CIVIL ENGINEERING is a sought-after profession with excellent job prospects. Data provided in the report Civil Engineers in the United States* indicate that employment for civil engineers is projected to grow by 12 percent between 2018 and 2028. However, global uncertainty and an unprecedented level of upheaval because of the COVID-19 pandemic could impact this promising trajectory.
But change—whether in the form of new technologies,...
Abby Cowser has one last assignment to complete as a college student.
She needs to figure out what she wants for graduation dinner.
“My mom said she’ll cook me whatever I want, so that’s a plus,” Cowser said. “I might pick chicken parm – that’s one of my favorites. Or maybe something to go with cheesy potatoes.”
Cowser, A.M.ASCE, graduates from Penn State University on Saturday, May...
Every day in April, ASCE Plot Points is calling a different civil engineer from around the world to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their life, their community, their work and the civil engineering profession.
Thirty days. Thirty phone calls. Plus an extra three.
Community Call 31 goes to Camilla Saviz, a professor and chair of civil engineering at the University of the Pacific...
Every day in April, ASCE Plot Points is calling a different civil engineer from around the world to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their life, their community, their work and the civil engineering profession.
Thirty days. Thirty phone calls.
Community Call 29 brings us to the northern part of Italy, battered by the coronavirus in March and still very much in recovery mode....
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected seemingly every aspect of society this spring.
Along with that, the cycle of civil engineering exams for professional licensure has changed, leaving would-be test-takers with questions.
Tim Miller, director of exam services for the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, talked with ASCE News, hoping to provide some clarity during these challenging times.
ASCE News: Is there any possibility of...
Every day in April, ASCE Plot Points is calling a different civil engineer from around the world to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their life, their community, their work and the civil engineering profession.
Thirty days. Thirty phone calls.
Community Call 12 brings us to New Jersey by way of Seattle and Louisville. Sophie Lipomanis, one of ASCE's inaugural class of student ambassadors,...
The coronavirus pandemic has halted normal life across the United States.
Remarkably though, the school year has not stopped; it’s adapted.
Even as social distancing has effectively barred side-by-side classroom instruction, educators and students at universities across the country have moved the classroom online.
The logistics of adjustment
At the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, the provost decided March 11 – relatively early compared with other...
Around the world, daily life, travel and commerce have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Government officials and many companies are taking necessary steps to help stop the spread of the virus.
For many of us, that means working from home and social distancing. The downside is that it may not feel like the most productive workplace, especially after several days. And once your workday...
Every spring, ASCE shines a ray of sunlight on the future of the profession.
It’s the collegiate edition of the New Faces of Civil Engineering – 10 students whose early accomplishments are matched only by their remarkable maturity.
This year’s class of 2020 honorees demonstrates astounding focus, ambition and dedication to helping others.
Get to know the 2020 New Faces of Civil Engineering, Collegiate Edition:
Abby Cowser
Penn State...
I have used most of the “Ask Anthony” articles in this column to answer questions from ASCE members about civil engineering careers. However, in this article, I’d like to turn the table and ask you a question.
Recently, I’ve been getting questions from high school and some college students interested in civil engineering. They want to know what to expect in a civil engineering career....
