Road Clean up has been postponed to Saturday April 29th from 10am-12 noon. Interested? Email Steven at syounkin AT iastate.edu
ESC Jeopardy April 12th 8:00pm-10:00pm
ESC is hosting a Jeopardy competition between student organizations
April 12th 8:00pm-10:00pm
STATE GYM East Courts (2BB)
Upcoming Professional Development Webinars ITE
These webinars offer professional development credits for PTP, PTOE, P.E., and AICP certifications.
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102470515092&ca=9189354a-f176-41f5-8fd4-9887b1db1d41
FREE
ConnectingConnecting Transportation and Health Goals: Diagnosing the Problem
(Part of ITE’s 2017 Initiative on Transportation and Health)
April 18, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT
AdvocacyIntroduction to Advocacy Guidelines
May 9, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EDT
Implementation Success Stories: How SHRP2 is Helping Agencies Advance Operations
May 18, 2017, 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. EDT
Using the New ITE Vision Zero Website and Safety Resources Toolbox
May 23, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EDT
FEE
Individual webinars: $99 ITE member; $149 non-member; 9-part Webinar series: $599 ITE member; $899 non-member
Basics of Road Safety
April 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Introduction to Road Safety Programs
April 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Introduction to Traffic Safety Data
May 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Introduction to Quantitative Safety Analysis
May 25, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Safety Considerations in Transportation Planning
June 8, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Introduction to the Road Environment
June 22, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Introduction to Human Factors
June 29, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
Safety for All Road Users
July 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. EDT
TSA Meeting: Elections and Traffic Trivia Apr 11
American Public Transportation Foundation Scholarships
http://www.aptfd.org/our-work/Pages/Scholarship-Program-Guidelines.aspx
In furthering our mission of increasing and retaining the number of individuals choosing the transit field as a career, the APTF will award a minimum of twenty scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each, to college students or transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a career in the public transportation industry.
Awards cover the academic year, beginning in the fall 2017 semester, and assist with tuition costs or other educational expenses.
- Essay: “What segment of the public transportation industry interests you, and why?” (1,000 words maximum)
- Three letters of recommendation: Provide letters of recommendation that describe why the individuals think you are qualified for this scholarship. Letters should address your commitment, demonstrated interest, and career goals in public transportation. Be sure they include their name, address, and telephone number. Recommendations must not be solicited from relatives.
- Statement of Financial Need (500-word maximum): explain your financial need, including any deficits in a financial aid package, family income and personal need (personal need may also include special circumstances, such as personal hardship or financial difficulty that contributes to the applicant’s financial need).
- School Transcripts documenting good academic standing: May use unofficial transcripts, however, document must show applicant name, number of credits, grades and courses completed.
- Verification of enrollment for the 2017 fall semester: letter from school; course schedule can also serve as proof of enrollment)
- Fee Schedule: from your college/university for the academic year
- APTA Sponsorship Form: completed with sponsor signature
All applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. (eastern time) on Friday, June 16, 2017.
Ames Airport – Fly-In – April 8th
Enjoy a day of family fun!
April 8, 2017 7-11 AM
Fly or Drive In
Ames Municipal Airport
Pancake Breakfest By Chris Cakes
$6 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and under
http://www.flying.stuorg.iastate.edu/ames_flyin.php
Pavement Data Competition – InfoPave
Application Link – Prizes include free trip to TRB, $1,000/$1,500 cash, and publication. Due June 1st.
MOVITE April 19-21st Des Moines
The Iowa Central Chapter of ITE is pleased to host the 2017 Annual Spring MOVITE Meeting in beautiful
Des Moines, Iowa.
Students, register today! Only $20, transportation will be coordinated among our members to and from the meeting.
ITE Virtual Career Fair
April 5th 10:00am to 4:00pm CST. Register now: https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=2f6c2369-fd62-42a8-8eda-a70500066985
2017 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium
August 16–17, 2017
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center
Ames, Iowa
Abstract due April 3rd
http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/events/midcon2017/abstracts/