- 408-924-7560
- mineta-institute@sjsu.edu
- Donate
Past Events
The Mineta Consortium for Transportation Mobility organizes or participates in several transportation-related events each year. These include national summits, regional forums, industry conferences, or special events and broadcasts. You can find leading transportation experts at all of these events, making them an excellent resource not only for professional and research insights, but also for networking.
| Dates | Events | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
February 14, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - High School Day - Santa Clara, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 75 local high school students to participate in High School Day at Valley Water District Office. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 13, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Girl Day - San José, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 150 local high school girls to participate in Girl Day at San José Woman's Club and San José State University. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 12, 2025 |
The German Case: Rail Stations to Connect the World - Online On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail Discover the secrets behind over 50 years of global high-speed rail innovation in MTI’s newest webinar series! Explore station planning, station design development best practices, and groundbreaking projects from France, Germany, and Spain, featuring actionable insights from expert speakers. Join us as we explore how international high-speed rail success can guide U.S. professionals to shape the future of transit in our communities. This webinar series is co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #3 - The German Case: Rail Stations to Connect the World Get ready for the latest installment of our On the Right Track series featuring Tobias Keyl from the globally acclaimed architecture firm Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp). Explore how world-class multimodal transportation hubs enable seamless global mobility, while also serving as destinations in and of themselves. Renowned for their designs of rail stations, airports, and sports complexes across Europe and Asia, gmp has redefined large-scale infrastructure. Mr. Keyl will highlight Berlin Main Station as an example of how national infrastructure investments helped unify a long-divided country. He will also discuss gmp’s work in China, and advancements that can inspire the future of intermodal travel in the U.S. Join us to help shape the future of mobility! Featured Guest: Tobias Keyl, Associate Partner, gmp Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation *1 PDH credit available
View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Tobias KeylTobias Keyl is an Associate Partner in gmp’s Berlin office. After studying architecture at the Technical University in Braunschweig and becoming a registered architect, he started at gmp in Berlin in 2004. In 2009, Tobias transferred to gmp’s Beijing office, before returning to Berlin seven years later. A true global citizen, he has successfully managed several large-scale projects from conception to delivery and is currently overseeing efforts across Europe, Asia, and Africa. This reach enables Tobias to swiftly grasp the complexity of his clients’ cultures and challenges, empowering innovative solution strategies that adhere to the highest design standards. Tobias’s work focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration towards sustainable projects: In 2020 he was part of the industry Advisor Group at Harvard University Graduate School of Design on the topic “Future of Air Travel.” Since 2021 Tobias has been a part of gmp's global sustainable design steering group. Presenters: Tobias Keyl & Eric Eidlin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 11, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Middle School Day - San Jose Mineta International Airport Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 90 local middle school students to participate in Middle School Day at San Jose Mineta International Airport. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 11, 2025 |
gmp Insights: Architecture & Community - Mineta Transportation Institute, 210 N 4th Street, 4th Floor, San Jose, CA 95112 Tobias Keyl from renowned Hamburg-founded international architecture firm Gerkan, Marg & Partners (gmp) joined MTI in an exciting in-person discussion of transformative transportation projects from Germany, China, and around the world. Attendees had the opportunity to explore gmp’s impressive portfolio of work and hear about how they design transit stations and airports as revolutionary hubs of community and connection that advance safety, sustainability, and economic impact.
