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This website serves to promote the activities, past present and future, of the Howard University Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. We have aimed to provide as much information online as possible. Using the menu located on the left, one may browse our site with ease.

 

 
See Details regarding Engineer for a day as hosted by the Howard University Chapter of ASCE
Click here for a view of the tentative calendar for the 2004-2005 academic year
Click here to visit ASCE MSN group to access information about scholarships, internships, etc.
Click here to view the HU ASCE Fall 2003 Newsletter



Information about ASCE and Civil Engineering

Civil engineers build the world's infrastructure. In doing so, they quietly shape the history of nations around the world. Most people can not imagine life without the many contributions of civil engineers to the public's health, safety and standard of living. Civil engineering's contributions to daily life, including transportation, clean water and power generation, are magnificent in scope and functionality.

Simply stated, civil engineers are creative, people-serving and problem-solving leaders who make our lives easier to live from one day to the next.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, a professional organization representing more than 123,000 civil engineers. ASCE is a worldwide leader for excellence in civil engineering. With a mission to advance professional knowledge and improve the practice of civil engineering, ASCE is a focal point for the development and transfer of research results, and technical policy and managerial information. Through strategic emphasis in key areas, including infrastructure renewal and development, policy leadership and professional development, ASCE delivers the highest quality publications, programs and services to its worldwide membership, demonstrating a daily commitment to sustaining the profession.
(Taken From ASCE 150th Anniversary Website)

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