Updated August 20, 2007
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Updated August 20, 2007 |
Engineering Mechanics Division to form an Engineering Mechanics Institute of ASCE
For many months now, the Executive Committee of the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division has been investigating the feasibility of forming an Engineering Mechanics Institute within ASCE. In order to help the broader membership get an understanding of what such an EMI would signify, and also to solicit input from the EMD members, there was an open "Forum for the Formation of the Engineering Mechanics Institute" on June 28, 2006 during the USNCTAM conference in Boulder, CO. For those who were unable to attend the conference in Boulder, there was also a more casual information session held on July 18, 2006 during the WCCM in Los Angeles. Finally, there was a discussion of the EMI open to the public on June 4, 2007 at the Engineering Mechanics Conference in Blacksburg, VA. If you would like to see a powerpoint presentation that was given at these sessions, please click here. If you have any questions or concerns about theinstitute, please contact the Chair of the Engineering Mechanics Division, Alex Cheng.
Comments Solicited on Draft Body of Knowledge (Second Edition)
ASCE Policy Statement 465 states that “The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) supports the attainment of a Body of Knowledge (BOK) for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.” The BOK is defined as the depth and breadth of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of an individual entering the professional practice of civil engineering. The BOK is strategic and foundational to our profession because it ultimately influences public understanding of our profession, accreditation criteria, curricula, the Engineer Intern experience, and licensure requirements.
ASCE released the first edition of the BOK in early 2004 and is now releasing a refined, enhanced, and updated version in draft form for your review. This second edition of the BOK was prepared by the Body of Knowledge Committee of CAP^3 (Committee on the Academic Prerequisites for Professional Practice) in response to widespread stakeholder interest in, use of, and comments about the first edition. CAP^3 is pleased to note that the BOK has stimulated thinking and discussion about education and practice within and outside of civil engineering. The BOK has proven to be a productive forum in which educators and practitioners come together to proactively determine how tomorrow’s civil engineers should be prepared.
You can download your copy of the draft report from www.asce.org/raisethebar anytime after July 15th. Your thoughts and comments should be sent to CAP^3 at comments@bok.asce.org. Your input will be reviewed by the committee, and the final report will be modified as appropriate. To consider your comments, the Body of Knowledge Committee must receive your comments on or before October 1, 2007. The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (Second Edition) is scheduled for release during Engineer’s Week in February 2008 – and will be available through www.asce.org/raisethebar.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The ESM department at Virginia Tech has 3 open faculty positions. More information can be found at the following link:
http://www.esm.vt.edu/php/twocol.php?content=facposition2007&sb=31
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
The 9th International Conference on Fluid Control, Measurements, and Visualization (FLUCOME 2007), September 16-19, 2007, Tallahassee, FL
1st American Academy of Mechanics Conference, June 17-20, 2008, New Orleans, LA
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