Serving engineers and the world for over 160 years to build a better quality of life.

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1 Serving engineers and the world for over 160 years to build a better quality of life.

2 Overview ASCE Facts What s In It For Me? What Does ASCE Do?

3 Just the Facts ASCE 141,000 + Members 26,000+ students 10% International Largest producer of civil engineering publications Cited by President Obama in his State of the Union speech 300 local Sections and Branches plus local Younger Member groups 8 technical Institutes As of October 1, 2012

4 What s in it for Me? Your College or University ASCE Student Chapter Preparing you to succeed in civil engineering Free ASCE Membership While in School! Upon graduation, convert to an affordable sliding dues schedule for the next five years. Only $50 for the 1 st year after graduation.

5 What s in it for Me? FREE Digital Subscriptions Civil Engineering magazine ASCE News Online ASCE s bi-weekly e-newsletter SmartBrief - daily s with top civil engineering news stories from around the world

6 Your Career Path In Demand What s in it for Me? Engineering graduates have the highest starting salary, about $58,581 - National Association of Colleges and Employers

7 What s in it for Me? ASCE Career Connections-Your Portal to Success Identify internship opportunities Post your resume Search our job/resume bank Professional resume writing service Hire a Career Coach CE jobs are expected to increase by 51,100+ between 2010 and U.S. Department of Labor; Bureau of Labor Statistics

8 What s in it for Me? ASCE Mentoring Program Guidance from seasoned civil engineer professionals Online mentoring

9 What s in it for Me? Salary Survey Prepared to negotiate your first salary? You will be with the only comprehensive, civil engineering salary survey. Get information on salaries for your region and position and get paid what you re worth.

10 What s in it for Me? Stay on the cutting edge of your technical discipline Join an ASCE specialty institute for FREE! The Institutes propel the knowledge and practice of specific civil engineering specialties by focusing on the technical, educational and professional issues within your area.

11 What s in it for Me? Networking via ASCE Sections & Branches Exchange ideas Build leadership skills Create lifelong professional connections Find the nearest Section/Branch online at

12 What s in it for Me? Younger (35 & Under) Members Group offers: Seamless transition from college to career. Personal and professional growth opportunities. Activities, news and networking. ASCE Conferences Use conference discounts expand your professional network, to meet seasoned industry professionals, open doors to new professional opportunities, and exchange ideas with peers.

13 What s in it for Me? OPAL Gala The Outstanding Projects And Leaders (OPAL) Gala is the event at which the Society presents premiere awards for leadership, innovation, achievement, research, and journalism. OPAL annually brings together the most recognizable names in civil engineering like the Oscars. This premier industry black-tie event, annually brings together the most recognizable names in civil engineering.

14 Transferable Leadership Skills What s in it for Me? ASCE Experience team building consensus building negotiating presentation skills fiscal responsibility fundraising/membership Work Experience staff management decision making negotiating public speaking setting priorities sales/marketing

15 What s in it for Me? ASCE & Engineers Without Borders Making a difference in the world. Volunteer with engineers to help developing communities Learn hands on skills in : Problem solving Economic challenges Internship and job opportunities FREE membership

16 What s in it for Me? ASCE members enjoy a significant discount when joining EWB-USA ASCE Members - $40 (Supporting Members - $75) ASCE Members - $60 (Professional Members - $100)

17 What s in it for Me? Prepare for your EIT and PE exams Take courses to prepare you for the EIT and PE exam. Once a PE, Build your civil engineering skills: Hundreds of seminars, workshops, webinars & conferences each year Fulfill mandatory state requirements by earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Fulfill and manage your professional development and license renewal requirements through ASCE s streamlined continuing education management system.

18 What s in it for Me? Research & Analysis Resources Check your facts or dive into analysis with ASCE s Civil Engineering Database. Containing over 170,000 bibliographic and abstracted materials. The online ASCE Library - your source for ASCE Journals, Proceedings, and E-books with more than 900,000 pages of premium civil engineering content.

