NUASCE

Lecture Series:

On Wednesday at 11:45 (108 SN), we have Suffolk in to talk about the renovations to Matthews Arena. We are also trying to get a field trip planned in the next few weeks to Matthews. This lecture would be a good opportunity to learn about the renovations before you see them in person. Pizza will be served.

Concrete Canoe:

Email Ezra Jampole at jampole.e@neu.edu if you are interested.

Steel Bridge:

Email Nicole Serafin at serafin.n@neu.edu if you are interested.

NUASCE Bocce:

Take a look at the Bracket and lets try to get the tournament finished by Friday or early next week.

Community Service:

Over the past few weeks we have been in talks with various organizations and we are trying to get two work days planned for this semester. One being with Boston Water and Sewer and the other a cleanup on the Watertown side of the Charles River. It looks like we will have a work day at the Charles River on November 21st. Look for more information next week.

Lecture Series:

On Wednesday at 11:45 (108 SN), we have AECOM in to talk about transportation planning and design. The lecture with be centered around their work on the Urban Ring in Boston. Pizza will be served.

Concrete Canoe:

Email Ezra Jampole at jampole.e@neu.edu if you are interested.

Steel Bridge:

Has a meeting Thursday at 7pm in the design studio.

NUASCE Bocce

The brackets for the NUASCE Bocce Tournament have been posted outside Professor Tillman’s office. Everyone should get their matches finished by this Wednesday and their second round matches done by Friday.

Lecture Series:

This week we have Daniel Watton from NSTAR talking about environmental management and quality assurance at electric generation and distribution facilities. Please join us Wednesday, 7 October in 108 Snell Engineering at 11:45. As always, pizza will be served.

NUASCE Bocce:

The NUASCE Fall Bocce tournament is back! There will be a sign up sheet at the meeting on Wednesday. If you are interested, sing up ASAP so we can get started making the brackets. Winner gets a pair of tickets to see the Bruins take on the Tampa Bay Lighting on Wednesday December 2nd.

Membership Dues:

We received more signup sheets so we will begin to collect dues again.

Freshman Free
Sophomore $10.00
Middler $10.00
Junior $15.00
Senior $15.00

Hey Everyone,

Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Elections:
This Wednesday at 11:45am in 108 Snell Engineering, elections will be held for next year’s ASCE officers. If you would like to nominate someone, please email Rachael at meehan.r@neu.edu The following is a description of each position:

President : Makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Vice Presidents (2) : compiles annual report. Helps out the president.
Program Coordinators (2) : Sets up lecture series. This includes contacting and confirming pizzas, reserving rooms, ordering pizza, and any other necessary items for the meeting.
Treasurer : Handles money.
Publicity Coordinator : Makes posters for the meetings each week.
Secretary : Writes summary of each lecture.
Webmaster : updates the website (extensive web knowledge not necessary)

*There are currently no candidates for secretary so far.

Bocce:
Please play your next round by this Wednesday, April 8th.

Steel Bridge:
The steel bridge team would like to thank everyone who came out to support them at the competition this weekend.

SENIORS:
The brick ceremony will be held next Wednesday, April 15 at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering. See you there!!

Thank you everyone for a great semester.

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
Mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

Hey Everyone,

Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Lecture Series:
This Wednesday, our very own Evan Souliere will be speaking about roller coaster design. In particular, he will be focusing on 3 wooden roller coasters that are opening this year that he helped to design. The meeting will be at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering.

Bocce:
Due to inclement weather, I have pushed the deadline for first round games to Wednesday. However, most second round games do not depend on the outcome of the first round since both teams have bys. If this is the case, please try to play your game this week.

Officer Elections:
Officer elections will be held on Wednesday, April 8th instead of a lecture. If you are interested in running, please have a friend nominate you at this week’s meeting. The following is a description of each position:

President: Makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Vice Presidents (2): Compiles annual report.  Helps out the president.

Program Coordinators (2): Sets up lecture series. This includes contacting and confirming pizzas, reserving rooms, ordering pizza, and any other necessary items for the meeting.

Treasurer: Handles money.

Publicity Coordinator: Makes posters for the meetings each week.

Secretary: Writes summary of each lecture.

