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! 

Carol will share her leadership journey with us through both her professional career and her ASCE journey.  She will highlight Project Brays, the largest flood damage reduction project undertaken by the Harris County Flood Control District completed to day.  Carol served as the program manager for Project Brays in her early 30s and learned many lessons in project delivery, community engagement, multi-agency partnerships and time management while delivering this nearly $500 million project.

Carol Haddock is the 2027 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Her involvement with ASCE spans more than 30 years serving at the local, regional and global levels.  Her professional career has focused on municipal public works, currently at the City of Baytown and previously at City of Houston. Her leadership emphasizes long‑term planning, resilience, and the belief that infrastructure is ultimately about people. Through her passion for infrastructure advocacy she became a trusted voice, speaking before civic groups, state leaders, and members of Congress about the importance of standards, investment, and the future of America’s infrastructure.

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

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.

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

Music, dinner, dessert, donations, community, and life member recognition

Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys For Tots!

Timeline:

Cocktail & Social Hour (6-7 PM)

Dinner: (7-7:45 PM)

Life Member Recognition (7:45 PM)

Dress: Business Professional (with some holiday flair! 😊)

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 the updated pricing information, and that registration closes on Thursday, December 3rd 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!