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By Archive User posted 10 days ago
2026 Section Awards Program Our Section Awards Program for 2026 is now closed! Awards announcements will be made via our e-blasts, Newsletter, this page, and celebrated at our Spring Social, check back soon! ASCE’s Honors and Awards program recognizes the commendable achievements and remarkable accomplishments of the civil engineering profession. With more than 80 awards, the program distinguishes the unique contributions engineers make to both the industry and society. 2025 Philadelphia Section Awards Winners Sarah McInnes , Pennsylvania Department of Transportation - Philadelphia Civil Engineer of the Year Briana Pampuch , Langan - Philadelphia ...

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By Archive User posted 10 days ago
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS Bridge Photo Contest The ASCE Philadelphia Section is looking for striking photographs of bridges, taken in the United States or abroad, that highlight design and engineering achievements of Applicants must be individuals over 18 years of age or engineering firms, and they= must be the creator or owner of submitted photographs. Applicants may enter up to three photos; each individual photo may be entered in only one category. Cash prizes will be awarded, and all submissions are eligible for inclusion in ASCE’s next Bridges Calendar. Photo submissions must be taken between January 2026 and June 2026. Photos submissions are due ...

Resources

By Archive User posted 10 days ago
ASCE Links Philadelphia Younger Member Forum (YMF) American Society of Civil Engineers Engineers Without Borders USA ASCE Region 2 University Chapters Drexel University Advisor: Amir Farnam Swarthmore College Advisor: Fiona O'Donnell Temple University Advisor: Bechara Abboud Villanova University Advisor: Dr. Francis Hampton Widener University Advisor: Dr. Xiachao Tang Institutes and Technical Groups The Philadelphia Section includes various specialized Institutes and Technical Groups to encourage additional interaction among engineers within specific ...

Media and News Releases

By Archive User posted 15 days ago
News Releases: December 3, 2024: Maine's infrastructure grade improves to a 'C' December 2, 2020: Civil Engineers Give Maine's Infrastructure a "C-" in 2020 Infrastructure Report Card Media: 2024 Report Card for Maine's Infrastructure (December 3, 2024) WGME Segment and Article News Center Maine Segment and Article Portland Press Herald Article Maine Morning Star Article Bangor Daily News Article 2020 Report Card for Maine's Infrastructure (December 2, 2020) Maine's infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers - Portland Press Herald Maine's infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers ...

Current Newsletter

By Archive User posted 17 days ago
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MSU Assistant Professor Dr. Surya S.C. Congress Honored with 2026 Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award

By Erin Downs posted 21 days ago
In a significant recognition of excellence in geotechnical engineering, Surya S.C. Congress, Ph.D., M.ASCE, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University, has been selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) Geo-Institute to receive the 2026 Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award. This prestigious honor acknowledges Dr. Congress's exceptional leadership, innovative research, practical applications, and profound dedication to the profession. The award, which includes a certificate and an honorarium, will be presented to Dr. Congress during the ASCE Geo-Congress 2026 in Salt ...

Past Virtual Events

By Joe Natale posted 22 days ago
May 13, 2021 - ASCE Philadelphia Virtual Spring Social & Awards Ceremony April 15, 2021 - ASCE Philadelphia Multi-Technical Meeting SEPTA Market-Frankford Line (MFL) 5th Street - Independence Hall Station United States Capitol Visitor Center Geotechnical Aspects of Earthen Construction & Soil-Based Construction Materials March 11, 2021 - New Acela Trainset Facility Modifications November 12, 2020 - [Webinar] PTC All-Electronic Tolling Effort October 8, 2020 - [Webinar] Manayunk Canal's History and Recent Restoration Projects September 24, 2020 - [Ceremony] Welcome Back Social & Awards Ceremony August 27, 2020 ...

Student Chapters

By Archive User posted 22 days ago
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Land Subsidence/Vertical Land Motion and its Implications in Coastal Areas

By Committee On Adaptation To A Changing Climate posted 24 days ago
Technical Notes on Climate Adaptation in Civil and Environmental Engineering ASCE Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate Climate Adaptation Engineering Bulletin No. 8 Land Subsidence/Vertical Land Motion and its Implications in Coastal Areas Civil engineers are becoming accustomed to the fact that climate conditions are changing, or “non-stationary”. It may come as a surprise to some that land surfaces over broad geographic areas are ...

Montana Pilot Summary - Atlas 15 Volumes 1 and 2

By Committee On Adaptation To A Changing Climate posted 09-09-2026
Technical Bulletins on Climate Adaptation in Civil and Environmental Engineering ASCE Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate Climate Adaptation Engineering Bulletin No. 7 Montana Pilot Summary – Atlas 15 Volumes 1 and 2 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is producing a new state of the science, spatially continuous National Precipitation Frequency Atlas of the United States ( Atlas 15 ) in two volumes. Volume 1 modifies previous Atlas versions with updated methodologies and to reflect the current historical data base, and Volume 2 presents ...

Bridging Theory and Site Execution in Modern Infrastructure

By Tobi Folaranmi posted 08-24-2026
Beyond the Classroom: Bridging Theory and Site Execution in Modern Infrastructure For engineering students, the leap from structural mechanics equations on a whiteboard to a live, heavy-equipment construction site can feel massive. We analyze bending moments and shear forces in lecture halls, but seeing those forces designed into precast concrete beams suspended mid-air by a launching gantry puts every calculation into perspective. The Reality of Field Execution While academic courses establish critical principles, active infrastructure projects quickly reveal three core lessons that every aspiring civil engineer must grasp: Substructure Integrity ...