Welcome remarks:
Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation Featured Guest: Tobias Keyl, Associate Partner, gmp |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 10, 2025 |
Engineers Week 2025 - Elementary School Day - Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose, CA Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week aims to inspire future generations of engineers and provide opportunities for K-12 students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through professional panels, discussions, and hands-on engineering activities. As a part of Engineers Week celebration, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Jose - Young Members Forum hosted 80 local elementary school students to participate in Elementary School Day at Mexican Heritage Plaza. *This event was presented by the Mineta Transportation Institute. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
February 7, 2025 |
Youth of the Year Gala - San José, CA What is Youth of the Year? The judging process includes evaluating the nominees’ academic performance, personal statements, two references, assessing public speaking skills, and one-on-one interviews with candidates. The Citywide Youth of the Year receives a college scholarship and the opportunity to advance to Boys & Girls Clubs’ Northern California Youth of the Year competition. To learn more about this program, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley's website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January 31, 2025 to February 2, 2025 |
2025 ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit - Los Angeles, CA Institute of Transportation Engineers at UCLA hosted the 12th annual ITE Western District Student Leadership Summit. Students and transportation professionals from across the West Coast gathered for three days of learning, networking, and mentorship. The Summit was organized entirely by students and designed to develop the next generation of leaders in transportation. The three-day summit included a transportation career fair, field trips, panels, workshops, a gala dinner, and more. The SLS Organizing Committee aimed to build significant connections, facilitate mutual learning, and grow student leaders as they enter the industry. To learn more about this Summit, visit ITE at UCLA's website. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January 15, 2025 |
The Spanish Case: Transformacion Rápida - Online On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail Discover the secrets behind over 50 years of global high-speed rail innovation in MTI’s newest webinar series! Explore station planning, station design development best practices, and groundbreaking projects from France, Germany, and Spain, featuring actionable insights from expert speakers. Join us as we explore how international high-speed rail success can guide U.S. professionals to shape the future of transit in our communities. This webinar series was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #2 - The Spanish Case: Transformacion Rápida In the second installment of “On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail” series, explore how high-speed rail has transformed Spanish society and its economy from international rail expert Eduardo Romo. Despite starting later in high-speed rail than some countries, Spain now has the greatest amount of track mileage in Europe and the second most in the world. Learn what factors led to this rapid adoption and the opportunities and challenges high-speed rail presents to cities of all sizes. Don’t miss out on these insights and more, including what Spanish high-speed rail can show professionals in the U.S.! Featured Guest: Eduardo Romo, Principal, Technology for Railways and Engineering Solutions (TRES, LLC); President, Fundación Caminos de Hierro Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Eduardo RomoEduardo Romo is an international expert in railway systems with over 35 years of experience carrying out more than 100 railway projects. As a senior rail engineer he has led the planning and design of a number of sections and components of more than a dozen high-speed rail lines in Spain, other European countries, and the United States. Now based in Oakland, he is Principal at Technology for Railways and Engineering Solutions (TRES, LLC), President of non-profit Railways Expertise Centre Fundación Caminos de Hierro, Vice Chairman of UIC Intercity and High-Speed Committee, and Coordinator of Organizing Committee for International Conference on Engineering for HSR. Presenters: Eduardo Romo & Eric Eidlin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
January 5, 2025 to January 9, 2025 |
TRB Presentations 2025 MTI Research Associates and affiliated researchers will be presenting at the 104th annual meeting of the Transportation Research Board. This event attracts thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. The meeting program covers all transportation modes, with sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to policymakers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. Listed below is a summary of many of the presentations, workshops, and poster sessions where MTI researchers will be showcasing their research. If you are planning to attend the annual meeting, check out these sessions!
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 14, 2024 |
Hands-On Fix-a-Flat Workshop - Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Bike East Bay hosted an interactive, hands-on workshop where participants reviewed the basic process of fixing a flat and inner tube patching, as well as strategies to avoid flats. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this workshop. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 11, 2024 |
The French Case: Stations as City Boosters - Online On the Right Track: The Transformative Potential of Rail Discover the secrets behind over 50 years of global high-speed rail innovation in MTI’s newest webinar series! Explore station planning, station design development best practices, and groundbreaking projects from France, Germany, and Spain, featuring actionable insights from expert speakers. Join us as we explore how international high-speed rail success can guide U.S. professionals to shape the future of transit in our communities. This webinar series was co-sponsored by APTA High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Rail Committee, California High-Speed Rail Authority, High Speed Rail Alliance, and US High Speed Rail Association. Webinars include:
