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ESWP Member,
Welcome to the
March edition of the e-Technicalendar! This monthly newsletter of
the Engineers' Society of Western PA (ESWP) presents important
information about the current events of the ESWP and our Affiliated
Technical Societies. Please take a moment to view this issue and
learn more about the great continuing education and business networking
opportunities available at ESWP!
If you are interested in becoming more active on any of the committees
organized through ESWP, please contact our offices. We are currently
looking for interested volunteers on the Membership, Affiliated
Technical Society, Career Awareness and Publications Committees! Usually,
the time requirements are minimal and easily manageable.
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2010 Annual
Engineering Awards Banquet
Metcalf, Engineer and Projects of
the Year Awarded
"Congratulations! Last night's Annual Banquet
was one of the best that I have attended. There was a lot of
electricity in the air and the speaker was fabulous. It was well
organized and orchestrated. The speeches and the overall logistics
were terrific. Great job!"
"Congratulations on a fabulous banquet!"
"Kudos for
the event. All my guests commented on the well thought out and
executed evening. Very nice job."
"That was the
first ESWP Awards Banquet I attended....I thought it was a grand evening
from the start to the finish. Excellent job at making the night
run smoothly and look seamless. I am really happy to be part of
this organization."
...that's what they're saying after the 126th Annual Engineering Awards
Banquet.
The ESWP Engineering Awards Banquet was held on February 17, 2010 in
the East Club at Heinz Field. More than 575 guests attended the 126th
annual event. The event began with a reception held in honor of the
2010 Recipient of the William Metcalf Award, Dr. William "Red"
Whittaker, Fredkin Professor of the Robotic Institute
at Carnegie Mellon University. Following the social hour and silent
auction, Honorary Banquet Co-Chair Alex Sciulli introduced ESWP
President Deborah Lange as the event host. After the introductions of
the ESWP Executive Committee and other dignitaries, a rousing rendition
of the National Anthem was performed by vocalist Jeff Jimerson. Prior
to the service of the meal, ESWP 1st Vice-President Tom Donatelli
provided the invocation for the Banquet. Throughout the dinner, several
raffle winners were announced by ESWP 2nd Vice-President Charles Toran.
New at the 2010 event, the Banquet Planning Committee asked table hosts
to consider hosting for area educators and students to help ESWP
further its network into academia through the Banquet. Thanks to the
generosity of our members, more than 30 such complimentary seats were
offered to these guests! Even better, more than 40 educators and
students were able to attend the Banquet, with the ESWP hosting a full
table. Their response to the event was thrilling, as indicated by
comments such as:
"I saw
several of the teacher guests at Network Connections the day after the
dinner. They were pleased and honored at having been invited and
impressed by Bob Ballard's presentation. Thank you for having invited
them!"
"I can't
thank you enough for thinking to invite me to the Society of Engineers
lovely banquet last week. I had a wonderful time and welcomed the
opportunity to meet with local gifted coordinators in the South Hills
as well as the two gentlemen seated at our table"
"I made contact at my table with a representative
from Penn Dot. She is very interested in being involved in outreach
programs. I gave her my card, your after school brochure and told her
you would be in touch. I just sent her a Math & Science
Collaborative Journal. I gave her contact information to your
secretary"
"we had two
students at our table that I know came away impressed with the event.
Hopefully both future engineers!"
Following dinner, ESWP Awards Chairman Michael Bock
presented awards in the following categories:
- Transportation Project of the
Year to PennDOT for the "Missing Ramps project over SR 79."
The award was accepted by Dan Cessna on behalf of the project
team. Accompanying Dan to the podium was Steve Wilson of Michael
Baker, Jr., Inc., Susan Ackenheil Snow of Ackenheil Engineers, and
Vic Bertolina from SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Commercial Project of the Year
to UPMC for the new "Children's
Hospital of Pittsburgh." The award was
accepted by Eric Cartwright on behalf of the entire project team.
Bob Ward of Astorino accompanied Eric at the podium.
- Engineer of the Year,
presented to Col.
Michael Crall of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Additionally
the George Washington Prize was presented by the University of
Pittsburgh's Dean of Engineering Gerald Holder to recognize student
excellence. The 2010 Award was presented to Michael Nayhouse.
The
highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2010 William
Metcalf Award to Dr. Whittaker. Whittaker is a researcher,
integrator, and developer of revolutionary automation. He has founded
and led institutions and companies; Dr. Whittaker is the Fredkin
Research Professor of Robotics, Director of the Field Robotics Center
at The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. In addition he
is Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Workhorse Technologies and RedZone
Robotics, Inc. He has founded successful laboratories, centers, consortia,
and companies. He has two decades of organizational, management and
leadership distinction. Dr. Whittaker has led research programs, and
several world-class robotic operations with significant outreach,
education and technology commercialization. Whittaker thanked the ESWP
for the recognition and provided a glimpse into his work at the CMU
Robotics Institute. The award was presented by 2009 Metcalf Recipient
and Honorary Co-Chair Steve Tritch.
