAP.
Don't forget that the new ASCE shirts are in if you have paid your dues already you can come by the office and pick them up.

ASCE Cords
ASCE Cords will be available for anyone graduating this semester. They are Royal Blue and White. The cost is $10 to rent and $13 to buy. Please contact Tonya Kay at
Tonya104@gmail.com for more info.

FE Manuals
FE Manuals are available for $10. Please come by the ASCE office (ENG 1 Room 153) to purchase one.

Free Autodesk Software
Website: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=14185424
What: Free Software for Students in the Education Community.

ASCE YMF Events
Annual Service Project Saturday, April 21st from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday, April 22nd from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Located in 1718 E. Michigan Street. YMF will be hosting their annual service event at Great Oaks Village, a residential foster care group home. This year they will be repairing the basketball court at the Great Oaks Village. If you are interested in volunteering, there are numerous time slots available to help with the event. See Annual Servive Project Flyer for dates, times, and events. If you have any questions contact Drew Rossi at drewrossi@gmail.com for more information. For more general information visit YMF's website at www.eastcentralymf.com

The ASCE East Central Branch Younger Member Forum is now a group on Facebook. Click Here to Join!
If you have any problems joining, please contact Sarah Greene at slgreene@horizoncivil.com

ASCE ECB Events
For information on upcoming luncheons, community service, technical and networking events, and how to join, go to:
www.fla-asce-ecb.org.

Be sure to read the monthly ECB newsletter for more information. March 2011 Newsletter
Job Openings
Water Resources Research Position
If you are interested in an undergraduate or graduate research position in civil engineering focused on water resources. Visit http://champs.cecs.ucf.edu/ or contact Daina Smar at daina.smar@gmail.com for more information.

Summer 2012 Structural/Civil Engineering Intern for RS&H in Jacksonville. Visit http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RSANDH&cws=1&rid=1266&source=Indeed for more information.

Techinical Professional Manager - Field Construction for KBR in West Palm Beach, Fl. Please see following link for more information. https://kbr.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=115940.

If you are graduating with a civil or construction degree and have Primavera Software experience, please send your resume to Laura Holliman at holliman.laura@gmail.com.

The FDOT (Florida Department of Transportaion) has job openings for new graduates. To apply go to https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/.
Alumni and Professionals
We will be adding links and information for Alumni and current professionals soon.
Affiliated Organizations
Pile Driving Contractors Association
The Pile Driving Contractors Association (PDCA) is an organization of pile driving contractors that advocates the increased use of driven piles for deep foundations and earth retention systems. Visit www.piledrivers.org for more information. The Florida Chapter of the PDCA meets quarterly at various locations around the state. Please visit the chapter web page for more information at www.piledrivers.org/florida-chapter/.

Associated Builders and Contractors - UCF Student Chapter
The Purpose of the Central Florida Student Chapter is to branch the understanding gap between perspectives and methods as it is seen and performed in the industry, compared to how learned in the collegiate / academic world. By doing this we will be preparing the up-and-coming engineers to a more realistic understanding of how the industry operates while leaning how to maximize the knowledge/concepts learned in the classroom. ABC Through various events such as Student competitions, monthly networking events, jobsite visits along with potential scholarships & Fellowships, just to name a few, allow great exposure for us students to actively participate with alumni, leaders in the industry, faculty as well as many more. Please visit the chapter web page for more information at http://abc-ucf.com/default.aspx.

American Concrete Institute - Central Florida Chapter
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a nonprofit technical and educational society organized in 1904 and is one of the world's leading authorities on concrete technology. ACI is a forum for the discussion of all matters related to concrete and the development of solutions to problems. ACI conducts this forum through conventions and meetings; the ACI Structural Journal, the ACI Materials Journal, Concrete International, and technical publications; chapter activities; and technical committee work. As its chartered objective states, its purpose is "to provide a comradeship in finding the best ways to do concrete work of all kinds and in spreading that knowledge." Please visit the chapter web page for more information at http://www.concrete.org/CHAPTERS/chap.asp?cid=c036.

Society of Environmental Engineers
The Society of Environmental Engineers (SEE) is an organization that exists to promote awareness of the disciplines of environmental engineering. SEE is affiliated with the Water Environment Federation, Air and Waste Management Association, American Water Works Association, and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. The overall goal is to provide students with the opportunity to be involved in campus activities, facilitate networking opportunities within the local engineering community, and increase awareness of environmental engineering at UCF. Please visit the chapter web page for more information at http://clubs.cecs.ucf.edu/see/.
Engineers Without Borders - UCF Student Chapter
Established in 2007, we are one of the student chapters of Engineers Without Borders USA. Our mission is to partner with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through implementation of environmentally sound and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineering students. Please visit the chapter web page for more information at http://ewbucf.org/.
Steel Bridge
If you are not getting the emails make sure to contact Nathan at nvick@knights.ucf.edu or call him at 407-230-1509.

For anyone who has not turned in their Liability Waiver you can download it here and turn it in at the ASCE office or to Robbie or JC next time we meet at the shop.

If anyone has not been able to make the meetings, is interested in joining or has not been receiving emails contact JC Jacobs jcjacobs@knights.ucf.edu or Robbie Becan rtbecan@knights.ucf.edu.

Concrete Canoe
If you are not getting the emails, please contact the captains Sarah Ameling at sameling@knights.ucf.edu or Brittany Cogger at Bacogger@gmail.com.

For anyone who has not turned in their Liability Waiver you can download it
here and turn it in when we meet again in the shop.