Institute & Society News
ASCE-NOAA Summer Workshop 2025
The ASCE-NOAA Summer Workshop 2025 brought together leaders from engineering, climate science, policy, and infrastructure to explore collaborative strategies for advancing resilient, sustainable development. Grounded in the shared goal of harmonizing built and natural environments, participants focused on aligning hazard data with infrastructure standards, expanding outreach to decision-makers, and identifying emerging priorities in climate resilience.
ASCE highlighted its evolving Codes & Standards and Manuals of Practice, including the newly endorsed ASCE 24-24 standard for designing infrastructure with a 75–100 year horizon. A key theme was the desire to integrate NOAA's localized data into engineering practices and planning tools. Participants discussed implementing a user cycle modeled on NOAA’s Industry Proving Grounds to improve feedback loops between data providers and end users.
Advocacy remained a major point of discussion, with ASCE and partner organizations underscoring the importance of defending federal science funding and engaging with Congress and the Office of Management and Budget. The workshop also stressed the economic and social value of resilient infrastructure, with several speakers emphasizing return on investment, resilience dividends, and the need for new financing models and public-private partnerships.
Speakers addressed the importance of training the next generation of engineers, integrating AI ethically into the profession, and improving accessibility of engineering content. There was broad agreement on the urgency of translating historic climate data into forward-looking models and tools that support decision-making.
Finally, the group acknowledged the critical role of cross-sector partnerships in addressing compound hazards, refining modeling techniques, and simplifying complex data for use by engineers, builders, and policymakers. Participants emphasized continuing to build a coalition of standard-setting bodies, advocates, and practitioners to push for actionable, equitable, and future-ready resilience efforts.
Conferences & Events
Submit Your Abstract to ICCE 2026
There is still time to submit your priginal papers in theory, measurement, analysis, modeling, novel technologies and practice. Practical papers detailing the design, construction and performance of case studies on coastal projects are also encouraged. Submit your abstract by October 1, 2025.
Meet the ICCE Keynote
Jane McKee Smith, P.E., Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the University of Florida and an Emeritus Senior Research Scientist at the US Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory.
Register Today for Smart Rivers 2025!
We’re excited to announce the lineup of speakers for Smart Rivers 2025, taking place 8–12 September in Memphis, Tennessee.
From global thought leaders in river system resilience to innovators in navigation and infrastructure, the Smart Rivers 2025 speakers represent the most dynamic voices in inland waterborne transport. COPRI's very own Dr. Norma Jean Mattei, P.E., President COPRI will kick off the conference as Smart Rivers' keynote with insightful remarks about a century of managing the Mississippi River.HTML
View the full speaker lineup for more information about the industry leaders headlining Smart Rivers 2025.
Submit Your Proposal for OTC 2026
Be part of a dynamic, world-class technical program and help lead the conversation on what’s next for offshore energy. Whether you're looking to explore cutting-edge technologies, dive into emerging trends, or engage with the industry's most pressing challenges, this is where innovation meets opportunity.
Don’t just attend—be part of the movement driving offshore energy forward. Send in your proposal by September 9, 2025!
Nominate a Colleagure for the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award
Help us find the best and brightest in the offshore energy sector by submitting your nominations for the prestigious OTC Distinguished Achievement Award. Recognize the best in offshore energy for their outstanding achievements. Submit your nominations by September 16, 2025.
Continuing Education & Publications
MOP 130 is Available for Purchase
MOP 130 is now available to order! Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment, MOP 130, Second Edition, guides engineers through thespecialized field of inspecting and assessing waterfront facilities. The new edition includes updates of all sections as well as content on composite materials and the latest innovations in inspection tools and technologies.
ASCE Seminar Week
Experience the best in civil engineering education! The American Society of Civil Engineers invites you to our premier event, featuring our most popular and new one and two-day seminars, accessible live or virtually.
- Train with experts
- Stay current in your field
- Network with colleagues
- Learn practical techniques and methods you can apply immediately
- Earn PDHs/CEUs to meet your license renewal requirements