What civil engineers are reading this week

• Forging a legacy: Celebrating 5 acclaimed civil engineers who were ASCE members

  As the Society prepares for its 173rd birthday Wednesday, we look at five legendary members from across the years. All were trailblazers; one was a U.S. president.

• AI is overheating; this new technology could be the solution we’ve been seeking

  Engineers develop a passive evaporative cooling membrane that dramatically improves heat removal for electronics and data centers.

• These mother-daughter CEs reinforce each other to succeed

  Only in college did mom encourage daughter to be a civil engineer, but once that happened, something clicked. Working almost as a duo, they’ve had a great time helping each other grow in their careers.

• NYC transportation authority updates climate resilience road map for transit

  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has updated its document outlining strategic priorities to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events and climate change on transit infrastructure. 

• US now has full solar supply chain manufacturing ability

  With a silicon ingot and wafer factory online in Michigan, the U.S. can now produce all major components, while all domestic manufacturing capacity is up, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports.

• Big Tech’s thirst is reshaping water infrastructure – for better and worse

  Data centers are being built as a breakneck pace, but one critical issue remains largely overlooked: water. It's essential for data center cooling, yet is often treated as an afterthought.