BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//American Society of Civil Engineers - Texas Section - ECPv5.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:American Society of Civil Engineers - Texas Section X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.texasce.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for American Society of Civil Engineers - Texas Section BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210507T140754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T141031Z UID:7636-1623153600-1623157200@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Hard Rock Hotel Collapse DESCRIPTION:Description\nComing Soon! \nSpeakers\n \nNorma Jean Mattei PhD\, PE is professor and past chair at the University of New Orleans’ (UNO) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She has been active in ASCE for more than 20 years in local\, regional and national leadership roles and was elected by the Society’s membership as the 2017 ASCE President. \nNorma Jean sits on the executive committee of ASCE’s New Orleans Branch SEI/Structures Committee. The former Region 5 director has served on ASCE’s Committee on Diversity and Women in Civil Engineering and the Committee on Licensure and Ethics. ASCE has drawn on her expertise for a number of media relations activities\, including an interview with National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” on post-Hurricane Katrina conditions. Recently\, she was spokeswoman for “Raised Floor Living\,” a commercial that aired in the New Orleans’ region promoting elevation of residential structures above the flood plain. \nIn 2012\, President Obama named her one of three civilian members of the Mississippi River Commission\, which researches and provides policy and work recommendations covering flood control\, navigation and environmental projects. In that capacity\, she helped oversee a drainage basin that covers 41 percent of the nation.  The governor of Louisiana appointed her to the state’s licensing board for professional engineers — LAPELS. She also serves on the board of directors for both the Louisiana Transportation Research Center Foundation and the Louisiana Technology Council. \nNorma Jean has been a member of the UNO faculty since 1995. Her technical research interests include large watershed management\, material and structural testing\, sustainable reuse of spent construction and fabrication materials\, and residual stress measurement. She is also interested in diversity\, licensure and ethics issues. She earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1982 and a doctorate in 1994\, both from Tulane University. \nCost\nMember $25   |   Nonmember $75   |   Government $15   |   Student FREE \nRegistration URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/webinar-june8/ CATEGORIES:Texas Section,Webinars ORGANIZER;CN="Texas%20Section":MAILTO:office@texasce.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T200000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210608T171622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T171622Z UID:7826-1623344400-1623355200@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Austin Branch YMF Volleyball Social DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section would like to invite you to join the ASCE Austin Branch for an in-person social event at the Balkan Cafe Volleyball Court on June 10 from 5pm to 8pm! \nThe Branch has reserved a court and come prepared to have a blast! They will be following CDC guidelines and each attendee will need to fill out a waiver. URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/austin-branch-volleyball/ LOCATION:Balkan Cafe & Grill\, 11800 N Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78753\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T165751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T155935Z UID:7594-1623672000-1623675600@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Dallas Branch Meeting June 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Dallas Branch for their next meeting on Monday\, June 14\, 2021. This will be an online meeting at no cost. No registration is required to watch online via our Branch YouTube Channel. A meeting link will be provided via email and will also be posted on the ASCE Dallas website and social media accounts. \nA $10 registration is required to receive a PDH certificate. The proceeds will be split between the ASCE Dallas GB Mann Scholarship fund and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. An additional amount of your choosing may be specified which also goes towards the scholarship and charity. *PDH certificates will be distributed at the end of the month to the email address provided at registration.