YMF Luncheon - April
Speaker: Bret Ficklin, Traffic Lieutenant at LVMPD
Topic: Organized Chaos (a presentation on traffic planning for major events)
Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20
Students vs. Professionals Kickball
Join us on May 4th for our annual students vs. professionals kickball game (this year at Sunset Park).
Hoover Dam Tour
Join us on May 23rd for a tour of the Hoover Dam. This event is back by popular demand so make sure you RSVP by May 13th! There are only 20 spots available to make sure you sign up ASAP!
* PPE is required /provided for this tour.
Cities of the Future Premier
Featuring five young ASCE members working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges with inspiring solutions, the film also follows a team of middle school students as they compete in the Future City Competition and uses jaw-dropping CGI and the immersive size and sound of the IMAX experience to allow audiences to “step into the future.” Science centers and museums around the world have already booked the film.
* RSVP not required
Office Crawl 2024
This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your future career and see what a day in the office is like. You’ll get to meet many young and senior professionals in our industry and have the chance to network with them.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
FE Review Course
Join us on April 20th for our FE review course at UNLV! Space is limited so be sure to register as early as possible.
Please contact Lester Aquino (lester.aquino@kimley-horn.com) with any questions.
Food will be provided!
Bowling Night with UNLV EWB
Join us for a night of bowling with UNLV EWB (Engineers Without Borders) and participate in various raffles.
Price: $30 (includes shoe rental and food!)
If you are interested please use the link below to signup!
Branch Luncheon - April
The presentation will by: Adrian Share, P.E., Executive Vice President, Rail Infrastructure, Brightline West
Title of the Presentation: Brightline West High Speed Rail Project
Adrian Share is responsible for overseeing the design and engineering of rail infrastructure for Brightline West including the rail corridor, systems and support facilities, and for the procurement of rolling stock. Mr. Share is a 30+-year rail and transit veteran, who came from Brightline Florida, where he oversaw the engineering, construction management and final delivery of the Miami to West Palm Beach segment as well as the engineering and environmental work of the West Palm Beach to Orlando segment. Prior to joining Brightline Florida, Mr. Share served as Florida District Leader and Program Manager at HNTB Corporation (“HNTB”).
Please note that payment can be made online with PayPal, cash/check on-site.
Prices: $25- RSVP for Students
$40-RSVP for Member
$45-RSVP for Non-Member
$50-late for Registration- In Person
RSVP is strongly suggested.
Calico Basin Hike
ASCE Las Vegas YMF gladly invites you to take a hike with your local YMF Chapter! Please check weather and dress accordingly. Bring water and snacks as needed.
YMF Luncheon - March
Speaker: Andrew Trelease, RFCD Assistant General Manager
Topic: Top 5 RFCD Hacks the Experts Don’t Want You to Know
Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20
Happy Hour
Come meet others in the industry for a happy hour and a great time! No RSVP needed, if you are available and interested come on by!
Please contact Dylan Yoro (DYoro@woodrodgers.com).
Branch - March Luncheon
The presentation will by: Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works City of Las Vegas
Title of the Presentation: What's new at the City of Las Vegas
Joey Paskey serves as the Director of Public Works for the City of Las Vegas, overseeing City's roadway and transportation network, wastewater and stormwater management, underground infrastructure, and more. Prior to her time at the City, she worked as a consultant, providing technical expertise in transportation infrastructure and alternative design projects throughout the United States. She is a Professional Engineer registered in the states of Nevada and California and also holds a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification.
Please note that payment can be made online with PayPal, cash/check on-site.
Prices: $25- RSVP for Students
$40-RSVP for Member
$45-RSVP for Non-Member
$50-late for Registration- In Person
RSVP is strongly suggested.
Greenup 2024 - Volunteering Event
Volunteer with the Las Vegas YMF as we will be cleaning up litter, planting, removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and other park beautification efforts. Please dress appropriately!
Silver Knights Social
Come support the Silver Knights as they take on the Tucson Roadrunners! This event will cost $20/person. Please note that the email used in registration will be the same email the ticket will be sent to! Please contact Eamaan Tabatabai (Eamaant12@gmail.com).
YMF Luncheon - February 2024
Speaker: Ralph Murphy, SVP of Real Estate Development
Topic: From the Ground Up: The Nevada HAND Model for Affordable and Sustainable Housing
Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20
Branch Luncheon - February 2024
Speaker: Alyssa Rodriquez, P.E. from City of Henderson
Topic: Technology and Infrastructure
About Alyssa:
Alyssa Rodriguez currently serves as the Director of Information Technology for the City of Henderson, Nevada and is responsible for the City’s technology infrastructure, applications, and assets.
Alyssa started at Henderson in 2008 as a project engineer and progressed to roles as the City Traffic Engineer and the Assistant Director of Public works. Recent work in transportation technology and a passion for smart cities led to the transfer to information technology. Her background includes a wide variety of transportation engineering and planning projects including traffic impact studies, traffic signal design, maintenance management and asset management systems, and fleet management. Prior to joining the City, Alyssa worked as a consultant with Orth-Rodgers and Associates and as a research assistant with the Western Transportation Institute.
Following many years of volunteer activity, Alyssa was elected as the 2021 International President of ITE, a society for transportation professionals. A proud MSU Bobcat, Alyssa received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from MSU and volunteered with the Alumni Foundation.
YMF Luncheon - January 2024
Come join us for our monthly luncheon on Tuesday, January 30th with guest speaker Dr. Keri L. Ryan as she will be doing a presentation on the NHERI TallWood Project Shake Table Test of Mass Timber Building!
About Dr. Keri Ryan:
Keri Ryan is the E.W. McKenzie Foundation Endowed Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. She specializes in earthquake engineering and protective systems for high seismic performance, with application to buildings and bridges. She was the PI of the U.S. National Science Foundation funded “Tools for Isolation and Protective Systems” (or TIPS) project to address impediments to the wider application of seismic isolation systems, during which she observed firsthand the performance issues related to nonstructural components. She has been collaborating with the NHERI Tallwood team since 2016 to develop and validate a resilience-based design methodology for a new class of structural systems using mass timber rocking wall systems that considers the important contributions of nonstructural components.
VGK Watch Party
Join us and watch the Vegas Golden Knights face off against the New York Rangers on January 18th, 2024. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED!
Where: Parkway Tavern on Flamingo
When: Puck drops at 7pm
December 2023 Luncheon
Join us at the annual joint luncheon with other organizations hosted by APWA. Help APWA Southern Nevada Branch support Nevada PEP, a local non-profit increasing opportunities for home, community and school success for children with disabilities
Trivia Night
Join us for trivia at Taps & Barrels. It will be a great way to network with other young professionals in the valley!
Magical Forest Volunteering
Join us on December 5th for our annual volunteering event at Magical Forrest. If you have any questions please contact Jessica Reyes or Christian Santos.