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Strengthening Professional Connections - ASCE Joint Branch Regional Meeting
The EWRI Dallas Chapter maintains strong collaborative relationships with the ASCE Dallas Branch
and Fort Worth Branch. A highlight of this partnership is our involvement in organizing EWRI-focused
tracks every other year at the annual Dallas and Fort Worth Branch Joint Regional Event. We take an
active role in curating technical sessions, identifying expert speakers, and moderating discussions.
This event serves as an important forum for addressing regionally relevant topics such as urban
昀氀ooding, stormwater management, water supply, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem
restoration. By bringing together practitioners, academics, and policymakers, the chapter seeks to
facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge research, best practices, and innovative solutions.
Hosting Technical Meetings – ASCE Dallas Branch
The EWRI Dallas Chapter hosts an
extended technical meeting each year in
collaboration with the ASCE Dallas Branch.
This meeting aims to inform members about
the latest developments in environmental
and water resources engineering, as well as
regionally relevant projects and programs.
Our meetings have featured presentations
by industry experts, academics, and
government o昀케cials on a broad range of
issues.
In April 2024, we hosted speakers from the
North Central Texas Council of Governments
to highlight regional programs related to
Figure 3: 2025 ASCE-EWRI Dallas Chapter Technical Session
water resources and the environment.
In February 2025, we invited professors
and researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington’s Civil Engineering Department to present
their research. These interactions have helped attendees stay informed about regional initiatives,
research breakthroughs, and emerging trends, while also providing excellent professional networking
opportunities.
University Outreach and Industry-Academia Collaboration
One of our key goals is to serve as a bridge that strengthens collaboration between industry and
academia. To that end, we hope to support and engage students and faculty at prominent local
universities, including Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the University of Texas at Arlington
(UTA) through campus visits, panel discussions, and mentorship programs. These activities are
designed to promote student professional development, provide networking opportunities, and create
a feedback loop between industry needs and academic curricula. We believe that such outreach
is essential to safeguarding the future of our profession. By connecting students with practicing
engineers and exposing them to real-world challenges, we hope to help build a workforce better
equipped to meet the evolving needs of environmental and water resources engineering.
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