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A global network of civil engineers dedicated to improving society’s infrastructure.
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 144,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society.
ASCE's MissionProvide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good.In carrying out that mission, ASCE:
Read our vision and goals.
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To achieve its vision for civil engineering, ASCE has established these strategic priorities:
InfrastructurePropose practical solutions to improve America's neglected infrastructure.CompetencyEstablish educational and legal standards necessary to prepare professional engineers to address the future's most pressing challenges.SustainabilityEmbrace civil engineers' role as contributors to a sustainable world.
Full members of ASCE must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited civil engineering program, and be a licensed professional engineer or have five years responsible charge of engineering experience. Learn more about membership grades.
ASCE members are organized into nearly 400 local affiliates, which include 87 Sections, 158 Branches and 130 Younger Member Groups.
ASCE is led by a 17-member Board of Direction. Blaine D. Leonard, P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE, is the Society's president for 2009-2010.
ASCE is the world's largest publisher of civil engineering technical content.
More than 6,200 civil engineers contribute volunteer technical expertise through participation on ASCE technical committees.
ASCE has a partnership with Engineers Without Borders - USA to help improve the quality of life for communities in the developing world.
ASCE is an ANSI-accredited standards development organization that produces the definitive standard for design loads.
The Official Register is published annually to provide ready access to governing documents, statistics, and general information about ASCE for leadership, members, and staff.
Learn what civil engineering is all about.
When the twelve Founders gathered at the Croton Aqueduct on November 5, 1852, and agreed to incorporate the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects, one can only wonder if they dreamed the profound significance and long lasting impact ASCE. Today ASCE is a worldwide leader for excellence in civil engineering which delivers the highest quality publications, programs and services to its worldwide membership, demonstrating a daily commitment to sustaining the profession.
About ASCE headquarters.
The twelve ASCE founders.
ASCE News concentrates on the activities of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and those of its members, with the intent of promoting interest and participation in Society programs.
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