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ASCE awards 3 civil engineers Raymond C. Reese Research Prize

ASCE has honored Sunyong Kim, Yanzhi Yang, and Dan M. Frangopol with...

AI pioneer, expert announced as an ASCE2027 keynote

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

President-elect official nominee ready to lead ASCE at ‘an inflection point’

New opportunities across the industry mean new approaches for the organization.

Cast your vote for ASCE’s future

The ASCE election opens May 1 with votes accepted through June 1.

ASCE honors eminent civil engineers as 2026 distinguished members

ASCE has elected the 2026 class of distinguished members.

Hajjar recognized as ASCE distinguished member

Jerome F. Hajjar has been honored with inclusion by ASCE in its...

Climate journalist, author confirmed as ASCE2027 keynote

Jake Bittle has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at ASCE2027.

Photograph shows a compass needle pointing toward the word “future.”

A strong foundation for the future

The 2025 Annual Report details ASCE’s key operational and financial successes.

Meet ASCE’s new CEO, Peter J. O’Neil

In episode 187 of the ASCE Plot Points podcast, Peter O’Neil talks...

Alvarez recognized as ASCE distinguished member

Pedro J.J. Alvarez has been honored with inclusion by ASCE in its...

Obituaries

Maine state construction engineer, dispute resolver, and 1990s ASCE Board member Hodgkins dies at 90

John E. Hodgkins, a longtime construction and traffic engineer with the Maine...

Connecticut professor, practitioner, and performer Epstein dies at 84

Howard I. Epstein, a beloved University of Connecticut civil engineering professor since...

Central Florida engineering leader, recent ASCE Region 5 governor Rader dies at 51

Neil Christopher “Chris” Rader, a Central Florida environmental engineer with Wright-Pierce and...

Former Philadelphia chief engineer and surveyor Syrnick dies at 79

Joseph R. Syrnick, a lifelong Philadelphia resident who became its chief engineer...

Pioneer of wind engineering for big towers, ASCE 7 standard contributor Irwin dies at 80

Peter Hamlyn Irwin, a founding father of modern-day wind engineering whose expertise...

Virginia Tech water management expert, EWRI co-founder Cox dies at 81

William E. “Bill” Cox, an internationally recognized water management expert and Virginia...

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...

New fellows

Hester recognized as new ASCE fellow

Erich Hester has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE recognizes Guzmán with fellow status

Andrés Fernando Guzmán has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

New ASCE fellows – January 2026

Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.

ASCE recognizes Tanyu with fellow status

Burak Tanyu has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Ramirez-Avila elevated to ASCE fellow status

John J. Ramirez-Avila has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Othman elevated to ASCE fellow status

Majdi Othman has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

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.

Awards

To Chowdhury, entrepreneurial success is an opportunity to give back

Rafiq Chowdhury sees giving back as leadership's greatest opportunity.

Why global context is critical to carbon emissions analysis

Embodied carbon is reshaping how carbon emissions are analyzed in buildings.

ASCE awards 3 civil engineers Raymond C. Reese Research Prize

ASCE has honored Sunyong Kim, Yanzhi Yang, and Dan M. Frangopol with...

There’s no single path up the career ladder for civil engineers, executive says

Engineering executive Jerry Paz discusses leadership and nontechnical skills.

More than ever, engineering is a team sport

Successful infrastructure projects come from multiple perspectives.

AI pioneer, expert announced as an ASCE2027 keynote

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

New report maps secret of success for smaller cities to build resilient infrastructure

In episode 191 of ASCE Plot Points, Bentley’s Rory Linehan and Duke...

Claim Reduction: Addressing changes in scope, schedule, and budget

When the engineer determines there is a change to the scope, schedule,...

The design professional’s standard of care: Legal foundations, contractual risks, and evolving protections

While owners often assume that design professionals guarantee flawless projects, the law...

Boat-shaped aquarium opens in Florida after years of design, engineering

Relocating the Sarasota aquarium had engineering and animal transport hurdles.

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