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MEMBER RESOURCE GUIDE 2018/19

MEMBERS GET

THAN EVER.

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Funds raised by the ASCE Foundation are immediately granted to ASCE to offset program expenditures throughout the year. Many ASCE programs that continue to advance the profession and position civil engineers as leaders in creating a safe and sustainable world require resources above and beyond annual membership dues. Philanthropic gifts to the ASCE Foundation support many of these valuable ASCE programs.

ITEMS THAT INCLUDE AN * RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS FROM THE ASCE FOUNDATION.

SAVE $ HUNDREDS.BOOST YOUR CAREER.CONNECT WITH THE FUTURE OF YOUR FIELD.BENEFIT FROM WORLD-CLASS RESOURCES.FIND YOUR LEADERSHIP ROLE.

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Be part of a network that you can’t get anywhere else. The American Society of Civil Engineers, with its 150,000+ members in 177 countries, brings the global civil engineering community together.

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Whether you’re a longtime member or joining for the first time, you’ll be amazed by all the benefits that ASCE is bringing you. The expanded offerings make membership a more outstanding value than ever.

JOIN ASCE TODAY:

www.asce.org/join

VISIT THE

GIFT STORE FOR ASCE

MERCHANDISE:

www.asce.org/giftstore

REFER NEW MEMBERS AND

EARN VALUABLE REWARDS FOR EACH

ONE WHO JOINS:

www.asce.org/mgam

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP:

www.asce.org/renew

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From exclusive valuable benefits at no additional cost, to major discounts on a wide range of

offerings, your ASCE membership pays for itself many times over.

SAVE $HUNDREDS.

DISCOUNTS

R.O.I.

VALUE

MEMBERADVANTAGES

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FIVE EXAMPLES OF HOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP WORKS FOR YOU:

Turn the page and find many more ways to save $ hundreds!

DISCOUNTS

MEMBERADVANTAGES

SAVINGS on ASCE 7 Online

FREE unlimited use of AccessEngineering

DISCOUNTS on conference registration

FREE Civil Engineering magazine with your membership

DISCOUNTS on travel, disability, and life insurance programs

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Your ASCE membership means deep discounts on ASCE’s member-only affinity

programs. Over 30,000 members and their families participate in ASCE’s Member Advantages programs. The best deals are negotiated so you receive significant savings not available anywhere else.

Turn to ASCE for special member rates on more than 20 different insurance products, including life, disability, professional liability, business owners, and specialty insurance. Other opportunities to save include member-only programs for travel, technology, rental cars, GEICO® auto insurance, and UPS® shipping.

www.asce.org/memberadvantages

Save Money Every Day with ASCE Member Advantages

MEMBER ADVANTAGES

SAVE $ HUNDREDS.

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“After nearly 20 years as a consultant engineer, I decided to start my own business. I contacted the ASCE Insurance Program for professional liability coverage and ended up receiving so much more. In addition to receiving superb service and follow-through from day one, they also found me cost-effective insurance solutions on multiple contracts. With ASCE, I stay informed and continually receive the assistance I need to get my business off the ground.”—An insured ASCE member

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New and Improved! 10 Free PDHs Every Year Select and participate in up to 10 one-hour on-demand webinars yearly. Earn a free PDH for each test you successfully pass.

www.asce.org/freepdh

Save $500–$800 on Live Online PE Exam Review Courses Over 90% of those who take our courses have reported passing their exams. Qualified experts deliver interactive courses that will build your confidence through webinars and reference material.

Big Discounts on Valuable Resources

$ Hundreds in Savings on Professional Development

go.asce.org/pass

Save $150–$300 on Guided Online Courses ASCE Guided Online Courses offer a flexible format that you can fit around your schedule. You can take advantage of frequent peer-instructor interaction, dynamic video lectures, and interactive course content to achieve your continuing education goals.

go.asce.org/guidedonlinecourses

Save $100 on Conferences Gather with thought leaders and participate in programs that will

shape the future of civil engineering.

Save $100–$300 on ASCE Week Earn the PDHs you need for license renewal by taking part in ASCE’s seminars and tours in one location! Choose from a variety of seminars and enjoy evening networking events.

go.asceweek.org

Save 20–35% with ASCE’s NEW Certificate Programs—Gain the practical insight into critical skills needed to stand out at your job. Guided Online Courses have been developed and bundled to help you stay ahead of your competition. Program pace is compatible with your lifestyle and professional obligations.

www.asce.org/certificate

ASCE Continuing Education also offers you in-person seminars, webinars, on-demand learning, and on-site training.

www.asce.org/continuing_education

Free Membership in One ASCE Institute, Plus a Second for Only $30 Institutes provide members with access to technical, educational, and professional resources in specialty areas, plus networking and leadership opportunities.

www.asce.org/institutes

Save 25% on Books and Standards—The ASCE Bookstore offers an extensive list of engineering books and technical standards in e-book and print formats.

www.asce.org/bookstore

Save 75% on Journal Subscriptions and 25% on Pay-Per-View Articles ASCE’s 35 peer-reviewed journals are the most highly read, highly cited publications in the field, and are the leading source of research and its practical application for civil engineering professionals worldwide.

www.ascelibrary.org/journals

Save 50% on Contract Documents—EJCDC Contract Documents represent the latest and best thinking in contractual relations between all parties involved in engineering design and construction projects.

www.asce.org/contractdocuments

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With invaluable resources and connections, your

ASCE membership puts your career on the fast track.

