Students, We have a late addition to our week 4 events roundup - and it's a good one! See below: -- Thursday 4/24 - Wildfire Seminar Series, with Dr. Erica Fischer - EB 102, 10am - 11am - Presented by the Department of Geology, Dr. Erica Fischer <https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/people/erica-fischer> will be giving a talk titled "Engineering to Reduce Urban Conflagrations" as part of the School of the Earth, Environment and Society (SEES) 2025 Wildfire Seminar Series! As an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at OSU, Dr. Fischer's work specializes in structural design (reinforced concrete and structural steel), seismic design of steel-frame structures, structural fire engineering, and related areas - specifically innovative approaches to improve the resilience and robustness of structural systems affected by natural and man-made hazards. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating seminar on the intersection of civil engineering and fire safety! *flier attached* Best, CEE Department *--* *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 On Mon, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM CEE Department <ceedept@pdx.edu> wrote:

Hello students,

Welcome to week 4; events below!

*THIS WEEK* 4/21 - 4/27

Tuesday 4/22

- CEE Capstone Poster Presentation - EB Atrium, 4pm - 6pm - Please join us for the Spring 2025 CEE Department Capstone Project poster presentations! CEE Capstone groups will be presenting posters on 8 different civil and environmental engineering projects, and your questions and feedback will be invaluable to the teams as they finalize their presentations for their clients. Come check out the hard work and incredible engineering designs these students have been putting together over the past few months!

Wednesday 4/23

- All Majors Career Fair - Viking Pavilion, 11am - 3pm - FREE and open to all PSU atudents and alumni, the All Majors Career Fair is a great chance to learn about potential job and internship opportunities, develop your professional image, and spark connections with employers from diverse industries to see which ones suit your skill sets and interests. Remember, employers are there because they have *jobs available*, and they *want to hire PSU students* - take advantage! For more info, including how to access Career Counselors and pre-fair preparation workshops, please visit Handshake <https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/adbf764e-10d1-4aa6-8caa-fb978f1f3e38/student_preview?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=All%20Majors%20and%20Accounting%20Career%20Fair&utm_campaign=4%2B14%2B25%2Bcurrently%2Bucomm%2Bemma> .

- Building A Greener Future with SWE - SMSU 327, 5pm - Open to all genders and majors, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is hosting an event focused on powering sustainable buildings! Attendees will learn the important field of building commissioning, how engineers make buildings energy-efficient, and get career tips from industry professionals. Anyone interested in sustainability should attend. Free dinner included! *flier attached*

Thursday 4/24

- SHPE Officer Interest Meeting - EB 310, 4pm - 7pm - The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is recruiting for next year! Being a student group officer is a great way to meet people, access with career and networking opportunities, and show future employers your leadership capabilities! This event is the chance to learn more about SHPE and what student officers do, and decide if it's the right fit for you.

*NEXT WEEK* 4/28 and beyond

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