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Quick Guide to ASCE Resources ASCE’s mission is to provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
IF YOU WANT TO…
HERE’S HOW…
Join ASCE.
Go to www.asce.org/join or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Go to www.asce.org/renewal or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
world’s premier organization for civil engineers,
Update your contact information, business title and technical interest area.
Go to www.asce.org/myprofile or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
career resources you need to excel in your field.
Advance your membership grade and gain the professional recognition you’ve earned:
Go to www.asce.org/advancemembership or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
community of over 130,000 professionals who
Renew your membership.
Advance your career and profession.With ASCE. A snapshot of the benefits of ASCE membership, at every stage of your career.
Learn more about the value of ASCE membership. has more than 150 years experience as the providing the quality technical, professional and Through membership in ASCE, you are part of a work to increase society’s understanding of the marvels of civil engineering.
• Recent Graduate/Engineer-in-Training = Affiliate Member and Associate Member • 5+ Years with PE = Member
Our Mission
• 10+ Years with PE + Member Grade + Eminence = Fellow
To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by
Refer a potential new member to ASCE — and be registered to win great prizes for your recruitment efforts.
Go to www.ascedrive.org and click on “Refer your colleagues online” or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Join your ASCE Section or Branch.
Go to www.asce.org/renewal, call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300, or e-mail
[email protected].
Learn more about ASCE Institutes and leadership in your specialty area.
Go to www.asce.org/instfound or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Learn about the upcoming ASCE conferences and other events in your area.
Go to www.asce.org/conferences or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Find out how ASCE’s continuing education programs can enhance your technical and management skills.
Go to www.asce.org/conted or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Browse ASCE journals or other publications to stay at the leading edge of your profession.
Go to www.pubs.asce.org or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 and request a catalog.
American Society of Civil Engineers • 1801 Alexander Bell Drive • Reston,VA 20191 Phone: (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 • Web site: www.asce.org • E-mail:
[email protected] Member Services Representatives are available from 8:30am-6:00pm ET.
developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
“ASCE membership is the single greatest investment you can make in the advancement of your career and your profession.” Pat Natale, P.E., M. ASCE Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
DIE-CUT/SCORE AREA= MAGENTA
Quick Guide to ASCE Resources ASCE’s mission is to provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
IF YOU WANT TO…
HERE’S HOW…
Join ASCE.
Go to www.asce.org/join or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Go to www.asce.org/renewal or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
world’s premier organization for civil engineers,
Update your contact information, business title and technical interest area.
Go to www.asce.org/myprofile or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
career resources you need to excel in your field.
Advance your membership grade and gain the professional recognition you’ve earned:
Go to www.asce.org/advancemembership or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
community of over 130,000 professionals who
Renew your membership.
Advance your career and profession.With ASCE. A snapshot of the benefits of ASCE membership, at every stage of your career.
Learn more about the value of ASCE membership. has more than 150 years experience as the providing the quality technical, professional and Through membership in ASCE, you are part of a work to increase society’s understanding of the marvels of civil engineering.
• Recent Graduate/Engineer-in-Training = Affiliate Member and Associate Member • 5+ Years with PE = Member
Our Mission
• 10+ Years with PE + Member Grade + Eminence = Fellow
To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by
Refer a potential new member to ASCE — and be registered to win great prizes for your recruitment efforts.
Go to www.ascedrive.org and click on “Refer your colleagues online” or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Join your ASCE Section or Branch.
Go to www.asce.org/renewal, call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300, or e-mail
[email protected].
Learn more about ASCE Institutes and leadership in your specialty area.
Go to www.asce.org/instfound or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Learn about the upcoming ASCE conferences and other events in your area.
Go to www.asce.org/conferences or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Find out how ASCE’s continuing education programs can enhance your technical and management skills.
Go to www.asce.org/conted or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Browse ASCE journals or other publications to stay at the leading edge of your profession.
Go to www.pubs.asce.org or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 and request a catalog.
American Society of Civil Engineers • 1801 Alexander Bell Drive • Reston,VA 20191 Phone: (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 • Web site: www.asce.org • E-mail:
[email protected] Member Services Representatives are available from 8:30am-6:00pm ET.
developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
“ASCE membership is the single greatest investment you can make in the advancement of your career and your profession.” Pat Natale, P.E., M. ASCE Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE at a Glance
Responding to Public Need
ASCE provides everything you need to excel in the civil engineering profession, at every stage of your career. Among key highlights:
Within hours of the September 11, 2001 attacks, ASCE evaluated the Towers’ collapse and Pentagon damage to inform the public about how the structures performed. ASCE’s response culminated in two
• Subscription to the profession’s preeminent publication, Civil Engineering, and ASCE News, reporting on the latest ASCE products and services.
