Events

Discover upcoming and past events.

Explore our calendar to find information on past, present, and upcoming events.

If you want to join or collaborate on an event, contact us, and let's make it happen together!


Girl Chat: FE Exam 101
Apr
30

Girl Chat: FE Exam 101

Join our 'Girl Chat: FE Exam 101', hosted by the Girls in Civil Team, streaming live on Instagram on Tuesday, April 30th, 2023, at 7 PM EST!

Dive into a valuable session tailored for aspiring civil engineers, covering everything from FE exam essentials to effective study strategies.

Don't miss out on expert tips for managing exam anxiety and maintaining motivation. Engage in our interactive panel discussion and tackle common challenges FE exam takers face.

Mark your calendars for an empowering evening of learning and inspiration! See you there!

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Girl Chat: Engineering Friendships
Feb
13

Girl Chat: Engineering Friendships

Gal Chat with us tonight while we make some friendship bracelets. 👀💕

We will be talking about friendships we’ve built in the engineering industry! How to find friends while studying and working, how to support and advocate for each other, and how to grow through challenges together. 🧡👷‍♀️🚧

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

at 7:00 PM EST

via Instagram Live

See you there! 🌟

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Girl Chat: Setting Goals
Jan
30

Girl Chat: Setting Goals

🌟 Exciting News! Girl Chats are starting again!

Join us live on Instagram, January 30th, at 7 PM Eastern Time! 🕖✨

Let’s connect, chat, and share valuable tips for setting goals! Can’t wait to see you there! 🧡

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Girl Chat: Reflecting on 2023
Dec
18

Girl Chat: Reflecting on 2023

Join us live on Instagram as we talk about our 2023!

We'll be reflecting on our experiences—talking about what we learned, the challenges we faced, and the exciting new opportunities that came our way. Let's have a casual and insightful conversation about the year and what it meant for us!

Monday, December 18, 2023

at 7:00 PM EST

via Instagram Live

See you there! 🌟

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Girl Chat: Sharing your ASCE journey
Nov
14

Girl Chat: Sharing your ASCE journey

Join us live on Instagram as we share our ASCE journey! 🛠️

Excited to dive into how ASCE has shaped our careers, from leadership opportunities to professional development. Let's connect, share stories, and celebrate the incredible impact of being part of the ASCE community.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

at 6:30 PM PST / 9:30 PM EST

via Instagram Live



See you there! 🌟

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Girl Chat: What happens after a career fair
Oct
23

Girl Chat: What happens after a career fair

Ever pondered the mysteries of post-job fair adventures? 🤔

Well, wonder no more! Mark your calendars for our Instagram Live session happening on Monday, October 23rd, at 7 PM (EST).

We're joined by four early career engineers ready to share their experiences on what really happens after a job fair, from landing that dream job to the ups and downs of the journey. And we want to hear from you too – drop your topic suggestions in the comments below! 🎓💼📌

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Navigating through your job search
Oct
3

Navigating through your job search

¿Estás buscando tu “dream job”? Únete al equipo de la AGC-UPRM en colaboración con Girls in Civil para esta enriquecedora discusión sobre cómo llevar a cabo un proceso de búsqueda de empleo exitoso.

Este próximo 3 de octubre a las 6pm por Microsoft Teams

https://tinyurl.com/mkmvd39f

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Personal Branding on Social Media
Aug
31

Personal Branding on Social Media

Mejora tu Marca Profesional! 📲 🤳

Girls in Civil en colaboración con la AGC-UPRM los invita el 31 de Agosto a descubrir cómo construir tu marca personal utilizando las Redes Sociales, via Microsoft Teams.

Regístrate llenando el formulario:
https://forms.gle/uTThcUAPr2a7i9AV8

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Girl Chat: Back to School Tips & Tricks
Aug
22

Girl Chat: Back to School Tips & Tricks

🎒✨ Get ready to ace the new school year like a pro! Join us live on Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM (EST) for an exclusive Back-to-School chat 📚📝. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, our team will share helpful tips and tricks to kickstart the semester confidently. From time management hacks to study strategies, organization tips, and stress relief techniques, don't miss out on this quick guide to a successful academic journey.

Mark your calendars and tune in for a stream of knowledge! 🌟🎉
Let us know if you have any topics you want us to discuss!

