Capital Branch Social – Bike Dog on Broadway
Join the ASCE Capital Branch on Thursday 1/30/25 for their January Social Event. Meet current and new ASCE members, plus learn about this year’s upcoming events. Appetizers will be provided. Please RSVP so that we have a better idea of how many people to expect. Registration is free. Not a member? No worries. Join us […]
Sacramento River East Levee Improvements: Design and Construction
This event was held in-person on July 23rd and was hosted by the ASCE Capital Branch. The US Army Corps of Engineers and Kleinfelder presented about five design/construction contracts for the East Levee Improvements around the Sacramento River. About the Presentation: The Sacramento River East Levee (SREL), part of the American River Common Features (ARCF) […]
Going Electric: Civil Engineers and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in California
The ASCE Capital Branch welcomed professional civil engineers Kari Nelson and Lucas Teani for a presentation on electric vehicle charging infrastructure. About the Presentation: Kari and Lucas will be presenting on how Civil Engineering intersects with EV Charging Station infrastructure installation. They will discuss their experience working to design and permit Electric Vehicle Charging Station […]
Bridges to Prosperity – Rwanda
We were fortunate to have Carlos Ramirez presenting on “Bridges to Prosperity: Kanyiramana II Trail Bridge – Rwanda” this month. Video recording of this presentation is available below. About this Presentation: Rural isolation is a root cause of poverty. Connection is the foundation for opportunity. Bridge to Prosperity (B2P) works with isolated communities to create […]
Capital Branch & YMF Presents – Punch Bowl Social
ASCE Capital Branch and YMF Members and Friends joined up for this joint social meet-up to kick-off the California Infrastructure Symposium in Sacramento! They welcomed conference attendees that arrived a night early and networked.
Dam and Levee Ownership – Risky Business
We are excited to announce Elizabeth Landowski, P.E., and Stacy Vorster, P.E., from Gannett Fleming will be presenting on “Dam and Levee Ownership – Risky Business”. This event was virtual and open to all in the area that are interested in learning about critical infrastructure risk analyses. View the recording for this presentation by clicking […]
Bio-Inspiration for Foundation and Soil Anchors
The ASCE Capital Branch held their monthly virtual presentation with Alejandro Martinez, PhD, an associate professor from the University of California, Davis. He presented an overview of frameworks and recent developments in biogeotechnical research for the development of new technologies that seek to increase the material- and enginery-efficiencies and reduce the carbon footprint of geotechnical […]
September Lunch and Life Member Event
The ASCE Capital Branch meet in-person on Tuesday, September 19th from 11am-1pm at the Portofino Room (Paesano’s, 1800 Capital Ave, Sacramento, CA). This lunch gave members an opportunity to network, enjoy food, listen to a presentation by Engineers Without Borders, and see the new branch board members take office. Capital Branch “Class of 2023” Life […]
The Cyber Liability Trend
On June 27th, the ASCE Capital Branch hosted Calen Foster, the Senior VP of Programs and Business Development from Pearl Insurance. He presented on cybersecurity and the emerging threats against engineering firms. About the Presentation Cyber risk continues to be of critical importance for businesses of all sizes. Companies should be aware of the emerging […]
Lake Tahoe: Understanding the Coriolis Effect during Upwelling Events
The ASCE Capital Branch hosted Postdoctoral Scholar Sergio Valbuena, PhD, who presented on his research at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC). This virtual presentation was held on Tuesday, July 25th. About the Presentation: Dr. Valbuena uses two dimensional models to study and predict water motion at Lake Tahoe. Upwelling can drive impacts […]