Puget Sound Ashrae Chapter

This weekend, we tabled at the Puget Sound Engineering Council’s Engineering Fair!

It was a wonderful time trying to invoke young minds to the wonders of HVAC and Engineering. We used a STEM kit to demonstrate pressure drop and explain friction. It’s never too early to get children to think like an engineer by asking ”how” and “why”!

On our last day of celebration for National Engineers Week, we have Board Member Pedro Alicea!

Where do you work? - P2S Engineering

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Board of Governors

What made you want to be an engineer? - I wanted to be an engineer due to a curiosity of how things worked. Working with my father, I would work on cars and household items, fixing them and maintaining them. As a result, I have been flown around the world from Belgium to South America, working on exciting projects everywhere.

What advice do you have for those who want to become engineers? - Be inquisitive. The only dumb question is the question that isn't asked.

For an extra National Engineer’s Week celebration today we have YEA Co-Chair, Jack Roberts!

Where do you work? - ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Puget Sound YEA Co-Chair

What made you want to be an engineer? - I like figuring out how things work.

What advice do you have for those who want to become engineers? - Figure out what field your passion lies in and go after it!

This morning’s National Engineer’s Week celebration is with past President Kathi Shoemake!

Where do you work? - DLR Group

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Puget Sound Engineering Council Rep , Past President

What made you want to be an engineer? - I wanted to know how things work.

What advice do you have for those who want to become engineers? - Find your passion. Engineering is so much easier when you are aware of how your work will change the world.

Day 3 of celebrating National Engineer’s Week with Puget Sound Chapter Student Activities Chair, Lynndy Ruddell!

Where do you work? - Affiliated Engineers

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Puget Sound Student Activites Chair, Technical Committee 1.7 (Legal, Business and Education), and Technical Committee 6.1 (Hydronics)

What made you want to be an engineer? - Growing up I always liked knowing not just the why but the HOW of the way things worked. My dad is a project manager so I’ve been around the construction world my whole life. I took physics in high school and was fully inspired, though I won’t lie it didn’t last long. In college I thought about changing my major a LOT until one day things just sort of started to click for me. All I wanted to do in life was help people. It took me a while to realize that doesn’t meant you have to become a doctor to do so. Engineering is in everything, whether we know it or not.

What advice do you have for those who want to be Engineers? - Persevere. The coursework can be grueling, but it’s all to learn how to think like an engineer and work through the problems at hand. Don’t be scared to put yourself out there and think outside of the box.

Next up on our volunteer list is Board of Governor, Krishnan Gowri!

Where do you work? - Director of Building Performance, Intertek Building Science Solutions

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Board of Governor, Puget Sound Chapter; ASHRAE Fellow and ASHRAE Distinguished Award recipient

What made you want to be an engineer? - As a kid, I was fascinated with numbers and math puzzles. While at college, I was introduced to computer applications and it became my passion to translate every engineering problem to be a software program. During my graduate studies, I tried to develop software for architects and designers to comply with ASHRAE 90.1 standard. Now I am exploring applications of AI technology for thermal, moisture and energy performance of buildings, along with the traditional analysis tools for building performance assessments.

What advice do you have for those who want to become engineers? - Be curious, try to ask how and why things work. Commit yourself to finding solution to everyday engineering problems and you will discover your passion. With energy codes becoming stringent, and decarbonization, net-zero and sustainability taking the center stage of designing and operating buildings, ASHRAE engineering opportunities are boundless. Energy modeling, HVAC equipment and systems, controls technologies and energy management are a few topics you can explore. Become an ASHRAE member and get your first ASHRAE Handbook to get started.

Thanks for volunteering, Krishnan!

First up on our volunteer profiles is Puget Sound Chapter President, Ty Wasserman!

Where do you work? - Trane

What is your involvement in ASHRAE? - Current President, Volunteer for 7 Years

What made you want to be an engineer? - Growing up with both parents being math teachers, I’ve always been interested in math and science. My path diverged from theirs when I discovered the practical applications of math and what you can do with it; it naturally lead to finding engineering.

What advice do you have for those who want to become engineers? - Do it! My biggest piece of advice is do not lose focus on how this career can shape the world. It is easy to get stuck in the doldrums of day to day work, but encourage you to take a step back and really look at the potential impact you can make.

Stay tuned this week to help ASHRAE celebrate National Engineer’s Week!

The Puget Sound ASHRAE Chapter has many wonderful volunteers that help this chapter accomplish their goals. We will be posting profiles of a few of our volunteers this week so you can get to know them better.

If you would like to be a part of the team, don’t hesitate to reach out! We love our volunteers and could always expand our team.

Puget Sound ASHRAE is a member organization of PSEC (Puget Sound Engineering Council)
https://pseconline.org

Hello PSEC Mentors,

We are happy to announce that Seattle Central College will be holding their Mentor Night on Thursday, November 17th, 6pm to 8pm. The event will be 'in person' event on campus.

Seattle Central College
1701 Broadway
SAM Atrium, 1st Floor (normal location)
Seattle, WA 98122
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Here is the sign-up location: https://tinyurl.com/MESAEngineeringNight

Please sign-up by Tuesday, November 15th is secure a spot. Feel free to forward this note to others who are interested in being a mentor for this event. Pizza and pop will be provided.

Please plan on showing up between 5:30 to 5:50pm prior to the Thursday, November 17th event to set your table with items that tell your career experience, project designs, marketing materials that will draw the students to understand your engineering expertise.

As always, come prepared to have fun!

Engineering Mentor Night (Hosted by MESA Seattle Central College) Engineering Mentor Night gives students an opportunity to meet representatives from a wide spectrum of professions in the engineering.

COME THROW AXES!

YEA NOVEMBER RECEPTION

Thursday November 17th, 2022 | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM | In-Person!

Young Engineers in ASHRAE’s Puget Sound Chapter invites you to our first event of the 2022-2023 season! This fun networking opportunity is brought to you by CMS.

Location: Blade & Timber

Address: 206 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102
Time: 3:30-6:00 pm


Space is limited to the first 25, so sign up ASAP!

Agenda:
3:30-4:00 — Arrive at Blade & Timber in Capital Hill
4:00-6:00 —- Learn how to throw an axe (good zombie fighting skill), have some pizza and some beer. And mingle with your peers and our sponsor for this event CMS! We look forward to seeing you there!

Event details & registration here:

ASHRAE YEA – November Event – AXE THROWING!! | ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter ASHRAE YEA – November Event – AXE THROWING!! Event Details Date: November 17, 2022 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm PST Categories: YEA Register Young Engineers in ASHRAE’s Puget Sound Chapter invites you to our first event of the 2022-2023 season! This fun networking opportunity is brought to you by CM....

Due to COVID-19 our Chapter meetings for 2021 will be held virtually. We are planning to return to in-person meeting January 2022 depending on availability. Check out the Events Page for more info.

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy, we look forward to getting back together as soon!

The remaining Puget Sound ASHRAE’s chapter meetings have been cancelled until September 2020. We are still here for you during these difficult times. Refer to our events calendar for webinars and online events to keep you connected and updated. Stay safe!