Columbia University Student Receives Honor from National Civil Engineering Society

Reston, Va.—Steven Wong, a civil engineering college student at Columbia University, was recently named a New Face of Civil Engineering by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) through its first annual New Faces of Civil Engineering – College Edition program. Wong is one of only 10 students nationwide who are being recognized for achieving the highest standards as college civil engineering students, whose academic success and extracurricular engagement point to a bright future as professionals in the field of civil engineering.

“These students are an inspiration to future generations of students seeking a career in which they can make a difference,” said ASCE President Andrew Herrmann, P.E.

A fourth year civil engineering student from Vancouver, British Colombia, Wong is studying to be a structural engineer. Last summer he worked on a hotel development in Bahrain, analyzing its structural components, and even helped to design glass panels in several countries. Wong also teaches the civil engineering portion for an introductory course to engineering, which introduces students to a wide range of basic engineering concepts.

Wong was one of ASCE’s top three New Faces of Civil Engineering – College Edition, which were also submitted to the New Faces of Engineering – College Edition program run by the National Engineers Week Foundation (NEWF). This program includes representatives from the civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial and manufacturing engineering professions. The top civil engineer, chosen by NEWF, is featured on its Facebook page and will also receive a $500 ASCE scholarship.

See photos of and read more about all of ASCE’s 2012 New Faces of Civil Engineering – College Edition, and see all of the winners from each of the 15 engineering societies for NEWF’s first annual honor.

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 140,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org.

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