The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), formed in 1852, is the oldest engineering society in the United States. With a national membership of over 115,000 professional members and over 15,000 students, the ASCE seeks to enhance the quality of living throughout the world by advancing professional knowledge and improving the civil engineering (CE) practice. These aspirations are best expressed in the Engineering Code of Ethics.

ASCE Student Chapters

There are currently two-hundred and fifty seven student chapters and clubs throughout the college campuses of the nation. To help prepare future engineers for their careers each chapter sponsors meetings, regional conferences, student competitions, and other activities. Many scholarships and awards are also available for outstanding civil engineering students.

Florida Tech ASCE Chapter

Florida Tech's ASCE student chapter is a very active organization. Fifty undergraduate and graduate students work together on various local and national projects. These students elect officers who oversee the organizations activities. Faculty advisors Dr. Paul Cosentino, Dr. Edward H. Kalajian, Dr. Howell H. Heck, and Dr. Jean-Paul Pinellii work closely with the student chapter, making ASCE an excellent learning experience.

ASCE's regional student competition is the highlight of the year. Florida Tech is a member of the ASCE south-eastern region, a region that encompasses thirty of the nations finest civil engineering programs from Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.