ASHE SNJ Student Competition 3.0

ASHE SNJ STUDENT COMPETITION 3.0

The American Society of Highway Engineers Southern New Jersey (ASHE SNJ) section is excited to present the new and improved format for this year's Student Competition.

No advanced preparation required. No reports, no presentations, no extra homework! Just come join the charrette, network and learn all about Concept Development (CD) through hands-on experience!

Turn Big Transportation & Urban Ideas Into An Actionable Project!

Step into the shoes of professional transportation planners and civil engineers! In this fast-paced design charrette, student teams will take real-world problem statements, evaluate data, engage with simulated stakeholders, and craft a Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA) for a modern infrastructure challenge.

Whether you're passionate about smart cities, traffic, highway or bridge engineering, sustainability, or community design — this is your stage.

Why Participate?

* Real-World Experience: Master the actual Concept Development process used by NJDOTs and top engineering firms.

* Network & Learn: Connect with industry mentors, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and peer innovators.
* Compete for Prizes: Attendance at the POTY Award dinner resume-boosting certificates for top-ranking solutions.
* Resume Power-Up: Add a completed infrastructure case study to your professional portfolio.
* Perks: Free food, drinks, & swag.

Learn more about the competition day here: Student Competition

*The $10 student registration fee will be reimbursed with an Amazon gift card at the event. This policy helps ensure accurate headcounts and prevents no-shows, allowing as many students as possible to attend.

Who Can Join?

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students! Teams will be randomly assigned on the day of the event. You DO NOT need to be a member of an ASHE student chapter to participate.

Cost

A message of Thanks to our host...

Thank you so much to Michael Baker International for generously opening your incredible space for our student competition! Your support doesn’t just provide a venue—it creates an inspiring, unforgettable environment where students can experience firsthand the place where true engineering magic happens. Innovation thrives in spaces like yours, where curiosity, problem‑solving, and bold ideas come together. Your willingness to support and invest in these students embodies that spirit of forward‑thinking engineering.

You play a major role in making this event a tremendous success, and we are beyond grateful. Your partnership and commitment to empowering the next generation mean the world to us. Thank you for helping us bring this experience to life in such an extraordinary way!

Sponsor this event! scoffey@ardurra.com

Questions about the Competition? rschneider@langan.com

Need Registration Help? juliana.leone@fpaengineers.com