BOOSTYOUR CAREER

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FULFILLMENTACHIEVEMENT

SKILLS

ENGAGE

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FOUR EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU CAN TURBO-CHARGE YOUR CAREER:

Turn the page and find many more ways to boost your career!

FIND the perfect job or perfect hire with ASCE Career Connections

USE ASCE’s Civil Engineering Salary Report and data tools to plan your trajectory

PARTICIPATE in Guided Online Courses

EARN an ASCE Board Certification in your discipline

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Where would you like to be in your career five, maybe 10 years from now, and how will you get there? Find answers to your most pressing career questions with ASCE Career Connections, which provides:

NEW: Benefit from Online Mentor MatchASCE’s Mentor Match offers an online community for engineers of all experience levels. Protégés benefit from the variety of perspectives on the diverse opportunities a civil engineering career affords.

collaborate.asce.org/mentoring

Make Your Professional Goals Happen with the Valuable Resources in ASCE’s Career Connections

BOOST YOUR CAREER.

Members enjoy five free data uses, plus $200 savings on 20 additional data uses and $300 savings on the unlimited Salary Report Bundle. ASCE launched a new Civil Engineering Salaries in 2018, which provides a detailed analysis of what civil engineers are actually paid in the U.S. Find out if you are getting paid what you’re worth, or paying what’s needed to attract top talent to your business. This product also includes a Salary Calculator and a PDF of the report.

www.asce.org/salaries

NEW: Special Member Rates on ASCE’s Civil Engineering Salary Report and Data Tools

uu Job board

uu Career coaching

uu Professional resume writing

uu Virtual career fairs

uu Reference checking/employment verification

uu Career tips

careers.asce.org

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“ I would like to shape the profession by encouraging and inspiring young students, especially women, to consider engineering. Not only that, but to consider sustainable ways to encourage growth and development across the country.” —Kristin C. Atkins, P.E., M.ASCE

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Network at Conferences and Other EventsFrom conferences on new practices to ASCE’s acclaimed global convention, you’ll connect with the most dynamic people and organizations in your field.

www.asce.org/conferences_events

Take the PE Civil, SE, or Environmental Exam and Ace the TestOver 90% of those who take our courses have reported passing their exams. Qualified experts deliver interactive courses that will build your confidence through live or pre-recorded webinars and reference material.

www.asce.org/continuing_education

Add to Your Skills with Free, Exclusive eLearning WebinarsEnjoy member-only access to live and archived eLearning webinars to enhance your personal and professional knowledge. Topics include:

Join Younger Member Groups and Forums If you are age 35 or under, this is your opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with your peers.

www.asce.org/younger_members

Find More Resources to Advance Your Careeruu On-demand webinar “Your Path to Professional Licensure”

uu Engineer’s Guide to Pre-Licensure Experience www.asce.org/license

uu Career Paths in Civil Engineering www.asce.org/careers

uu ASCE Guidelines for Engineering Grades

uu Guidance on Licensing and Ethical Responsibilities for Civil Engineers

uu Articles and case studies on ethics www.asce.org/ethics

uu Career advice column in ASCE News at news.asce.org

uu NEW: Career by Design – Plug in to ASCE’s new online community for young civil engineers. Get the tools, tips, resources, and opportunities you need to advance your career and develop into the civil engineering leader you know you can be. Collaborate.asce.org/careerbydesign

Earn a Board Certification in Your SpecialtyDemonstrate your expertise to clients, employers, and the public with ASCE post-licensure certification in your specialty. Board certification confirms your excellence and leadership in a technical specialty and conveys professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Sustainability Credential (ENV SP) Professionals in engineering or related fields can obtain an Envision Sustainability Professional credential.

www.asce.org/certification

uu Leadership skills

uu Soft skills

uu Volunteering and mentoring

uu Business and financial planning

www.asce.org/elearning

uu Coastal Engineering

uu Geotechnical Engineering

uu Navigation Engineering

uu Ocean Engineering

uu Ports Engineering

uu Water Resources Engineering

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Join the people and ideas at the leading edge of civil engineering.