* \nWhen: Premieres at 12:00 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual (ASCE Dallas YouTube) \nMain Session: North Houston Highway Improvement Program (NHHIP) by Grady Mapes PE\, Director of Alternative Project Delivery\, TxDOT Houston District & Varuna A. Singh PE\, Deputy District Engineer\, TxDOT Houston District \nStructural Engineering Technical Session: Long-Span Lateral Force Resisting Systems – Steel Special Truss Moment Frames (STMF) and Steel Staggered Truss Framing (STF) Systems by Shih-Ho (Simon) Chao PhD\, PE \nGeotechnical Technical Session: Ground Modification: Various Methods for Improving Soil Performance in Texas by John Edens PE \nThe Bridge Program: Engineering Certifications Panel Discussion on Pursuing Higher Education by Mark Boyd PhD\, PE begins at 1:00 PM CT \n Registration & More Info URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/dallas-branch-614/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210608T172237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T172425Z UID:7829-1623756600-1623762000@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Austin Branch Meeting June 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Austin Branch for their next meeting on Tuesday\, June 15\, 2021. \nWhen: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual (Zoom) \nCost: Free (a donation up to $35 is optional) \nSession: “TxDOT Austin District Updates” by Heather Ashley-Nguyen PE (Advance Project Development Director\, TxDOT) \nHeather received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 2001. Upon graduation\, she joined the private sector for 12 years and built a solid technical foundation working as a roadway design engineer on schematic and PS&E\, and design build (DB) projects. Heather joined TxDOT in 2013 in a leadership role as a liaison to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and managed a program of projects totaling over $3B. The program included aspects of funding\, planning\, design\, construction\, toll operations\, and maintenance of major projects. In this role\, Heather built on her DB experience through planning\, procurement\, and design/implementation for the Mopac Express\, SH 71 Toll\, 290E Ph3\, and 183 South DB projects. In late 2017\, Heather was appointed the advance project development director and led the schematic\, environmental\, and survey sections for the Austin District’s 11-county region. In her current role as TP&D director\, she leads a team of over 100 and manages programming and delivery of projects including the $7B Capital Express Program. \n Registration & More Info URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/austin-branch-615/ CATEGORIES:Branch END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T171005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T161554Z UID:7601-1623758400-1623762000@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Houston Branch Meeting June 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Houston Branch for their next meeting on Tuesday\, June 15\, 2021. Please follow the mandatory two-step registration process for ASCE Houston Virtual Branch meetings: \nStep 1: Register through the ASCE Houston event page\, as usual\, using the “Register Now” button. \nStep 2: When you receive the automated receipt email from treasurer@ascehouston.org\, please click the provided hyperlink to register through GoToWebinar. You must complete this step to access the meeting. Please send an email to vpadmin@ascehouston.org if you have any questions. \nWhen: 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual (GoToWebinar) \nCost: $5/member  |  $10/guest \nSession: “City of Houston Update” by Council Member David Robinson (At Large Position 2\, City of Houston) \nCouncil Member Robinson will provide an update on City of Houston issues of interest to practicing civil engineers in the region. \n Registration & More Info URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/houston-branch-615/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T172528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T164335Z UID:7610-1623931200-1623934800@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Northeast Texas Branch Meeting June 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Northeast Texas Branch for their next meeting on Thursday\, June 17\, 2021. Please contact netasce@gmail.com with any questions. \nWhen: 12:00 – 1:00 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual (link provided in email) \nSession: “Environmental one Corporation presents: Introduction to Low Pressure Sewer” by Trent Woodard (West Central Regional Manager\, Environmental One Corporation) \nTrent has worked as the West Central Regional Manager at Environment One since January of 2019.  Trent has almost 20 years experience as a Manufacturer’s Rep working on projects in the water/ wastewater treatment industry.  Trent is also the founder of Pints for People\, a fundraiser run in conjunction with WEAT and AWWA that has been held in Austin and Phoenix\, AZ and raised almost $200\,000 for Water for People. Trent is a graduate of Texas Tech University and a lifelong Texan who lives in Austin. URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/northeast-texas-617/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210622T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210507T135408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T135408Z UID:7630-1624363200-1624366800@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Alternatives to Hard Armor for Demanding Erosion Control Applications DESCRIPTION:Description\nRock & concrete based armoring solutions work\, but are they providing the aesthetics & simple maintenance