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\ud83d\udea6 ITE-51ÁÔÆæ Transportation Seminar Series \u2013 Fall 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 51ÁÔÆæ Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Student Chapter<\/strong> is hosting the Transportation Research Series<\/strong>, a semester-long seminar program featuring speakers from industry, academia, and government agencies<\/strong>. These seminars showcase innovative research, project updates, and professional insights from leading experts across the transportation field. Topics include traffic operations, safety, construction management, intelligent transportation systems, and emerging mobility technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal is to create an open learning platform where students, faculty, and professionals can exchange ideas, explore career pathways, and stay informed about current developments in transportation and infrastructure. As transportation research increasingly bridges multiple disciplines such as civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering<\/strong>, we invite colleagues and students from across departments to join these sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re thrilled to continue our Friday seminar lineup featuring amazing speakers from academia, industry, and government \u2014 all sharing their expertise and innovations in transportation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Seminars:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 Friday, Oct. 31 | 3:00\u20134:30 PM<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfa4 Dr. Zhaohui Liang \u2013 Research Associate, UW\u2013Madison
Topic: Eco-driving Control and Energy-Optimal Trajectory Planning

\ud83d\udcc5 Friday, Nov. 7 | 11:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfa4 Toni Keegan, PTP \u2013 Project Manager II, HNTB Corporation
Topic: Maintaining Traffic Flow During Major WisDOT Construction

\ud83d\udcc5 Friday, Nov. 14 | 11:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfa4 Pat Hawley, P.E., PTOE, RSP \u2013 Assistant Director of Transportation Services
Topic: WisDOT\u2019s I-794 Project in Downtown Milwaukee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get Involved<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Interested in attending, collaborating, or learning more?
Visit the 51ÁÔÆæ ITE Student Chapter <\/a>or contact the chapter leadership team to receive seminar reminders and events updates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Southeast Wisconsin Transportation Symposium Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation (IPIT), we regularly co-host symposia, workshops, and seminars focused on infrastructure, transportation policy, emerging technology, safety, and allied fields. Over the years, these events have drawn experts, practitioners, researchers, and students together to share insights, data, and best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Co-hosts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin Department of Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n