• Discounts on 300+ technical publications, journals, standards and manuals of practice.
• Easy online access to 90,000+ bibliographic and abstracted journal records.
• Member-only prices for 250+ world-class conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Opportunities to earn CEU and PDH credits toward licensure and re-licensure.
• Web seminars, video self-study and other convenient tools for professional growth.
• 250 local Sections and Branches, offering the chance to share
building performance study reports calling for additional guidance to prepare structures for extreme events. Today, ASCE’s Critical Infrastructure Response Initiative (CIRI)
“In the forty years since I became a
coordinates the profession’s participation in national security initiatives, and ASCE is a founding member of The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP), a groundbreaking association of more than 170 multi-
licensed professional engineer, ASCE
industry partners working to secure the nation’s built environment. ASCE’s response is global. ASCE serves as a leader in the rebuilding of
has been my first and foremost resource
Iraq in two fundamental areas – Capacity Building and Peer Review/ Technical Panels. ASCE’s Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake
for not only technical and professional
Engineering initiates, organizes, trains for and coordinates postearthquake investigations around the world.
development, but also for broadening
experiences and establish long-lasting professional relationships.
• Discipline-specific Institutes that provide even more detailed technical information in seven specialty areas of civil engineering.
Equally as important, ASCE is a voice for civil engineers in the public arena. ASCE: … speaks on behalf of the civil engineering profession in the news media, both nationally and locally.
“As steward of the civil engineering profession, ASCE is keenly focused on the most relevant issues of our time. ASCE’s response to public needs positions the Society and its members as true leaders in advancing technology and promoting awareness of the crucial role that the civil engineering professional plays in building quality of life.” Larry Roth, P.E., F.ASCE Deputy Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
… responds to national crises and coordinates the profession’s participation in major national security initiatives. … connects civil engineers to the political process on issues from water infrastructure to sustainable development. … sponsors programs to foster young interest in the profession, pre-teen through college.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.asce.org. Or, contact one of our Member Services Representatives between 8:30am and 6:00pm ET. Toll-Free (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300
my skills in the business world.” Chuck Pennoni, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman and CEO Pennoni Associates, Inc.
DIE-CUT/SCORE AREA= MAGENTA
Quick Guide to ASCE Resources ASCE’s mission is to provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
IF YOU WANT TO…
HERE’S HOW…
Join ASCE.
Go to www.asce.org/join or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Go to www.asce.org/renewal or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
world’s premier organization for civil engineers,
Update your contact information, business title and technical interest area.
Go to www.asce.org/myprofile or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
career resources you need to excel in your field.
Advance your membership grade and gain the professional recognition you’ve earned:
Go to www.asce.org/advancemembership or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
community of over 130,000 professionals who
Renew your membership.
Advance your career and profession.With ASCE. A snapshot of the benefits of ASCE membership, at every stage of your career.
Learn more about the value of ASCE membership. has more than 150 years experience as the providing the quality technical, professional and Through membership in ASCE, you are part of a work to increase society’s understanding of the marvels of civil engineering.
• Recent Graduate/Engineer-in-Training = Affiliate Member and Associate Member • 5+ Years with PE = Member
Our Mission
• 10+ Years with PE + Member Grade + Eminence = Fellow
To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by
Refer a potential new member to ASCE — and be registered to win great prizes for your recruitment efforts.
Go to www.ascedrive.org and click on “Refer your colleagues online” or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Join your ASCE Section or Branch.
Go to www.asce.org/renewal, call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300, or e-mail
[email protected].
Learn more about ASCE Institutes and leadership in your specialty area.
Go to www.asce.org/instfound or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Learn about the upcoming ASCE conferences and other events in your area.
Go to www.asce.org/conferences or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Find out how ASCE’s continuing education programs can enhance your technical and management skills.
Go to www.asce.org/conted or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Browse ASCE journals or other publications to stay at the leading edge of your profession.
Go to www.pubs.asce.org or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 and request a catalog.
American Society of Civil Engineers • 1801 Alexander Bell Drive • Reston,VA 20191 Phone: (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300 • Web site: www.asce.org • E-mail:
[email protected] Member Services Representatives are available from 8:30am-6:00pm ET.
developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.
