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Nonstop Fountain

December 8, 2020

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Meet Elizabeth Ruedas!

Elizabeth Ruedas is a surface water engineer for Michael Baker International. She has a passion for civil engineering and works with land developers and local business owners to develop projects that take into account the engineering, science, and environmental aspects of surface water. Ruedas is an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County Past President (the youngest in its 67-year history), serves on national ASCE committees, and her YouTube channel has over 87,000 subscribers! National recognition for her achievements within the civil engineering profession include being named one of the ASCE New Faces of Civil Engineering and receiving the ASCE California Outstanding Engineer in Legislative Activities Award. In and out of work, Elizabeth loves inspiring, educating, and empowering others to help us move toward a more sustainable future. She not only focuses on sustainable infrastructure solutions but also helps bring awareness to sustainable living, which includes zero waste, minimalism, and following a whole-food, plant-based diet.

Resource: https://collaborate.asce.org/get-started/asceprofile?UserKey=d0fe56c8-c030-4d0f-9cff-15b23487a42a

Image source: http://www.asceoc.org/newsletter/article/asce_oc_presidents_message_september_2019

Up, up, up the water goes! Understand the principles of fluid dynamics and hydraulic engineering to create your own water bottle fountain. You may be surprised to discover how much space air actually takes up!

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Date:
December 8, 2020
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31 Days of STEM Fun!

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