History and Formation of ASCE
– First attempts to organize civil engineers as a professional society in the early 19th century
– John Kilbourn suggested the creation of an American society of civil engineers in 1828
– The American Railroad Journal advocated for a national organization of civil engineers in 1834
– A petition circulated in 1838 to organize a permanent society of civil engineers
– The Institution of American Civil Engineers was proposed in 1839, with notable civil engineers such as Benjamin Wright and William Strickland involved
– Thirteen civil engineers met in Philadelphia in 1838 to propose the establishment of the Institution of American Civil Engineers
– Forty engineers attended the February 1839 meeting in Baltimore, including J. Edgar Thomson and Isaac Trimble
– Another meeting was held in Philadelphia, with participants like John B. Jervis and Claudius Crozet
– Edward Miller drafted a proposed constitution for the society, which failed to be adopted
– Difficulties in assembling members and jealousies with the Franklin Institute contributed to the failure
– The Boston Society of Civil Engineers was organized in 1848
– An effort to organize the Society of Civil Engineers and Architects in New York took place in October 1852, led by Alfred W. Craven
– ASCE was founded in 1852, making it the oldest national engineering society in the United States
ASCE’s Mission and Operations
– ASCE’s mission is to provide value to members, advance technology, promote professionalism, and support civil engineers
– ASCE is headquartered in Reston, Virginia
– ASCE has more than 143,000 members in 177 countries
– ASCE offers industry standards, conferences, and publications
– Maria C. Lehman is the current President of ASCE
– Dennis D. Truax is the Past President
– Marsia Geldert-Murphey is the President-elect
– Thomas W. Smith III serves as the Secretary and Executive Director
– ASCE has a revenue of $49.4 million and an endowment of $29.2 million in 2022
ASCE’s Publications, Conferences, and Education Programs
– ASCE disseminates technical and professional information through 35 journals and the ASCE Library
– ASCE offers over 55,000 engineers the opportunity to earn CEUs and PDHs through conferences, seminars, and webinars
– ASCE holds over 15 annual and specialty conferences and offers more than 200 continuing education seminars
– ASCE delivers technical content through eight discipline-specific institutes, four technical divisions, and six technical councils
– ASCE has over 600 technical committees with editorial responsibility
ASCE’s Involvement in Infrastructure and STEM Education
– ASCE advocates for the reauthorization of infrastructure programs such as the brownfields revitalization and environmental restoration act, national dam safety program, and Clean Water State Revolving Fund program
– ASCE lobbies for funding of STEM education programs and collaborates with educational institutions to enhance STEM curriculum
– ASCE offers scholarships and fellowships for student members
– ASCE Foundation, a separate entity closely associated with ASCE, supports civil engineering programs, lifelong learning, leadership programs, and infrastructure advocacy
Criticisms, Controversies, and Historical Information
– ASCE has faced controversies and criticisms related to its role in engineering studies of national significance, such as the investigation of Katrina failures and New Orleans levee investigations
– ASCE’s relationship with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and allegations of conflicts of interest have been criticized
– ASCE Foundation and its funding sources, as well as ASCE’s library and references, have been mentioned
– Historical information about ASCE, including its founders and notable publications, has been documented
– ASCE’s involvement in the United States Society on Dams (USSD) and its initiatives in infrastructure, sustainability, and resilience have been highlighted Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Society_of_Civil_Engineers
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a tax-exempt professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, it is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. Its constitution was based on the older Boston Society of Civil Engineers from 1848.
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| Abbreviation | ASCE |
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| Founded | November 5, 1852 |
| Type | Engineering society |
| Focus | Purpose of the group is the advancement of the science and profession of Civil engineering and the enhancement of human welfare through the activities of society members. |
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Area served | Worldwide |
| Method | Industry standards, conferences, publications |
Members | 143,189 (2021 ASCE Official Register) |
Official language | English |
President | Maria C. Lehman, P.E. (2023) |
Past President | Dennis D. Truax, Ph.D., P.E. (2022) |
President-elect | Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E. (2024) |
Secretary and Executive Director | Thomas W. Smith III |
Revenue | US $49.4 million (2022) |
| Endowment | US $29.2 million (2022) |
Employees | 250 |
| Website | asce |
ASCE is dedicated to the advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering and the enhancement of human welfare through the activities of society members. It has more than 143,000 members in 177 countries. Its mission is to provide essential value to members, their careers, partners, and the public; facilitate the advancement of technology; encourage and provide the tools for lifelong learning; promote professionalism and the profession; develop and support civil engineers.
