The University of Calgary Student Chapter of

1
The University of Calgary Student Chapter of

• The Institute of Transportation Engineers

2
Who we are

• We are civil engineering, geography and urban
  studies undergraduate and graduate students.
• We are in the above majors, minors or are
  otherwise interested in transportation studies.

3
Our objectives

• To promote the advancement of transportation and
  traffic planning and engineering professions by
  fostering close association of students with the
  profession and ITE.
• Acquaint students with topics of interest in
  transportation with industry speakers and Chapter
  sponsored trips.

4
Our objectives (cont.)

• Foster the development of professional spirit.
• Promote common interests among students.
• Encourage expansions of facilities for
  transportation and traffic planning and
  engineering study.

5
Why join?

• Bi-weekly speakers from industry help expand
  breadth and depth of technical knowledge and are
  great networking opportunities.
• Presentations include pizza pop. Free for
  members (with 15/annual dues paid) or 5 for
  non-members.

6
Why join? (cont.)

• Subsidized travel and accommodation to
  Transportation Conferences based on
  qualifications on chapter commitment.
• Field visits to the Air Traffic Control Tower,
  City Traffic Management Centre and various City
  Transportation Infrastructure sites.

7
Why join? (cont.)

• Attend ITE / FHWA webinars on current
  transportation issues.
• Great networking / job-search opportunity.
• Participate in a local elementary school traffic
  safety study.
• Looks great on resume.

8
Further Information

• http//www.uofcite.ca visit for more info on
  membership, ITE, upcoming events, luncheons and
  much more.
• Clubs Week Sept. 18, 19, 20 at MacEwen
  Student Centre between The Coffee Company
  That Empty Space
• Email uofcite_at_yahoo.ca
• Flyer Our promo handout is available.