Southwest Face of NE#9 located in the front yard of a private residence along Eastern Avenue in Fairmont Heights, MD.
November 2007 Volume 54, Number 3
On November 27, 2007, Stephen Powers of ASCE-NCS’s History and Heritage Committee will present on one of the area’s oldest civil engineering accomplishments. If you have ever looked at a road map of the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, then it is clear where the boundaries of present day Washington, D.C. and Arlington County lie. But how did these boundaries come to be, and how are they defined today? It may come as a surprise to you that these boundaries are denoted by the first monuments ever commissioned by the United States Government, that 37 of the 40 boundary stones remain, and together as a group the Boundary Stones represent one of the oldest lasting surveys of Colonial America.
In 1791, George Washington appointed the Commissioners for the New Federal City to lay down four experimental lines so as to create the boundaries of the “ten mile square” tract on the upper Potomac River where Pierre L’Enfant’s plan for the city would be designed and built. It was agreed that the area of 100 square miles would embrace approximately 64 square miles of Maryland soil and approximately 36 square miles of Virginia soil. Mr. Powers will provide additional history of the stones and the difficulties encountered during the survey of the city.
Southwest Face of NE#9 located in the front yard of a private residence along Eastern Avenue in Fairmont Heights, MD.
The layout called for establishing a northwest line 10 miles toward Falls Church, where the West Cornerstone would be placed. Along the route, nine 2-foot-high by 12-inch square-stone mile markers cut from Aquia Creek Quarry sandstone were placed. Ellicott then turned northeast and completed the survey on the Virginia side of the Potomac before halting for a brief hiatus during the winter months. In the spring of 1792, work resumed on the Maryland side of the Potomac. The survey continued toward present day Silver Spring where the North Cornerstone was placed. From there, Ellicott’s party, headed southeast toward present day Seat Pleasant, located the East Cornerstone, and closed the square by turning southwest back toward Alexandria and the Potomac River.
To know the stones today is to understand the development and growth of the Washington D.C. Area. Of the 26 stones placed in Maryland, 23 continue to define the boundary between Washington, D.C. and the state of Maryland. They currently reside at or near their original locations and are located on Corp of Engineer’s land, private residences, roadside right of ways, National Park Property, a Cemetery, and commercial property. They are located adjacent to Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Mt. Rainier, Brentwood, Capitol Heights, Temple Hills, Suitland, and Oxon Hill. Of the missing 3 Maryland stones, 2 stones were destroyed/lost in the 1950’s and the individual sites are marked by a plaque (NE#1) and a replica stone (SE#8) respectively. The final stone (SE#4) is in storage after a mid-1980’s traffic accident, and is currently awaiting rededication in the vicinity of its original location in the near future.
The preservation of these stones came about in the late 1890’s through the 1960’s when Fred E. Woodward, brother of the owner of the Woodward & Lothrup’s department stores, and the Washington D.C. Local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution began a campaign to save the stones by educating the public to their existence and erecting iron fences around as many as possible. That campaign is now championed by NACABOSTCO, The Nation’s Capitol Boundary Stones Committee, a group dedicated toward the preservation of the stones/sites and of which ASCE’s National Capitol Section History & Heritage Committee currently has representation. Among the many goals of this committee is to promote the Stones/Sites for designation as a National Historic Landmark. To that end, ASCE H&H has an effort underway to nominate the Ellicott Survey represented by the Boundary Stones/Sites for an ASCE National Historical Landmark designation.
Those interested in the boundary stones can attend the November Section meeting to hear Mr. Powers’ presentation. Additionally, an ASCE-NCS Family Day field trip has been scheduled for December 1 to view the stones on the east side of Washington, DC. More information on the field trip will be provided nearer to the date.
The Section meeting will be on November 27, 2007 at the Sheraton Crystal City on 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm with registration and networking. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. The presentation will be from 7:30 until 8:30 pm. The cost for the meeting including the buffet dinner is $30.00 for members and non-members, and $10 for students. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Fernando Pons at asce-ncs@haleyaldrich.com. Please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Please only send reservations to the reservation e-mail address. Questions and other messages will not receive a response.