“ASCE membership is the single greatest investment you can make in the advancement of your career and your profession.” Pat Natale, P.E., M. ASCE Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE at a Glance
Responding to Public Need
ASCE provides everything you need to excel in the civil engineering profession, at every stage of your career. Among key highlights:
Within hours of the September 11, 2001 attacks, ASCE evaluated the Towers’ collapse and Pentagon damage to inform the public about how the structures performed. ASCE’s response culminated in two
• Subscription to the profession’s preeminent publication, Civil Engineering, and ASCE News, reporting on the latest ASCE products and services.
• Discounts on 300+ technical publications, journals, standards and manuals of practice.
• Easy online access to 90,000+ bibliographic and abstracted journal records.
• Member-only prices for 250+ world-class conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Opportunities to earn CEU and PDH credits toward licensure and re-licensure.
• Web seminars, video self-study and other convenient tools for professional growth.
• 250 local Sections and Branches, offering the chance to share
building performance study reports calling for additional guidance to prepare structures for extreme events. Today, ASCE’s Critical Infrastructure Response Initiative (CIRI)
“In the forty years since I became a
coordinates the profession’s participation in national security initiatives, and ASCE is a founding member of The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP), a groundbreaking association of more than 170 multi-
licensed professional engineer, ASCE
industry partners working to secure the nation’s built environment. ASCE’s response is global. ASCE serves as a leader in the rebuilding of
has been my first and foremost resource
Iraq in two fundamental areas – Capacity Building and Peer Review/ Technical Panels. ASCE’s Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake
for not only technical and professional
Engineering initiates, organizes, trains for and coordinates postearthquake investigations around the world.
development, but also for broadening
experiences and establish long-lasting professional relationships.
• Discipline-specific Institutes that provide even more detailed technical information in seven specialty areas of civil engineering.
Equally as important, ASCE is a voice for civil engineers in the public arena. ASCE: … speaks on behalf of the civil engineering profession in the news media, both nationally and locally.
“As steward of the civil engineering profession, ASCE is keenly focused on the most relevant issues of our time. ASCE’s response to public needs positions the Society and its members as true leaders in advancing technology and promoting awareness of the crucial role that the civil engineering professional plays in building quality of life.” Larry Roth, P.E., F.ASCE Deputy Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
… responds to national crises and coordinates the profession’s participation in major national security initiatives. … connects civil engineers to the political process on issues from water infrastructure to sustainable development. … sponsors programs to foster young interest in the profession, pre-teen through college.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.asce.org. Or, contact one of our Member Services Representatives between 8:30am and 6:00pm ET. Toll-Free (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300
my skills in the business world.” Chuck Pennoni, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman and CEO Pennoni Associates, Inc.
ASCE at a Glance
Responding to Public Need
ASCE provides everything you need to excel in the civil engineering profession, at every stage of your career. Among key highlights:
Within hours of the September 11, 2001 attacks, ASCE evaluated the Towers’ collapse and Pentagon damage to inform the public about how the structures performed. ASCE’s response culminated in two
• Subscription to the profession’s preeminent publication, Civil Engineering, and ASCE News, reporting on the latest ASCE products and services.
• Discounts on 300+ technical publications, journals, standards and manuals of practice.
• Easy online access to 90,000+ bibliographic and abstracted journal records.
• Member-only prices for 250+ world-class conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Opportunities to earn CEU and PDH credits toward licensure and re-licensure.
• Web seminars, video self-study and other convenient tools for professional growth.
• 250 local Sections and Branches, offering the chance to share
building performance study reports calling for additional guidance to prepare structures for extreme events. Today, ASCE’s Critical Infrastructure Response Initiative (CIRI)
“In the forty years since I became a
coordinates the profession’s participation in national security initiatives, and ASCE is a founding member of The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP), a groundbreaking association of more than 170 multi-
licensed professional engineer, ASCE
industry partners working to secure the nation’s built environment. ASCE’s response is global. ASCE serves as a leader in the rebuilding of
has been my first and foremost resource
Iraq in two fundamental areas – Capacity Building and Peer Review/ Technical Panels. ASCE’s Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake
for not only technical and professional
Engineering initiates, organizes, trains for and coordinates postearthquake investigations around the world.
development, but also for broadening
experiences and establish long-lasting professional relationships.
• Discipline-specific Institutes that provide even more detailed technical information in seven specialty areas of civil engineering.
