ORIGINS
The first student chapters of the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) were organized at the
University of Illinois and Yale University in 1947. By 1990, the number of student
chapters had grown to
over 60. Although the programs and activities of each student chapter vary greatly, the
goal of introducing students to the transportation profession and supplementing their
classroom and laboratory experiences has been maintained.
WHAT IS ITE?
The Institute of Transportation Engineers is an
international group (over 12,000 members) working
both in the public and private sectors. They have a need to keep abreast of the latest
technologies and
services, and are actively involved in the design and implementation of traffic signal
systems, intelligent
vehicle highway systems, roadway signing and freeway surveillance systems. These
transportation
professionals are responsible for deciding what transportation products, computer software
and
consulting services should be purchased by their agencies and firms.
WHO'S IN ITE?
Besides engineering practitioners, students can become
members of ITE. The organization appeals
to students interested in pursuing a career in transportation engineering or to other
students who are
trying to decide on a particular career path.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Student Chapters are:
To promote the advancement of transportation and
traffic engineering through close
association with the profession and the Institute.
To acquaint students with topics of interest in
transportation and traffic engineering through
the media of addresses by competent speakers, and Chapter-sponsored trips.
To foster the development of professional spirit.
To promote common interests among students.
WHAT'S IN ITE FOR ME?
Membership in the Penn State Student Chapter offers the
following opportunities:
Participation in Chapter activities including field
trips and monthly meetings.
Participation in joint activities with other ITE
student chapters, employers, and vendors.
These activities include the annual MASITE (Mid-Atlantic Section of the Institute of
Transportation Engineers) and District 2 Fall and Spring meetings.
Opportunity to make professional contacts that may be
useful in obtaining employment.
Membership in the National Chapter of the Institute
includes the following:
Subscription to the ITE Journal, the official
monthly publication.
Eligibility to purchase Institute publications at
membership discount.
Easy transfer to Associate Member upon employment or
graduation.
Chance to publish resume in Annual Student Resume
Listing.
Discounted registration fee for the Institute's
Annual Meeting.
WHAT ELSE DOES ITE DO?
The Penn State Chapter of ITE also enjoys helping with
transportation projects in State College.
For instance, the ITE student organization helps consulting firms in the Centre region
with traffic
counts, and is becoming increasingly involved with the Centre Regional Planning
Commission.
The projects we perform are an excellent opportunity to develop your resume. In the
future, we
plan to stay actively involved in the community by applying our resources as
transportation engineers.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Joining the Penn State ITE Student Chapter is simple.
Tell any one of the officers you wish to join.
You can do this in person or by e-mail
. They will give you the membership forms for the Penn State
Student Chapter and the International ITE organization. Annual dues are currently $5 ($5
for the
local Penn State Chapter). If you cannot attend one of the meetings, place a note in the
ITE Mailbox in 216 Sackett, and an officer will get back to you. Remember to keep an eye
open in Sackett for announcements of the next meeting.
Please send comments/corrections
to ITE Secretary
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