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ASCE Texas Section Updates

Hi Branch Leaders,

On behalf of ASCE Texas Section President Sean P. Merrell, P.E., PTOE, RAS, F.ASCE, please share the below Section news within your Branch’s May newsletter.

ASCE Texas Section Awards Nominations Deadline: May 15

Help ASCE Texas Section recognize civil engineers for their technical and leadership efforts as they build better communities across the street and around the world. Awards will be presented during the CECON Gala on September 16. Nominate a member by May 15.

Don’t Miss the Younger Member Networking Shuffle

Enjoy meeting ASCE members? Sign-up for the Networking Shuffle and each quarter you’ll be matched with someone outside of your Branch or discipline based on your interests. Learn more here and complete the sign-up form by May 14. You’ll receive your first pairing by June 1.

Raise Your Hand for Exciting Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at a local or state level is a great way to give back to your profession and community, network outside your sphere, and share or gain invaluable leadership experience. To explore opportunities within the Texas Section, visit www.texasce.org/volunteer or contact a Branch leader for local opportunities. All members are encouraged to raise their hand to volunteer today — both long- and short-term commitment options available!

Save the Date for ASCE Texas Civil Engineering Conference 2021

Join us for ASCE Texas CECON this September in San Marcos as we discuss the future of sustainability and learn from industry experts.

Save the Date: September 15-17, 2021.

Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Program details coming soon!

Texas Civil Engineer: Interesting Articles

• Beyond the Garden’s Gate: Houston Botanic Garden incorporates existing natural features and includes elements to mitigate flooding by Ted Vuong PE, LEED AP, ENV SP
• 21^st Century Ethics by ASCE Texas Section VP Professional Griselda Gonzales PE, ENV SP
• Meet ASCE Texas Section VP Technical: Robert (Bob) D. Stevens PhD, PE, PRES.15.ASCE, AICP
• Legislative Update for April 2021 by ASCE Texas Section Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair Austin Messerli PE
• Top 3 Reasons to Love ASCE by ASCE Texas Section VP Educational Natalie Chaney PE, ENV SP

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Lindsay A. O'Leary PE, CAE, LEED AP, M.ASCE

Executive Director