The Region 4 Assembly of the American Society of Civil Engineers is proud to conduct the Daniel V. Terrell Paper Competition for Younger Members. This prestigious competition has been held for over 60 years and commemorates Dean Terrell's many years of work and service to the Society and especially his leadership in the establishment of the District Council System, the predecessor of the Region 4 Assembly. All members, associate members or affiliates of ASCE (not including student members) who are 35 years of age or less on February 1, 2021, residing in Region 4, are eligible to submit papers in this competition.
The Daniel V. Terrell competition topic (same as the topic for the society’s Daniel W. Mead Contest) must address professional ethics with respect to the following question or statement:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and universities shut down and/or imposed other stringent measures to combat the spread of the virus. How should the civil engineering profession respond to this situation and what are our ethical responsibilities associated with civil engineering related operations such as offices, universities, construction sites, exam centers, and transit systems in response to the pandemic?
Submissions are due March 1, 2021 must be submitted from the Section President.
D.V. Terrell Paper Competition Rules
AWARDS:
• First Place - Bronze plaque (see picture on front) + $500 cash prize
• Second Place - $250 cash prize
COMPETITION SCORING:
Presentation of Paper - 35% (Delivery and Effectiveness - 20%, Choice of Words, Literary Style Pronunciation and Enunciation - 10%, Timing - 5%)
Content of Paper - 65% (Material - 40%, Acquaintance with subject - Scope - 10%, Originality - Independence - 10%, Arrangement - 5%)
Contact Jon Keeling, D.V. Terrell Committee co-chair, Jon.Keeling@stantec.com
or Monica Sartain, D.V. Terrell Committee co-chair, monica.sartain@pca-llc.biz with any questions.