Why civil engineering students should make things

The benefit of making things for younger children in STEM education has been widely supported. But what about the civil engineering students in college-level courses?

Latest news

Annual Construction Institute Student Days presents real-world challenges, opportunities

For the first time, the annual Construction Institute’s CI Student Days heavy civil engineering team challenge was held as an online event this summer. The real-world lessons and opportunities afforded by the competition, however, remained the same.

ASCE members celebrate Senate infrastructure bill as ‘giant leap forward’

ASCE’s long-term advocacy efforts scored a huge victory this week when the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill in a 69-30 bipartisan vote.

Steel bridge returns to roster of ASCE student competitions

ASCE has renewed its partnership with the American Institute of Steel Construction for the student steel bridge competition, starting with the 2021-2022 school year.

5 things you didn’t know about the Pennsylvania Turnpike

The Pennsylvania Turnpike was designated an ASCE landmark in 1988.
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Obituaries

Distinguished Member Whose Projects Enhanced Texas Dies at 92

James Richard “Jim” Nichols, P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, longtime leader of the Freese and Nichols consulting firm in Fort Worth, TX, has died at 92. Nichols joined...

Longtime University of Cincinnati construction management professor dies at 90

Issam "Sam" Minkarah, professor emeritus of civil engineering in construction management at the University of Cincinnati, has died. He was 90.

Former ASCE board member and University of Delaware president Jones dies at 85

Russel C. "Russ" Jones, a civil engineering academic and past ASCE Board member who became president of the University of Delaware, has died. He was 85.

Pittsburgh Construction Leader, Former ASCE Board Member Remembered for Excellence and Humility

John Frederick “Fred” Graham Jr., for many years a civil engineering and construction leader in Pittsburgh, has died. He was 82. Graham, P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, was...

Awards

Chambliss the Year’s Outstanding Public Official

ASCE has honored Clyde Chambliss Jr., P.E., M.ASCE, with the 2019 Outstanding Public Official Award for his impeccable service and dedication to the State...

Rosakis Given Bažant Medal

ASCE has honored Ares J. Rosakis, Ph.D., M.ASCE, NAE, with the 2020 Zdeněk P. Bažant Medal for Failure and Damage Prevention for his groundbreaking...

Society Awards – May 2019

ASCE presents nearly 100 Society awards every year, recognizing civil engineers who advance the profession either through achievement or published papers. The most recent Society...

Society Awards – May 2020

ASCE presents nearly 100 Society awards every year, recognizing civil engineers who advance the profession either through achievement or published papers. The most recent Society...

New Fellows

New ASCE Fellows – January 2019

ASCE members elected to Fellow status have made celebrated contributions and developed creative solutions that have enhanced lives. Just 3 percent of Society members...

Ngui Elevates to ASCE Fellow

Tom Min Fui Ngui, Ph.D., C.Eng, CPEng, P.E., F.ASCE, principal consultant of Eramaju Synergy Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) and a practicing civil and structural engineer...

Elliott Added as New Society Fellow

Gordon Elliott, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, an independent consulting engineer in Western Pennsylvania, has been named a Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction. Elliott has...

Wade Named ASCE Fellow

Daniel L. Wade, P.E., G.E., F.ASCE, director of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Water Capital Programs, has been named a Fellow by...

ASCE student conferences, competitions embrace the virtual

Yes, the ASCE student conferences are a little different this spring, but they're succeeding in the new virtual format.