Equally as important, ASCE is a voice for civil engineers in the public arena. ASCE: … speaks on behalf of the civil engineering profession in the news media, both nationally and locally.
“As steward of the civil engineering profession, ASCE is keenly focused on the most relevant issues of our time. ASCE’s response to public needs positions the Society and its members as true leaders in advancing technology and promoting awareness of the crucial role that the civil engineering professional plays in building quality of life.” Larry Roth, P.E., F.ASCE Deputy Executive Director American Society of Civil Engineers
… responds to national crises and coordinates the profession’s participation in major national security initiatives. … connects civil engineers to the political process on issues from water infrastructure to sustainable development. … sponsors programs to foster young interest in the profession, pre-teen through college.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.asce.org. Or, contact one of our Member Services Representatives between 8:30am and 6:00pm ET. Toll-Free (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300
my skills in the business world.” Chuck Pennoni, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman and CEO Pennoni Associates, Inc.
ASCE has a distinguished history of providing civil engineers with the most needed and relevant tools for achieving professional and career goals. Our products, services and resources are designed to meet the needs of civil engineers at all career levels, but often have specific application and value to individuals at key points in their careers. What does that mean for you? Whether you are still “getting your feet wet” in the profession, or you are proudly looking back on a lifetime of achievements, ASCE membership is of extraordinary value. ASCE has over 150 years of experience serving civil engineers. You are the one to benefit. The table below illustrates some of the ways to take advantage of ASCE membership in the various stages of your career.
EARLY CAREER • Benefit from Web seminars
and online courses • Contribute time and energy
to a Section or Branch committee • Test your skills by preparing a
paper for the Daniel W. Mead competition for Younger Members • Read Civil Engineering
magazine and ASCE News regularly • Subscribe online to a journal
in your specialty area, or sample a mixture of articles with a Personal Journal subscription • Sign up for ASCE’s new
interactive online job site • Take advantage of group
savings with some of ASCE’s member benefits programs
through MBNA, insurance, unsecured loan programs, Airborne Express, rental car discounts and more • Join one or more ASCE
specialty Institutes
• Lead a Section, Institute or a
local Branch committee • Enjoy ASCE’s many member
benefits programs to save money on financial and other services you use
MID-CAREER
LATE-CAREER
• Sharpen your technical skills
• Enjoy seminars on planning
at ASCE seminars • Participate in ASCE
management training through Drexel or MIT programs • Subscribe to technical
journals to keep up on new methodologies and trends • Submit papers for publishing
or speak at a workshop or conference • Meet with a legislator on
behalf of the profession and civil engineering-related legislation
and transition of companies and practices • Serve as a spokesperson for
the media on breaking news • Participate in national
response initiatives such as the Critical Infrastructure Response Initiative (CIRI) • Be nominated for high-profile
ASCE recognition and awards • Enjoy discounts on personal
long-term planning products
ASCE AND YOUR CAREER
ASCE and Your Career
For Early Career… It is never too early to take advantage of ASCE membership. If you have recently embarked in the field and are looking for opportunities to break through to your next career stage, the Society offers a variety of great benefits. Begin Lifelong Learning Commitment to continuing education is a hallmark of the profession, and now is the time to start. ASCE offers the industry’s best continuing education programs in cost-effective, convenient formats ideal for early-career engineers: online short courses, self-study, live interactive Web seminars, locally administered seminars/short courses, and multimedia CDROMs, to name a few. ASCE offers cost-effective alternatives for training – so don’t let cost or distance inhibit your desire to learn! Meet Other Engineers and Learn To Be a Leader Local ASCE Sections and Branches provide opportunities to meet others in your field, from volunteering to serve on committees and participating in Younger Member activities to get-togethers. Start interacting now with seasoned engineers in your community: see the choices they have made in becoming leaders, and use their perspectives to shape your own leadership style. Develop leadership and
organizational skills, and build relationships that will last a lifetime. Cultivate a Career Plan Earning a degree in civil engineering is only the first step in establishing a career.Take advantage of key ASCE resources such as the Career Paths new interactive online job site to establish your own long-term career plan. Save on Personal Services ASCE negotiates excellent rates on valuable services for its members.Take advantage of great deals on life, health and auto insurance. Enjoy no-annual-fee credit cards, discounted Money Market rates, and even discounted rental car rates. ASCE membership can help you lower your everyday expenses.
