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Propose New Topics for the FY 2022 NCHRP Synthesis Program

Submissions Due February 17, 2021

 

TRB is seeking potential synthesis study topics for the 2022 FY NCHRP Synthesis Program. Topics may be submitted at any time; however, the deadline for the upcoming submission cycle is February 17, 2021. 

 

In the coming year, NCHRP will fund 18 new synthesis topics.  Anyone may propose topics. 

 

New this year! An outline to guide you in creating your synthesis topic is available here: Synthesis Topic Outline

 

All proposals for topics must be submitted through the NCHRP Synthesis Topic Submission Portal:   NCHRP Synthesis Topic Submission Portal

 

A synthesis study documents current practice and experience for specific highway topics.  The following factors are considered in the selection process for new topics.  

• The objective of the scope of work is to document current highway practice in state departments of transportation (DOTs);

• The synthesis documents current practice, not best practice; it is not a research project or a guidebook;

• The topic addresses an area of practice that is widespread and of general interest to state DOTs; and

• The topic should be timely and critical for expediting delivery, improving the quality, or lowering the cost of highway programs.

 

For questions, please contact Jo Allen Gause at jagause@nas.edu

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Discounts for AKD50 members to take HEC-RAS classes online! 

 

Take advantage of two outstanding HEC-RAS classes being offered online by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both classes provide individualized instruction, including direct contact with Vern Bonner, P.E., the course instructor. Through recorded lectures, “live” sessions and hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to better understand and use the features of the latest version of HEC-RAS 5.0.5.

 

Using HEC-RAS to Model Bridges, Culverts, and Flood Plains is the online version of our 3-day in-person class. Starting March , it covers everything that is included in the in-person class, and it will make you a more confident HEC-RAS user. AFB60 & AFB65 members are eligible to receive a $200 discount (use the Promo Code RAS200 when registering).

 

Using the New HEC-RAS Mapper Applications is a new online course to help you import Terrain models, develop River-Reach data and generate output displays. Starts March 29. AFB60 & AFB65 members are eligible to receive a $100 discount (use the Promo Code MAPP100 when registering).

 

Both courses will be offered this Spring in both online and in-person formats.. Learn more or register online! 

 

Questions? Contact Howard Rosen.

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Howard Rosen, Ph.D.

Engineering Professional  Development | University of Wisconsin-Madison

432 N. Lake Street | Madison, WI 53706 | 608-262-4341 | hrosen@wisc.edu