Civil engineering and community are inextricably linked. So it just makes sense that there is a community for civil engineers. ASCE Collaborate is that community – an online meeting place for ASCE members to compare notes, trade lessons learned, and share perspectives. And like any strong community, ASCE Collaborate thrives thanks to its strong leaders. The six new topic moderators add value to the discussions,
Kelly Doyle has grown accustomed to making people uncomfortable. For five years, she has helped lead the ASCE Younger Member Leadership Symposium, where her presentations don’t simply provide leadership tools or guidance; they prompt existential crisis. Who are you? Why are you here? What are you hoping to accomplish in this life? “I think for most people it’s the first time they’ve really had to
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Engagement is invaluable among all our member groups, especially our students. ASCE’s 373 student chapters make up a vibrant community of aspiring civil engineers across all 50 states and 23 countries. It’s our responsibility to prepare these rising stars to become the trustees
In a strong show of emphasis on member value, the ASCE Board of Direction voted at its quarterly meeting to prioritize one goal for the Society above all others – the goal assuring that “an ever-growing number of people in the civil engineering realm are members of, and engage in, ASCE.” The Board over the last two years has developed a strategic plan for the
The thing about ascending to the ASCE presidency is the moment never comes as a surprise. After all, Robin Kemper was elected nearly 18 months ago. But the lack of drama doesn’t make the moment any less sweet. Kemper was inducted as ASCE’s 2019 president at the Society’s annual business meeting, Sunday, during the ASCE 2018 Convention in Denver, her family by her side, a
ASCE President Kristina Swallow took the stage, her t-shirt speaking volumes, Saturday morning in Denver, Colorado. “Kick the door open and let change in,” it read. And with that, the ASCE 2018 Convention’s tone was officially set. Swallow kicked open the door with an inspiring call for civil engineers, young and old, to deliver new ideas and innovative solutions amid an ever-changing world. “It’s not
You may be thinking, or have already decided, to take the management track. But how do you get there and what kinds of skills do you need to succeed? As more young civil engineers enter the workforce, the demand for versatile managers increases as well. Soft skills are as important as technical skills when navigating management duties within your company. According to Wonderlic, 93 percent
In September, the ASCE Pittsburgh Section marked its 100th anniversary. Since 1918, members have represented engineering and construction interests for communities throughout western Pennsylvania. That’s an achievement worth celebrating. To kick off centennial celebrations, the Section hosted a gala event, a fancy-dress ball gathering ASCE members together from across the region and region’s civil engineering history. The 100th Celebration Subcommittee also held a centerpiece design
Susan K. Barnett, an Emmy-nominated investigative journalist, (ABC News PrimeTime Live, 20/20, and Dateline NBC), turned her attention to strategic media and advocacy for nonprofits as the founder of Cause Communications, with a particular passion for global health and water. Recently, she traveled to Ethiopia with Village Health Partnership, a Colorado-based NGO seeking to improve maternal and child health systems. There, she met two long-time
Wednesday, ASCE Region 9 issued part of its California Report Card early to promote its grades for surface transportation infrastructure. The D grade for roads, the C- grade for bridges, and the C- grade for transit, come just weeks before a November ballot proposition that would repeal a law that created funds for transportation system improvements through new fuel taxes and raised vehicle registration fees. Los
