April 5 Technology Breakfast

What:         

“Engineering for High-Speed Rail” is the topic of the April 5 Cal State Fullerton College of Engineering and Computer Science Technology Breakfast. The event, presented by ECS Affiliates, is open to the public.

Caption: Rick Simon, senior project manager, HNTB Corp. Download Photo

When:         

Thursday, April 5
7:30-9:30 a.m.

Where:         

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
2932 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton, 92831

Who:         

Industry expert Rick Simon, who teaches “Railroad Engineering and High-Speed Rail,” a course offered through CSUF’s Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, will discuss the vision and future of high-speed rail in California. With the state and nation developing high-speed train systems, Simon will address such questions as “Where are we?” and “Where are we going?”

Why:         

“California’s major cities have essentially maximized their freeway capacity. Improved mobility in the future will require multimodal solutions, of which rail will be an essential component,” Simon explained. “The next generation of civil engineers will need to understand the design aspects of both highways and rail in order to meet the demands of future projects.”

About Presenter:         

Simon is a senior project manager with HNTB Corp., one of several firms preparing engineering and environmental studies for the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 800-mile program. He is overseeing the Los Angeles-to-San Diego section of the high-speed rail project.

Background:         

With the development of high-speed train systems, engineers play a vital role, focusing on the principles and emerging issues surrounding the planning and design of high-speed rail systems, noted Simon. As America joins the list of nations implementing high-speed rail systems, he and others contend that a new generation of domestic engineers must be developed who can participate and lead in the design, construction and operations of these infrastructure systems.

RSVP/Info:         

Reservations are required. Call 657-278-3362 or visit the website.

Cost:  

$10 for community members. Free for ECS Affiliates, CSUF students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Media Contacts:         

Hart Roussel, College of Engineering and Computer Science, 657-278-5429, 714-307-5370 or hroussel@fullerton.edu

Debra Cano Ramos, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu