I’m so very proud of my Dad who gave a presentation to staff and fellow residents at his assisted living home on the differences between CT, PET, and MRI scans from his background on nuclear physics. It was will received - He will only be 96 years young on 02/11.

Had the honor to give a 2 hour engineering ethics presentation at the NJAFM (New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management) in Atlantic City, NJ. Got a photo op with keynote speaker meteorologist and author Glenn “Hurricane “ Schwartz who spoke about climate change & weather.

Got to go on one tour at the ASCE 2024 Annual Convention before Hurricane Milton decided to make an appearance. Went to the “new” Salvador Dalí museum and learned about how the architecture of the building reflects Dali’s artistic style. #ASCE #Salavdor Dalí

Had the shortest ASCE Annual Convention in Tampa, FL due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Milton raining on our parade. Only had time for the ASCE Board meeting, pre-conference events, and the opening reception. Orlando’s Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome recited a wonderful poem. #ASCE

Celebrating my 45th class reunion at RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)! We can’t be that old, can we? 😀#RPI

Had the honor to be the class speaker at my 45th reunion dinner at RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). The pink panther is our class mascot. The class gave me some wonderful gifts. #RPI

RPI Class of ‘79 - I am honored to be asked to speak at our upcoming reunion class dinner on September 28th. I hope to see you all there! We are also celebrating RPI’s 200th anniversary 😀! For more info contact alumni@rpi.com or (518) 276-6205. #RPI

I want to thank you all for your support in the recent election for Governor on the ASCE SEI Board of Governors. I am honored that I will be serving the profession for the next 4 years.

It’s not too late for all ASCE SEI members to vote for your next President-Elect and At-Large Governor! You have until midnight eastern time 07/31, and a reminder email on or about the 15th of July. I’d be truly honored if you would consider voting for me for At-Large Governor -

Calling all ASCE SEI members!!! It’s time to vote for the following positions on the SEI Board of Governors, the President-elect and an At-large Governor. Please take the time to vote and help shape SEI’s future. Look for your email from SEI and elections are the month of July.

Longtime friend and ASCE member, Ted Green, sang in the choir performing Christopher Tin’s work at Carnegie Hall, NYC. The orchestra and choir were wonderful and we ran into Ted after the concert, photo included. Who knew civil engineers can sing? 😀#ASCE ⁦@ASCETweets⁩

We’ve had a guest all day hanging out by the street light wood post in our front yard. We think it’s the same one our neighbor two doors down had hanging out against their house a few days ago. To give you an idea how small this baby fawn is, the wood post is only 6.5” square.

Had the honor to speak at The College of NJ Chi Epsilon induction ceremony. Afterwards, as a special surprise, all the Honorary Chapter Members received a plaque. Chi Epsilon is the Civil Engineering Honor Society. #Chi Epsilon #ASCE ⁦@ASCETweets⁩

After a week delay due to bureaucratic paperwork, my dad finally moved into his new home in Princeton, NJ. Only about a 25 minute drive from our home. They had a red carpet welcome and virgin mimosas for him!

Last minute goodbye party for my Dad , Robert Block, at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Linear Accelerator where he worked for 60 years. He’s moving to Princeton, NJ to be near us. The moving van shows up tomorrow!

At Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY for the ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium. I was honored to speak to the students during the awards dinner and recognize the top three winners of the student paper competition of which I was a judge. #ASCE @ASCETweets

At Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY for the ASCE Metropolitan Student Symposium. I had the opportunity to sing the praises of Zurich as a great place to work to the students. #ASCE #ZurichResilienceSolutions

Attending the ASCE SEICon24 Conference in San Antonio, TX. It’s a joint conference with the Structural Engineering Institute & AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction). Autodesk’s photo op at their booth with the San Antonio skyline. #ASCE ⁦⁦⁦@ASCETweets⁩

Attending the ASCE SEICon24 Conference in San Antonio, TX. Had dinner at purportedly the best barbecue restaurant Pinkerton’s with co-worker Craig Durgarian, ASCE President-Emeriti Andrew Herrmann and wife Linda, Norma Jean Mattei, and Scott Silvester. #ASCE ⁦@ASCETweets⁩

Was honored to be asked to speak on Engineering Ethics at the ASCE National Capitol Section GeoInstitute Symposium at ASCE’s Headquarters in Reston, VA. #ASCE ⁦@ASCETweets⁩