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November 2024 Texas Section Updates

1.  It’s That Time of Year — ASCE Membership Renewal Season!

Did you know your membership dues help ASCE support your community? ASCE advocates for improved infrastructure, provides STEM learning opportunities for pre-college students, promotes the development of Civil Engineering students, and provides resources to improve Public Health, Safety, & Welfare. Don't forget to invest in your growth as a professional & Texas Section leader by renewing your Section & Branch additional annual membership.

Questions about your Section and/or Branch membership status?  Log in to your ASCE member profile or contact [email protected].

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2.  2025-2026 Texas Section Officer Nomination Window Now Open

Do you know someone who would inspire greatness in our Texas Section membership? Are you interested in taking on a leadership role in the coming years? Keep an eye out for details coming soon on how you can submit a nominee for an ASCE Texas Section Officer role. Nominations for 2025-26 Texas Section Officers will be coordinated through each Branch or Institute Chapter. The Section will be accepting nominations for the following positions:

•    President Elect
•    Vice President for Technical Affairs Elect
•    Vice President for Educational Affairs Elect
•    Vice President for Professional Affairs Elect
•    First Year Director at Large (two positions, must be under 35 years old)

You can visit our website to view descriptions of the positions listed above (scroll to the bottom of that page). Deadline to submit is November 30, 2024. 

3.  Resilience and Vulnerability of Project Delivery Surrounding the Pandemic 

Help guide our understanding of the impact of the pandemic. Students, faculty, and PhD students at the University of New Haven are conducting a survey to examine the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the private construction/engineering sector. The purpose of the survey is to compare the pandemic response strategies of the private sector with those of the public sector, titled "Resilience and Vulnerability of Project Delivery During COVID-19". The survey consists of multiple-choice questions and will take 5-7 minutes of your valuable time. Your support is greatly appreciated for the success of this study. This survey is intended for individuals at the Senior Engineer level, Project Manager level, or higher. If you are not the appropriate person at your company to complete this survey, please forward it to an appropriate individual.

Please feel free to share the survey with your colleagues. Gathering insights from industry professionals within our community is vital to ensure the investigators capture a broad range of perspectives and ideas. The more data we gather, the better we will understand the key issues and trends influencing our industry today. We greatly value the expertise and experience of our community and look forward to your valuable input. 

Take the 5-Minute Survey by November 15, 2024.

4.  Texas Legislative Drive-In Date Set

Join your colleagues for the 2025 ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In on February 19, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The Drive-In provides an opportunity for our members to participate in the public policy process through training sessions and coordinated outreach efforts. 
Sponsorship opportunities also available! 

February 19, 2025 | Austin, Texas
Engineer a Better Texas since 1913

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5.  CECON 2024 Photos

Check out ASCE Texas Section’s Flickr account for a full album of photos from the event here: CECON 2024 Flickr
We also recommend following the Texas Section’s social media accounts, so you don’t miss any updates this fall or winter. Keep an eye out for posts congratulating 2024 award winners and 2024-25 Texas Section Officers coming soon!