Marcellus and Linda Pitts are not the kind of parents to force their children to be interested in something or tell them what profession to pursue for their careers. That doesn’t mean Marcellus didn’t make a subtle push for engineering here and there. Especially during family vacations. “Well, if we’re going on a family trip, I’ll point stuff out,” Pitts said. “I remember we went
New technology often saves you time, ensuring that your projects remain as profitable as possible. But with the rapid advancements in today’s world, how is it possible to stay current
Are you looking for ways to make your business more sustainable? With the green building sector doubling every three years, it’s evident that the future of civil engineering depends on sustainability and innovation. Incorporating sustainable practices can improve your project outcomes, boost your bottom line, and attract and retain top talent. “Civil engineers can incorporate life-cycle planning, resiliency, and flexibility into projects by following the
Gary A. Parks, honored for his roles as a past ASCE Oregon Section president and for his 41 years of work for the Bonneville Power Administration, has died at 73. A Life Member, Parks, P.E., F.ASCE, joined the Society in 1966, the year he began working for the federal administration that oversees distribution of electricity generated by the Bonneville Dam. He retired as its Redmond
Anthony R. Kane, a noted transportation safety advocate in leadership roles with the Federal Highway Administration and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, has died at 72. Kane, Ph.D., M.ASCE, was the executive director of FHWA from 1994 to 2001, having risen through the ranks since his start there in 1968. While associate administrator for engineering and program development, he was selected
I get this question often from civil engineers who understand that in order to progress in their careers, they’ll need to take on more client communication, but are not sure how to prepare for doing so. In this article, I’d like to share a few actions you can take to either prepare for communicating with clients, or start doing so today. 1. Ask your supervisor
ASCE members elected to Fellow status have made celebrated contributions and developed creative solutions that have enhanced lives. Just 3 percent of Society members hold this prestigious honor. The most recent members elevated to Fellow are: • Mohamed A. Abdel-Aty, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE • Abe M. Abouhamdan, P.E., F.ASCE • Karen Christine Armfield, P.E., F.ASCE • Tarun K. Basu, P.E., F.ASCE • Terry M. Donovan
Dirk Ahlborn has his finger on the pulse of civil engineering’s future. As chief executive officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc., Ahlborn is helping to shape the future of transportation infrastructure. And as the founder and CEO of JumpStarter Inc., he’s changing the way new infrastructure ideas are brought to market. Ahlborn talked about all of it with ASCE News ahead of his keynote address
Could you imagine a world without transportation? Probably not. That’s because the built world we live in wouldn’t be possible without it. According to ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, U.S. roads carried people and goods over 3 trillion miles in 2016 alone – or more than 300 round-trips between Earth and Pluto. As our population grows, the need for pioneering solutions does too. Today, we’re
Marlin L. Sheridan, Ph.D., of Coldspring, Texas, a Life Member who designed the foundation for the first supersonic wind tunnel and chaired the civil engineer department at Bucknell University, has died at 96. Born in Johnstown, PA, Sheridan received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bucknell. He later earned his civil engineering doctorate at the University of Michigan and returned to teach at Bucknell,
