Wisconsin Section Southeast Branch Younger Member Group: The Biggest Little YMG

November 20, 2016

The Wisconsin Section Southeast Branch Younger Member Group (WISE YMG) is a small group located in Milwaukee, WI that draws big crowds for their social events and service activities.  They put a lot of effort into K-12 outreach and connecting with the five ASCE Student Chapters in the area.  The WISE YMG is impressive because … More Wisconsin Section Southeast Branch Younger Member Group: The Biggest Little YMG

Hawaii Section YMF: An Island Community with No Boundaries

November 20, 2016

The Hawaii Section Younger Member Forum is a small group that participates in many social activities, outdoor events, ASCE conferences, and community projects.  Even though they live on a small island, Hawaii finds a way to make a big impact on their community and the Civil Engineering profession.  This post was written to showcase the … More Hawaii Section YMF: An Island Community with No Boundaries

Courtney Davis: The Spirit of Edmund Friedmand

November 20, 2016

If you have ever met Courtney Davis, you know that she is an incredible person with an unparalleled drive for excellence.  Courtney was part of the Seattle YMF for many years, but she just moved back to her home town of Portland, OR.  She brings an extraordinary level of optimism to the table along with a sarcastic … More Courtney Davis: The Spirit of Edmund Friedmand

CYM Group Awards: The Great Oversight of 2016

November 20, 2016

Each year, the Committee on Younger Members (CYM) allows Younger Member Groups to submit award applications for the outstanding things they do throughout the year.  It has come to my attention that there are at least three groups and one individual that submitted applications in 2016 that never got handed over to CYM.  I am writing this … More CYM Group Awards: The Great Oversight of 2016

2016 YMLS Recap

August 10, 2016

I think this conference was the best leadership and professional development conference I’ve ever been to. -Mig Hewavitharana Last weekend, 42 Younger Members from across the United States met at ASCE Headquarters in Reston, VA for the Younger Member Leadership Symposium.  The two-day workshop focused on leadership development and professional development training specifically designed for … More 2016 YMLS Recap

ASCE with Bad Drawings: The Difference between Cement and Concrete

June 24, 2016

Cement and concrete. Most people use these terms interchangeably and say things like, “I sat on the cement,” or “That building is made from cement.”  However, cement and concrete are actually two different materials and are not analogous to each other. Cement is a powdered substance (usually grey or white in color) that is made … More ASCE with Bad Drawings: The Difference between Cement and Concrete

The Making of the “Shake it Off” ASCE Music Video

June 23, 2016

At the end of 2014, ASCE held a music video contest for Student Chapters and Younger Members.  The goal was to create a parody of a music video and changing the words to something related to Civil Engineering. The University of Nevada ASCE Student Chapter teamed up with our local Younger Member Group and created … More The Making of the “Shake it Off” ASCE Music Video