“Koxnuu.” It’s a Mixtec word meaning “leading and guiding.” And it proved to be the perfect name for the Tecnológico de Monterrey concrete canoe team’s 2020 canoe. Koxnuu earned the team first place at the 2020 ASCE Texas Student Conference in March, making Tecnológico de Monterrey just the second school from Mexico ever to qualify for the National Concrete Canoe Competition. With a milestone win
As civil engineers, many times we find ourselves leading talented multidisciplined teams. This was certainly my experience when I worked on billion-dollar freeway programs that included all the engineering disciplines – along with historians, community engagement specialists, threatened and endangered species experts, and more. I love leading experts who are passionate about their area of expertise. But nothing has challenged me like the current project
Earning your license is an important step in becoming a professional civil engineer. As in all aspects of your career, ASCE wants to see you succeed. With the fall P.E. and S.E. exam dates nearing, we know that many of you are focused on studying. To help you prepare, the Society is offering live exam review courses. These courses are designed to maximize your study
Andrew P. Romanek, P.E., PMP, F.ASCE, a civil and environmental engineer specializing in project management, remediation and water/wastewater infrastructure improvements, has been named a Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction. In college, Romanek found one of his passions – that of environmental engineering, specifically remediation work – having supported research related to the use of geographic information systems in building a digital facility description
ASCE has honored Anshel J. Schiff, Ph.D., M.ASCE, with the 2020 Le Val Lund Award for Practicing Lifeline Risk Reduction Award for his significant contributions in advancing knowledge of the seismic performance of electric power lifeline systems. Schiff is always willing to share his knowledge and mentor young engineers. He has devoted a significant amount of his retirement life to practical engineering research, and has
The questions facing the megacity of the future are not simple. Here’s a sample, for starters: How does a city increase its density to accommodate 50 million inhabitants while preserving its historic character, promoting accessible green space and supporting a plurality of lifestyles and economies? Not exactly the kind of question that can be answered in an afternoon. That’s why it’s so important that civil
ASCE has honored Gregory B. Baecher, Ph.D., P.E, NAE, M.ASCE, with the opportunity to deliver the 2021 Karl Terzaghi Lecture, being so recognized for his advancing of the field of geotechnical risk through research, education and practice. Baecher is an excellent candidate for the Terzaghi Lecture. He is an internationally renowned expert in assessing, analyzing and managing risk and uncertainty in geotechnical engineering. He is
Elise Ibendahl, P.E., F.ASCE, the U.S. North Water Resources Solutions Leader for Jacobs, has been named a Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction. Ibendahl has over 22 years of experience in the water resources industry, and is a leader in the engineering community. She is respected for her past service as president of the St. Louis Section and chair of the St. Louis Chapter
Zachary C. Grasley, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, professor of civil and environmental engineering, professor of materials science and engineering, and Zachry Chair for Construction Integration at Texas A&M University, has been named a Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction. Grasley joined the faculty of Texas A&M University as an assistant professor in 2006. He moved to the faculty of Virginia Tech in 2012 as an
Brian Steglitz, P.E., F.ASCE, the manager of Water Treatment Services for the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been elevated to Fellow status by the ASCE Board of Direction. Steglitz has been employed by Ann Arbor for over 20 years and is responsible for operation of the City’s 50 MGD Water Treatment Plant, which serves approximately 125,000 people in the City of Ann Arbor and