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The profession of civil engineering is largely invisible to the general public. Most people hardly give a second thought to the built environment in which we live, an environment created largely by civil engineers. People use buildings, highways, bridges and water systems every day, but unless things go wrong most people would never notice. New Orleans brought engineering matters to the nation’s attention two years ago. Like most engineering failures, many things converged at the same time. Overtopped levees stick in people’s minds, however, flood control management, design decisions, urban planning and many other factors combined to create the situation in New Orleans. At our October meeting, Larry Roth, Deputy Executive Director of ASCE spoke about the direct and indirect causes of the flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and the role that engineers must play in the restoration of New Orleans and in the education of the public about the role of civil engineering in society.
Fortunately, there are plenty of examples of highly public features and events that help people understand the importance and relevance of engineering in our daily lives. The new Washington Nationals Ballpark is a great example of an iconic building that will serve the public for many decades. Most people appreciate the role of engineers and architects in the creation of our public monuments and buildings. The District of Columbia is in itself a monument to engineering. Only a few cities and even fewer national capitals can claim to be fully planned and implemented by engineers and architects. Our November meeting will cover the history, condition and preservation of the Boundary Stones that set the city limits of the District of Columbia.
Another great example of the public role of Engineers was the 2007 Solar Decathlon held on the National Mall October 12 through October 20. The Solar Decathlon has been held twice before on the Mall and has grown steadily popular since the first year of the competition in 2003. University teams from the United Sates, Canada and Europe plan, design, finance, construct, transport and operate fully solar powered homes. The Competition is based on 10 aspects of the home including engineering, architecture, and market viability. The houses were open for public viewing throughout the week and the event is proving ever more popular wit the public. The engineering and architecture students who participated did a fine job in educating the general public. In the near future, these students will be the leaders who advance our profession and enhance our built environment.
I hope to see as many of you as possible at our November meeting and at upcoming Family Day field trips. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Dean Westman, PE
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When renewing your ASCE annual membership, please keep in mind that the Voluntary Section Contribution gives you the opportunity to invest directly in the future of our profession. 100% of this contribution goes directly to our National Capital Section’s Scholarship Trust.
There are 5 universities with Civil Engineering programs covered by our Section: The University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, The Catholic University of America, The George Washington University, and George Mason University. Each year we award merit scholarships to as many as 3 students from each of these universities, based on academic achievement, involvement in their ASCE Student Chapter, and community service. Through these scholarships, which range from $1,000 to $5,000, we show our support for these outstanding students who will be the future practitioners of Civil Engineering.
We need your support to keep this Trust viable! So, please support the Trust by contributing via the Voluntary Section Contribution.
Life Members, your dues are waived, but please consider contributing what you have traditionally paid in dues to our Scholarship Trust. You’ve been making this contribution to ASCE for years—now consider continuing this financial support directing ASCE to give your dues to the ASCE-NCS Scholarship Trust via the Voluntary Section Contribution. Or better yet, made out to ASCE-NCS Scholarship Trust and mail it directly to Treasurer Frank Malits, c/o Cagley & Associates, Inc., 6141 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852.
We also encourage Corporate and Memorial endowments. Firms are challenged to step up and sponsor an annual $1,000 minimum scholarship in your Company’s name. Individuals are asked to consider a scholarship in your estate planning—a Memorial Scholarship that will keep giving in your name long into the future. Please contact Trust Chairman Bernie Dennis (703-532-6188 or berniedennis@mindspring.com) for additional information.
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The YMF holds professional development events, community service events, construction tours, and happy hour social events from time to time during the course of the year. If you are interested in YMF activities or want to get the latest information, please check the website http://asce-ncs.org/ymf for info.
The next event is a Happy Hour social event. This is a great chance to meet other civil engineers, have some fun, and develop your network.
What? November YMF Happy Hour
When? Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 6:00pm
Why? To drink, eat, and socialize!
