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Short Course: Sustainable Design: A Primer
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The principals of sustainable development are an integral part of the ASCE Code of Ethics. But what are those principles and how can they be applied to real projects? If you’re new to sustainability, this short course is intended for you. Taught by experts in sustainable design, this one-day short course will help answer:
After presentations on sustainability fundamentals and general applications, participants will work on problems in their area of technical interest (e.g., site development, buildings, transportation, water resources) during roundtable discussions led by technical area experts. The price of your registration fee includes all course materials, a continental breakfast, and a lunch.
Presenter: To Be Announced
Registration Fee: Advance Registration $225; On-site Registration $250
Short Course: Introduction to Security of Critical Infrastructure
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The events of this decade have demonstrated that America must design, build, and operate critical infrastructure by incorporating security as part of an “all hazards” approach. But what are the fundamental principles of infrastructure security and how can they be applied to real projects? Most civil engineers have had no introduction to this important subject, so if you’re among this group, this short course is just for you. Taught by experts in infrastructure security, this one-day short course will help answer:
After presentations on infrastructure security and general applications, participants will work on problems in their area of technical interest (e.g., transportation, water systems, dams, buildings) during roundtable discussions led by technical area experts. The price of your registration fee includes all course materials, a continental breakfast, and a lunch.
Presenter: To Be Announced
Registration Fee: Advance Registration $225; On-site Registration $250
Climate Change Symposium Part 1: Urban Infrastructure and Water Impacts of Climate Change
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Impacts of climate change are beginning to manifest themselves with consequences on the water environment and coastal urban complexes are still the subject of conjecture. Adaptation will only be possible if we carefully monitor these trends and develop appropriate plans. This session will begin to explore these impacts and how we might prepare for them.
Moderator: George Bugliarello, P.E., F.ASCE, Foreign Secretary, National Academy of Engineering
Presenters: Water Impacts Panel: Lesley Ewing, P.E., M.ASCE, COPRI Board of Governors; Peter Rogers, M.ASCE, Harvard University; Abel Mejia, Water Sector Manager, World Bank (invited); Urban Infrastructure Impacts Panel: Brian Roberts, P.E., M.ASCE, EWRI Climate Committee; Darren Wachtler, Fluor/World Economic Forum, Slim Cities Initiative (invited); Scott L. Douglass, P.E., M.ASCE University of South Alabama/TRB
Climate Change Symposium Part 2: Professional Perspectives in Addressing Climate Change
2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
This Session will explore sustainable engineering principles and practices that can be applied to climate change issues and challenges from a variety of perspectives—private sector, public sector, NGO, investment, and education points of view.
Moderator: Al Grant, P.E., F.ASCE, Chair, Committee on Sustainability, ASCE Technical Activities Committee
Presenters: David G. Mongan, P.E., F.ASCE, ASCE 2008 President; Glen Daigger, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, CH2M Hill; Bill Wallace, A.M.ASCE, ACEC/FIDIC; Cliff Davidson, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Center for Sustainable Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; Major General Don T. Riley, M.ASCE, USACE (invited); Mary Boomgard, Director, Environment Group, Overseas Private Investment Corporation - OPIC.
PR University: You may have your P.E., but do you have your PR?
7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Attend ASCE’s ‘PR University’—a highly interactive workshop for civil engineers who want to learn techniques and practical strategies for effective communications through presentations and hands-on PR activities. Topics covered will include media relations and public presentations. A guest speaker from the media will also be on hand to give attendees the newsroom perspective. Each attendee will receive a PR Toolkit reference guide to help bring the tools from the communications classroom to the civil engineering profession. Part ‘how to’ manual and part resource guide,
this Toolkit provides a practical reference on public relations for civil engineers. Learn more about the PR Toolkit and PR University at www.asceannualconference.org. Registration is limited to a total of 25 participants. The price of registration includes the workshop, breakfast, lunch, and PR Toolkit.
Presenter: To Be Announced
Registration Fee: $250
International Roundtable: Preparing for the Impacts of Climate Change
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join the International Roundtable discussion and be part of an ASCE facilitated collaboration between engineers and global policy makers. Provide your input as civil engineers take their place as leaders at the international policy development table.
Moderator: David Leverenz, P.E., F.ASCE, Chair, ASCE International Activities Committee
Presenters: Warren Evans, Director, Environment Sustainable Development Network, The World Bank; D. Wayne Klotz, P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, ASCE 2009 President; Kyle E. Schilling, P.E., BCEE, Hon.M.ASCE, EWRI President; Responding Agreements of Cooperation Societies
Results from the ASCE Consulting Engineering Practice Survey 2008
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
ASCE is updating Manual No. 45, How to Work Effectively With Consulting Engineers, which provides guidance on procuring engineering services for a quality project. After recently conducting the ASCE Consulting Engineering Practice Survey 2008, the committee updating Manual 45 will present updated results on compensation for engineering services. Survey data includes information on firm and office demographics, outsourcing design, billing rates, and fees. Presenter: Harry Farchmin, P.E., F.ASCE, Vice President, Bloom Companies, LLC, Chair, Task Committee for the Update of Manual 45
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the session on the registration form to reserve your spot.
