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Metro Atlanta: Honoring Veterans with Insight into US Army Corps of Engineers’ Mission
November 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Honoring Veterans with Insight into US Army Corps of Engineers’ Mission
Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2000 Crescent Centre Blvd, Tucker, GA 30084
Speaker: Christopher T. Smith, PE, Engineering and Construction Division South Atlantic Division Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
In celebration of Veterans Day, the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) is hosting a special monthly meeting to honor military veterans while offering valuable insights into the work of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the Southeast. This event will feature Christopher T. Smith, PE, a distinguished engineering leader with over 39 years of experience with the Corps. His presentation, “An Overview of the US Army Corps of Engineers and Mission in the Southeast,” will explore the Corps’ extensive history, mission, and impact across the region.
The evening will include a complimentary dessert for attending military veterans, courtesy of GSPE, as a token of appreciation for their service. The event begins with networking at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner and Smith’s presentation at 7:00 p.m.
The US Army Corps of Engineers is one of the largest public engineering, design, and construction management agencies in the world, tracing its roots back to George Washington and the American Revolution. Beyond its role in military construction, the Corps is pivotal in waterway management, flood control, disaster response, and environmental regulation.
Christopher Smith brings a wealth of experience in both civil and military engineering projects, having overseen critical water resource and ecosystem restoration initiatives and managing all engineering and construction activities for the South Atlantic Division. His insights will provide engineers, aspiring PEs, and students with a comprehensive view of the Corps’ contributions to public welfare and regional infrastructure.
This free event is open to registered professional engineers, aspiring engineers, engineering students, and any member of the public interested in engineering and technology. Attendees are encouraged to engage in this unique learning opportunity and celebrate the service and contributions of military engineers.
Archived presentations are available for later viewing on the GSPE YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/GSPEng.