American Society of Civil Engineers

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society.

ASCE provides essential value to our members and partners, advances civil engineering, and serves the public good.

In carrying out that mission, ASCE:

• Advances technology
• Encourages lifelong learning
• Promotes professionalism and the profession
• Develops civil engineer leaders
• Advocates infrastructure and environmental stewardship