Prior to joining UW in 2008, Tinjum was a consulting engineer for CH2M HILL and RMT Inc. Having an in-depth knowledge of civil engineering practice, he seeks to advance engineering practice through research, by sharing the results through graduate-student and continuing education programs for professional engineers, and by employing novel methods to increase public awareness and social responsibility. He has focused his efforts on critical
Students and young civil engineers are faced with many challenges, and they are constantly learning new things, meeting new people, and making decisions. It’s a bit like drinking from a firehose. ASCE understands, which is why we’ve rolled out new member benefits developed by those who’ve been there. These early career resources will help ease the transition during an exciting yet intimidating time in your
“I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity, is daring to dare.” – Maya Angelou The riskiest career move is not taking one. So why do we try our best to avoid risk? Sometimes there’s a lingering fear of failure, a lack of support, or you’re simply not ready. Growth stems from risk. So, to be led toward success, you’ll
C. Samuel Martin, a world-renowned authority in fluid mechanics, specifically water hammer and hydraulics, and a Georgia Institute of Technology professor emeritus who taught from the early 1960s through 1998, has died at 82. Martin, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, had more than 40 years of experience involving water hammer and pumping in fossil, hydro and nuclear power plant piping, water distribution systems, valve cavitation, and refrigeration
At its core, civil engineering is a service-driven profession. So it shouldn’t be surprising that so many young civil engineers enter the profession motivated to help their communities, near and far. On today’s episode of ASCE Plot Points, we look at that culture of kindness. The executive director of Engineering Without Borders USA, Cathy Leslie, talks about her work, about EWB-USA, and what she sees
Skyscrapers, airports, bridges – you name it, civil engineers build it. The nation needs more civil engineers to lend their ingenuity and bring growing cities to life. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the civil engineering field is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for most occupations. Whether you’re a new civil engineer or simply looking for
Ewa Z. Bauer-Furbush, P.E., M.ASCE, NAC, chief engineer of Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, has been honored by ASCE as the 2019 Outstanding Projects And Leaders award-winner in management. The ASCE OPAL awards honor outstanding civil engineering leaders for their lifetime accomplishments. This year’s OPAL winners will be recognized at the 2019 OPAL Gala, March 14, in Arlington, VA. Bauer-Furbush has devoted her
ASCE members elected to Fellow status have made celebrated contributions and developed creative solutions that have enhanced lives. Just 3 percent of Society members hold this prestigious honor. The most recent members elevated to Fellow are: • William A. (Billy) Brundage III, P.E., F.ASCE • Jonathan L. Goodall, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE • Jean Griffith Hansen, P.E., F.ASCE • Thomas F. Heausler, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE •
It’s the perfect New Year’s resolution. It improves your physical fitness. Saves you money. Helps the environment. What activity could do all of these things? Riding your bike more often, of course. Jeremy Chrzan can help. He’s the multimodal design practice lead for the Toole Design Group in Silver Spring, MD, and on today’s episode of ASCE Plot Points, he talks about his work connecting the
Paul D. Kovacs, P.E., M.ASCE, chief engineering officer for the Illinois Tollway as well as it and the Engineering department’s representative to all federal, state, and local governments, industry, regulatory agencies, and the public, has been honored by ASCE as the Outstanding Projects And Leaders award-winner in government. The ASCE OPAL awards honor outstanding civil engineering leaders for their lifetime accomplishments. This year’s OPAL winners
