PIANC USA
The United States Section of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure
A Young Professional member of PIANC USA is described as any member who is under 40 years of age. PIANC USA has formed a Young Professional Group dedicated to providing opportunities for young professionals in the field of navigation to meet other professionals locally, nationally and globally.
At present, there is a large generation gap among active members in PIANC. Internationally, PIANC is encouraging young professional involvement. In 2006, demonstrating this support, PIANC formed a permanent commission for Young Professionals (YPs), the Young Professionals Commission (YPCom). Country representatives of YPCom meet twice a year to discuss young professional development at the international and national levels.
PIANC USA supports the needs and interests of young U.S. professionals in the field of navigation and seeks to advance the international YPCom in their parallel effort. We invite our members to help shape the US young professionals effort. Interested members should contact pianc@usace.army.mil to receive emails regarding YP activities.
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Dedicated seminars and events provide young professionals in the navigation field a way to meet with other professionals, both those new to the community and members with more experience. At receptions, exhibits, technical presentations and tours, participants broaden their awareness of the most current issues in their field, listen to presentations of award-winning research, and extend their network of professional contacts.
PIANC USA is allowed two Principal representatives and one Young Professional representative in each PIANC international working group. In addition, some working groups have subcommittees composed of several members from one or more countries. Join a working group today to network with international colleagues, expand your expertise, and drive the industry forward. Apply here or contact PIANC USA at pianc@usace.army.mil for more information.
The De Paepe-Willems Paper Award was created to encourage professionals 40 years of age or younger to submit for presentation outstanding technical articles in the fields of interest of PIANC, including policy, management, design, economics, integration with other transport modes, technology, safety, public involvement and the environment.
In addition, there are periodically awards offered for student travel to PIANC meetings and conferences. Please contact PIANC USA at pianc@usace.army.mil for more information.