19 What s in it for Me? Make the Most of ASCE Online

20 Update your address Provide education background Sign up for ASCE publications What s in it for me? Control your membership preferences with MyProfile Customize the material you receive by filling out ASCE s Personal Interest Inventory

21 What s in it for Me?

22 The Power of ASCE Located in Reston, VA 2 nd Office on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for lobbying efforts ~256 staff ~$55 million budget

23 The ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition (NCCC) Provides students with a practical application of the engineering principles they learn in the classroom, along with important team and project management skills they will need in their careers. The event challenges the students' knowledge, creativity and stamina, while showcasing the versatility and durability of concrete as a building material.

24 Government Relations Public Policy Learn about issues and bills affecting civil engineering that are active in congress and your state legislature. Track how your U.S. Representative and Senators voted on key ASCE bills Click and Connect - receive a weekly update on legislative and regulatory issues affecting civil engineering

25 Government Relations ASCE speaks on behalf of civil engineers in Washington and acts as the voice of the profession in the political process. ASCE is well known for the Report Card for America s Infrastructure which grades 16 U.S. infrastructure categories and gives the country an overall Infrastructure GPA. The 2013 Report Card app gives you all the grades with interactive charts, state profiles, and 100+ success stories. Download it now at

26 Government Relations ASCE s State Government Relations Program encourages and supports Section and Branch efforts to influence state and local government on issues affecting civil engineering and advocate for ASCE priority issues at the state level: infrastructure, licensing, qualifications based selection for engineering services (QBS), STEM education, and sustainability. How to get involved: 1. Be apart of a State Legislative Day or other activities planned by your Section 2. Join your State or City s Infrastructure Report Card Committee 3. Check out the legislation we re tracking in your state on ASCE s website 4. Become an ASCE Key Contact

27 Government Relations ASCE s Key Contact program provides members key alerts about national and state policy that affects civil engineering and easy but effective ways to take action. Sign up at Like us on Facebook to keep America s infrastructure in your daily feed! Be apart of the Save America s Infrastructure group

28 What does ASCE Do? We respond To infrastructure tragedies such as hurricane Katrina and the I-35 bridge collapse was immediate. When called upon as experts for the public, appearing in multiple media outlets including: The Washington Post The New York Times The Boston Globe National Public Radio and many others. Oklahoma Tornado, 2013

29 What does ASCE Do? Promote Professional Practice with programs in: Licensure Ethics Business practices Career Development Community Service Leadership & Management Diversity Awareness programs Mentoring

30 What does ASCE Do? Engage the next generation with programs like: K-12 Outreach Zoom into Engineering West Point Bridge Design Contest Building Big Design Squad Liquid Assets

31 The Most Important Reasons to Upgrade Your Membership Expose Your Mind Help Others Learn to Lead Expand Your Understanding Many choices. More options. ASCE helps you discover what s next.

32 Entering the workforce after graduation would be a lot more intimidating if I didn t already have the support of the people I ve met because of my ASCE membership. There really isn t any other venue that closes the gap between students, recent grads, young engineers, and those who have gained some pretty solid experience but are still close enough in age to really remember what this first major career transition is about. I m really glad I took ASCE up on the free student membership offer it s a great deal. Tyler D. Doppelheuer, LEED Green Assoc., S.M.ASCE Pennsyvania State University

33 Upgrade Today! FREE - Renew &upgrade during your graduation (baccalaureate degree) year for free! First year after graduation is only $50 member@asce.org (703) (800) Civil engineers are stewards of the nation s infrastructure, responsible for design, construction, and maintenance. If not civil engineers, then who?

34 Upgrade Today! We want you to stay Graduated Dues Schedule First year $50 Second year $85 Third year $125 Fourth year $175 Fifth year and thereafter $225 Civil engineers are stewards of the nation s infrastructure, responsible for design, construction, and maintenance. If not civil engineers, then who?