Welcome to the New Orleans branch of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

It is my honor and privilege to serve as the President of ASCE’s New Orleans branch for 2011-2012. First of all, I would like to recognize and thank our past president Ms. Meg Adams for all the hard work she put into smoothly running the operations of ASCE-New Orleans in the past year. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the following board members who will serve on the board for the current term:

President Elect – James Martin, PhD, PE
Vice President – Steve Johns, PE
Treasurer – Lee Alexander, PE
Secretary – Wesley Eustis, PE
Director At-large – Tonja Koob, PhD, PE
Director At-large -- James Hance, PE
Director – past President -- Margaret Adams, PE

On September 21st and 22nd, the ASCE New Orleans Branch co-hosted the 21st Annual Louisiana Civil Engineering Conference and Show with the New Orleans Chapter of ACI. The keynote speaker, Mr. Ken Hover, Ph.D., P.E., President of American Concrete Institute (ACI), gave a very interesting and entertaining overview about Things One Discovers while Pursuing a Career in Civil Engineering. Over 600 professionals from around the state attended the conference, enjoying presentations on subjects including structures, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, sustainability, project management, water resources, materials, and ethics. The conference included two full days of seminars and provided an opportunity for members to earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Additionally, sixty exhibitors and sponsors participated in the two-day event. The conference was a great success, receiving many compliments from those in attendance. Congratulations to the officers of the New Orleans branch as well as members of the conference organizing committee for a job well done!

On September 23rd, the ASCE New Orleans branch also hosted the ASCE Louisiana section’s annual Section Officers and Board of Directors Installation Luncheon and Section Awards presentation at Chateau Country club in Kenner, Louisiana. Dr. Norma Jean Mattei, P.E., a past section president and current director of region 5, installed the new officers of Louisiana section and New Orleans branch. I would like to thank Ms. Meg Adams, P.E. (past president of New Orleans branch) for organizing the event and making it a grand success.

In the coming year, I invite you to join me and the board members in a journey to enhance the Civil Engineering profession among ourselves and within the New Orleans community through exchange of knowledge, outreach work, volunteer work, and other community services. If you have any ideas or would like to participate or organize any event, or suggest a good speaker for one of our luncheons, please contact me or any of the board members. You can also visit our website www.asceneworleans.org for upcoming events and news.

Have a great day!
Sincerely,

Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E.
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