Membership Highlights

You Ask... and ASCE Responds – New FAQ Section on the Home Page
In order to provide more effective service, ASCE has added a new feature to the Web site. After fielding many inquiries, we compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions which merges data from all of the ASCE departments into one easy–to–use page. This new tool will assist you with issues ranging from member services, employment, conferences, Institutes, students, Sections and Branches, government relations, ASCE online and much more. For more information on this exciting new feature, visit www.asce.org/faq.

This is the Right Time to Upgrade!
 Take advantage of this special opportunity to upgrade your student member status to a full ASCE membership – and put some money into your school's ASCE Student Chapter coffers at the same time. If you upgrade your membership by June 15, 2004, you have the opportunity to contribute $10 to your Student Chapter's coffer or choose to upgrade now and pay nothing until January 1, 2005.

As a graduating student or recent graduate, you can save significantly on your dues during your first five years of membership. While regular dues are $185, you pay a discounted rate each year for five years which will increase each year until you've reached the full dues level. This means you get all of the ASCE benefits for just a fraction of what other professionals pay. This sliding-scale dues structure for graduating students allows you to enjoy the full benefits of membership at a 73% discount. Others pay $185 per year, but with this special offer you have the option to pay $50 and contribute $10 in your honor to your Student Chapter or pay nothing until January 1, 2005.

To learn more about this special offer, call 800.548.ASCE or 703.295.6300 and mention comment code ST0404.

Don't Forget to Tell Us Your New Address
 Don't forget to give ASCE your new address before you move or graduate this spring at http://www.asce.org/myprofile

Free Member Benefit: E-mail Forwarding Service
 ASCE's E-mail Forwarding program allows you to establish an ASCE-related e-mail address while still receiving your e-mail at another account. This is a great benefit for graduating students whose e-mail addresses may be changing. For more information, go to http://www.asce.org/membersonly/mailfoward.cfm

Conferences and Competitions

ASCE/MBT National Concrete Canoe Competition
June 17-20
Make travel plans now for the nation's capital to cheer on the 23 final teams as they compete in the ASCE/MBT Concrete Canoe Competition, June 17-20, 2004. The event is part of the Celebrating Concrete! festivities, that also includes the opening of a new exhibition on concrete design and the Concrete Carnival, a children's event. For more information, please visit www.asce.org/concretecanoe.

Announcing the 2004 Structures Congress
May 22-26, 2004
The 2004 Structures Congress is designed to maximize the interaction of practicing engineers with those in academia - helping to drive the practical application of cutting-edge research. Student posters will be presented in the exhibit hall at the Icebreaker Welcome Reception the evening of Monday, May 24, 2004. Students may register for the Congress at a fee of $50.00 by downloading the registration form at http://www.asce.org/conferences/structures2004/st04_register.cfm and submitting it via fax to 703-295-6144 along with proof of their full-time student status.

Charting the Future
ASCE invites you to look ahead! Plan to participate in the 2004 Civil Engineering Conference & Exposition to CHART THE FUTURE... for the civil engineering profession, your business, and your career!

Opportunities to CHART THE FUTURE will be offered where the magnificent Chesapeake Bay reaches in to embrace the City of Baltimore ... at the Inner Harbor, one of America's most notable – and enjoyable – urban renewal sites.

Mark your calendar to join us! THE FUTURE awaits!

Career & Scholarships

Salary Survey
Secure the knowledge before you walk up to the negotiating table. Feel confident with all of the facts and figures you need.

ASCE, the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) have merged their annual salary surveys to provide the nation's premier engineering compensation information. As a Student Member benefit, the 2004 Engineering Salary and Income Survey will provide you with entry level salaries on positions throughout the United States. Don't get caught by surprise by hiring managers who insist on low starting salaries. You can also purchase low-cost reports at www.asce.org/salaries or a full access subscription to all US engineering compensation data at www.asce.org/corporate.

