2022-2023 CEE 1 Workshops & Professional Development Events
CEE 1 is the introductory civil engineering course required for new CEE students during their first quarter at UCLA. Part of the requirement for passing the class is that students must attend at least one workshop hosted by one of our projects and must also attend at least one of our many professional development events. Check out what we have to offer down below, and then make sure to RSVP to one or more of our workshops by clicking on the link below! For our professional development events, you do not need to RSVP in advance; you will be able to sign-in to the event once you arrive. Scroll to the very bottom of this page for a list of our upcoming professional development events.
RSVP for a CEE 1 Workshop
General Chemistry Safety Training
This is NOT required for the 2022-2023 school year.
Lab Safety Training
This IS required for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Shop Safety Training
This is NOT required for the 2022-2023 school year.
Workshops
Seismic Outreach - K'NEX Sorting Party
When: (Week 3) Thursday, Oct. 13 | 5-6 PM
Where: ASCE Lounge (BH 2745)Help sort the K’nex pieces for our school visits and learn about the engineering presentation we will give the students! And snacks!
Restrictions: None!
Where: ASCE Lounge (BH 2745)Help sort the K’nex pieces for our school visits and learn about the engineering presentation we will give the students! And snacks!
Restrictions: None!
Concrete Canoe - Concrete Mix Design Workshop
When: (Week 3) Thursday, Oct. 13 | 3-5 PM
Where: The Container
Learn about the basics of concrete and get your hands dirty by mixing your own batch of concrete!
Restrictions: None–but be prepared to get a little dusty!
Where: The Container
Learn about the basics of concrete and get your hands dirty by mixing your own batch of concrete!
Restrictions: None–but be prepared to get a little dusty!
Construction Management - Bluebeam Workshop
When: (Week 4) Thursday, Oct. 20 | 5-6 PM
Where: Boelter 4404
Will introduce Bluebeam Revu software, its uses, and run through a basic logistics plan to show the basic tools of Bluebeam. Will also teach about the importance of the logistics plan in construction.
Restrictions: None!
Where: Boelter 4404
Will introduce Bluebeam Revu software, its uses, and run through a basic logistics plan to show the basic tools of Bluebeam. Will also teach about the importance of the logistics plan in construction.
Restrictions: None!
Sustainable Solutions - Envision & Sustainability Workshop
When: (Week 4) Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 12-1 PM
Where: ASCE Lounge (BH 2745)
Learn about one of the globally recognized frameworks for sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure: Envision! We will go over what Envision is, its benefits, how it applies to our project, and other sustainable practices. We will have a Kahoot game at the end (if time permits) to recap what we learned and the winners will get snacks :).
Restrictions: None, but please bring a laptop or phone to participate in our end-of-workshop Kahoot game!
Where: ASCE Lounge (BH 2745)
Learn about one of the globally recognized frameworks for sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure: Envision! We will go over what Envision is, its benefits, how it applies to our project, and other sustainable practices. We will have a Kahoot game at the end (if time permits) to recap what we learned and the winners will get snacks :).
Restrictions: None, but please bring a laptop or phone to participate in our end-of-workshop Kahoot game!
Transportation - Geometrics and Traffic Counts
When: (Week 6) Tuesday, Nov. 1 | 4-5 PM
Where: Inverted Fountain
Measuring (slopes and lengths) of intersection features. Counting cars and identifying roadway features.
Restrictions: None!
Where: Inverted Fountain
Measuring (slopes and lengths) of intersection features. Counting cars and identifying roadway features.
Restrictions: None!
GeoWall - Practice Build
When: (Week 7) Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 5-7 PM
Where: Soils Lab (BH 1567)
Define Geotechnical Engineering and where it can be found in everyday life. Talk about what a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall is, its purpose, and how GeoWall explores this. Finally, perform a practice build.
Restrictions: Please wear closed-toed shoes!
Where: Soils Lab (BH 1567)
Define Geotechnical Engineering and where it can be found in everyday life. Talk about what a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall is, its purpose, and how GeoWall explores this. Finally, perform a practice build.
Restrictions: Please wear closed-toed shoes!
Timber-Strong Design Build - Miniature House and Load Test
When: (Week 7) Thursday, Nov. 10 | 2-3 PM
Where: ASCE Lounge (Boelter 2745)
Build a small-scale wood structure out of popsicle sticks and have it load-tested! This mimics the much larger and longer process we as a project go through for competition.
Restrictions: None!
Where: ASCE Lounge (Boelter 2745)
Build a small-scale wood structure out of popsicle sticks and have it load-tested! This mimics the much larger and longer process we as a project go through for competition.
Restrictions: None!
Surveying - Differential Taping and Leveling
When: (Week 8) Thursday, Nov. 17 | 11 AM-12 PM
Where: ASCE Lounge (Boelter 2745)
Learn the basics of differential leveling and taping and use the Philadelphia rod, auto level, and steel tape to determine distances and elevations around campus.
Restrictions: None, but we will be working outside.
Where: ASCE Lounge (Boelter 2745)
Learn the basics of differential leveling and taping and use the Philadelphia rod, auto level, and steel tape to determine distances and elevations around campus.
Restrictions: None, but we will be working outside.
Environmental Design - Intro to Environmental/Water Resources Engineering + Construct a Small-Scale Filtration System
When: (Week 8) Monday, Nov. 14 | 12-2 PM
Where: ASME Lounge (BH 2730C)
Learn about environmental and water resources engineering and construct a miniature water treatment system.
Restrictions: None! If we send people to the lab to test, you’d need a lab safety/general chemistry certification, but we probably won’t have time for this.
Where: ASME Lounge (BH 2730C)
Learn about environmental and water resources engineering and construct a miniature water treatment system.
Restrictions: None! If we send people to the lab to test, you’d need a lab safety/general chemistry certification, but we probably won’t have time for this.
Professional Development Events
Note: You do NOT need to RSVP for these events! Sign-in QR codes will be available at each event! Check our Google Calendar to confirm dates, times, and locations.
10/11 @ 6 PM - Kimley Horn Info Session (Boelter Penthouse)
10/20 @ 6 PM - Whiting-Turner Construction Info Session (Boelter Penthouse)
10/27 @ 6 PM - DPR Construction Info Session (Location TBD)
11/01 @ 6 PM - Swinerton Info Session (BH 4275)
11/08 @ 6 PM - BKF Info Session (Location TBD)
10/20 @ 6 PM - Whiting-Turner Construction Info Session (Boelter Penthouse)
10/27 @ 6 PM - DPR Construction Info Session (Location TBD)
11/01 @ 6 PM - Swinerton Info Session (BH 4275)
11/08 @ 6 PM - BKF Info Session (Location TBD)