Friday, October 15, 2010

Sixth-Best Job in America? Yours

Money magazine's ranking of civil engineering as the sixth-best job in America was spotlighted in a recent CNN video. ASCE shared the good press with its members. And the best part? The engineer highlighted was a woman! Check out the article and video - http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=12884902060.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Prison Tour

SWE Greatland members toured the Goose Creek Correctional Center on Thursday, September 23rd. The site is monstrous and has design details unlike any other project we've seen! Thanks to Clayton at Neeser for guiding us through (and back out of) the site safely! Here are a few highlights:

Networking cables in the Guard Tower

Back-up fuel tanks

We need more power!

One of two security fences.

Bunk beds, anyone?

Cells under construction



Monday, October 4, 2010

How Do You Define Success?

SWE's 60th year has been all about achieving (and celebrating) success on our own terms. Last week's update shared quotes about success from well-known men and women. But what does success mean to you?