October - December 2025 Quarterly Newsletter

Events. Announcements. Opportunities.

Executive Summary

From October to December 2025, the ASCE Miami-Dade Branch hosted a variety of professional, educational, and community events, including networking socials, technical presentations, and hands-on student outreach programs engaging hundreds of students across South Florida.

The Branch also led community service and environmental initiatives, such as a Thanksgiving food drive, while offering exclusive engineering tours and webinars that advanced professional knowledge and supported international water projects. These efforts collectively strengthened professional development, STEM education, community engagement, and awareness of infrastructure and sustainability challenges in the region.

October - December 2025 Past Events

The EWRI in partnership with EEWB-FL, hosted a continuing education webinar titled Release of Lead and Copper in Water Pipelines, presented by Benjamin Swaringen, P.E., PhD, which examined toxic metal release from drinking water pipes and related analytical methods. The webinar attracted 15 registrants and raised funds and awareness for EWB-FL water supply projects in Guatemala and Nepal.

Outreach: West Broward High School Presentation

(October 23, 2025)

The ASCE Broward Branch hosted a Career & Technical Education Engineering Outreach event at West Broward High School, engaging approx. 700 students through interactive activities aimed at inspiring interest in civil engineering. Our Branch supported the event by volunteering, providing ASCE merchandise, and leading hands-on activities that connected students with real-world engineering experiences.

Our Branch served as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2025 Construction Career Days, an event that introduced high school students to construction and engineering careers through hands-on activities and networking with industry professionals. The committee supported the event by providing volunteers, and assisting with coordination, setup, and outreach in collaboration with partner agencies such as FDOT, ACEC Florida, FTBA, and FHWA.

T&DI: Boo & Brew Social (October 28, 2025)

T&DI hosted its annual Halloween-themed Boo & Brew Social bringing together students, young professionals, and experienced engineers for a seasonal networking event. Featuring creative costumes, food, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere, the event successfully encouraged connection and engagement across all experience levels.

T&DI: Joint Society Bike Ride (November 1, 2025)



Members of WTS South Florida, ITE South Florida, FES Miami Chapter, and ASCE T&DI participated in the Underline Joint Society Bike Ride, a guided tour showcasing Miami’s award-winning linear park and its role in mobility and community design. The event featured expert insights from guest speakers and fostered meaningful discussion on multimodal design, safety, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in transportation.

Branch: Industry Social (November 13, 2025)

The YMG in collaboration with the Technical Institutes, hosted an Industry Social at Doral Yard that brought together 60+ attendees from a wide range of engineering disciplines. The event provided food, drinks, and a relaxed setting for attendees to learn about YMG and Institute opportunities while networking with professionals across the ASCE Miami-Dade community.

T&DI: Signature Bridge Site Visit (November 17, 2025)

T&DI hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of the Miami Signature Bridge project, which included a presentation by the project’s Public Information Officer and a guided site visit showcasing ongoing construction and innovative engineering techniques. The tour provided participants with valuable insight into the planning, coordination, and engineering efforts behind this transformative infrastructure project.

Outreach: Food Drive (October 15 to November 17, 2025)



In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Outreach Committee organized a successful food drive that resulted in the donation of 12 boxes of nonperishable food and $200 in cash to Food for Life, supporting families in need within the community. The initiative was made possible through the generosity of member firms, student volunteers, and Outreach Committee leaders, highlighting ASCE Miami-Dade’s continued commitment to community service and engagement.

Outreach: Career Day at Lawton Chiles Middle School

(November 18, 2025)

The Outreach Committee participated in the launch of a new Career Day Program at Lawton Chiles Middle School, engaging more than 150 students through interactive sessions on civil engineering, project management, and the impact of engineering on communities. The event successfully inspired student curiosity and interest in STEM careers.

UESI: Lunch and Learn (November 20, 2025)



The UESI hosted a lunch and learn on Alternative Trenchless Technologies bringing together engineers from across the profession for a technical and networking-focused event. The presentation, delivered by Marissa Maring, P.E., of MPC, highlighted innovative trenchless approaches and industry trends, with attendees earning 1 PDH while engaging in meaningful discussion.

Attendance at ASCE FL 2025 Report Card Release Party (December 9, 2025)



The Florida Section of ASCE released the 2025 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure, awarding a cumulative grade of C+, an improvement from 2021 and above the national average. Our Branch President served as an author and attended alongside another Miami-Dade Branch member and the President-Elect, who also chairs the Florida Section Government Relations Committee.

Joint Miami Engineering Holiday Dinner

(December 10, 2025)



The FES Miami Chapter, ASCE Miami-Dade Branch, WTS South Florida, and Florida Water Environment Association South Florida Chapter hosted the Annual Joint Miami Engineering Holiday Dinner, bringing together civil engineers for a festive evening of food, networking, and holiday cheer. The event collected over 100+ toys that were donated to Toys for Tots, an organization that supports local families in need, celebrating both the spirit of engineering and community generosity.

Monthly BOD Meetings



The board members, committee representatives, and institute chairs meet monthly to review progress, discuss upcoming activities, and ensure alignment with Branch goals. Meetings rotate among board members’ engineering firms, showcasing workplaces across the industry. Agendas cover updates from Officers, the Younger Members Group, Institutes, and Committees, with key announcements shared and virtual attendance available.

Upcoming Events

Below is a list of our upcoming events and their tentative dates.