Webinar #1 - The French Case: Stations as City Boosters Join Fabrice Morenon, PhD, Managing Director of French Railways international branch, as he explores how French rail stations serve as catalysts for urban and regional growth. Drawing on notable examples from stations in larger cities like Lyon and Bordeaux, as well as smaller cities like Besançon, Dr. Morenon will reveal how iterative design processes and public-private partnerships transform stations into powerful economic and mobility hubs. In the first of this webinar series, discover how French development principles can inspire high-speed rail success in the U.S. Featured Guest: Fabrice Morenon, PhD, Managing Director, SNCF Hubs & Connexions Moderator: Eric Eidlin, Station Planning Manager, City of San José Department of Transportation
View Recording.View PDH Credit.About Fabrice Morenon, PhDFabrice Morenon, PhD is the Managing Director of SNCF Hubs & Connexions, the arm of the French Railways that oversees the development of rail stations internationally. With a PhD in Economics and degrees from La Sorbonne and Sciences Po, his expertise spans station financing, development, and operations. Morenon is a Chevalier (Knight) of the French National Order of Merit, has been appointed French foreign trade advisor by the French Prime Minister, and was named Chairman of the sector “Station Managers Global group” at the International Union of Railways (UIC). Presenters: Fabrice Morenon, PhD & Eric Eidlin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 6, 2024 |
COMTO Northern California - 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala - Oakland Marriott City Center, 1002 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
The 21st Annual Scholarship & Industry Awards Gala, hosted by COMTO Northern California, brought together leaders, professionals, and champions in celebration of transportation. This gala was more than an awards ceremony. It celebrated the power of education, mentorship, and community as we honor the outstanding contributions of industry leaders and rising stars. COMTO Northern California is dedicated to breaking barriers and ensuring that the transportation industry reflects the diversity of our communities. This gala supported their mission to provide scholarships that empower students from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their academic and career goals in transportation. *MTI was a proud Norman Mineta Scholarship sponsor. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 5, 2024 |
Indigenous Placemaking - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) IMS and the Mineta Transportation Institute hosted Clifford Gordon Atleo, Assoc. Professor of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University to share his new work, a series of case studies on Indigenous Placemaking in Metropolitan Vancouver. A Ts’msyen (Kitselas/Kitsumkalum) and Nuu-chah-nulth (Ahousaht) scholar, Dr. Atleo studies Indigenous governance and self determination. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 23, 2024 |
Biking in Wet Weather Workshop - Berkeley Public Library - Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell Street Berkeley, CA 94703 Riding comfortably in the rain can be easy and fun by planning ahead and using a bit of additional gear. At this free, in-person workshop Bike East Bay talked about:
*MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this workshop. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 20, 2024 |
GIS Day 2024 - Studio on the Street (76 South First Street, San José, CA) Spatial Analytics and Visualtization Institute (SAVI) and the SJSU GIS and Drone Society celebrated National GIS Day with an afternoon focused on Data and Democracy. The event also included a student poster competition co-sponsored by the Public Interest Technology University Networks (PIT-UN). *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 20, 2024 to November 22, 2024 |
California Transit Association's 59th Annual Fall Conference & Expo - San José, CA California Transit Association's 59th Annual Fall Conference & Expo, hosted by VTA, was held on November 20-22, 2024, in San Jose. This is the transit conference for professionals of all levels – there really is something for everyone. Take a look at the full Agenda and note the plethora of networking opportunities, receptions, workshops, tours, and awards celebrations. *MTI was a proud partner of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 20, 2024 |
Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation (2024) - Online WTS-SF Bay Area and the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) of San Jose State hosted this free virtual event "Connect for Your Career: An Introduction to Professional Associations in Transportation" that introduced university students and emerging professionals to transportation organizations that offer networking, professional development opportunities, and/or scholarship opportunities. Participating organizations include:
View Recording.View Slides. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
November 13, 2024 |
Perfecting Your Scholarship Application (2024) - Online MTI Student Association hosted a free virtual event to learn tips for perfecting students' scholarship applications for a better chance at funding their education. Speakers joined from transportation associations such as the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), California Transportation Foundation (CTF), and Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS). Attendees learned about each association's scholarship programs. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. View Recording.View Slide Deck. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 7, 2024 to November 9, 2024 |
ACSP2024 Annual Conference - Seattle, WA The Mineta Transportation Institute, with SJSU's Department of Urban and Regional Planning, participated in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning 2024 Annual Conference in Seattle. As one of the largest events of the year for planning academics and professionals, the ACSP Annual Conference attracts faculty, researchers, and students from across the United States and from 30+ countries worldwide. The ACSP Annual Conference is known for furthering the success of the academic planning community. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the Community Connection Café and learn more about MTI/SJSU authors. *MTI was a proud co-sponsor of this event. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pages
-
Contact Us
SJSU Research Foundation 210 N. 4th Street, 4th Floor, San Jose, CA 95112 Phone: 408-924-7560 Email: mineta-institute@sjsu.edu
