Elections for the 2022-2023 leadership board are here! Are you interested in joining the ASCE MD YMG leadership board?

YMG Leadership Board Elections

This is a final call for any interested candidates. Please email ym@ascemd.org no later than August 3rd to declare interest in running for a position. Positions include President, Vice President, Secretary (closed), Treasurer, Past President, Membership Chair, and Social Media Chair. We are currently seeking interest in the Social Media Chair position.

PLEASE NOTE: only active dues-paying ASCE members in the ASCE MD Section may run for ASCE MD YMG leadership positions. The current YMG board will review eligibility of all candidates prior to elections.

The current YMG board will reach out to all eligible candidates via email prior to elections, to obtain a short biography of the candidates which will be included in the voting email. Biographies are due to ym@ascemd.org no later than August 6th.

Committees

Committees are flexible volunteer positions that are separate from the leadership board, and do not require elections/voting. We are looking for 2 committee positions: Website and Professional Engineering (PE) license. For more information, please email ym@ascemd.org.

Voting

Voting will open on August 9th, 2022. An email will be sent out to members to vote on eligible candidates for the 2022-2023 year. The email will include a short biography of each candidate. VOTE HERE!

Join AWWA this month for a two hour park cleanup and networking opportunity at Burtonsville Local Park. Water, snacks, and trash bags will be provided. Prepare by wearing a hat, close toed shoes, pants, and long sleeves. AWWA also recommends bringing sunscreen, bug spray, and a reusable water bottle.

WHERE: Burtonsville Local Park, 15700 Oursler Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866

WHEN: July 23 from 9am to 11am

RSVP: Details and registration can be found at THIS LINK

Day-of Contact: Susie Gibson 410-914-7784

July 20th
A half-hour leadership interest meeting will be held virtually on July 20th at 12:00 PM EST. Please join the leadership board to learn more about the ASCE MD YMG leadership board, open positions, committees, and more. Come with questions!

Meeting link

meet.google.com/oya-esbq-bde

Join by phone

(US) +1 484-424-6775

PIN: 304420264

Are you interested in joining the ASCE MD YMG leadership board for the 2022-2023 year? We will be hosting an interest hour before the axe throwing event, starting at 6:00 PM, at Urban Axes. Members of the YMG leadership board will provide details and answer questions regarding elections, leadership positions, vacancies, and more. Registration is not required and this interest hour is free for all to attend. PLEASE NOTE: only active dues-paying ASCE members may run for ASCE MD YMG leadership positions.

Registration and payment for the axe throwing event are separate.

WHERE: Urban Axes, 1 N. Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

WHEN: June 16th, 6-7pm

PRICE: FREE

RSVP: None

Day-of Contact: Susie Gibson 410-914-7784

Join ASCE MD YMG for axe throwing at Urban Axes in Baltimore. Register if you're interested, and pay through ASCE PayPal before the start of the event. BYO snacks/food. Registration is required, and payment is due on the day of the event.

WHERE: Urban Axes, 1 N. Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

WHEN: June 16th, 7-9pm

PRICE: $30 per member/student, $40 per non-member/guest

RSVP: Space is limited, Click the left button to RSVP now!

Day-of Contact: Susie Gibson 410-914-7784

Let's get together for some beer garden fun at the only Guinness Brewery in the US! ASCE will provide for appetizers only at 6pm. Bring some friends, there's an opportunity to win an ASCE Padfolio!

WHERE: Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

WHEN: Thursday May 19th, 5:30-7:00pm

PRICE: Free to attend for ASCE members, guests/non-members, and students. ASCE will provide for appetizers only.

Day-of Contact: Susie Gibson 410-914-7784

The Symposium, formerly known as Conference, is seeking volunteers for a few events. Join some of the YMG Board members on a professional Q&A panel, and more!

1. *Panel is now full, thank you!* No Prep Volunteer Opportunity: ASCE Region II’s Student Symposium is looking for volunteer panelists. The YMG is participating in a panel event Q&A during the Symposium (April 9th from 5pm-6pm) and looking for additional volunteers to join and share their thoughts. Because the Symposium hosts the Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe competitions, volunteers with structural and geotech backgrounds are specifically encouraged to participate. Panelists will not need to prep speaking material. The panelists will volunteer their time to answer questions from students about internships, the FE, careers, and more. There will also be a social hour and dinner afterward if interested. *Panel is now full, thank you!*

2. Student Competition Volunteer Opportunity: The ASCE Student Symposium is taking place April 9th-10th and looking for volunteer judges for various competitions such as Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe. Come watch the up-and-coming engineers compete and help judge their skills. If interested, email the leadership group at ym@ascemd.org.

