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Schlegel honored as new ASCE fellow
Elizabeth Schlegel has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Rakha elevated to fellow status
Hesham Ahmed Rakha has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Narasimhan honored as new ASCE fellow
Sriram Narasimhan has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

Gopalaratnam recognized as new ASCE fellow
Vellore S. Gopalaratnam has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.

ASCE’s executive director in the 1970s and early ’80s, Zwoyer dies at 96
Eugene Zwoyer, former ASCE executive director from 1972 through 1982, has died.

ASCE advocacy driving industry forward in 2023
The demand for civil engineers only figures to grow in 2023 as...

2005 President Bill Henry, driving force behind the Ethicana anticorruption initiative, dies at 84
William “Bill” Patrick Henry, a water resources engineer and 2005 ASCE president...

Peña-Mora, Phillips named official nominees for ASCE 2024 president-elect
Feniosky A. Peña-Mora and Brett C. Phillips are the official nominees for...

ASCE Board of Direction starts 2023 with historic gender diversity
When the ASCE Board of Direction meets this weekend, it will welcome...

University of Central Florida’s first engineering school dean dies at 95
Robert D. Kersten, dean and professor emeritus at the University of Central...
Obituaries
ASCE’s executive director in the 1970s and early ’80s, Zwoyer dies at 96
Eugene Zwoyer, former ASCE executive director from 1972 through 1982, has died.
2005 President Bill Henry, driving force behind the Ethicana anticorruption initiative, dies at 84
William “Bill” Patrick Henry, a water resources engineer and 2005 ASCE president...
University of Central Florida’s first engineering school dean dies at 95
Robert D. Kersten, dean and professor emeritus at the University of Central...
Offshore oil engineering innovator Visser dies at 95
Robert "Bob" Visser, an engineering pioneer in the offshore oil industry for...
Active member of ASCE’s Texas Section, Sarman dies at 77
Stanley J. Sarman, a professional civil engineer in land development and 1995-96...
Luther Graef, 1998 ASCE president and ASCE Foundation luminary, dies at 90
Luther “Lou” W. Graef, a former president of both ASCE and the...
Charles Parthum, 1996 president pivotal in ASCE’s move, dies at 92
Charles A. “Charlie” Parthum, ASCE 1996 president who helped oversee the Society’s...
David McCullough, a distinguished member for acclaimed histories of civil engineering achievements, dies at 89
David McCullough, Dist.M.ASCE, one of the nation’s most celebrated historians, whose books...
Longtime civil engineering professor in Alabama and elsewhere dies at 93
Edmund P. “Ed” Segner Jr., a dedicated, honored engineering educator who served...
Longtime, revered Carnegie Mellon civil engineering professor dies at 98
Tung “Steve” Au, emeritus professor in the Carnegie Mellon Civil and Environmental...
New fellows
New ASCE fellows January 2023
Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.
Schlegel honored as new ASCE fellow
Elizabeth Schlegel has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Rakha elevated to fellow status
Hesham Ahmed Rakha has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Narasimhan honored as new ASCE fellow
Sriram Narasimhan has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Gopalaratnam recognized as new ASCE fellow
Vellore S. Gopalaratnam has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
New ASCE fellows – December 2022
Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.
Experienced professor honored as ASCE fellow
Sherif Abdel Aziz Yehia has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Dewan elevated to ASCE fellow
Shameem A. Dewan has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Brownell earns ASCE fellow status
Lori Brownell has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE recognizes Boschert with fellow honors
Jeffrey J. Boschert has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Awards
Waste plastic repurposed for use in asphalt mix
Researchers assess New York City roads paved with plastic-infused asphalt.
New ASCE fellows January 2023
Meet the recent additions to ASCE fellow status.
Schlegel honored as new ASCE fellow
Elizabeth Schlegel has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Rakha elevated to fellow status
Hesham Ahmed Rakha has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Narasimhan honored as new ASCE fellow
Sriram Narasimhan has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
Gopalaratnam recognized as new ASCE fellow
Vellore S. Gopalaratnam has been named a fellow by the ASCE Board of Direction.
ASCE’s executive director in the 1970s and early ’80s, Zwoyer dies at 96
Eugene Zwoyer, former ASCE executive director from 1972 through 1982, has died.
ASCE advocacy driving industry forward in 2023
The demand for civil engineers only figures to grow in 2023 as...
If the Earth moves, this flexible iron pipe moves too
The 104 in. diameter ductile iron water pipe can move horizontally up to 13 ft.
From the Field: Seattle arena expanded below grade to protect landmark exterior
Careful coordination of an exterior perimeter wall was key to the work.
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