Where? RiRa Irish Pub (Bethesda), 4931 Elm St, Bethesda, MD 20814 (Bethesda Metro—Red Line) http://www.rira.com/locations/bethesda/
Questions? No RSVP needed. E-mail Stephanie Cutlip if you have any questions (stephanie_cutlip@yahoo.com).
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ASCE-NCS’s 2007-2008 year is off to a good start. If you have not been able to attend our section meetings, you have missed some very good presentations and networking opportunities. Our meetings have had great presentations and have been well attended. Be sure to get involved in your section by attending our upcoming meetings.
Our September meeting kicked off with the installation of the new slate of officers, headed up by Dean Westman as President. This annual ceremony was held to formally install the officers for the new year. Please be sure to contact any board or committee members if you have questions about Section activities or would like to get involved.
Installation of new officers at September meeting
Matt Haas of Clark Construction told the inside story of the Nationals new ballpark.
After the installation of the officers, Matt Haas from Clark Construction gave an insider’s view of the new Washington Nationals Ballpark. Mr. Haas is leading the project for the joint venture team of Clark Construction, Hunt Construction, and Smoot Construction. HOK Sport is the architect. The facility is owned by the D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission and the Nationals have signed a 40-year lease.
The ballpark is quite an impressive engineering accomplishment. It will have 41,000 seats, 80 suites, and over 1 million square feet of space. Adding to the challenge, all this will be constructed in a very fast, 23-month period, with the facility scheduled to open for the first game of the National’s 2008 season. On top of this, the facility is planned for LEED certification.
Mr. Haas described the schedule challenges for this project and how his team was able to deal with them. To meet the D.C. Government’s needs, a $400 million guaranteed maximum price contract was signed for the project. The construction team was able to manage their risk for this project by means of a design-build contract, whereby Clark was able to control the design and get design assistance from key subcontractors.
The structural steel was a key milestone to making the schedule work. Mr. Haas explained how getting steel delivered in October of 2006 was critical to all the remaining portions of the work. The innovative use of pre-fabricated pieces helped speed construction. With less than six months to go, the ballpark is on schedule, but there are plenty of challenges ahead.
At the October meeting, Larry Roth, ASCE’s Deputy Executive Director, presented the findings of the Hurricane Katrina External Review Panel’s report: What Went Wrong and Why. Mr. Roth started the night with a provocative statement, calling the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana the “worst engineering catastrophe in U.S. history.” He went on to detail the devastation: 80% of the city flooded, over 1,100 killed, $100 billion in damage, and over 125,000 jobs lost.
The collection of failures, ranging from inadequate engineering design to poor government agency coordination to poor assessment and management of risk, led to the devastation resulting from Katrina. Many contributing factors also played a role in the damage caused by Katrina. Mr. Roth presented his case that there were multiple engineering failures involved—making his case for the worst engineering catastrophe in U.S. history.
Mr. Roth drew on his experience as a member of ASCE’s Hurricane Katrina External Review Panel to share the specifics of what happened in New Orleans with the audience. He answered many specific questions about New Orleans and the rebuilding efforts. However, he made the larger point that the lessons learned extend well beyond Katrina to every aspect of daily engineering practice. Engineers need to place the protection of safety, health, and welfare as a top priority in all decision making processes or risk future tragedies perhaps more severe than Katrina. He challenged all those in attendance to keep these lessons in mind as they continue their engineering careers.
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The 2007 Solar Decathlon was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. from October 12 through October 20th. The event was sponsored by the United Sates Department of Energy and features teams from 20 colleges and universities competing in 10 separate facets of solar powered houses.
Teams from across the United States and Canada and teams from Puerto Rico, Spain and Germany constructed solar powered houses and transplanted them to the National Mall for the competition. This year’s winner was Germany’s Technische Universität Darmstadt. Second place went to the University of Maryland and third place went to Santa Clara University.