The
evening concluded with the presentation by guest speaker Dr. Robert Ballard. Ballard
is a U.S. oceanographer and marine geologist. As a marine scientist at
the Oceanographic Research Institution, he pioneered the use of
deep-diving submersibles, and participated in the first manned
exploration of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and discovered warm water
springs and their unusual animal communities in the Galapagos Rift. He
is best known for his dramatic discovery of the wreck of the Titanic in
1985. Since then he has gone on to discover ships lost in battle during
World War II. Ballard talked about the technologies involved with that
search, and how his work today has encouraged thousand of youngsters to
consider a career in engineering and related fields.
To view the photo highlights of the 2010 Banquet, click here.
Plans are already underway for the 2011 Annual
Engineering Awards Banquet. Please check the ESWP Annual Banquet
website frequently for updates.
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 ESWP's
Program Committee News
ESWP
Consol Arena Tour
Saturday,
March 20, 2010 - 9:30am
Here's your chance
to get into a high-priced private suite at the Consol Arena FOR
FREE! The ESWP All Access Walking Tour gives visitors a
behind-the-scenes look at arena, including a peek into team locker
rooms, VIP areas, and the private suites. Of course, there won't
be any hockey being played there, just yet!
The tour group
meets at 9:30am and will last approx. 90 minutes. Families are welcome!
and the cost is free, but space is limited to the first 40
registrants. Click here to
make your reservation for the new Consol Arena walking tour. Hard hats
and safety shoes are required and a waiver will need to be signed by
all tour participants.
ACE
Mentoring Benefit Luncheon at ESWP
Monday,
March 22, 2010 - 11:30
Registration & Networking; 12 noon Lunch; Presentation to Follow
ACE and the ESWP Invite You to Attend a Luncheon Benefit for the ACE
Mentor Program Featuring Charlie Bacon, Chairman & CEO, Limbach
Facility Services. Mr. Limbach's presentation is titled: "Energy
Efficiency, Green Job Creation and Future Workforce Development"
Charlie Bacon is the Chairman & CEO of Limbach Facility Services
LLC. Prior to joining Limbach, Charlie was the President & CEO of
the North and South American operations of Bovis Lend Lease, one of the
largest general contractors and construction managers both within the
USA and globally. External to the business, Mr. Bacon supports the
education and development of children and serves on a number of Boards:
the Boy Scouts of America, Junior Achievement Program and the ACE
Mentor Program.
The ACE Mentor Program is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization
created to introduce high school students to career opportunities in
the Architecture, Construction and Engineering industry. For more
information on the program in general or ways to get involved visit www.acementor.org or contact us at info@acepittsburgh.org.
All proceeds
from this ACE Mentoring luncheon will benefit the Pittsburgh section of
ACE Mentoring. if you are unable to attend in person, please consider
sponsoring a corporate table to support ACE, and introduce others to
the ACE program. Individual reservations are accepted at $25.00
each; tables for 8 at $250.00 each, or Corporate Sponsorship at
$500.00 (includes one table for 8, and sponsor recognition.)
Reservations
for the ACE Mentor Lunch can be made by clicking here.
ESWP
Lunchtime Webinar, featuring PennDOT District 11-0 Executive Dan Cessna
Wednesday,
March 31, 2010 Noon
Here is your
chance to hear from Dan Cessna on topics such as:
- Infrastructure
Backlog
- Transportation
Funding
- Overview
of 2010 Construction Season
Learn what's new in PennDOT District 11-0 from the
convenience of your desk over this lunchtime webinar. There is no
fee to participate but advance registration is required. Participants
will need a high-speed internet connection and computer speakers to
watch and learn. Participants may also pose questions by telephone or
VOIP. To reserve your place in the March 31 Webinar, click here.
Upcoming Events of the ESWP
Program Committee include: Save the date!
May 11: Panel Discussion on International
Business (breakfast)
May 19: Panel Discussion on Marcellus Shale (breakfast)
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The Business of Brownfields Conference News
April 19-21,
2010; Sheraton
Station Square Hotel
The 15th Annual Business of Brownfields Conference (BoB)
is fast approaching! The 2010 event will highlight the technical, legal
and financial aspects of brownfields reclamation and development, and
will feature experience- and research-based presentations from
stakeholders who are involved with the assessment, cleanup and reuse of
abandoned, idled or under-used commercial and industrial sites. If
you are associated with brownfields development, the "BoB" is
the place to be!
The 2010 Technical program is set. To see a full program, visit the BoB
website by clicking here.