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Girl Chat: Mental Health in the Construction Industry
Jul
26

Girl Chat: Mental Health in the Construction Industry

Join us for an empowering event addressing mental health challenges in the construction industry. 🦺🧡

Through this insightful discussion, we will explore construction professionals' unique stressors and provide practical strategies for fostering resilience and maintaining a healthy mindset. This event aims to create a supportive environment, break mental health stigma, and equip our community with the tools to navigate the industry's challenges while prioritizing their mental well-being.

Don't miss it!

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023, at 5 PM (EST)
📹 Via Instagram Live

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Girl Chat: Undergrad Experiences
Jun
29

Girl Chat: Undergrad Experiences

Girl Chat: Unlocking Undergrad Experiences

Join us for an inspiring event, brought to you by the collaboration between UPRM AGC and Girls in Civil, as we delve into the world of undergraduate experiences in Civil Engineering.

Discover the keys to success, ignite your passion, and unlock your potential! Gain insights, knowledge, and practical tips to help you create your perfect toolbox to shape a great future in your Civil Engineering career. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to connect with industry experts, fellow students, and professionals.

Together, let's continue to build a brighter tomorrow!

Note: Girl Chats are events that intend to share valuable industry-related information with our community in a more quick and brief manner. Usually, they will be carried out on Live social media.

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Sally's Night
Jun
25

Sally's Night

  • Univeristy of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morrill Hall is participating in Sally’s Night, a nationwide celebration of women in STEM led by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, in collaboration with 21 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations. Sally’s Night honors Dr. Sally Ride’s legacy as an astronaut, physicist, educator, and advocate for young people and celebrates the 40th anniversary of her first space flight.


Guess Who? A Woman Did That - Girls in Civil
Come learn about different pioneer women in the fields of civil engineering, construction, and civil works and try some fun board games. 

Access to some of the information and activities presented in this event can be found on our outreach section. Click the button below!

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Girl Chat: Building Herstory
Mar
31

Girl Chat: Building Herstory

Join us for a powerful conversation with our special guest She Builds Podcast as we celebrate Women's History Month 2023: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories! 👷‍♀️👩‍💻👩‍🎨

We'll explore how women have shaped the built environment and discuss the inspiring stories of women who have made their mark in this field. Don't miss out on this meaningful conversation!

Note: Girl Chats are events that intend to share valuable industry-related information with our community in a more quick and brief manner. Usually, they will be carried out on Live social media.

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La vida de una Ingeniera
Mar
9

La vida de una Ingeniera

Llega el Día de la Mujer y en la ASCE UPRM queremos conocer a unas que están siendo exitosas en la Ingeniería Civil.

Para esto, traemos… La Vida de una Ingeniera, donde participantes del movimiento Girls in Civil nos hablarán desde un panel interactivo sobre sus experiencias en la Ingeniería Civil.

¡Participa, conoce sus historias de éxito y celebremos en conjunto el Día de la Mujer!

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Girl Chat: Engineering Outreach
Feb
23

Girl Chat: Engineering Outreach

Join us next week in our first Girl Chat! 👀

Dani and a few of the Girls in Civil directive members will be on Instagram Live on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM (EST) to talk about and share experiences on Engineering Outreach.
A few of the questions we will be answering are:
💬 What is Outreach?
💬 How can I start participating in Outreach events?
💬 What challenges can we find when doing Outreach?
And more!

👷‍♀️ Meet Danielle Schroeder, PE, ENV SP!
Dani Schroeder, PE, ENV SP (she/her/hers) is a Civil Engineer and STEM Content Creator in Philadelphia. She graduated from Drexel University in 2017 and received her B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering through their accelerated degree program. Dani has been volunteering for STEM Outreach events since 2012 and served as ASCE Philadelphia K-12 Outreach co-chair for the 2019-2020 school year. She currently serves as the WTS Philadelphia Student Outreach Director, overseeing the Student Chapter, Scholarships, and the Transportation YOU Mentoring program. For her work with these organizations and as a civil engineer, Dani was honored as one of ASCE's New Faces of Civil Engineering in 2021. Dani focuses on the rehabilitation of the physical infrastructure of our past through her job and inspires the minds of our future through her STEM Outreach. In her spare time, Dani enjoys traveling, snowboarding, playing tennis, and taking long walks with her partner, Doug, and their rescue dog, Nemo.

Find out more at: @stemchangemaker

Note: Girl Chats are events that intend to share valuable industry-related information with our community in a more quick and brief manner. Usually, they will be carried out on Live social media.

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Galentine's Day Check-In
Feb
13

Galentine's Day Check-In

Happy Galentine's Day! 🧡💗❤️

Don't know how to celebrate today? Read our post and find out how!