Teams were judged on 10 aspects of their solar powered houses:
All of the houses featured photovoltaic system to convert sunlight directly into electricity. The houses also included solar thermal collectors to heat water or a heat transfer fluid for heating hot water and for comfort heating by radiant heating. The houses also included superior insulating technologies, compact fluorescent lamps, and special coatings for windows. Houses were limited to approximately 800-square feet for ease of transportation and for minimizing the space used on the National Mall.
Student teams included Engineering and Architecture students and students from other disciplines including business and economics. The teams invested many hours of time on the project, well beyond the week spent in Washington. Numerous generous supporters provided funding and materials for the houses including national sponsors and local sponsors.
The Solar Decathlon was held previously in Washington, DC in 2005 and 2002. A major goal of the Decathlon is education for participating students and faculty and the general public. The houses were opened to the public with tours given by the students during the week. On Saturday, October 13th, the Mall near 12th Street was crowded with people viewing the houses and associated exhibits. The Solar Decathlon has increased in popularity and interest since the first event in 2002. This popularity affirms interest in a sustainable energy future.
The President of the United Sates has established a national goal of making solar energy competitive with conventional forms of energy by 2015. This goal can only be achieved by training the newest generation of engineers and educating the public about the benefits of a solar future.
The 2007 Solar Decathlon web site is at http://www.solardecathlon.org/.
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The 2008 Discover Engineering Family Day will take places from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 16. The Festival kicks-off National Engineering Week. Activities from previous years have included the following; most if not all of which should be available at the 2008 event along with new activities.
Volunteers and children enjoying the 2007 Discover Engineering Family Day
Major funding for the Discover Engineering Family Day is provided by the National Engineers Week Foundation and IEEE-USA. Additional funding is provided by local engineering societies including the National Capital Section.
The National Capital Section will be sponsoring an activity appropriate for children and volunteers are needed for both morning and afternoon. See the January Newsletter for more details.
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Larry Roth (left), Deputy Executive Director of ASCE, presents the 2007 Excellence in Journalism Award to Mr. Larry Van Dyne.
Larry Van Dyne of the Washingtonian magazine won ASCE’s 2007 Excellence in Journalism Award for his outstanding coverage of the history of the public water-supply system in the nation’s capital, including the contributions of civil engineering to purifying and delivering water, as well as developing water systems in the area. The Excellence in Journalism Award was established in 1994 by ASCE past President James Poirot to honor superior news coverage that improves public understanding of civil engineering.
Mr. Van Dyne has been a senior writer for the past 25 years at the Washingtonian, one of the country’s leading magazines. He has written in-depth features on a variety of subjects, including politics, real estate, museums, education, history, sports and the environment. He previously worked as a reporter for the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Boston Globe. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was a Professional Journalism Fellow at Stanford University.
In addition to being honored with this year’s award, Mr. Van Dyne also received the Excellence in Journalism Award last year. In the award’s 13-year history, no one has received it twice—much less two years in a row. ASCE’s Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Larry Roth, presented the Award to Mr. Van Dyne at the October NCS meeting.
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Please join the Water Resource Committee on November 13, 2007 for dinner at Sette Bello in the Clarendon area of Arlington, VA. The Washington, DC Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will present the design of the Santa Clara, El Salvador water project that services a community of 2,100 people and includes a 52,000 gallon treated water storage tank, slow sand filter, a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system, electrical controls and approximately 9 miles of potable water distribution piping.
Social hour will start at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and a presentation at 7:00 pm. Dinner for the evening is $32 including non-alcoholic drink and includes:
Cesarina: Hearts of romaine with Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan cheese
Paillard di pollo con lattughine e pomodori: Pounded and grilled chicken breast with field greens and fresh tomatoes –or–
Salmone: Grilled fillet of salmon with a mushroom eggplant ragu
Torta tiepida di castagne con gelato alle castagne: Warm chestnut cake with chestnut gelato and berry sauce
Please RSVP to David Dajc, PE, at david.dajc@fhwa.dot.gov or 703-404-6363 by November 12, 2007.
