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New Face serves as the voice of underrepresented civil engineers

A love for rollercoasters put Jayvon Garth on the ride toward a career in civil engineering and architecture. But specific life experiences further pushed him to focus on projects that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

New Face honoree is #StompingOutStereotypes across the profession

As a child, Chloe Gharios was taught to never be intimidated by the “man’s world.” Now, it’s her mission to inspire young women to break stereotypes and choose careers in STEM – a message she’s spreading via social media.

ASCE recognizes 2021 New Faces of Civil Engineering–Professionals

Meet the 2021 ASCE New Faces of Civil Engineering–Professionals.

New Face ‘bridges the gaps’ – both literal and figurative

ASCE New Face of Civil Engineering Danielle Schroeder doesn’t simply work on bridges. She is the bridge.

Driving the infrastructure investment conversation toward solutions

With the ASCE 2021 Report Card for America's Infrastructure nearing its March 3 release, Darren Olson places his ongoing advocacy efforts in context.

Pioneering geotechnical engineer Woods dies at 85

Richard D. Woods, pioneering researcher, beloved academic, and a driving force behind ASCE’s Geo-Institute, has died. He was 85.

Miami water and sewer engineer dies at 49

Kevin Lee Young, a water and sewer project engineer for Milian, Swain & Associates Inc., in Miami, has died. He was 49.

Founding COPRI member Calhoun dies at 79

Charles Clifford Calhoun Jr., a hydraulics engineer and founding member of ASCE’s Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute has died. He was 79.

Key engineer in Alaska growth, Casper dies at 95

Everett W. “Peter” Casper Jr., a leader of projects in Alaska for decades who played a notable role in the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, has died. He was 95.

Longtime Indiana structural engineer and Purdue associate professor dies at 90

Robert Otto Etzler, a structural engineer known as an inveterate optimist, has died. He was 90.