The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is once again bringing real-world engineering projects to students, faculty and friends of the university with the spring 2023 EMS Engineering Seminar Series. Free and open to the public, the series will highlight four engineering projects and insight from experts in the field.
“We are excited to continue the hybrid format to bring speakers and audiences from far and near together to discuss some significant projects, from energy security and flood recovery to traffic management of major events and environmental remediation,” said Dr. Danny Xiao, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at UW-Platteville and an organizer of the event. “In a time of unprecedented challenges, engineers uphold their mission: develop and apply innovative, state-of-the-art practices and technologies to build sustainable and resilient infrastructure for our society. We hope audiences can join us to see how some difficult decisions were made and how teams came together to solve these challenges.”
The series will kick off on Tuesday, Feb. 7, with “The Wisconsin Strategy: Infrastructure Independence,” presented by UW-Platteville’s Dr. Thomas Zolper, associate professor of mechanical engineering. Gary Blazek, principal at Vierbicher, and Logan Hansen, design and construction engineer at Vierbicher, will present “Recovery from a Historical Flooding: Experience from Village of Viola” on Tuesday, March 7. On Tuesday, March 28, Pat Hawley, P.E., PTOE, RSP, senior project manager at raSmith will present “Transportation Planning for U.S. Open National Golf Championships.” The series will end with “I-99 Acid Rock Drainage Remediation Project,” by Dr. Kevin Foye, P.E., senior engineer at CTI and Associates Inc., on Tuesday, April 25.
“I enjoy knowing that UW-Platteville is being a forward force for good in the world,” said alumnus Jayson Earleywine, P.E., a project manager at Etica Group. “These seminars have been informative, relevant and a convenient way to supplement continuing education requirements for myself and others. The topics chosen have been from various engineering disciplines and key in on the engineer’s obligation to the Earth’s natural resources.”
All seminars are scheduled 5-6 p.m. and will be offered in both 350 Sesquicentennial Hall and virtually on Zoom.
The seminar series is in its eighth year and is offered in both fall and spring semesters.
Attendees are eligible for one professional development hour. For more information about the series and to register, visit the Engineering Seminar Series webpage at www.uwplatt.edu/engineering-seminar-series.