Sette Bello Restaurant
3101 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
703-351-1004
Metro: Sette Bello is Metro accessible by the Clarendon Metro located directly across the street.
Parking: $2.00 validated parking in the building (entrance is on Herndon Street (intersects Wilson Blvd)).
From Washington and Key Bridge: Take right on Wilson Blvd and proceed until 3100 block. Sette Bello is located in the Hartford Building at 3101 Wilson Blvd on the north highland side.
From 66 East: Exit at Fairfax Drive. Fairfax Drive becomes Wilson Blvd, which at this point is a two way street. When Wilson becomes one way, west bound, bear to the right onto Clarendon Blvd. Once on Clarendon Blvd, turn left at the first light, onto N. Highland St. Stay on N. Highland, crossing Wilson Blvd. The orange awnings half-way down the block on the left are the restaurant awnings.
From Lee Highway: East bound—turn right onto N. Highland Street. West bound—turn left onto N. Highland Street. Follow N. Highland Street until reaching N. Hartford Street. Sette Bello’s entrance door is located at the intersection of N. Highland St. and N. Hartford St. Look for the orange awnings.
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This year, we have been reporting on the ASCE Student Chapters within the National Capital Section. The NCS includes 5 Student Chapters: Catholic University of America, George Mason University, George Washington University, Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. The University of Maryland at College Park is part of the ASCE Maryland Chapter.
This month we’re featuring the ASCE Student Chapter at the Catholic University of America.
Civil Engineering at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC includes a balanced education in engineering and the humanities. CUA began offering engineering courses in 1896, just a few years after the founding of the University as a graduate and research center. The School of Engineering was established in 1930 with Civil Engineering as one of the first programs. The Department of Civil Engineering offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.
The Faculty advisor for the ASCE Student Chapter at CUA is Dr. Panos Tsopelas, Associate Professor. CUA ASCE Student Chapter Officers for this year include President Boshra Iravani, Vice President Rachel Marz, and Treasurer Daniel Pisani. This year’s Sophomore Representative is Evan Heisman and the Freshman Representative is Jennifer Schultz. The chapter participated in last year’s Concrete Canoe Competition and the Steel Bridge Competition.
The Chapter has participated in the ASCE Regional Conference for the past few years and will be participating in this year’s competition as well. The CUA-ASCE Student Chapter is looking forward to a fun filled year with networking and social activities too!
The Catholic University’s student chapter concrete canoe team.
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The Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW) invites you to join us for the 2008 Excellence in Structural Engineering (ESE) Awards Gala. This invitation is extended to our colleagues and friends in the industry, including engineers, architects, construction professionals, and their spouses.
This second annual black-tie event will be taking place on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Washington, DC.
The evening will start off with a cocktail reception, followed by the Awards presentation and dinner. Following the Awards presentation, there will be a dessert reception and entertainment for attendees to enjoy. Tickets for the event are $175 per person with sponsorship packages available (Platinum at $5,000 includes one table, Gold at $2,500 includes 4 tickets, Silver at $1,250 includes 2 tickets, and Bronze at $600).
Similar to the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) awards program, which recognizes structural engineering achievement at the national level, the objective of the ESE Awards is to recognize excellence and innovation in structural engineering projects designed by structural engineers in the Metropolitan Washington area. There are multiple categories, including new building construction, new bridge/transportation construction, and renovations. These categories are further classified according to the completed project cost. In addition to awards for construction projects, there will be an individual award recognizing a structural engineer who has made exceptional contributions to the Metropolitan Washington structural engineering community over his or her career.
For further information, to purchase tickets, or to sponsor this event, please contact mmemberg@ehlert-bryan.com or visit our website at www.sea-mw.org.
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Section Meeting. Mr. Stephen Powers of the NCS’s History and Heritage Committee will deliver a presentation about the Washington, DC boundary stones. The boundary stones represent one of the oldest lasting surveys in the United States. Thirty-seven of the original 40 stones remain. Protection and preservation of the stones is vital. Registration and networking will begin at 6:00 pm, with a buffet dinner beginning at 6:45 pm and the program from approximately 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Fernando Pons at asce-ncs@haleyaldrich.com. Please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Please only send reservations to the reservation e-mail address. Questions and other messages will not receive a response.
