The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) is coming back to Waterloo. You probably haven’t noticed the door located beside the civil computer lab marked “CSCE Student Chapter,” but there used to be an active and vibrant student chapter at our school which is now being revived. So what is the CSCE? It is the only Canadian organization which brings together civil engineers from all specialisations, and promotes civil engineering to the public and to the government. More importantly, the CSCE provides student members the opportunity to learn about the profession, network with professionals and have a lot of fun. Through social events, movie nights, student competitions and conferences, our student chapter aims to build a sense of community and promote everything that is awesome about civil engineering to the student society.
While the Concrete Toboggan team has had a long-standing tradition at Waterloo, there are numerous other civil-related competitions in North America, including the Concrete Canoe Competition in California and the Popsicle Bridge Building Competition in Montreal, which will be our student chapter’s first competition. There are also opportunities to attend conferences, and even submit student research papers. Civil engineering is unique in that there is a very wide spectrum of fields in which civil engineers work. Students and the public are often confused about what civil engineering actually involves. From rivers to roads to skyscrapers you find civil engineers hard at work. We plan on inviting practicing engineers for special lectures and presentations to shine light on everything ranging from challenging projects to advice on how to best pursue your career ambitions.
CSCE’s next steps involve getting new members, getting the word out, and fundraising to plan events and send members to competitions and conferences. Look for us on a board, in a future issue of the Iron Warrior, or in your classroom.
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