UNSW Civil and Environmental Engineering Society (CEVSOC)’s Post

Reflecting on Four Years of WSU Advisory Board Service Following my return home from Pullman, I’ve been reflecting on my time serving on the Advisory Board for the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at Washington State University (WSU) over the past four years. This has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and has allowed me to contribute to the department's advancement, support its mission, and collaborate with fellow board members, faculty, and students in the following ways: -Supporting Innovation: Promoting cutting-edge research and development within the CEE department. -Enhancing Education: Advocating for initiatives that enrich the learning experience and prepare students for successful careers. -Fostering Connections: Strengthening ties between academia and industry to create opportunities for students and faculty. Serving on the board has provided me with invaluable insights into the future of our industry. I’ve become acutely aware of the challenges that college leadership, faculty, staff, and students face, especially post-COVID. There are no easy remedies in this environment, but I am excited to continue this journey and contribute to shaping the future of civil and environmental engineering education. #WSU #CivilEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #AdvisoryBoard #EngineeringExcellence #Pullman #GoCougs

"UBC Engineering will give you so many ways to get involved and there are so many opportunities out there." says Mark Peralta, a third-year Environmental Engineering student. Mark believes that environmental engineering is very practical and wants to become an engineer who is on the front lines of pushing sustainability for the world, protecting ecosystems, and creating and advocating for systems that are more eco-friendly. 🔗 Learn more about why he chose #UBC Environmental Engineering at the link.

There's growing evidence that volunteerism and giving back can improve your quality of life. I thought about that as I read my client Caleb's post on his work on an Alumni Advisory Board at Washington State University. His give back is to help the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department stay closely aligned with the needs in the marketplace. Caleb has done this for the last 4 years! Read up on what his Advisory Board has provided; it's impressive. Here's the coaching question: "what could you volunteer to do?" #Volunteerism # #CareerSuccess #CareerCoaching

Attended an insightful webinar organized by ICE South East England - Early Careers Network on UN Sustainable Development Goals on August 16, 2023. Measuring the Ambitious Goals: Understanding how to measure the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), comprising 169 targets and 231 indicators, is essential. This comprehensive framework guides our global efforts toward a more sustainable future. To become a qualified Chartered Engineer, it's crucial to play a professional and responsible role in projects that support sustainable development and reduce resource demand. This responsibility extends across the entire project life cycle. Focus Areas for Civil Engineers: Civil engineers can make a significant impact in three unique areas: a. Carbon Measurement for Infrastructure: Implementing strategies to reduce carbon emissions in infrastructure projects. b. Enhancing Capabilities, Skills, and Codes Related to Carbon: Staying updated with the latest practices and codes related to carbon reduction. c. Adopting Carbon Systems Thinking: Considering the bigger picture of how carbon impacts various aspects of a project. One of the most important insights from the webinar was that sometimes, achieving one development goal can inadvertently compromise progress towards others. It's a reminder to always consider the broader impact on remaining development goals when working toward a specific objective. Let's keep striving for a sustainable and inclusive future! #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #EngineeringForChange #ICE #SLAICE #lifeonpurpose with Charitha Handagala

Learn about the importance of Conditions for Sustainability and Policies , the supporting guidelines/ frameworks, and how they play a role in sustainable development by joining our lead instructors Dr. Greg Zilberbrant and Peter Calcetas as well as a few industry guest professionals deliver our  professional training course: Design and Engineering (D&E).  Only 3 weeks to go to the start of the November session. Why Conditions for Sustainability and Policies are Important for Sustainable Development? Sustainable development requires: businesses and professionals to recognize their impact on the environment and communities they serve. Driving Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: requires integrated policies that ensure new and existing infrastructure are reaching economic, environmental, and social objectives. Following progressive policies:  guides professionals to optimize resources and understand how infrastructure development affects community health, while driving economic activity. Accountability: clear and well-defined policies need to be implemented and closely followed so the development of infrastructure projects are considered sustainable. Effective guidelines and pragmatic frameworks: facilitate decision-making for all stakeholders, helping to achieve a holistic and more integrated approach to projects. The resulting assets are more valuable for a longer duration. Course information: 1) Registration:  https://lnkd.in/gPF7vJZv 2) Details regarding this training: https://lnkd.in/gFWmEm3x 3) Schedule: November 7-9, 2023 Melissa Peneycad, Kyle Vander Linden , Peter Langan ,Tony Bégin , Richard Weiss, Conrad McCallum, ENV SP, Alexander Andrenkov, P.Eng. PMP, M.Eng. ,Lesia Beznaczuk, W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering / La Société canadienne de génie civil (CSCE) ,Beyond21 Academy, Canam , Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) , WSP in Canada,  Crozier: Consulting Engineers, Aecon Group Inc.

On Friday I had the pleasure of "throwing graduation caps up". Photo title: which is mine? 😀 The world doesn't end with fire safety for me. In the so-called meantime, between searching for passive fire protection solutions perfectly tailored to customer needs, I expanded my knowledge by completing postgraduate studies ESG in Civil Engineering at the Politechnika Warszawska. Just as we can protect buildings against fires, we must follow the path of sustainability in the real estate. In many issues, we must remember that these two areas are not mutually exclusive, but go hand in hand. CMS, Arcadis and Politechnika Warszawska - thank you for interesting and knowledge-packed lectures. #esg #sustainability

Meet Elizabeth! A third-year Environmental Engineering student. ❓ Why did you want to study Environmental Engineering? ❓ "I saw engineering as a way to use my knowledge to help people… and given that our world is in a climate crisis, environmental engineering seemed like a good choice to try and make a difference." “One of the best things about engineering is that it offers so many opportunities, from working more on the science side to being involved in policy.” Considering Environmental Engineering? Read alll about Elizabeth's student experience, engineering journey and favourite classes!

A few months ago, I had the honor of training for 60 hours on industrial waste water purification techniques for olive oil presses. This wonderful course included four industrial field visits, from which I learned a lot, and a lot from professional professors from Jordan and the UK, whom I had the pleasure of learning from. The course was titled "𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑬𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝑻𝑷𝑺1306". And under the supervision of Al-Balqa' Applied University BAU, De Montfort University, Royal Academy of Engineering, HANANIA Energy, and Industrial Research And Development Fund - IRDF. #wastewatertreatment #training #development #entrepreneurship #environment #circulareconomy #intergration #uk

The Journey to Chartership: Matthew Hare’s Experience and Tips for Aspiring Engineers. Our Matt Hare Shares Insights on Achieving Chartered Engineer Status via Work-Based Learning.