Hello students, Week 5 is here - this term is flying by! See events below. *THIS WEEK* 4/28 - 5/4 Wednesday 4/30 - TREC Transportation Seminar, with Anna Zivarts - Lincoln Hall, Rm 75 Recital Hall, 5:30pm - 7pm - Did you know 1/3 of people living in the US don't have a driver's license? Anna Zivarts wants to talk about it! A low-vision parent and author of *When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency* <https://islandpress.org/books/when-driving-not-option>, Anna is passionate about bringing the voices of nondrivers to the planning and policy-making table. Be sure to attend for a fascinating discussion on how improving our transportation system with nondrivers in mind will create a better quality of life for everyone! For more info and to RSVP, please visit the TREC website <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-ann-niles-active-transportation-lecture-tickets-1281220487969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl> . *NEXT WEEK* 5/5 and beyond *Monday 5/5 - Friday 5/9* is *PSU Research Week*, a series of events that honors and elevates the exceptional research, scholarship, and creative work of PSU faculty, staff, and students. Events will take place all across campus throughout the week; keep an eye on the 2025 Research Week website <https://www.pdx.edu/research/research-week> for more details! Tuesday 5/6 - Maseeh College Open House - Engineering Building, 5pm - 7pm - Get ready for an engaging evening of exploration, innovation, and celebration of our award-winning engineering faculty! In addition to networking opportunities, lab tours, and student research posters, attendees will get the chance to hear exciting talks about groundbreaking research from Maseeh College faculty - including seminars from Dr. Thomas Schumacher <https://www.pdx.edu/profile/thomas-schumacher> on pyramid mapping and bridge preservation, and Dr. Diane Moug <https://www.pdx.edu/profile/diane-moug> on revolutionary approaches to soil stability and earthquake engineering. More information can be found on the MCECS website <https://www.pdx.edu/engineering/research-week-2025>; see you there! Wednesday 5/7 - Hydrosocial Stories: Water and Society through Art and Science - Native American Student and Community Center <https://www.pdx.edu/native-american-center/> (NASCC), 1pm - 4pm - Learn and discuss how water connects us! Attend a career panel with experts from the region who work at the hydrosocial nexus, and learn from student research presentations, posters, and creative art projects. There will be food, socialization, and prizes! *flier attached* Saturday 5/10 - ASCE Portland YMF Career Kickoff! - Colwood Golf Center <https://maps.app.goo.gl/ombypyvhKj8u646X8> on Columbia Blvd @ 1:30pm - Come join American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Portland Younger Member Forum (YMF) to welcome recent graduates and young professionals to the civil engineering community! After kicking off the fun with a lively game of foot golf, you'll get the chance to hear from engineering organizations, visit exhibitor tables, and network with companies and future colleagues. Registration and more info here <https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6yukc3y/lp/45d1ca0a-2ac0-4f3e-b115-ae41fc11a8f0> . *flier attached* Wednesday 5/21 - DISC Symposium - SMSU 355, 1pm - 5pm - Join the Diverse Internships for Semiconductor Careers (DISC) at the 2025 DISC Student Symposuium! Designed especially for STEM students, this symposium allows you to explore career paths in semiconductor technology, meet industry leaders and recruiters from top tech companies, and get inspired about the future of semiconductors! Whether you're just starting to think about internships or already deep into your academic journey, this event offers something for everyone. Please register at this link <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgHB_i-HVDndkc7212zp_o8sS-AZQSnlMmq83Vk82aoRqS_w/viewform?pli=1> by *May 14.* More information can be found on the DISC event website <https://www.pdx.edu/events/disc-symposium>. *flier attached* *RECURRING* throughout spring term Mondays - STEM Academic Coaching - EB 425, 12pm - 4pm - Academic Coaching sessions are where students can get help with learning strategies, reading & study strategies, time management, goal setting, motivation, and more. Book an appointment, or drop in! *flier attached* *--* *The CEE Department office is open Monday-Thursday from 9am-5pm, *with remote assistance available on Fridays. Please email ceedept@pdx.edu for the fastest response, as this inbox is monitored by all staff. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Portland State University Engineering Building (EB), Suite 200 503.725.4282 ceedept@pdx.edu www.pdx.edu/cee
