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NYC Event Recap: Catenary Presentation
On May 22nd, YPT-NTC and the ASCE Younger Members Forum for NYC joined to present a technical talk with Grace Baird, Catenary Engineer for URS Corporation. Grace, a member of both YPT and ASCE, shared her story of how she entered the field of catenary engineering, and showed a powerpoint that was a great introduction … Continue reading
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Most of our YPT friends and members should be familiar with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies. Our guest today, Robert Skinner, has been the Executive Director of TRB since 1994. Mr. Skinner graciously gave us his time and insights into the challenges of championing transportation research for twenty years in a … Continue reading
Are you a paid YPT member? If so, we have some important housekeeping information for you. Please read on to see the letter YPT National Vice Chair for Membership Aimee Custis sent to all paid YPT members this morning. *** Dear Members, YPT is currently in the process of transitioning to a new and improved membership … Continue reading
This week’s interview in YPT’s “Better Know a Director” series is with Kevin Burke, Local Policy & Technology Engineer, of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Kevin is a national expert in transportation policy and technology, having come to the field with an unconventional background. AP: You have an interesting job at IDOT. Can you … Continue reading
