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