WHERE: Johns Hopkins University and Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD and the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD

WHEN: April 9th-10th

PRICE: Free to volunteer

RSVP: If interested, email the leadership group at ym@ascemd.org.

In-person events are back!! We are excited to finally be able to see members up close again. Join us for Ice Skating at Patterson Park followed by Happy Hour at Sharky's Bar & Grill! Surprise gift to the person wearing the most green! Bring that Irish spirit and let's have some fun!

WHERE: Patterson Park Rink (200 S. Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224) and Sharky's Bar & Grill (2819 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224)

WHEN: Thursday March 17, 2022 5pm - 6pm and 6pm - 7:30pm

PRICE: FREE for ASCE members and guests. ASCE MD YMG is covering the cost for skating and skate rentals!

RSVP: Optional through Google Calendar

Contact: Susie Gibson (YMG President) call/text 410-914-7784, if you're having trouble finding the group throughout the night

Questions about how to prep for the PE? Curious about what others think about the change computer format? These are just a couple of items we will be going over in our open discussion with members who have taken the exam, either pencil and paper or computer, and will answer questions, provide tips, and give as much help as possible in preparation for the PE. Any questions, send an email to ym@ascemd.org!

WHERE: Zoom - us06web.zoom.us/j/89662140909?pwd=dFo2WG1aSkYySkxQeC9sbEZYMUJPQT09

WHEN: Thursday February 24, 2022 6:30PM-8PM

PRICE: FREE for ASCE members and guests

RSVP: Optional through Google Calendar

Join us for our Winter Social on Thursday, December 16 at 6:30pm. Wear an ugly sweater and join us for games and conversation on Gather.Town. We will send a link to Gather.Town the week of the event with some customized rooms for our group. Contact ym@ascemd.org to be added to the mailing list or to get the link for just this event.

WHERE: Virtual - Gather.Town gather.town/invite?token=vn1bP6L1-XGrXENn-Hvn7V0EmCvCaYKb

WHEN: Thursday December 16, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

PRICE: FREE for ASCE members and guests

RSVP: Optional through Google Calendar

We've had a long year and a half of working from home, virtual ASCE events, and spending time with people we know, not making many new connections. We are excited to invite you to a virtual networking event next Thursday at 6:30pm - Speed Networking!

This is an opportunity to meet and talk to new people in your field. We'll have prompted discussion in short breakout rooms, rotating through different people.

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84425718840?pwd=VmhzN3NwcjhJUWZNR2NRY1o5N2Y2UT09

WHEN: Thursday November 18, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

PRICE: FREE for ASCE members and guests

RSVP: Optional through Google Calendar

Many engineers consider pursuing graduate education at some point in their careers. The decision is complex and one has to consider the benefit vs. investment, if a business or engineering degree would be more marketable, the value of a masters vs a PhD and many others.

Please join us on Thursday, October 14th from 6:30PM to 8PM virtually for to hear how five ASCE younger members answered these questions. Bring questions for the Q&A portion of the meeting!

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82795147375?pwd=aGNwZ0FUTDFWYkpDbVpIbnhsMFZhdz09

WHEN: Thursday October 14, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

PRICE: FREE for ASCE members and guests

RSVP: Optional through Google Calendar

As many people prepare and begin to think about taking the PE Exam, it can be a handful. With the Fall exam coming up fast, the ASCE MD Younger Member Group is gathering for a panel discussion with some others who have already taken the exam. They will be available to answer questions, give tips/suggestions, and discuss resources. Please join us on Thursday, July 15th from 6:30PM to 8PM virtually for some helpful information if you are considering taking the PE Exam!

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/95546193437?pwd=NVhRQWQwaXFzR0RLSklLTm8wZExqQT09

WHEN: Thursday July 15, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

Younger Members,

Are you interested in a leadership position with ASCE Maryland Younger Members? This is a great way to network and be involved in the engineering community in Baltimore as well as to grow skills to include on your resume and to use in future leadership positions at work.

