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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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December

21 Dec 2012
Tulsa engineers mentor youngsters at robotics competition
TULSA, Okla. - A group of engineers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helped out with the Tulsa FIRST LEGO League qualifying event Nov. 10 as part of the district's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program.
20 Dec 2012
Education efforts in 2012 focus on partnerships
The future of Team Redstone is in the hands of those that are students in elementary, middle and high schools across the Tennessee Valley today. To make sure they are well-equipped to handle the challenges of the future, Team Redstone has made it its mission to foster those future leaders.
11 Dec 2012
ERDC software aids Detroit fire department
In Detroit, Mich., vacant and abandoned homes are a major problem. After losing a quarter of its population between 2000 and 2010, the city is estimated to have 40,000 such properties that are a breeding ground for criminal activity and create safety hazards, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. Now, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center technology is helping the city clean up.
November

20 Nov 2012
Middle school students learn geographic technology
Students from the Ed White Middle School saw up close what it is like to be part of a GIS team Nov.14 during GIS Day at the school led by employees from the Corps of Engineers Huntsville Center.
October

29 Oct 2012
Building the Case for Women in STEM: The 2012 Women of Color Conference Showcases Award Winners and Leverages Opportunities for Females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Careers
October 11-13, 2012, the 17th annual Women of Color Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Conference was held in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. This year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was selected by the Department of the Army to be the lead command in planning and coordinating the WOCC with the host organization, Career Communications Group, Inc.
19 Oct 2012
STEM outreach program impacts students of all ages
Teacher involvements have been one of the keys to the STEM program’s success. These activities, which make optimal use of vendors who specialize in STEM education training programs, work closely with Department of Defense laboratories across the nation to integrate science and engineers into the training process, providing instruction on modern learning tools and strategies so that teachers and S&Es located near DOD labs can successfully work together.
2 Oct 2012
Roundtable promotes STEM career opportunities, workforce diversity
Leaders and staff from the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, participated in a STEM Roundtable at Dallas’ Townview School of Science and Engineering on Sept. 28, discussing one-on-one with students and faculty the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.