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Introducing the 2026 ASCE New Faces of Civil Engineering–Professional
Each February, ASCE honors a group of specially selected young civil engineers.
New Face blends talents in music and civil engineering to build community
ASCE has honored Sam Potts as a 2026 New Face of Civil Egnineering.
Small towns, big impacts: Nebraska engineer shapes communities
ASCE has honored Braden Labenz as a 2026 New Face of Civil Engineering.
New Face honoree learned early on the impact of her work
ASCE has honored Biniza Lopez Manriquez as a 2026 New Face of Civil Engineering.
A poet’s eye for everyday beauty animates New Face’s career accomplishments
ASCE has honored Anna Lisonbee as a 2026 New Face of Civil Engineering.
Transportation engineer creates ‘tunnels of success’ for others
ASCE has honored Kwadwo Amankwah-Nkyi as a 2026 New Face of Civil Engineering.
This New Face is laying a path for first-generation and immigrant civil engineers
Mireille Lecourtois is committed to serving communities.
New Face’s generosity and leadership skills hit close to home
Lauren Kilgore learned how to guide young engineers through family.
New Face wants to be a voice for façade engineers – and marginalized communities
Pinn Winyoopongphun is dedicated to uplifting minorities.
New face brings small town connection to civil engineering
Robert Schomp's love of human connection has shaped his career.
Obituaries
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...
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...
New fellows
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.
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.
Awards
Reaffirmed standards and why they matter
Standards are reassessed for timeliness every five years.
A landmark connection: How one man’s epic quest keeps him connected to his father’s legendary engineering legacy
You never know when life’s next big project is going to find you.
What can engineers learn from Klamath River dam removals as trend ramps up?
As Hoover Dam turns 90, what lessons can the Klamath River dam removals provide?
The Marshmallow Experiment: The average person thinks they are above average
Is delayed gratification the recipe for civil engineering leadership?
Agrivoltaics: How combining solar panels and farming delivers big benefits
Solar agricultural projects boost renewable energy and support food producers.
Engineering firms could add AI roles to organizational charts sooner than you think
AI tools can help civil engineers make smarter decisions on complex projects.
Introducing the 2026 ASCE New Faces of Civil Engineering–Professional
Each February, ASCE honors a group of specially selected young civil engineers.
Extreme triathlon, with bridges
My friend, Seth, participated in an extreme triathlon in Utah. Fortunately, there...
Seeing the whole picture: Practicing factor of safety with attitude
Safety First is a regular series for the Civil Engineering Source, written...
Hoover Dam is iconic at 90, but rise in US dam removals signals changing mindset
Hoover Dam’s popularity endures, but dam removals surge amid an industry shift.
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