Fun Facts
What is the strongest geometric shape?
Triangle
How many pages should your resume be?
One Page (if possible)
What does DOT stand for?
Department of Transportation
What is the tallest building in the world?
The Burj Khalifa
What are the competition teams participating in for the 2024 Symposium?
a) Concrete Canoe
b) Water Filter
c) Timber Strong
d) a & c
e) a & b
d) a & c (Concrete Canoe and Timber Strong)
All of these EXCEPT 1 work in close collaboration with Civil Engineering. Which one does NOT?
a) Military Engineering
b) Environmental Engineering
c) Geotechnical Engineering
d) Coastal Engineering
a) Military Engineering
What are the two Networking platforms that were introduced in ME 101?
1) Handshake
2) LinkedIn
The lowest part of a structure that transmits the load of soil is known as what?
Foundation
Where can you learn about potential job/school/internship opportunities?
Forums! (Held every Thursday at 11:30 AM). Canvas/I-Belong/ME 101
Where can you sign up for either one of the competition teams?
Go to the meetings! (Info on ASCE Canvas page)
What is the most popular material used in infrastructure?
Concrete
What is the foundation of networking?
a) Getting involved
b) Building relationships
c) Having a flashy resume
d) a&b
e) b&c
d) Getting involved and Building relationships is a great way to present yourself when starting out in the field through internships.
Having a flashy resume can help with more opportunities, but it is not necessary when you are looking for your first internship. :)
Most commonly used pipes are made of what material?
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
What's the most famous bridge in the world? and where is it?
Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco, CA
What principle explains the ability of a concrete canoe to float? Hint: It involves the upward force exerted by a fluid.
Buoyancy
What are the earliest structures created by Civil Engineers?
Pyramids
What are 2 places that you can learn more about building your networking skills?
1) ASCE Social Functions!!
2) Symposium
What is the most popular branch of Civil Engineering?
Structural Engineering
T or F. Most (if not all) engineering internships are paid internships.
True!!
T or F. You have to be an ASCE member to go to the symposium.
True
Mention 6 different types of engineering (besides Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software)
*free response*
What should you do for a job interview?
1) Do mock interviews with peers and/or advisors
2) Bring a copy of your resume and cover letter
3) Dress appropriately (business casual)
Which engineering studies the behavior of earth's materials and how they will affect a structure that is to be constructed?
Geotechnical Engineering
Where is the symposium being held this year (2025)?
University of Arizona