Webmaster: Updates the website (extensive web knowledge not necessary)

*There is currently no one running for secretary or webmaster and these are both great positions for first time officers. Please note that these elections are for next Spring. Therefore, you must be in the division that co-ops from July-December. Please email me with any questions.

Steel Bridge:
The competition is this Saturday at Wentworth! Feel free to stop by and cheer on our team. See schedule below:

7:00 AM Setting up of all school bridges for Aesthetic Judging
8:00 AM Aesthetic Judging begins
9:30 AM Construction and Loading of Bridges
12:30 - 2:00 PM Lunch Available, ongoing during Construction and loading

Contact Matt Kelly at Kelly.mat@neu.edu for more information.

See you Wednesday.

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

Hey Everyone,

Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Lecture Series:
This Wednesday, Peter Quigley from Weidlinger Associates will be speaking about the structural aspects of the Museum of Fine Arts addition currently under construction. The meeting will be at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering.

Bocce:
The official bocce bracket is up outside of Professor Tillman’s office. Please play first rounds by this FRIDAY! There are still spaces available to sign up if you would like to play.

SENIORS:
The date for the brick ceremony has been set! The ceremony will be Wednesday, April 15th (Reading Day) at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering Center.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
See you Wednesday.

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

Hey Everyone,

Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Lecture Series:
This Wednesday, Rob Nagi from VHB will be speaking about a wind blade testing facility project. The meeting will be at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering.

Concrete Canoe:
Congratulations to the Concrete Canoe team for successfully completing their pour yesterday/early this morning. Stop by the fluids lab in the basement to take a look.

Steel Bridge:
The steel bridge team could use a lot of help this week to finish up the bridge. Contact Matt Kelly at kelly.mat@neu.edu to get involved.

Membership Cards
If you have not picked yours up yet, you can get them at Wednesday’s meeting.

Bocce:
Please sign up your team by this Friday so that we can put together the official bracket and start playing!

Summer Internship Opportunity:
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Board of Directors has approved the Internship Challenge, a workforce development program focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for life sciences companies and research institutions in Massachusetts. The need for expanded internship opportunities was a key finding of the Life Sciences Talent Initiative, a comprehensive study that the Center co-sponsored of the workforce needs of the life sciences industry in Massachusetts.

The new program will provide Summer 2009 internships to at least 100 undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM ) majors who are considering career opportunities in life sciences in either an industry or academic setting. Interns will receive a stipend of $4,800 in exchange for 8 weeks of dedicated work. Applications are available on the MLSC website. Click here to apply.

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Have a great St. Patrick’s Day!! See you Wednesday.

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

Hey Everyone,

Welcome back from spring break! Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Lecture Series:
This Wednesday, Mauro Scali from Simspon Gumpertz and Heger (SGH) will be speaking. The meeting will be at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering.

Concrete Canoe:
Contact Andy Crawford at crawford.a@neu.edu to get involved.

Steel Bridge:
Contact Matt Kelly at kelly.mat@neu.edu to get involved.

Membership Cards
If you have not picked yours up yet, you can get them at Wednesday’s meeting.

SGH Scholarship
Reminder: This $5000 scholarship is due 2 weeks from today. You must be a Middler or Junior to apply. Email me if you would like more information.

See you Wednesday.

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

Hey Everyone,
Here is this week’s update for ASCE:

Lecture Series:
This Wednesday, Pat Barb from S & F Concrete will be coming to talk about some pre-cast projects they have done. The meeting will be at 11:45 am in 108 Snell Engineering.
There will be no meeting next week due to Spring Break.

Concrete Canoe:
Contact Andy Crawford at crawford.a@neu.edu to get involved.

Steel Bridge:
Contact Matt Kelly at kelly.mat@neu.edu to get involved.

Membership Cards
If you have not picked yours up yet, you can get them at Wednesday’s meeting.

Have a great week and an awesome Spring Break!

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President
mccarthy.ka@neu.edu

If anyone is interested in/skilled at carpentry, we could use your help Friday morning at 9:30 AM in 50 Snell Engineering. Matt Kelly will be leading the project which involves cutting bookshelves down to size to fit into the ASCE office.

Contact Matt at kelly.mat@neu.edu with any questions.

Thanks!

Kaitlin McCarthy
NUASCE President