Join our Instagram Live this evening at 8:00 PM (EST), and let's chat and get to know each other! We will be talking about our Galentines and making some Valentine's Day cards.

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Girl Talk: Civil Engineering Grad School
Jan
24

Girl Talk: Civil Engineering Grad School

  • Why do a master's or a doctorate in Civil Engineering?

  • What does studying after your bachelor's look like?

  • How can I apply for graduate studies?

So many questions and so much information! Who do we talk to?

No worries, Girls in Civil has your back!

Join us! We will discuss these questions and more in our upcoming Girl Talk on Tuesday, January 24th, 2022, at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time) via Zoom.

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Girl Talk: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Aug
25

Girl Talk: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Are you an engineering student or a recent graduate?

Do you know what the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is?

Are you planning to take the exam soon?

Do you know what materials to study from?

Are you looking for a support system to help you in this process?

If you said ”YES” to any of those questions, join us in our next Girl Talk!

We will talk about the basic information of the exam, how to apply, how to study, share tips, debunk misconceptions, share our experiences, and more.

Join us, and let's talk!

When? Thursday, August 25th, 2022 at 7:00 PM (EST)

Via Zoom

For more information, feel free to contact us at girlsincivil@gmail.com

Check out the event recap and resources below!

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May
5

Girl Talk: Career Opportunities

Are you starting a new job?

Are you looking for opportunities in your current job?

Are you delineating your career goals?

Don’t know where to find the opportunities to grow professionally in your career?

If you said ”YES” to any of those questions, join us in our next Girl Talk!

Jeyra Arocho will share her experience finding career opportunities throughout her career. She will be giving us hindsight on what worked for her and tips & tricks on how to find these opportunities, how to prepare for them, and how to get towards your goals confidently!

Date: Thursday, May 5th, 2022, at 7 PM (EST)

Via Zoom

Check out the event recap below!

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ELLAS: café + ingeniería + planificación
Apr
2

ELLAS: café + ingeniería + planificación

¡Prepárate un café o un té y únete a nosotrxs! ¡Estaremos hablando de Planificación Urbana e Ingeniería con algunas mujeres increíbles!

Nos acompañarán expertas en diferentes áreas de estos campos, y compartirán sus puntos sobre:

  • Ambiente y Cambio Climático

  • Movilidad y Transporte

  • Respuesta y Recuperación ante desastres

¿Cuándo? sábado, 2 de abril de 2022, de 11:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.

¿Dónde? En línea

La próxima semana compartiremos más información sobre nuestras invitadas especiales, ¡así que estén atentxs!

Presentado por Urbana Planifica (@urbanaplanifica) y Girls in Civil (@girlsincivil).

Para dudas o preguntas: urbanaplanifica@gmail.com y girlsincivil@gmail.com

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Girl Talk: I graduated, now what?
Feb
17

Girl Talk: I graduated, now what?

I graduated, now what?!

  • Are you graduating from Civil Engineering soon and don't know what to do next?

  • Do you still have a few years left of studying and are curious to find out what opportunities exist in Civil Engineering?

If so, this may be the right event for you! In this talk, we will be sharing stories about women who have recently graduated in Civil Engineering and where are they now. We will also be sharing resources regarding careers path opportunities in Civil Engineering. 

Join us, and let's talk about our doubts, worries, and curiosities regarding what this field has to offer!

Date: Thursday, February 17th, 2022, at 7:00 PM (EST).

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Girl Talk
Nov
4

Girl Talk

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Join us in our second Girl Talk of the semester!


In it, we will:

  • Define what impostor syndrome is and its widespread presence in academia and the workplace

  • ​Identify impostor syndrome in themselves and others

  • Use the tools presented to help take steps toward overcoming impostor syndrome.

We will have a safe and open space for discussion, so join in!

Everybody is welcomed to join and participate!

This talk is open for anyone interested in the construction industry, civil engineering, architecture, and anyone ready to break stereotypes! Even boys are allowed, so don't be scared to join in!

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Girl Talk
Sep
2

Girl Talk

Join us in our first Girl Talk of the semester!

In this event, we want to communicate with all the people interested in the movement. We will formally introduce the team, answer questions about the movement, and connect with the community! Our goal is to work together and make things possible.

Everybody is welcomed to join and participate!

This talk is open for anyone interested in the construction industry, civil engineering, architecture, and anyone ready to break stereotypes! Even boys are allowed, so don't be scared to join in!

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