Sessions will focus on the five main areas of brownfields development,
including:
- Public
Health/Ecology/Long Term Controls
- Marketing
& Finance
- Site
Characterization
- Site
Remediation
- Working
within Legal/Regulatory Framework
The BoB kicks off on Monday, April 19 with an evening
reception at the Rivers Casino, a former brownfields site. The guest
speaker is Michael
Stern of Strada Architects. The full conference begins on the morning
of Tuesday, April 20 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel in Station
Square, Pittsburgh; registration begins at 7:00am. Over the next
day-and-a-half attendees can choose from more than 15 different
sessions, and an exhibit hall of more than 25 exhibits to learn the
latest from the greatest! Sessions include important topics like the
new LEED® Neighborhood Certification, Working with Municipal
Redevelopment Authorities, Innovative Investigation Treatments and
Lessons Learned from Case Studies, plus more! Day 1 highlights include
a keynote presentation by former City of Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy
and wraps up with a (optional) trip to PNC Park to watch the
Pittsburgh Pirates ball game. Day 2 highlights includes a keynote
session headlined by PA DEP Secretary John Hanger. Both days include
plenty of networking breaks and luncheons for attendees!
Registration is now open and can be done on-line at the
BoB website. Click here to register now!
There remain a few available booth
spaces for exhibitors. For the latest information, contact
Conference Manager Conor McGarvey at 412-261-0710, ext. 11 or c.mcgarvey@eswp.com
To learn more about the 2010 BoB, visit the
conference web site:
http://www.eswp.com/brownfields/index.htm
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International Bridge Conference® News
June
6-9, 2010
The 2010 International Bridge Conference®
(IBC) is the place to be for all bridge practitioners!
Located in the City of Bridges, Pittsburgh's David
Lawrence Convention Center will again host the annual IBC- the 27th!.
The IBC will feature more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and
exhibit space. Attendee traffic throughout the Exhibit Hall
will improve with the relocation of the 3 concurrent technical
sessions, which will be held in special theatres constructed in
the Hall just for the IBC. With additional exhibit
space--new for 2010--we are now able to accommodate
larger interactive displays and large equipment displays.
This will be an IBC like none before! Regular updates of
exhibiting companies can be found on-line.
The full
technical program is now available on-line by clicking here. With
more sessions, workshops and seminars, there is sure to be something
for everyone to see. Above all, great networking opportunities abound!
Special Note: a
special block of guest sleeping rooms has been reserved at the Westin
Convention Center Hotel, the host hotel of the IBC. Reservations can be
made by contacting the Westin Hotel directly, or using the on-line
reservation system linked from the IBC home page, found here.
More than
anything, the IBC is the place to be for bridge practitioners from the
world over...it's a
world of bridges in the City of bridges! You'll want to be
here. Register now!
Early bird registration rates are now available!
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International Water Conference® is Going Strong!
October 24-28, 2010
The 71st Annual International Water Conference ® (IWC) is
scheduled for October 24-28 in San Antonio, Texas at the Crowne Plaza
Riverwalk. While our Call For Papers has recently closed
(we received a really terrific response!) the Technical Program
will soon be announced. We are planning for more than 600 professionals
to attend to learn (and teach!) the latest technical information
on industrial water & wastewater treatment.
In addition to 3 days of technical presentations, the
IWC will present 6 Continuing Education Workshops, and an Exhibit Hall
with more than 50 exhibits for additional education and networking
opportunities. Business and networking development opportunities will
abound.
Additionally, it is not too late to place a
reservation to exhibit at the 2010 IWC- but, space is limited, so don't
delay! Exhibit spaces are available, starting at $1600, and give
exhibitors great opportunities to position your firm in front of
hundreds of water treatment professionals. Click here
to learn more.
The IWC is the
premiere technical conference for industrial water and wastewater
professionals. Now, in it's 71st year, the IWC attracts more than 600
attendees from more than 40 U.S. states, and 20 countries. To learn
more about the IWC, visit our home page.
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ESWP Membership News
Welcome New Members!
At the February 2010 meeting of the ESWP Board of
Directors, the Membership Committee presented the following
list of individuals for membership. We are pleased to welcome the
following new members to ESWP.
Corporate Individuals
Jim Fresh, Hatch,
Steve Caruso, CDM
David DeMario, Hatch
Jeffrey Cadman, GAI Consultants
Donald Spaeder, GAI Consultants
Jennifer Broush, GAI Consultants
Other Member
News...
As a reminder, the ESWP Member Dues for 2010 were
invoiced in your December 2009 Billing Statement. We are pleased to
report for the third consecutive year that dues rates remained at the
same rate! Should you require a copy of an invoice, please contact the ESWP Office.
To ensure that you are receiving all important news from ESWP, please
report any address changes or updates to your contact
information to the ESWP Office; this will help make certain
that you receive all Society news, updates and announcements.
Now is a great time to recommend a new member for ESWP! We have
affordable member rates for younger engineers:
Under 35
Category: $25 Annual Dues
Student
Category: $0 dues through graduation, plus two years!
Membership in
ESWP offers full privileges in the Pittsburgh Engineers' Building and
Members Dining Room, subscription to the Pittsburgh ENGINEER Magazine,
and e-Technicalendar, and the opportunity to participate in the many
events and activities planned for members.
Remember, membership in ESWP is easy, and affordable. For more
information, please click on the Quicklinks, or phone the ESWP office
at 412-261-0710.
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