Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Conference
Wentworth sponsored the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) 46th Annual International Conference, Building a Global Vision. The four-day conference focused on collaboration among industry, educational institutions, and community partners. Presenters shared their visions about what is needed to educate construction professionals on the innovations taking place in the industry. The event ran from April 7–10 and welcomed over 250 industry professionals.
Among the attendees were former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis and Greg Bialecki, secretary of housing and economic development. Mr. Dukakis was the keynote speaker on Friday; he discussed effective public transportation. Frederick A. Laskey, executive director of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), was the keynote speaker at the awards dinner.
The conference featured several workshops and panel discussions, including The Big Dig: So What Now? which focused on the new directions for and challenges of rebuilding the transportation infrastructure and Boston post-Big Dig.
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference
Engineering educators, industry professionals, and students gathered at Wentworth from May 7–8 for the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Northeast Section Conference 2010. The theme was engineering education for the “digital generation.” It focused on how this generation is affecting the academic community—and how to embrace it.
Dr. Woodie Flowers, Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, delivered the keynote address. During the remainder of the conference, the approximately 200 attendees went to professional workshops, presentations, and discussions. More than 85 papers, including 18 student papers, were presented, as well as 45 student posters and 25 workshops. Sandeep Dilwali, associate professor, electronics and mechanical, was the program chair.
