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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
In the forty years since I became a licensed professional engineer, ASCE has been my first and foremost resource for not only technical and professional development, but also for broadening my skills in the business world.
Chuck Pennoni, P.E., F. ASCE Chairman and CEO Pennoni Associates, Inc.
HERES HOW Go to www.asce.org/join or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/renewal or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/myprofile or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/advancemembership or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Update your contact information, business title and technical interest area. Advance your membership grade and gain the professional recognition youve earned: Recent Graduate/Engineer-in-Training = Affiliate Member and Associate Member 5+ Years with PE = Member 10+ Years with PE + Member Grade + Eminence = Fellow Refer a potential new member to ASCE and be registered to win great prizes for your recruitment efforts. Join your ASCE Section or Branch.
Go to www.ascedrive.org and click on Refer your colleagues online or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/renewal, call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300, or e-mail member@asce.org. Go to www.asce.org/instfound or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/conferences or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300. Go to www.asce.org/conted or call (800) 548-2723 or (703) 295-6300.
Learn more about ASCE Institutes and leadership in your specialty area. Learn about the upcoming ASCE conferences and other events in your area. Find out how ASCEs continuing education programs can enhance your technical and management skills. Browse ASCE journals or other publications to stay at the leading edge of your profession.
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: member@asce.org Member Services Representatives are available from 8:30am-6:00pm ET.
ASCE at a Glance
ASCE provides everything you need to excel in the civil engineering profession, at every stage of your career. Among key highlights:
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. responds to national crises and coordinates the professions 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.
As steward of the civil engineering profession, ASCE is keenly focused on the most relevant issues of our time. ASCEs 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
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
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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
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brochure, the annual Salary Survey and ASCEs 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
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 ASCEs Journal of Leadership and Management in Engineering, or have ASCE customize an on-site course for your project-management team. ASCEs 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 youve 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 ASCEs 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 profitable organization, it becomes harder to stay abreast of the most important aspects of the profession, including the latest technical developments. Look to ASCE for what you should know about the latest trends. ASCE journals and online abstracts, as well as Civil Engineering magazine and membership in ASCE Institutes, all provide you with the ongoing technical knowledge you need. Of course, ASCE seminars and workshops are the best place to explore the hottest new trends in depth.
ASCE has provided me a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and network with other young civil engineers while serving the profession and the community. The ASCE workshops and conferences have assisted my technical and professional advancement, and the affordable insurance programs fit into my financial budget.
Tony Lau, P.E., M. ASCE Project Engineer Hawaii Pacific Engineers, Inc.
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long-term strategy. Even enjoy discounts on personal products such as health insurance, long-term care and estate planning. Achieve Deserved Recognition Youve 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 Ive met people who are friends for life and business associates who have significantly enhanced my career.
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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 ones 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.