ASCE Continuing Education Now Offers Live Interactive Web Seminars!
Be sure to share this with your professors! Live interactive web seminars are ideal for classroom participation!

Live interactive web seminars offer exceptional convenience and are very cost-effective. The site registration fee allows an unlimited number of participants to attend at each site. You will be able to ask the instructor questions and get live real time answers. Course materials will be distributed by e-mail prior to the seminar and the instructor's PowerPoint slides will be available during the seminar.

Special discount to civil engineering students and faculty: $189 per site to members and $239 per site to non-members. Please be sure to use this code to receive your discount: STUD

To register and for additional information on Live Interactive Web Seminars coming up, please go to http://www.asce.org/conted/distancelearning/online_webseminars.cfm

Career Paths Brochure
Do you ever wonder what path you would follow to become the chief executive officer of a company...or what steps you might take to become the public works director for a city or county? How about a career in education, or with a large or small firm? This brochure provides paths to achieve a position in the organization of your choice and can be viewed on the ASCE Web site, www.asce.org/professional/careers/.

ASCE Services Spotlight

ASCE Father's Day Gift Idea
No idea what to give your dad on Father's Day?

How about a beautiful 100% imported silk ASCE tie? With royal blue background and subtle navy blue ASCE logo silk-screened diagonally across the fabric, this is an ideal gift.

Price: $28 plus shipping and handling.

To order, go to http://www.asce.org/giftstore

ASCE Foundation Fundraising Session at WSCL
Are you looking for new, creative, and fun ways to raise money and generate resources for your ASCE Student Chapter and its activities? Then visit the ASCE Foundation's Web site to learn more about the recent fundraising session conducted at the Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders to obtain a list of 50 fundraising ideas specifically geared to ASCE Student Chapters. For more information, contact the ASCE Foundation at 202-789-2874, email: ascefoundation@asce.org, or visit http://www.asce.org/foundation/fundraising101.cfm.

Engineering the Vote
ASCE has teamed up with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE-USA) to produce http://www.engineeringthevote.org, an online resource for engineers with information on how and where to register to vote, how to obtain an absentee ballot and other election related information. For additional information, contact the Government Relations Department at govwash@asce.org.

ASCE is Your Career Connection
Students now have access to leading engineering firms and career resources at Career Connections, ASCE's new online job bank and resume service. This site connects employers with job seekers, offering real–time job postings, online tracking, a searchable resume database, online applying and e–mail notifications of new postings.

Post your resume on ASCE Career Connections and find your future.

Visit http://www.asce.org/inside/stud_scholar.cfm to learn more about ASCE scholarships

ASCE-MBNA Credit Card Offer
Support ASCE and build credit for your future when you carry the ASCE Visa credit card from MBNA America Bank, N.A. To submit an application, call 800.932.2775. TTY users call 800.833.6262; please mention priority code FT87.

Find out more about what "good credit" means for your future at http://www.smartcredittips.com Apply online at http://www.asce.org/membership/sponsored_benefits.cfm#financial

Around the World

The 3rd Civil Engineering Conference in the Asian Region (CECAR 3)
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 3rd CECAR have organized a student essay session consisting of seven oral presentations made by student representatives selected from the societies that are members of the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC). The presentations will take place in Seoul, Korea, August 18, 2004. ASCE, as one of the member Societies of the ACECC, is pleased to provide the opportunity to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Civil Engineering to enter the student essay contest.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, visit http://www.asce.org/inside/intl.cfm.

Coming Soon...

New ASCE Internship/Co-Op Guide Web Site
Still trying to find that perfect internship or Co-op? The new ASCE internship/co-op guide Web site can help you find the perfect position. ASCE is gathering the most sought-after internships and co-ops and placing them on one collaborative Web site for your convenience. Look no further for the experience you need to launch your career. We have listings from over 30 companies that include Kellogg Brown & Root, Washington Group International, Bechtel and many more. Let ASCE start your career off in the right direction, visit the ASCE home page at www.asce.org for frequent updates.


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