Several positions will become open in the upcoming election in August- Membership Chair and Secretary or Treasurer, and all positions will be up for vote. Please see email explaining the responsibilities of each role. You can learn more about the roles and ask questions at the ASCE Maryland Interest Hour.

Please email (ym@ascemd.org) what position(s) you are interested in before the meeting.

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/97664158622?pwd=YmRKUndpUEFicC9DSi9WdlVCbXU4Zz09

Passcode: 593685

WHEN: Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:15PM

Workshop Description

What is mindfulness and how can it help you become a better engineer? Research into mindfulness continues to grow and show the extensive benefits of incorporating mindful practices into our routines. These benefits range from improved mental health to increased empathy, patience, and compassion, and reduced bias. Through this Engineering Your Mind Workshop, we will explore skills you can use to manage your own stresses, the science behind mindfulness, and an overview of how mindfulness practices can strengthen soft skills necessary in technical careers for successful teamwork and leadership. The workshop will end with a 10-minute meditation.

Learn more about why technical professionals need mindfulness here.

Speaker Bio

Elyssa Dixon is a registered Professional Engineer, mindfulness and meditation coach, and founder of fleeceandforests LLC. She worked as a civil engineer in consulting for almost 8 years and realized that her passion lies in helping others succeed. Elyssa's mindfulness practice profoundly changed her life by improving her wellbeing and making her a better leader and team member. She has trained as a meditation and mindfulness teacher, understands what it means to be driven and to want to make a difference while managing interests outside of work. She has developed and presented leadership training sessions focused on personal growth and leadership skills utilizing her unique understanding of the consulting world coupled with mindfulness.

REGISTER (FREE): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApd-6uqzMoHNCsowIUh8m2grbPKMPdZrL0

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2021 6:30PM-7:30PM

Note: Images and descriptions courtesy of Elyssa Dixon.

Have you ever wondered what civil engineering challenges exist beyond our planet? Join us to hear reflections from the ASCE Earth and Space Conference and ideas for engineering an extraterrestrial future.

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/96934016756?pwd=N01WRVllM0E0aG5BQ00zU0RZdzF1UT09

WHEN: Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

Have you been curious about the different specialties that are out there within civil engineering? Have you been thinking about a possible change between the private sector and public? Or going from design to construction? We will be having a panel of experienced engineers from different specialties and sectors within our profession come discuss what they do on a daily basis, give tips on transitioning into their field, and answer any other questions you may have.

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/91463410826?pwd=a2pQQXVKZkNOZHZ2TU1BblN5cHJRUT09

WHEN: Thursday March 11, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

Join us for our second Virtual Trivia Night! We'll compete in groups, so brainstorm some team names and brush up on your knowledge of architecture around the world, space exploration, technology, and everything engineering. We will have video and audio on. The link to the meeting is below. Have paper and a marker ready so each group's presenter can show their answer at the same time! Gift card prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Good Luck!

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/94796502178?pwd=aUJ3RHBPbFVGZlRtNHBDVFBQclVEQT09

WHEN: Thursday February 11, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

As many people prepare and begin to think about taking the PE Exam, it can be a handful. With the Spring exam coming up fast, the ASCE MD Younger Member Group is gathering for a panel discussion with some others who have already taken the exam. They will be available to answer questions, give tips/suggestions, and discuss resources. Please join us on Thursday, January 7th from 6:30PM to 8PM virtually for some helpful information if you are considering taking the PE Exam!

WHERE: Virtual - Zoom https://zoom.us/j/96737588312

WHEN: Thursday January 7, 2021 6:30PM-8PM

As winter and cooler weather approaches, the ASCE MD Younger Member Group is gathering outdoors one more time in a socially-distanced setting! Please join us on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM to 3PM at Checkerspot Brewing in Baltimore for some lawn games, food, and drinks!

We ask that all attendees maintain a minimum 6-ft distance from others and wear masks except when eating or drinking.

WHERE: Checkerspot Brewing Company, 1399 S Sharp St, Baltimore, MD 21230

WHEN: Saturday November 7, 2020 12PM-3PM

Help clean up the banks of the Patapsco River! Meet up in beautiful Oella at 8AM here: https://goo.gl/maps/fJD5F6TdeQfXp1Nu5

We will walk along the banks of the Patapsco and may also walk upstream along Cooper Branch. Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

WHERE: Lot adjacent Trolley Stop, Oella, MD

WHEN: Saturday October 10, 2020 8AM-12PM