Clarification Regarding ASCE 7-16 Requirements for Seismic Design Category A

By Abdelaziz Khedr posted 07-21-2026
Dear colleagues, I would appreciate your clarification regarding the interpretation of ASCE 7-16 for buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category (SDC) A. Clause 11.7 states that structures assigned to SDC A are required to comply "only" to Section 1.4. I would like to confirm the intended scope of this provision. Specifically, does this mean that a building classified as SDC A is exempt from the requirements of Chapter 12, including (but not limited to): Story drift checks P-Delta effects Vertical and horizontal irregularity checks Diaphragm design requirements Other seismic analysis and detailing requirements contained in Chapter 12 ...

Report from Region 6

By Archive User posted 07-20-2026
2018 ASCE Board of Direction Meeting I was honored to attend the first 2018 ASCE Board of Direction meeting in President Kristina Swallow’s hometown of Las Vegas. It was President Swallow’s first board meeting as President and we enjoyed a productive time. Highlights from the Board meeting: The Board of Direction Nominating Committee met Friday morning, January 11th, and selected Louis C. Aurigemma PE, F.ASCE, and Kancheepuram (Guna) N. Gunalan, Ph.D., PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, as the official nominees for 2019 ASCE president-elect. The Society’s election will be conducted May 1st through June 1st via online ballot. (Read the ASCE News story.) The Board of ...

Committee Restructures, Big-Picture Planning Highlight Productive Board Meeting

By Archive User posted 07-20-2026
Carl C. Sutter, P.E., M.ASCE, your Region 3 Director, is a member of the Wisconsin Section. Carl represented you at the March 15 Board meeting in Arlington, VA. It was another successful Spring Week for ASCE in the Washington, DC, area. The annual Legislative Fly-In featured members from all 50 states (plus DC and Puerto Rico) bringing our message of infrastructure investment to Congress. The 20th annual OPAL Gala honored the best people and projects in our profession. The Board meeting was a productive session, as we continue to reshape ASCE and everything we do in alignment with our new strategic plan. Highlights from the Board meeting: ...

In Memory of Tirza Austin

By Abubakr Gameil posted 07-06-2026
With hearts weighed down by sorrow and shadows of grief, I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our colleague and remarkable leader, Tirza Austin, one of the true pillars of the American Society of Civil Engineers. I received the news through an email from ASCE’s Chief Executive Officer, Peter J. O’Neil, whose message carried profound sadness and sincere memories of what Tirza meant to all of us. Tirza was never just a name, nor an ordinary staff member. She was a sister, a friend, and an inspiring presence. My heart broke as I read her final words and felt the love and ambition she held for our engineering community. She embodied dedication, ...

In memory of Tirza Austin

By Tabitha Costello posted 07-06-2026
We are so very sorry to share the news of the sudden passing of our ASCE colleague, Tirza Austin. Tirza was an absolute rockstar on our ASCE staff, there's really no other way to put it. She was valued for her creativity, immense talent, diverse skillset, generous nature, relentless work ethic, sense of humor, and 100 other wonderful characteristics that made her a joy to work with. You probably knew her best as the leader of our ASCE Collaborate communities. Or maybe you worked with her on your Section or Branch email template. Or maybe you met her at an ASCE event and she helped connect you in person with other volunteer leaders. Or maybe she talked ...

When the Captain Loses the Field: What a Corporate Cricket Match Taught Me About Leadership

By Naveenkumar Chilakwad posted 06-12-2026
A case study in in-group favoritism, resilience, and the real cost of ignoring experience. I almost did not make it back to the cricket ground. In 2021, I met with a serious accident. Surgery followed. A titanium rod was implanted in my right leg. Cricket — a sport I had played as a main bowler for my company since 2012 — came to a sudden, painful stop. But passion is a powerful engine. Through disciplined recovery, structured strength training, and a clear set of targets, I fought my way back. When our company revived its interdepartmental cricket tournament after five years of absence, I was ready. Our team was ready. What followed was ...

Journal of the Louisiana Section

By Scott King posted 06-04-2026
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The Evolving Climate Resilience Standard of Care in the Engineering Profession

By Committee On Adaptation To A Changing Climate posted 06-01-2026
Technical Notes on Climate Adaptation in Civil and Environmental Engineering ASCE Committee on Adaptation to a Changing Climate Climate Adaptation Engineering Bulletin No. 6 The Evolving Climate Resilience Standard of Care in the Engineering Profession Practicing engineers are in the process of dealing with a new reality as climate conditions affecting design are non-stationary and subject to continuing change in the future. This is contrary to the historic view ...

May 2026 Newsletter

By Archive User posted 05-14-2026
For the Full Newsletter, click here . Happy Spring Duluth Section! Our last luncheon will be at noon next Tuesday, May 19th, at the Barr Duluth Office. Our speaker will be Larry Sutter of Sutter Engineering of Houghton, MI. Please use the collaborate link (coming soon) to RSVP so we can plan for food. If you cannot use the collaborate link, please send me a message. Our UMD student section announced that they recently competed in Minneapolis at the symposium. The Geowall team took 1st place, the Steel Bridge took 6th place, and the Concrete Canoe was DNF due to technicalities with the paper. So overall the teams did well and are looking forward ...