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[SHPE x Peaks] Trail Canyon Falls w/ Paul Plucinsky {Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering} and Adam Smith {Civil and Enviromental Engineering}

  • 19600 North Trail Canyon Road Tujunga, CA, 91042 United States (map)

Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.

Join the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and some of USC’s most distinguished engineering faculty on a lovely wander of the beautiful Trail Canyon Falls! This scenic hike is the perfect Sunday breather from the study-filled life of a Viterbi student.

PACKING LIST:

  • Hiking Shoes (must be sturdy)

  • Hiking attire!

  • H2O!

  • Lots of Viterbi jokes

  • Snacks (if you fancy)

  • WAIVERS

WE WILL PROVIDE:

  • Good vibes, trail guidance, and SHPE



PROFESSOR: Paul Plucinsky

DEPARTMENT: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Paul Plucinsky is a Viterbi Professor who was a postdoctoral scholar in Aerospace and Mechanics and has 3 engineering degrees! He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, A master’s in structural engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering!

PROFESSOR: Adam Smith

DEPARTMENT: Civil and Enviromental Engineering

Adam Smith is a Viterbi Professor teaching Civil and Enviromental Engineering. He earned a Master’s in Enviromental Engineering and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. He has also completed extensive research to improve water sustainability!


PEAK: Trail Canyon Falls

DIFFICULTY: 2.5/5

SCENERY: Beautiful greenery, streams and a majestic waterfall.

FUN FACT: Towards the end of this hike we’ll see the beautiful Trail Canyon waterfall which is 40 feet long!


TRIP LEAD: Abdul

Often found touching grass.

Contact Abdul: eltoum@usc.edu

Read Abdul's bio here.