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ASCE board invests in the future of civil engineering’s workforce

ASCE has been working on a variety of initiatives and partnerships to...

Explore AccessEngineering for help with real-world projects

Becoming a successful civil engineer means not only being competent in your...

5 key takeaways for reducing claims against engineers on alternative-delivery projects

ASCE’s Committee on Claims Reduction Management recently held a workshop on reducing...

A colony of collaboration: Lessons from the 2025 Biot Conference

Just as Maurice Biot pursued discovery through war and upheaval, our community...

2025: The ASCE year in photos

It was another momentous year at ASCE.

Get to know your 2026 president-elect: Carol Haddock

Members chose Carol Haddock as ASCE's 2026 president-elect.

Moghaddam receives Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award

ASCE has honored Rozbeh Moghaddam with the 2026 Martin S. Kapp Foundation...

ASCE recognizes civil engineers with Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award

ASCE has honored Idil Akin and Surya S.C. Congress with the 2026...

AI pioneer, expert announced as an ASCE2027 keynote

Ayanna Howard has been announced as a keynote speaker at ASCE2027: The...

Farewell from Tom Smith

ASCE Executive Director Tom Smith takes a moment to address members in...

Obituaries

A ‘true champion’ of civil engineering and ASCE, Stu Walesh dies at 84

Stuart G. “Stu” Walesh, an ASCE Distinguished Member with a passion for...

Famed Colombian engineering professor who led university’s growth, Galvis dies at 87

Carlos Angulo Galvis, a pivotal figure in the growth of higher education...

Multiple patent-holding structural engineering researcher Bower dies at 90

John E. “Jack” Bower Jr., a structural engineering researcher who held and...

Geotechnical pioneer Ed Rinne, former ASCE board director from California, dies at 85

Edward E. “Ed” Rinne, a pioneering, well-regarded geotechnical engineer with achievements on...

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...

New fellows

Volkman earns fellows honor from ASCE

Douglas E. Volkman, P.E. F.ASCE, a team and group leader for the...

New ASCE fellows – October 2025

Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.

ASCE recognizes Yarnold with fellow status

Matthew Yarnold has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Grant earns ASCE fellow honors

W. Paul Grant has been named an ASCE Fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Avci elevated to ASCE fellow status

Onur Avci has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Mannix elevated to ASCE fellow status

Nicholas Chiocca Mannix has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Agarwal elevated to ASCE fellow status

Puneet Agarwal has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Tjong recognized as new ASCE fellow

Wira Tjong has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Paynter honored as new ASCE fellow

Shayne Paynter has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Pirrotta elevated to ASCE fellow status

Antonina Pirrotta has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Awards

ASCE board invests in the future of civil engineering’s workforce

ASCE has been working on a variety of initiatives and partnerships to...

Removal of ‘professional’ status for nurses would also impact civil engineers

It’s largely nomenclature, but graduate students would see federal loans capped.

Smart sewer technologies are on the rise – new study helps utilities adapt

The study will help utilities optimize systems and decide where to invest.

Are rising civil engineering salaries sustainable? And is there more to the story?

Rising salaries aren’t the only civil engineering compensation shift.

Could continental-scale mapping be the solution to infrastructure inequality?

Data from the ground and satellites could boost infrastructure access.

Enhance your civil engineering power skills with new ASCE certificate program

Infrastructure projects call for technical and professional skills.

Advocating for water reuse 1 letter at a time – while also creating an earworm or 2

“The ABCs of Water Reuse” employs a formula that effectively sends the message.

What civil engineering topic will dominate 2026?

It's a new year and these are heady times in the civil engineering industry.

'Jeopardy!' unites civil engineers … somehow

A game of Jeopardy brought civil engineering students together.