Hello students, Welcome to week 7 - the rollercoaster is on the downhill and picking up speed. Hold on tight, and see events below! *THIS WEEK* 5/12 - 5/18 Wednesday 5/14 - Bike Happy Hour <https://bikeportland.org/bikehappyhour> Ride with ITE-STEP! - Engineering Building -> Migration Brewing <https://maps.app.goo.gl/jVH2DroxE2qQb6Ec8>, 4pm - 6pm - May is* Bike Month* - and in celebration, the PSU Chapter of ITE-STEP <https://itestep.weebly.com/> will be going on weekly group rides throughout Portland! Bike Happy Hour is held every Wednesday from 3-6pm at Migration Brewing on N Williams; meet at EB at 4pm, and everyone will ride over to Migration together to join other bicyclists for a beverage! More group rides can be found on the Shift2Bikes calendar, <https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/> with ITE-STEP events listed on the *flier attached*. Thursday 5/15 - "Moving Forward: Funding Our Transportation System" with Earl Blumenauer - SMSU 296, 4pm - Transportation agencies in Oregon and beyond face severe funding challenges, without enough money to maintain or improve infrastructure and programs. Why can’t we move forward and adopt new sustainable transportation finance systems? How might new solutions improve everyday travel? Join us for a conversation with former Congressman Earl Blumenauer to discuss the barriers and solutions, drawing from 50 years of experience at all levels of government. More info on the event website <https://www.pdx.edu/events/moving-forward-funding-our-transportation-system-conversation-earl-blumenauer> . *flier attached* - Women in STEM with SHPE! - EB 310, 5pm - 7pm - Join the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women in science, technology, engineering, and math! This is a great opportunity for folks of any gender identity to network with fellow engineering students making a difference in our college and community. *NEXT WEEK* 5/12 and beyond ALL THROUGHOUT MAY - Bike Month Rides with ITE-STEP! - Various Locations, Dates, and Times - May is* Bike Month* - and in celebration, the PSU Chapter of ITE-STEP <https://itestep.weebly.com/> will be going on weekly group rides throughout Portland! Feel free to join as many or as few rides throughout the month as you would like; these events are a great opportunity for bicyclists of all abilities to meet friends, find fun events, and connect with each other and the community! More group rides can be found on the Shift2Bikes calendar, <https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/> with ITE-STEP events listed on the *flier attached*. Tuesday 5/20 - Trivia Night with ASCE! - EB 315, 5:30pm - Test your engineering knowledge in a low-stakes fun-filled evening with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)! Light food will be provided for attendees, and winners will receive prizes! *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