The Disaster Experience
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
When a catastrophe strikes will you be prepared? The Disaster Experience places you in a real disaster to learn how to make critical decisions for your organization as the situation unfolds as well as the importance of planning
in advance by:
Participants attending the entire workshop will earn 5.0 PDHs. More information on the program is available at ciasce.asce.org.
Advanced Registration Fee: $225 for ASCE members, students, and government employees
Non-Member and On-site Registration Fee: $250; fee includes all workshop materials, lunch, and refreshment breaks. E-mail Catherine Tehan at ctehan@asce.org or call (202) 789-7853 with questions.
Positioning Yourself for Success: Secrets of High-Performing Advocates that are Safe for Everyday Use
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join fellow ASCE Key Contacts in learning how to be a more effective and influential advocate, for your profession as well as for yourself. Influence tactics that are relevant to the legislature, the boardroom, and your personal life will be discussed and explored in this interactive session. Not a Key Contact? That’s okay – training is open to anyone
interested in increasing their involvement as a Key Contact advocate for ASCE and the civil engineering profession. Attendence includes a ticket to the Leadership Luncheon and Awards Presentation.
Presenter: To Be Announced on Web site
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the seminar on the registration form to reserve your spot.
Engineering Ethics: Important at All Career Stages
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
In the engineering profession, ethical conduct is an expectation more than an exception. This session will discuss the process of developing moral competence, present a real world ethical dilemma from engineering practice, and examine how experienced engineers can coach colleagues new to engineering who are faced with ethical decisions. Be prepared to share your experiences, participate in group discussions, and role play. Come and learn from one another.
Presenters: Coy M. Veach, P.E., F.ASCE, Vice President, Freese & Nichols, Inc.; Michael F. Garrett, P.E., M.ASCE, Senior Project Structural Engineer, VRS Corporation
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the session on the registration form to reserve your spot.
ASCE Presents: Long-Term Care Seminar: One Piece of Your Financial Planning Portfolio
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Please attend this important seminar on planning for Long-Term Care issues. Hear from the experts at Long-Term Care Resources (LTCR), a nationally recognized organization dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and their families preserve their assets in the event Long-Term Care services are needed. Costs continue to rise in the delivery of these services whether they are provided in the home, an assisted living facility, or nursing home, and the experts from LTCR will provide attendees with valuable information and strategies for preserving the assets they have worked to accumulate. This session is an educational seminar offered free of charge, but since space is limited, please mark the
appropriate checkbox on the registration form to reserve your space.
Presenter: To Be Announced
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the seminar on the registration form to reserve your spot.
Global Anti-Corruption Education and Training Initiative – World Premier of Ethicana
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Join the members of ASCE’s Committee on Global Principles for Professional Conduct and the Global Anti-Corruption Education and Training Initiative (Global-ACET) as they present the world premier of Ethicana, a DVD program on ethical dilemmas faced by engineers in their projects.
Moderator: Bob Crist, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, Chair, Committee on Global Principles for Professional Conduct
Presenters: Lee Tashjian, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Fluor Inc.; D. Wayne Klotz P.E., D.WRE, F.ASCE, ASCE 2009 President; Jimmy Smith, Ph.D, P.E., F.NSPE, F.ASCE, Global ACET Project Director; Bill Henry, P.E., D.WRE, M.ASCE, ASCE 2005 President; Global ACET Project Initiator and Co-Executive Producer
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the session on the registration form to reserve your spot.
ASCE Presents: Financial Planning Seminar
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
"Ready, Set, Retire" is the title of ASCE’s financial planning seminar. It’s what so many of us have dreamed of. It’s what so many of have worked so hard for. But are we ready? Have we avoided common mistakes?
What do we need to know after retirement?
Presented by Larry N. Grogan, President of Grogan Advisory Services, "Ready, Set, Retire" will reveal common mistakes to avoid with your IRAs, penalty-free early retirement techniques, estate planning strategies, as
well as some other IRA secrets.
Many more topics will be discussed. If you are considering retiring, about to retire, or even in retirement this presentation will be well worthyour time.
Grogan Advisory Services is a partner with ASCE providing ASCE members strategic financial services.
This session is an educational seminar and offered free of charge, but since space is limited please mark the appropriate checkbox on the registration form to reserve your space.
Presenter: Larry Grogan, Grogan Advisory Services
Registration Fee: Complimentary, check off the seminar on the registration form to reserve your spot.
