WELCOME TO THE

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
ORANGE COUNTY
YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM

EDUCATING, INSPIRING, DEVELOPING, AND ENCOURAGING
THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING LEADERS

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

"Welcome to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County Younger Member Forum (OC YMF)! My name is Nathaniel Kapongo, and I am thrilled to be your ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President for the 2025-2026 year. It’s truly an honor to collaborate with a team of passionate individuals who embody the spirit of OC YMF—driven by a shared belief in the power of collaboration, camaraderie, and lifelong learning to grow and sustain our organization’s legacy."

Nathaniel Kapongo

2025-2026 ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum President

OUR RECENT NEWS

ASCE OC President's Column: Kicking-Off FY 2026

The 2025-2026 fiscal year is off to a great start for the ASCE Orange County! We kicked off the year with a Happy Hour event at Hangar 24 on October 9 and hosted one of our annual marquee events, History & Heritage / Student Scholarship Night , at the Norma Hertzog Community Center on November 6. Our Institutes hosted a variety of excellent events, including technical presentations (Geotechnical Institute: Emergency Stabilization of a Coastal Landslide ; Utility Engineering

Eric Pheifer, PE

ASCE OC Mentorship: Fall Mixer with WTS OC

Almost 48 people from the ASCE Orange County and WTS Orange County Mentoring Programs (mentors, mentees, and committee members) came together for a Fall Mentorship Mixer at Hangar 24 in Irvine on Tuesday, November 18th. The energy was great as mentees finally got to meet their mentors face‑to‑face. It gave everyone a chance to share ideas, talk about goals, and start building a plan for the next couple of months in the mentorship program. Attendees also got to meet other prof

Shyam Patel

ASCE OC Mentorship: Speed Mentorship Event

On Thursday, October 16th, the ASCE OC Mentorship Committee kicked off the 2025–2026 Mentorship Program with the Speed Mentorship Event at the Michael Baker International (MBI) office in Santa Ana. This event marked the start of the mentorship program, which welcomed 31 participants (14 mentors and 17 protégés). The event began with an introduction from Richard Beck, the MBI representative, and the Mentorship Committee, who welcomed participants and prepared the evening’s act

Don Vu, PE, TE

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OUR CURRENT MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Chris Acebal

Transportation Engineer

Caltrans

University Outreach Chair

ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum

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Jan 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ASCE OC YMF: January General Meeting - Bowling Social
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Jan 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Join us for the ASCE OC YMF January General Meeting: Bowling Social & Fundraiser on January 28th, 2026! This networking, social, and fundraising event will be held from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and promises to be an enjoyable evening focused on seeing who is the best bowler in Orange County.
Multiple Dates
Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
ASCE OC YMF: Monthly General Meeting
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Feb 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
Location is TBD
Do you want to get more involved with your local Orange County YMF group? Come meet and network with younger civil engineers in Orange County at our monthly ASCE OC YMF FY 2026 General Meetings! All are welcome to join us for announcements and networking!
Feb 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – Feb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
ASCE OC YMF: Engineers Week 2026
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Feb 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – Feb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location Varies - See Description
Join us in celebrating Engineers Week 2026! 🏗️ This week-long event honors the incredible achievements of engineers while introducing K-12, community college, and university students to the exciting world of STEM! 🌱 Be part of the celebration and help us promote the engineering industry!
Feb 26, 2026, 12:00 AM – Feb 28, 2026, 11:50 PM
ASCE Western Region Younger Member Council 2026
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Feb 26, 2026, 12:00 AM – Feb 28, 2026, 11:50 PM
Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Mar 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ASCE OC YMF: The SpongeBob Musical Social
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Mar 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cypress College - Campus Theater, 9200 Valley View St, Cypress, CA 90630, USA
ASCE OC YMF is heading to The SpongeBob Musical Opening Night at Cypress College on March 13th at 7 pm! 🌊🎭 Come enjoy a fun, high‑energy show, featuring SpongeBob, Bikini Bottom, and the unforgettable Squidward! Plus, join us in cheering on one of our board members in the cast!