Events

Feb

07

The Wisconsin Strategy: Infrastructure Independence

Tue, Feb 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar Series Presenter: Thomas Zolper, UW-Platteville Energy security has a substantial influence on foreign relations, but many concerns are not discussed in the public sphere. Threats to energy infrastructure posed by cyberattacks, and physical weapons are increasing. Fortunately, Wisconsin has the natural resources to establish energy independence. Dr. Zolper covers how recent Congressional testimonies have brought energy resilience funds...

The Wisconsin Strategy: Infrastructure Independence

Feb

07

Mar

07

Recovery from a Historical Flooding: Experience from Village of Viola

Tue, Mar 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar Series Presenters: Gary Blazek and Logan Hansen, Vierbicher The Village of Viola was devastated in August 2018 when an excessive rain event caused the Kickapoo River to overtop and flood the community. The 2018 flood provided little warning or time to prepare, and residents and businesses were hit with devastating levels of water higher than they had ever...

Recovery from a Historical Flooding: Experience from Village of Viola

Mar

07

Mar

28

Transportation Planning for U.S. Open National Golf Championships

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar Series Presenter: Pat Hawley, P.E., PTOE, RSP, raSmith Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin, hosted the 2017 U.S. Open. The roadways around the golf course were all rural, geometrically deficient roadways, which posed challenges in planning routes for the anticipated 45,000 daily spectators, volunteers, and players. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) partnered with the United States...

Transportation Planning for U.S. Open National Golf Championships

Mar

28

Apr

20

Alliant Energy Women in STEM Banquet

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall

The annual University of Wisconsin-Platteville Alliant Energy Women in STEM Banquet is an evening of networking and celebration. The event brings industry sponsors, faculty, staff, alumni, and students together to recognize and honor the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Women in STEM Banquet provides the perfect opportunity for networking and making connections, includes gifts for...

Apr

20

Apr

25

I-99 Acid Rock Drainage Remediation Project

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room 350, Sesquicentennial Hall

Engineering Seminar Series Presenter: Kevin Foye, CTI and Associates, Inc. Construction of the $700+ million I-99 corridor – an all-new interstate highway through central Pennsylvania – was abruptly halted in early 2004 by the development of acid rock drainage on the final segment through State College, PA. After years of treatment studies and negotiation with the state environmental agency, remediation...

I-99 Acid Rock Drainage Remediation Project

Apr

25

Apr

27

STEM Expo

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | UW-Platteville campus

At STEM EXPO, current college students and faculty will share their projects and open their lab spaces and classrooms to the public for interactive demonstrations, exhibits, workshops, and contests. Each participant under the age of 18 must bring a signed consent form. Download the consent form.

Apr

27

Jun

10

2023 ASCE Championships

Sat, Jun 10, 2023 | 12:00 AM - 11:45 PM | UW-Platteville Main Campus

The 2023 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships (ASCE Championships) is an ASCE society-wide finals events for college students and teams competing in disciplines of Concrete Canoe, Surveying, and Sustainable Solutions competitions. The event is set to be hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from Saturday, June 10, 2023 to Monday, June 12, 2023 and will possibly bring students and teams...

Jun

10

Sep

22

ASCE Tom Nelson Benchmark Open

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 | 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Platteville Golf-Country Club

Join the UW-Platteville American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter for the 30th annual golf outing on Sept. 22, 2023. At the golf outing, students and professional civil engineers get to network and spend the day golfing.

Sep

22

Oct

24

Trane Technologies Women in STEM Career Day

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall

Trane Technologies Women in STEM Career Day is a one-day event for high school women to learn about careers that require creative problem solving, encourage forward thinking, make a difference in society, and share the future of our world. Participants will learn about career options in STEM fields through exciting demonstrations, and they will enjoy the opportunity to work in...

Oct

24

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