“As a young professional, ASCE membership has provided me with many unique opportunities … great friendships, job opportunities and extensive travel. I owe thanks to ASCE staff and other volunteers for allowing a young member to advance my interests and give back to my profession while gaining valuable leadership skills and having fun all at the same time.” Lesley Rosier, P.E., M. ASCE Executive Director West Virginia State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
EARLY CAREER
brochure, the annual Salary Survey and ASCE’s
For Mid-Career… As you work toward and within your peakcareer years, ASCE is your greatest ally for solving the complex technical, business and management challenges you face on a daily basis. Sharpen Management Skills ASCE is where the best minds gather on the subject of building lean, highly effective engineering organizations.Whether you are a VP at a small consulting shop, a government contractor, an educator, or a Fortune 500 manager, enroll in our online MBA-level programs through Drexel and MIT, enjoy discounts on respected resources such as ASCE’s Journal of Leadership and Management in Engineering, or have ASCE customize an on-site course for your project-management team. ASCE’s new interactive online job site, Salary Survey and other career tools can help you identify and recruit the best talent, or find your own next great career challenge. Make Key Contacts ASCE Sections, Branches and Institutes are your most fertile ground for building teams and establishing vendor and consulting relationships to address your most challenging projects. Participate in your local ASCE organization – attend events, join a committee, or even lead a Section, Branch or committee. Share ideas, make contacts, discover new talent and strenghten your profession.
Raise Your Profile Take advantage of the many opportunities ASCE presents to share your expertise and be recognized for your contributions. Become a Fellow and gain the professional recognition you’ve earned. Serve on a national Institute, technical or professional committee. Become a spokesperson for the media or a panel presenter at a conference. Submit technical papers for publishing, or help lobby on ASCE’s top legislative priorities – all while expanding your visibility and opening new professional doors. Keep Abreast of Technology Since you become busier in your peak earning years and are focused on matters of running a stay abreast of the most important aspects of
“ASCE has provided me a
the profession, including the latest technical
great opportunity to develop
developments. Look to ASCE for what you
leadership skills and network
should know about the latest trends. ASCE
with other young civil
journals and online abstracts, as well as Civil
engineers while serving the
Engineering magazine and membership in ASCE
profession and the community.
Institutes, all provide you with the ongoing
The ASCE workshops and
technical knowledge you need. Of course, ASCE
conferences have assisted my
seminars and workshops are the best place to
technical and professional
explore the hottest new trends in depth.
advancement, and the affordable insurance programs fit into my financial budget.” Tony Lau, P.E., M. ASCE Project Engineer Hawaii Pacific Engineers, Inc.
MID-CAREER
profitable organization, it becomes harder to
For Late Career… ASCE has a long history of serving lifetime members, providing the right products, services and information needed by seasoned, late-career professionals. Share Your Knowledge Leadership by accomplished members is what sets ASCE apart. Become a volunteer and contribute to strategy development in one or more specialty Institutes or inter-industry groups such as the Foundation for Professional Practice (FPP),The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP), the Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) or the Critical Infrastructure Response Initiative (CIRI). ASCE provides myriad opportunities for you to share your lifetime of learning. Plan for the Future ASCE provides services to help you plan for what’s next in your life, professionally and personally.The Society offers seminars on topics such as valuations of engineering firms and ownership transitions – helping you place the fruits of your labor in good hands.The ASCE Salary Survey and other tools can give you benchmarks for mapping your organization’s
long-term strategy. Even enjoy discounts on personal products such as health insurance, long-term care and estate planning. Achieve Deserved Recognition You’ve had a distinguished career, and ASCE offers a variety of opportunities to be recognized accordingly. ASCE's honors and awards program recognizes exceptional achievement in the advancement of the engineering profession.The program recognizes contributions ranging from research to professional service to technical achievement. ASCE provides many opportunities for distinguished individuals and for projects that illustrate superior civil engineering skills and contribute to the progress of the civil engineering profession and society.
“I am extraordinarily grateful to ASCE for broadening my view of the profession during my over 50 years as a member. I have stayed at the forefront of technical know-how, and I’ve met people who are friends for life and business associates who have significantly enhanced my career.”
LATE-CAREER
Jim Poirot, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman Emeritus, CH2MHill ASCE President, 1994
“ASCE has really found the right blend of technical, business management and industry information for members at all professional levels. Participation in ASCE activities and programs can enhance one’s ability to become a strong leader and give valuable support to our industry and our communities. Every civil engineer should be proud to be a member.” Bruce Coles, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman and CEO, MACTEC, Inc.
