The 2024–2025 academic year was another success for our ASCE Student Chapter, marked by national recognition, regional competition success, and an incredibly active and dedicated student body. Throughout the year, the chapter was led by a passionate group of student leaders and the steady guidance of long-time faculty advisor Dr. Christine Pomeroy.
For the second year in a row, the chapter earned two of the highest student honors from The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
- 🏅 2025 Certificate of Commendation, awarded to only the top 5% of student chapters nationwide
- 🥇 2025 Distinguished Chapter Award for ASCE Region 8, recognizing the most outstanding chapter among 36 universities
The Timber Strong team after assembling their structure.
“I’m so proud of our students—they really take ownership of the chapter’s success,” said Dr. Pomeroy. “It’s great to see their hard work and energy getting recognized.”
Region 8 Symposium Success
In April, the chapter traveled to Phoenix, AZ for the 2025 ASCE Region 8 Student Symposium, hosted by the University of Arizona. In addition to engaging with peers from across the region, a team of four Utah students took home 1st place in the Construction Institute Student Competition, which challenges teams to solve complex, real-world construction engineering problems and present their solutions to a panel of industry judges.
This win showcased not just technical knowledge, but also teamwork, professionalism, and the ability to think like a construction engineering firm responding to a client in the pre-construction phase of a major project.
Looking Ahead
The chapter also celebrated a strong year of student leadership under President Evan Blas, whose energy and commitment helped fuel this year’s success. Stepping into the role next year is Katy Lam, who brings several years of ASCE leaderships experience as well as a deep dedication to continuing the chapter’s upward momentum.
With back-to-back national and regional honors and a vibrant, engaged membership, the University of Utah ASCE Student Chapter is poised for another outstanding year ahead.
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