Outreach Volunteer Group 2018

In 2018, ASCE New Orleans Branch successfully formed an Outreach Volunteer Group and attended three STEM Fairs for students in lower school all the way to high school. The events included Engineers Day at the University of New Orleans, STEM Day with the Baby Cakes, and STEM Fest with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans.

The New Orleans Branch sponsored multiple showings of Dream Big: Engineering Our World at Engineers Day. Many students admitted they did not know what Civil Engineers did when asked the question. This movie inspired many students to explore civil engineering as a possibility for their own future. Dream Big is also now on Netflix.

Along with sponsoring the movie, the Branch set up an exhibit booth at each of the events along with other companies and organizations. On average about six Branch volunteers per event spoke with students about local projects that have been completed in the New Orleans area. Through a wave action demonstration, they showed students the importance of coastal protection and restoration. As simple as this demonstration was, it created sparks in some of the students’ minds.

The New Orleans Branch plans to do more events like these in 2019. If any member would like to become a part of our Outreach Volunteer Group, please contact Stephanie at BayneStephanie@stanleygroup.com.