George Mason University, Civil Engineering Career Fair. The ASCE Student Chapter at George Mason University is hosting a career fair that is catered specifically to Civil Engineering. The event will take place on November 12 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Fairfax Campus in Dewberry Hall of the Johnson Center. The fair is open to the entire public and students/recent grads are highly encouraged to attend. Prospective attendees are to RSVP at gmuasce@gmail.com to receive a registration confirmation.
Water Resources Committee Meeting. The Washington, DC Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will present the design of the Santa Clara, El Salvador water project that services a community of 2,100 people and includes a 52,000 gallon treated water storage tank, slow sand filter, a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system, electrical controls and approximately 9 miles of potable water distribution piping. Social hour will start at 6:00 pm followed by dinner and a presentation at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to David Dajc, PE david.dajc@fhwa.dot.gov or 703-404-6363 by Nov 12, 2007.
SEA-MW Seminar: Marketing & Business Development. The Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW) will sponsor a dinner seminar addressing “Marketing and Business Development” on November 28, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Pier 7 Restaurant, 650 Water St. SW, Washington, DC. The speaker will be John Doehring of Zweig White. For further information look under “Programs” on the SEA-MW website: www.sea-mw.org. Cost for the dinner and seminar will be $30 for SEA-MW members and $40 for non-members, payable at the door. Make checks payable to SEA-MW. To make your reservations, email Don Gray at don.gray@mail.swsgpc.com or Bernie Dennis at berniedennis@mindspring.com. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Section Meeting. Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, ASCE’s Director of Government Relations will give a presentation titled “ASCE’s Infrastructure Action Plan for the 110th Congress…Are you involved?” ASCE launched its Infrastructure Action Plan for the 110th Congress in March 2007, outlining 11 legislative steps Congress can take to help raise the grades on the nation’s infrastructure as evaluated in our Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Learn how to effectively communicate the elements of the Action Plan to your federal elected leaders. Registration and networking will begin at 6:00 pm, with a buffet dinner beginning at 6:45 pm and the program from approximately 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Reservations can be made by e-mailing Fernando Pons at asce-ncs@haleyaldrich.com. Please RSVP by close of business on Wednesday, January 9, 2008. Please only send reservations to the reservation e-mail address. Questions and other messages will not receive a response. Note that this meeting is being held on the 3rd Tuesday of January, rather than the last Tuesday of the month.
2008 Discover Engineering Family Day—SAVE THE DATE! NCS is gearing up for our 2008 Discover Engineering Family Day Festival exhibit at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. The festival will feature dozens of hands-on activities provided by local engineering chapters and national organizations in honor of National Engineer’s Week. Please keep an eye out for future announcements about our 2008 exhibit and activity. We look forward to the continued participation of section members to make this event a success. Last year’s photos can be seen online at http://www.eweekdcfamilyday.org/2007/Photos_2007_main.html. For more information about this and other YMF outreach activities, please contact event co-chairs Will Torres at wm.torres1@gmail.com or Kirin Smith at ksmith@delonhampton.com.
Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Gala. The Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW) invites you to join us for the 2008 Excellence in Structural Engineering (ESE) Awards Gala. This invitation is extended to our colleagues and friends in the industry, including engineers, architects, construction professionals, and their spouses. This second annual black-tie event will be taking place on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Washington, DC. For further information, to purchase tickets, or to sponsor this event, please contact mmemberg@ehlert-bryan.com or visit our website at www.sea-mw.org.
The History and Heritage Committee will sponsor a Family Day field trip to visit historic landmarks of the Washington aqueduct system. This will be a chance to view some of the nation’s earliest civil engineering accomplishments and introduce family members to some interesting historic places. This will be a great opportunity for a nice day trip and to introduce students to the civil engineering profession.
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