I used to attend ASCE specialty conferences and found them extremely useful -- learning new techniques and making contacts. Some annual events were pretty repetitive, with the same people presenting much the same information from one year to the next. The annual ASCE Congress didn't empress me. It was mostly the bricks and mortar folks and I found little to interest a water-oriented person like me.
Local chapter meetings -- both professional and student -- proved to be fruitful in many ways, but now they are at least an hour's drive away.
Virtual meetings have allowed me to continue technical committee involvement. That's the best of all.
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William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE
ENGINEER
Columbus MS
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-15-2024 11:58 AM
From: Christopher Seigel
Subject: What is your favorite ASCE Event?
Hey all,
I was wondering what your favorite ASCE event is? Is it volunteer, social, or professional?
I was fortunate to attend the EWRI Congress in Henderson Nevada last year - the topics were very interesting, I got to meet some people from these forums in person, and it let me experience a place that I had never been before. I'd love to hear about other events at any level of ASCE that hold value to you.
Thanks in advance.
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Christopher Seigel P.E., M.ASCE
Civil Engineer
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