April 2021 Letter from the Editor
We’re over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and wide-scale shift to socially-distanced life, and boy have we learned a lot. One thing that stands out to me (besides the fact that many of us in the civil engineering world can work effectively and remotely for at least part time) is how remarkable the human spirit is in the face of great challenges. So many people adjusted rapidly to a virtual, socially-distanced way of life.
$5,000 Jonathan B. Golden Fund Scholarship
Applications are Due by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 26 Members of the BSCES Environmental & Water Resources Institute Boston Chapter are pleased to announce that they are accepting applications for the 2021 Jonathan B. Golden Fund Scholarship. The Jonathan B. Golden Fund was established by BSCES in 2002 in […]
Letter from the Editor
It’s construction month at BSCESNews. Read the Letter from the Editor for a summary of what to expect in this month’s issue, plus an announcement for a socially-distanced activity for BSCES members.
Explore Careers in Civil Engineering
ASCE’s Career Discovery Series connects aspiring engineers with professionals from five different civil engineering career paths. Each session includes panelists who will share their experiences and answer questions. Upcoming sessions explore careers in consulting, education, construction, and industry. They will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month until May at 1 PM EST. […]
Refer Friends and Get Rewards
Know any civil engineers who aren’t a part of ASCE? Get them to join and they’ll get 50% off their initial membership dues. Plus, you'll win too! The Sections that refer the most new ASCE members will win cash. So motivate your members to get involved in ASCE’s 2021 Member-Get-a-Member drive. First place gets $1,000, second wins […]
Survey Underway to Better Understand Diversity in the Built Environment
ASCE is one of 17 technical organizations participating in an important survey being conducted for the National Institute of Building Sciences to better understand the diversity of workers in the built environment in the United States. The 2021 Built Environment Social Equity Survey is intended for people involved in design, construction, real estate, and/or maintenance […]
Structures Congress 2022 Call for Presentations Open Now
Structures Congress 2022 Expanding Our Reach to Advance Structural Engineering Atlanta, Georgia April 20 – 23, 2022 Be a part of the program! SEI invites abstracts and sessions on topics of interest to structural engineers at every level of their career. Emphasis is on proposals that support advancing the structural engineering […]
Share Your Photos of Civil Engineering Landmarks!
Are you passionate about civil engineering history and looking for a socially-distant outdoor activity to do this Spring? We encourage you to get outside, learn about the ASCE historic civil engineering landmarks, and enter in our photo contest!
Attend a Press Conference for the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Register today to attend a press conference for the release of the 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The overall GPA grade from among 17 categories always attracts media notice, and this year’s release will come at an opportune time, with the new Biden administration seeking to make infrastructure investment a key to […]
Learn More About the May ASCE Election
The top of the ballot is set for the May ASCE election. The official nominees for ASCE 2022 president-elect are Maria Lehman, P.E., ENV SP, F.ASCE, and Peter M. Moore, P.E., ENV SP, LEED AP, F.ASCE. Learn more about each nominee.