For students interested in the practice of civil, environmental, or geological engineering, the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) UW Student Chapter is a campus club you must consider. CSCE UW is nearing its first anniversary of on-campus activity at the University of Waterloo and is looking to expand its membership base. Members of CSCE UW gain exposure to practical engineering through participation in field trips, competitions, workshops, guest lectures, conferences, and social events. Through these activities, members are able to expand their resumes and range of knowledge alongside their peers.
The essential benefits of a CSCE UW membership are as follow: CSCE provides opportunities to market your skills and abilities among potential employers, participate in (and potentially win) engineering competitions, meet fellow classmates in a fun, social environment, and participate in the discussion and dissemination of civil, environmental, and geological engineering-related topics and knowledge. Ensuring student members realize these benefits is the objective of CSCE UW, an objective that is accomplished through subsidizing an assortment of events and sponsoring student teams.
In the past year, CSCE UW members have toured the RWDI consulting office in Guelph, competed in the Troitsky Bridge Building Competition in Montreal, and participated in a barbecue social at POETS. Looking forward, CSCE UW plans to broaden its range of activity (ie. through conferences, workshops, and guest lectures) while continuing to engage in the activities listed above. The Troitsky Bridge Building Competition 2012, a concrete mix plant tour, and the CSCE national conference in Edmonton next June are some of the events on the horizon.
To find out how you can become a member or for answers to any other questions you may have, contact CSCE UW at uwcsce@uwaterloo.ca. Any question or comments are highly encouraged. Please note: due to scheduling, CSCE UW activity will resume in the Winter 2012 term.
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