We are excited to recognize several of our students and a faculty member who were honored at the ASCE Florida Section Annual Conference, held on July 11-12, 2024.
Their outstanding achievements have been acknowledged through these prestigious awards:

Laura Vivian Himmler – Recipient of the E. Bruce Lawson LGBTQ Leadership Endowment ($1500)
Vivian is a Senior undergraduate specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. She excels in her field through research efforts and hands-on experience gained during her internship with Terracon. Vivian also serves as the Storage Manager for ASCE FIU.

Cary Wingard – Recipient of the E. Bruce Lawson Leadership Endowment ($1500)
Cary is a Senior undergraduate pursuing a 4+1 accelerated path toward a master’s in Structural Engineering. She is the Vice President of ASCE FIU and has valuable research experience in concrete. As a first-generation college student and mother of three from Venezuela, Cary balances her studies, leadership roles, and community service with excellence.

Julia Batista – Recipient of The Hayden Scholarship Fund ($1000)
Julia is a senior at FIU, set to graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering. She currently serves as a student ambassador for ASCE HQ and was the past Vice President of ASCE FIU. Julia is also a civil design intern at BCC Engineering and aims to pursue a career in land development and project management.

Francisca Kasubi – Recipient of the EPIC/Chittaluru Family Scholarship ($500)
Francisca is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation. She served as the technical paper advisor for the Concrete Canoe competition and as the team leader for ASCE Audrey’s Traffic Control Competition during the Southeast ASCE Student Symposium. In addition to her academic and research commitments, she adeptly manages leadership responsibilities and community service while balancing the demands of being a student, researcher and mother.

Cora Martinez – Recipient of The Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
Cora is a Teaching Professor at FIU, faculty advisor of three student chapters, including ASCE, and the Associate Chair of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the ASCE Florida Section 2024 Annual Conference award winners! You can find more details about the event and the awards at: https://www.fla-asce.org.