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Former Texas Section president, ASCE board member for Region 6, Schnurbusch dies at 69
David (Dave) M. Schnurbusch, co-founder, president, CEO, and chair of Dallas-based USA...

Cities of the Future driving crucial infrastructure conversations – in classrooms and public forums
A community workshop earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. could be...

OCEA awards highlight engineering’s best
Two sports venues and a shoreline stabilization project take home top honors.

ASCE launches executive director search, led by former president Mattei
ASCE has appointed a search committee to lead the process of selecting...

Community resilience starts with people
The Pathways to Resilient Communities toolkit is interesting because it not only...

ASCE awards Levin Alfred Noble Prize
ASCE has honored Michael W. Levin with the 2025 Alfred Noble Prize.

Lau earns Edmund Friedman Professional Recognition Award
ASCE has honored Tony C.G. Lau with the 2025 Edmund Friedman Professional...

3 civil engineers earn ASCE Excellence in Journalism Award
ASCE has honored Ben Conarck, Ramsey Archibald, and Daniel Zawodny with the...

Mahendran recognized with Shortridge Hardesty Award
ASCE has honored Mahen Mahendran with the 2025 Shortridge Hardesty Award.
Obituaries
Former Texas Section president, ASCE board member for Region 6, Schnurbusch dies at 69
David (Dave) M. Schnurbusch, co-founder, president, CEO, and chair of Dallas-based USA...
Water resources engineer known for projects in developing nations, Priest dies at 95
John Elwood Priest, an ASCE life member who dedicated more than 60...
45-year NASA senior aerospace scientist and ASCE life member Chamis dies at 94
Christos Constantinos Chamis, an ASCE life member who joined NASA in 1968...
Popular former Nashville Branch president known for his kindness, Camp dies at 43
Clinton Robert “Clint” Camp, an honored ASCE leader in Tennessee who served...
Expert in seismic bridge engineering for California and elsewhere, Zelinski dies at 85
Ray Zelinski, a highly influential bridge engineer across a 40-year career with...
Longtime ASCE member who readily shared his structural skills, Schmitz dies at 87
William J. “Bill” Schmitz, an active ASCE member well into retirement who...
Hydrological engineer for Geological Survey in Pittsburgh, Richards dies at 90
David B. Richards, a longtime hydrological engineer with the federal government, a...
ASCE 1985 President Dick Karn dies at 97
Richard Wendall “Dick” Karn, president of ASCE in 1985 who co-founded an...
Winner of ASCE 2014 OPAL construction award for massive foundation projects, Welsh dies at 91
Joseph P. Welsh, 2014 recipient of the ASCE Outstanding Projects and Leaders...
Professor who enhanced Montana and Minnesota road safety, Zimmer dies at 83
Ralph Wildy Zimmer, a Montana State University transportation professor with a focus...
New fellows
Upgrade your membership to fellow status
ASCE fellows have made celebrated contributions to the profession and developed creative...
Yi honored as new ASCE fellow
Ting-Hua Yi has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Ritchie recognized as new ASCE fellow
Stephen G. Ritchie has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Yang earns ASCE fellow honors
Mijia Yang has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Valavala honored as new ASCE fellow
Srinivas (“Srini)” Valavala has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Kwon elevated to ASCE fellow status
Jayhyun Kwon has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Scheilz earns ASCE fellow honors
Seth D. Scheilz has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Gambino elevated to ASCE fellow status
Thomas D. Gambino has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE recognizes Saadeh with fellow status
Shadi Saadeh has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Jaffé earns ASCE fellow honors
Peter R. Jaffé has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Awards
Smart Water Control in New Berlin, New York: Solving High-Pressure Runoff with KUSTOMFLO
In New Berlin, New York, Soleno’s 84-inch KUSTOMFLO pipes replaced a culvert...
Former Texas Section president, ASCE board member for Region 6, Schnurbusch dies at 69
David (Dave) M. Schnurbusch, co-founder, president, CEO, and chair of Dallas-based USA...
Building bridges: Capstone project is a highlight for West Point cadets
Civil engineering cadets improve access to green space as part of curriculum.
New model shows how to tackle cleanup challenges after cascading hazards
Better predictions could help communities be more resilient to disasters.
Mars attacks Bayonne, New Jersey!
Improving data management and visualization methods have been accompanied by the decentralization...
Cities of the Future driving crucial infrastructure conversations – in classrooms and public forums
A community workshop earlier this year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. could be...
Optimizing Pavements: Geosynthetics vs. Chemical Stabilization for Subgrade Improvement
Geosynthetics offer a durable, cost-effective alternative to chemical stabilization for subgrade improvement,...
Seattle’s epic waterfront overhaul features new pier, playground sculpture
A new pier caps a 15-year reinvention of Seattle’s waterfront.
The best tools for managing risk
In episode 181 of ASCE Plot Points, Jerry Cavaluzzi and Dan Harpstead...
After devastating Texas floods, how can engineers foster change?
Flood infrastructure discussion has changed after the Texas floods.
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