General Meetings
A speaker meeting is held every month on a biweekly basis to expose students to professional experiences from practitioners and researchers. In addition, any chapter businesses are resolved during these meetings. A speaker presentation is afterward made to cover one of the topics including but not limited to, operations, planning, design, policy, career development and so on. Free meals are provided to our members.
Professional Conferences
TAMUite sponsors at least 10 members to attend the TexITE meetings twice a year. Depending on the budget availability, part or all of the trip expenses are covered by TAMUite. In addition, TAMUite strives to provide funding to a few actively involved members to attend the ITE annual meeting yearly. Attending these conferences is an excellent way for our members to start a career in transportation by networking with transportation professionals both locally and across the nation.
Online Technical Sessions
TAMUite, committed to enhancing software proficiency, acknowledges the critical role software tools like play in modern engineering fields. To this end, the organization has hosted a series of online VISSIM technical sessions, offering hands-on learning experiences led by industry experts. The response to these sessions has been overwhelmingly positive, leading to the planning of more such events. These upcoming sessions aim to cover a broad range of software tools, maintaining the organization’s commitment to fostering an environment for continual learning and professional growth in the field of transportation and civil engineering.
Field Trips
In addition to its social events and learning initiatives, TAMUite also places great importance on practical, hands-on experiences through technical field trips. These excursions provide students with invaluable exposure to real-world transportation systems and the opportunity to observe innovative solutions to complex challenges firsthand. TAMUite’s technical field trips are a crucial part of their mission. These visits provide students with a comprehensive educational experience, combining academic theory with practical applications and professional networking, ultimately preparing them for success in their future transportation engineering careers.
K-12 STEM Outreach Events
TAMUite passionately extends its mission into K-12 STEM Outreach events, aiming to stimulate interest in Transportation Engineering among younger students. This commitment is exemplified by recent initiatives like outreach event at the Delco Elemetry School in Austin and contribution in organising Camp Build, a program for high school juniors and seniors which offered students a chance to delve into civil and environmental engineering at Texas A&M, while experiencing the unique Aggie culture. In essence, TAMUite leverages these K-12 STEM Outreach initiatives to cultivate curiosity and passion for transportation engineering, setting a firm foundation for the next generation of engineers and contributing to a brighter future for the field.
Adopt-a-Highway
TAMUite takes care of a two-mile stretch of highway near Lake Bryan as part of the state-wide trash-off event. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Two times per semester (fall and spring), TAMUite members meet in Lot 50 at 9:00 am and carpool to the site. Volunteers typically include our members with their friends and families. A free lunch is provided for whoever participates in this event.
Gameday Volunteering at Kyle Field
TAMUite continues to exhibit its spirit of service and teamwork through participation in Gameday Volunteering at Kyle Field. This initiative is a key fundraising event, providing an opportunity for members to actively contribute to the chapter’s financial health while strengthening their interpersonal and communication skills. During these events, student members take on various roles from cashiers to food assemblers, managing a complete food retail stand under professional supervision. This hands-on experience not only bolsters teamwork but also symbolizes the members’ commitment to serving the chapter.
Social Events
TAMUite plays a significant role in fostering a sense of community and camaraderie within the diverse student body of the Transportation Engineering program at Texas A&M University. One such event is the long-standing TAMUite tradition of the Cookout. This gathering, where incoming students, professors, and current students come together for a barbeque, serves as a platform for sharing ideas and familiarizing newcomers with the U.S. education system. Similarly, the End-of-Year Social is another major event that emphasizes relaxation and relationship building. Held at popular venues like the Grand Station Entertainment Bowling place, this gathering allows Aggies to let off steam from their rigorous academic commitments