Join the ASCE Maryland Section for an exclusive "behind the scenes" tour of the Howard County Safe and Sound Tunnel Project, hosted by Kiewit and Howard County, on Thursday, September 17, starting at 2:00 PM. The tour will begin with a brief project overview and safety orientation, followed by guided visits to key project locations, including the Papillon site and the Outfall. Participants will gain firsthand insight into the planning, design, and construction of this major infrastructure project while earning up to two (2) Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Attendees should bring their own PPE, including a hard hat and wear closed-toe shoes. Parking will be available, and parking and meeting details will be shared closer to the event. A networking happy hour will immediately follow the tour at Manor Hill Tavern, with the first two drinks sponsored by ASCE !

Please email reservations@ascemd.org if you are interested in attending.

Join us for a virtual engineering ethics discussion on Wednesday, September 23rd at 12PM. 

Tara Hoke is the General Counsel at ASCE and a member of the Virginia bar. Her responsibilities for ASCE include legal consultation in the areas of employment, tax, corporate, contract, antitrust, and intellectual property law. Ms. Hoke oversees ASCE's professional conduct committee, and writes a monthly column A Question of Ethics, which is published in Civil Engineering magazine. Tara serves as Secretary for the Committee on Publication Ethics, a UK-based nonprofit established to provide guidance to journal editors and publishers on publication ethics.

SPONSORS: Please contact reservations@ascemd.org to use your free registration for this virtual event. 

Join us for our annual Student Night & Career Fair, followed by a PDH Presentation by the ASCE's FY27 President, Carol Haddock! 

Learn more about ASCE President, Carrol Haddock, here!

https://www.asce.org/about-asce/leadership/carol-haddock

Students: Please bring resumes and prepare to talk to all sponsoring companies

Sponsors: Please contact sponsorship@ascemd.org regarding reserving a table for student night

Potential Sponsors: Please visit https://www.ascemd.org/sponsorship for more information

Timeline:

• 5:30 - 7:00 PM Career Fair, Networking, Social Hour

• 7:00 - 7:45 PM Dinner

• 7:45 - 9:00 PM PDH Presentation

Dress: Business Professional

Parking:

• Nearby paid on-street parallel parking

• Parking garage at 601 N Calvert St

• Paid lot at 520 N Charles St

• Paid lot at Walters Art Museum Lot (600 Cathedral St)

Please note, registration closes on THURSDAY, October 8th at 12PM.

If you are a government employee ($40) or are only attending the career fair portion of the event ($10), please go ahead and register at whatever price it sets you at and hit "Register and Pay Later" at the end. I will change the payment amount and invoice you prior to the event.

About the Presentation: The Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project (Mid-Bay Project) is a federal and state partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District and the Maryland Port Administration (MPA). The Mid-Bay Project will restore remote island habitats near James and Barren Islands in Dorchester County, using dredged material from the Chesapeake Bay’s Maryland navigation channels. The restoration will provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species, enhance shoreline protection and recreation activities, and assist with maintaining navigational safety.

Construction of the Mid-Bay Project started in 2022 and will continue for the next 10-15 years. The project will support dredged material placement for approximately 30 years. This presentation will provide an overview of the project.

About the Speaker: Alex Baldowski, P.E. is a Civil Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District located in Baltimore, MD. He has worked at USACE for 18 years and is the Chief of the Foundations and Dam Section. Alex’s project experience includes construction management, ecosystem restoration, levee and dam inspections, surveying, and marine construction. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Timeline:

• 6:00 - 7:00 PM Networking & Social Hour

• 7:00 - 7:45 PM Dinner

• 7:45 - 9:00 PM PDH Presentation

Dress: Business Professional

Parking:

• Nearby paid on-street parallel parking

• Parking garage at 601 N Calvert St

• Paid lot at 520 N Charles St

• Paid lot at Walters Art Museum Lot (600 Cathedral St)

Please note, registration closes on THURSDAY, November 5th at 12PM.

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Maryland Engineering Conference, hosted by the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers (MDSPE)! The conference returns to Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory on October 1.

Designed for engineers across all disciplines, this full-day conference features engaging educational sessions, expert speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. Earn up to 8 PDH credits while staying current on industry trends, gaining practical insights, and connecting with engineering professionals from across Maryland.

ASCE Maryland Section members can register at the member registration pricing. Don't miss this fantastic registration rate!