ASNE Day
Posted in Life on 06/21/2006 06:50 am by enjanerdMan, I’ve been at this conference for the past two days and now I’m all behind on the internets.
So many things going on. I got to attend the ASNE annual meeting and go to about 6 technical sessions. Saw a former professor and some students I know and was introduced to a few more from yet another class of VT OE students. Had one of the people I know introduce me to someone looking for a job, so I might get another referral. Woo! Saw a manager from my old job. He has “retired” now (moved on to another company). And saw the VP from the group I was in as well. Then there were dozens of SNAME people there: some who knew me by name, others who recognized seeing me somewhere before.
There was the closing banquet last night. I was told last week that I was to attend this. My company reserved two tables, so in addition to all the important people going over for this, a number of engineers were invited as well. I can’t complain about getting to go, though I wish they hadn’t decided it was a good idea to schedule it to run until 10 pm. I can only describe this as the Oscars of Naval Engineering. They presented some of the biggest awards at this dinner. The recipients invited their spouses/families/friends. The speeches consisted of thanking their spouses, family, colleagues, mentors, etc.
Ok, time for more learning today.