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NATWeek Kicks-Off in just a Couple Weeks!
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Get ready for NATWeek - the NEW week-long virtual experience designed to share some of the much-anticipated technical program from NAT 2020 (North American Tunneling Conference). You will learn from industry experts as they share current tunneling projects, best-practices, and successes throughout North America - right from the comfort of your home office.
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What to expect from NATWeek:
- 2 hours of sessions daily, plus a live Q&A panel rounding each day
- Virtual tradeshow
- PDH credit*
- NAT eBook Proceedings
- Recordings of NATWeek sessions
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Miss this Webinar? - Underground Construction during the COVID Age
Hear from several construction contractors as they share their experiences, challenges, and strategies in implementing social distancing and other measures on major underground construction projects. The session includes a presentation on each major project from each speaker, followed by panel-type questions and answers during the second portion of the session.
The recording will soon be available in the SME store for Free! We'll let you know when it's available.
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Center for Underground to Design, Demonstrate Rapid Tunneling Technology
The Center for Underground at Colorado School of Mines recently was awarded a major contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to design and demonstrate rapid tunneling technology.
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Breakthrough at DC Water's Northeast Boundary Tunnel
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) named Chris, reached a milestone in April when it broke through a wall of concrete at the Northeast Boundary Tunnel (NEBT) environmental protection project in Washington, D.C.
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Read The Latest Women In Tunneling Article
Women In Tunneling features an exemplary female member of the tunneling industry in order to highlight the significance of having diversity in the underground field. We are proud to introduce Shawna Von Stockhausen as our latest feature.
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Harvey Parker, industry icon, dies at 84
Harvey Parker passed away with his wife Karen and daughter Erica at his side. Throughout a two-year battle with cancer, Harvey’s outlook and spirit were positive, and he continued to work and contribute to the industry.
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UCA is now on LinkedIn!
Connect with UCA and our membership worldwide on UCA's new LinkedIn page. Follow us to be the first to learn of conference updates, industry-specific webinars, & other professional development opportunities.
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Calling all Photographers – UCA Photo Contest is Open
Your view of the tunneling industry is the best one – it’s time to show it to the world. Submit your eye-catching photos to the NEW UCA photo contest and elevate the view of the tunneling and underground construction industry. Deadline is June 12th.
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NATWeek Sponsorship Opportunities
The North American Tunneling Conference is going virtual! Sponsor NATWeek to engage with your customers, promote your brand, and drive thought-leadership. NATWeek sponsorship includes the opportunity to participate in the virtual NATWeek exhibit hall, recognition on all digital promotions on NATWeek website, and session speaking opportunities.
Contact sponsorships@smenet.org today!
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Coming Soon: Down for That
The Down for That initiative aims to connect engineering students and professors with leaders in the industry, providing a real-life look at what’s possible in an underground career. This exciting website is launches June with resources for students and professors. Watch your inbox for emerging details about how you can share Down for That resources and ways to spread the word about this important workforce initiative in the coming weeks.
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Join us for these exciting events!
NATWEEK: A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
June 8-12, 2020 | 9:00am-Noon Daily MST | Online
CUTTING EDGE CONFERENCE
November 9-11, 2020 | Dallas, TX
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Calling all Speakers
Become a speaker for a Webinar.
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Call for Papers
Submit your Abstract today!
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