Welcome to ASCE WCB!

Hello and welcome to the West Coast Branch! We are glad to be part of the Tampa Bay Community. Our counties include Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough. One of the best Civil Engineering Schools in the state is right here in Tampa: The University of South Florida. Go Bulls!

The Civil Engineering Profession has been around for centuries and we strive to continue with the enrichment of the lives of our local engineers through Networking Luncheons, Educational Seminars, Fun Outings, and Monthly Updates via our Newsletter.

Ron Chin, District 7 Design Engineer, has made the Powerpoint Presentation from the May 14, 2009 luncheon available to ASCE members. Please click the link to view it.

The West Coast Branch endorses Kathy Caldwell, P.E., for the 2009 ASCE President-Elect position. Please click here for our endorsement letter. Kathy Caldwell is a Florida Section Past President and has been very active in ASCE National and Region 5. She recently completed her duties as Director of Region 5.

The two official candidates for President-Elect are (click the link for recent interview responses):

• Kathy Caldwell, P.E., M.ASCE
• Moustafa Gouda, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE

Visit http://content.asce.org/Board%20Elections/2010/index.html for bios and visions for both candidates.

After over 1,000 hours and seven months of design, fabrication, and construction, the USF Steel Bridge Team won 3rd place at the ASCE Southeast Regional Student Competition held this year at Vanderbilt University from March 26 - 28, 2009. The team consisted of more than 12 students, including several freshmen. The 3rd place finish qualifies the team for the National Competition at the University of Las Vegas on May 22 and 23.

This year is the 80th anniversary of the Florida Section of ASCE! Come help us celebrate at the 2009 Florida Section Annual Conference to be held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront from August 20 through 22. ASCE is also seeking sponsors and exhibitors for this event. Please click the links for more information.

The USF Chapter of Engineers without Borders is seeking mentors to aid the students with the design of the Water for Miramar project. For more information about the community of Miramar and their current water situation, please click here. The EWB Student Chapter can be reached through their website or via e-mail.