you really want for your projects? Green Armor® provides a vegetated solution capable of tolerating high velocity flow which is mowed & maintained with ease. Learn how Green Armor can benefit your projects and yield attractive & functional erosion control. \nSpeakers\n \nMatt Skinner MBA\, CPESC\, CESCL has over 20 years of experience with Erosion Control\, Soil Remediation and Geosynthetics. His consulting designs have been successfully applied at hundreds of Superfund sites\, mining reclamations\, landfills & reservoirs. Matt also works to develop innovative water management solutions for site-runoff and overland flow challenges frequently faced in high-rain areas. Matt is a frequent presenter at industry events and conducts field-training for contractors on a regular basis. He has an MBA from Baylor University and also has earned the CPESC certification. He effectively combines his business knowledge with his years of field experience to find the most impactful & cost-sensitive solution to any environmental issue. \nCost\nMember $25   |   Nonmember $75   |   Government $15   |   Student FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n Attendee Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n ASCE Member ID*Please enter your ASCE Member ID so we can verify your membership status for member pricing.\n\nIf non-member\, please enter N/A Registration Type*Please note\, registration fees are per connection. There are 25 spots available for students. 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URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/webinar-june22/ CATEGORIES:Texas Section,Webinars ORGANIZER;CN="Texas%20Section":MAILTO:office@texasce.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T171951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T162445Z UID:7607-1624447800-1624453200@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Houston Branch: ASCE Its More Than Concrete Canoe & Pizza DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Houston Branch for their upcoming event “ASCE: It’s More Than Concrete Canoe & Pizza” on Wednesday\, June 23\, 2021. The event will feature topics curated specifically for students. Registration will be required. The first 50 attendees will receive a free ASCE souvenir! \nWhen: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual \nCost: Free \n  \nTopics include: \n\nLife in the “Real World” by Eva Schexnider\nBeginning Your Career: What to Expect by Sairah Samma\nProfessionalism 101 by Gilbert Portillo & Lauren Blaik\nThe Importance of Networking by Osvaldo Diaz & Andrew White\n\n  URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/houston-branch-623/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T113000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T171432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T164425Z UID:7604-1624696200-1624707000@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Houston Branch Buffalo Bayou Clean Up DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Houston Branch for their volunteer event on Saturday\, June 26\, 2021. Take part in serving our larger community by volunteering at Buffalo Bayou Park assisting with cleaning and beautifying the park. If you are interested in volunteering\, please make sure to register and complete this **online volunteer waiver**. \nWhen: 8:30 – 11:30 AM CT \nWhere: 105 Sabine St\, Houston\, TX 77077 \nCost: Free \nNOTE: You MUST complete the waiver provided in the link above in order to participate. \nSPECIAL NOTES: \n\nVOLUNTEER FACE MASK REQUIRED (you may also bring your own gloves\, though disposable gloves will be provided.)\nThis work is performed outdoors so be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. You may bring a hat\, bandana\, and sunglasses.\nVolunteers must supply their own water\, snacks\, insect repellant\, and sunscreen.\nParking for volunteers will be determined as we get closer to the day of the event.\nIf you do not sign up in advance\, please arrive at least 15 minutes early.\n\n Registration & More Info URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/houston-branch-volunteer/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T123000 DTSTAMP:20210618T084855 CREATED:20210505T170554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T161256Z UID:7597-1625052600-1625056200@www.texasce.org SUMMARY:Houston UESI Technical Session DESCRIPTION:The Texas Section invites you to join the ASCE Houston UESI Chapter for their first ever technical session on Wednesday\, June 30\, 2021. \nWhen: 11:30 – 12:30 PM CT \nWhere: Virtual (GoToWebinar) \nCost: Free \nSession: “Overview of CenterPoint’s Electric and Gas Distribution Systems” by Lydia Mares PE\, Engineering Manager\, Gas Engineering\, CenterPoint and Electric Distribution and Ryan Garris\, Manager\, Electric Distribution Projects. \nThe session will cover the basics of the CenterPoint Gas and Electrical Distribution systems and the design process.  The event is free but please register by June 29\, 2021 at 5:00 PM to receive a link to the meeting. \n  \n Registration & More Info\n  URL:https://www.texasce.org/event/houston-uesi-technical-session/ CATEGORIES:Branch,Workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR