Author: Alaska Professional Design Council

Several positions on the Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Board (AELS) will open in early 2020, including the representative seats for Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers. If you’re interested in serving on this board, please refer to the online application process through the office of the Governor.

To learn more about the AELS Board, please visit their website.

Join the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute and the Alaska Earthquake Center September 24-26 in Anchorage for a special symposium on the 2018 M7.1 Anchorage earthquake. Early-bird pricing ends August 31, so make sure to reserve your seat now!

The Nov. 30, 2018, M7.1 Anchorage earthquake in Southcentral Alaska was the most impactful earthquake in the U.S. in many years, presenting a major learning opportunity for the U.S. earthquake risk reduction community. At this symposium, you’ll get to connect with others in the field, hear the latest research, and access learning opportunities to stimulate new investigations and collaborations.

Drawing on local and national experts in a wide range of disciplines related to earthquake research and practice, the symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: seismology, geology, ground motion, structural and geotechnical engineering, lifelines, public health, emergency management and response, tsunami monitoring and modeling, school safety, and public policy. 

Learn more about the symposium here, including registration information, agenda, and logistics.

Join ASLA Alaska Chapter for a project celebration, Wednesday 8/14! For more information, click here.

APDC issued a Position Statement Paper expressing our strong support of state match funding for federal funds. APDC urges our legislators and Governor to prioritize and provide state match funding for federal dollars as a part of the capital budget legislation. The letter was sent to every legislator, and can be read by clicking here.

We encourage you to contact your legislator individually – you can find their contact information here: http://akleg.gov/index.php

PND Engineers, Inc. (PND) announces three new team members: Isaac Stark, EIT, joined the Juneau office as a staff engineer. Micah Thoms, EIT, joined the Houston office with a background in offshore and coastal system engineering. Taylor Mortensen, EIT, is a civil engineer with a focus on hydraulic, hydrologic, and coastal engineering. See the full release here.