Charge
The Committee shall encourage the full professional development of engineers 35 years of age or younger and endeavor to increase their participation in all levels of the Society by:
- identifying issues of interest to young engineers.
- facilitating the development of positions/responses to such issues;
- developing, implementing and reviewing programs which focus on the resolution of these issues and
- fostering interaction with Sections, Branches and younger member councils.
The Committee shall, on a continuing basis, seek to develop:
- professional program sessions on subjects related to the basic charge to the committee, for presentation at National meetings of the Society, and
- articles related to the same charge, for consideration by the Editor of the Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE News , and Civil Engineering magazine.
Meetings
CYM generally meets twice yearly in different locations throughout the country. Members are welcome to attend, however, there will be certain topics that may only be discussed among committee members.
If you would like more information, or have items you would like us to discuss, e-mail Nancy Berson (nberson@asce.org).
Positions Available
CYM is looking for a member and Corresponding Members for terms beginning in October 2008. If you are interested in serving on CYM, click here for more information and here for an application form. If you have further questions, please contact one of the current CYM Members. Applications are due by April 1, 2009.
Mentoring
Steve Miller, a former CYM Representative has written an informative article on mentoring.
Related information:
Contacts
List of committee members and corresponding members by Region.
Councils & Conferences
Information about Regional Council Meetings and upcoming conferences.
Awards
Different awards for which all younger members are eligible.
Publications
ASCE publications pertaining to younger members.
So, you want to start your own group?
How to get your group up and running.
