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Our Next Event Thursday, June 18, 2009 ASCE Annual Steak Fry
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Location: “The Outpost” at Eberly Farm 13111 W. 21st St. N. Wichita, KS 67235 Dinner: KC Strip Steak, Baked Potato, Corn on the Cob, Dinner Roll and Salad.
Cost: $18 for ASCE members $20 for non-members
No later than June 8,2009
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If you have an idea for a presentation or are simply interested in a specific presentation topic, please contact Jake Borchers at Parsons Brinckerhoff, (316) 263-6121. |
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The site opens up the world of engineering in much the same way that people encounter civil engineering in real life: by exploring the urban landscape. The images and text give visitors an insight into the work done by civil engineers. The site is intended to grow and evolve over time, ultimately offering kids a rich introduction to civil engineering while giving parents, educators, and engineers access to classroom and other educational resources, as well as valuable information about the history of civil engineering, civil engineering disciplines, and preparing kids for civil engineering careers.
WAMPO Selects American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Projects On March 10, 2009 the Transportation Policy Body (TPB) directed WAMPO staff to open a Request for Projects to allow local project sponsors to apply for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. The final project list and selection scores were provided at the March 23, 2009 meeting, where three ARRA project lists were developed and recommended: 1. ARRA Project List: WAMPO was authorized to program $16,390,703 worth of ARRA funds. Eleven (11) projects totaling $18,197,000 were selected. However, the projects will be funded at 90%, resulting in a project list total of $16,377,300. This was recommended because it would spread the ARRA funds out and would show local commitment. 2. ARRA Contingency List: Seven (7) projects to be funded at 90% were selected as a contingency, resulting in a project list total of $9,562,500. This is currently an unfunded project list; however projects on this list will be eligible to replace fallout projects from the ARRA Project List if needed. Also, if WAMPO receives ARRA redistribution funds, these projects will be eligible for the additional funding. 3. ARRA Second Contingency List: An additional four (4) projects to be funded at 90% were selected as a secondary contingency, resulting in a project list total of $4,651,650. This list is also unfunded; however projects on this list will be eligible to replace fallout projects from the ARRA Project List if needed. Also, if WAMPO receives ARRA redistribution funds, these projects will be eligible for the additional funding. These project lists were subsequently approved at the April 14, 2009 meeting of the TPB. Click here to view specific projects selected for each list.
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ASCEville Now Online Thanks in large part to our partners at PBS and a generous grant from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation, ASCE has recently launched ASCEville (www.asceville.org), a website designed for kids. Kids will learn why skyscrapers stand tall, how water is made safe for drinking, and how people are able to travel safely and efficiently. The site features interactive activities, compelling stories of inspiring young engineers, and engaging graphics, all designed to appeal to kids in grades 4-7. |