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  • February

    Attendees of the USACE Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Assessment Training Course pose for a group picture. The course, hosted at ERDC Vicksburg on Jan. 23-26 provided a comprehensive approach to the Environmental Review Guide for Operations for Civil Works operations and other USACE projects from a policy, process, and practical perspective.

    ERDC’s Safety and Environmental Management Office collaborates with USACE Vicksburg District for training to advance environmental compliance

    In a joint collaboration between the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and the U.S.
  • Courtney Perry, project manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District (USACE), helps a child at the University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital build a bridge Feb. 21 as part of the district’s National Engineers Week (NEW) community outreach. The USACE visited the hospital as a way to promote STEM and educate the public on the USACE mission.

    USACE Mobile kicks off National Engineers Week with visit to local hospital

    In an effort to promote the value of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) during National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, visited the University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital here, Feb. 21. While at the hospital, engineers from the district taught the children how engineers contribute to society, hosted an interactive bridge-building contest, and handed out Mardi Gras-themed items.
  • Storm surge in downtown New York City in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

    Study adapts to new coastal flooding reality

    A hurricane passes directly over New York City. In just one hour, the harbor rises 13 feet and
  • Patricia Fontanet stands in front of California State Capitol.

    Employee Spotlight: Patricia Fontanet

    Please introduce yourself:My name, Patricia, is actually pronounced in Spanish (pah-tree-see-ah). I

  • 2017 Engineer Career Day Marshall University

    The 24th Annual Engineering Career Day was hosted at Marshall University. More than 129 of the Tri-State area's top sophomores attended from 16 local high schools. The Huntington District had a large presence with multiple booths that highlighted engineering, geospatial applications as well as Corps opportunities. Students had the opportunity to participate in 3 hands-on STEM-related workshops and interact with practicing professionals in an interactive exhibit hall. The event was held in support of National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce and to Promote STEM activities in support of the USACE mission.