CONNECTWITH THE FUTURE

OF YOUR FIELD

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

YOUR PASSIONS

CHALLENGE10 MEMBER RESOURCE GUIDE 2018/19

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Turn the page to find more ways to be at the leading edge!

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4 EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU CAN CONNECT TO YOUR MOST INSPIRING FUTURE:

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ATTEND an ASCE Conference

JOIN a FREE ASCE Institute for your specialty

VOLUNTEER in the Community Engineering Corps

PARTICIPATE in a Section, Branch, or Younger Member Group

YOUR PASSIONS

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FREE WITH YOUR ASCE MEMBERSHIP:

Join ASCE Institutes and Connect with Leading Experts in Your Specialty Areas

u Architectural Engineering Institute*

u Engineering Mechanics Institute

u Environmental & Water Resources Institute

u Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute

u Construction Institute*

u Geo-Institute

u Structural Engineering Institute*

u Transportation & Development Institute

u Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute

www.asce.org/institutes

Take on the ASCE Grand ChallengeTake part in the initiative to reduce the life-cycle cost of infrastructure by 50% by 2025. You’ll be joining some of the most innovative minds in engineering as they help society optimize infrastructure investment. Explore how we can reinvent every stage of project delivery and transform our practice. Share your ideas through the ASCE Grand Challenge Innovation Contest.

www.asce.org/Grand-Challenge

CONNECT WITH THE FUTURE OF YOUR FIELD.

Be Part of the Conversation through ASCE CollaborateWhether you are looking for answers or helping to answer them, this is a dynamic platform to explore the latest thinking and developments in a wide range of civil engineering topics.

collaborate.asce.org

NEW: Use the Advanced Learning Tools of AccessEngineeringThis new ASCE benefit, in partnership with McGraw-Hill Education, puts vast content and interactive tools at your fingertips.

www.asce.org/accessengineering

Update Your Skills and KnowledgePE Exam Review Courses—Participants in these online courses report a 90%+ pass rate.

Guided Online Courses—A flexible online format that provides frequent peer-instructor interaction.

ASCE Week—Get PDHs with popular face-to-face seminars and networking events, all in one place.

www.asce.org/continuing_education

Earn Certification in Your SpecialtyDemonstrate your most current expertise.

www.asce.org/certification

Participate in Technical Divisions Add to your resume and connections as you explore the newest developments in research and practice from cross-cutting areas such as:

u Aerospace

u Changing Climate

u Cold Regions Engineering

u Computing

u Energy

u Forensic Engineering

u Infrastructure Resilience

u Wind Engineering

www.asce.org/technical-areas

Submit a Conference or Journal PaperGain recognition as you share insights and innovations.

www.asce.org/call_for_papers

www.ascelibrary.org/journals

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Upcoming ASCE Conferences & Events:

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2018

11th Intl. Urban Drainage Modeling Conference Sept. 23–26 Palermo, Italy

ASCE Week Sept. 23–28 Henderson, NV

ASCE 2018 Convention* Oct. 12–15 Denver, CO

Global Engineering Congress Oct. 22–26 London, England

EMI International Conference Nov. 2–4 Shanghai, China

SEI Electrical Transmission Substations Nov. 4–8 Atlanta, GA

Forensics 2018 Nov. 28–Dec. 2 Austin, TX

2019

Leadership Conference Regions 1, 2, 4 & 5* Jan. 24–26 Orlando, FL

Leadership Conference Regions 3, 6 & 7* Feb. 7–9 Dallas, TX

ASCE Week Panama Feb. 11–15 Panama City, Panama

Engineers Week Feb. 17-23 Throughout the U.S.

Leadership Conference Regions 8 & 9* March 7–9 Waikiki Beach, HI

CI Summit March 7–9 Atlanta, GA

OPAL Gala March 14 Arlington, VA

GEO Congress March 24–27 Philadelphia, PA

AEI Conference April 3–5 Tysons, VA

CECAR 8 Resilient Infrastructures April 16–19 Tokyo, Japan

SEI Congress April 25–27 Orlando, FL

Offshore Technology Conference May 6–9 Houston, TX

World Envir. & Water Resources Congress May 19–23 Pittsburgh, PA

T&DI Congress (ICTD) June 10–12 Alexandria, VA

Intl. Airfield & Highway Pavements Conference July 21–24 Chicago, IL

UESI Pipelines Conference July 21–24 Nashville, TN

EWRI Operation & Maintenance of Stormwater Control Conference August TBD

COPRI Ports Conference Sept. 15–18 Pittsburgh, PA

ASCE 2019 Convention* Oct. 9–13 Miami, FL

Intl. Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure Nov. 7–9 Los Angeles, CA

www.asce.org/conferences_events Dates were correct at time of publishing.

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LIBRARY

EXPERTISE

Make full use of the largest civil engineering knowledge base with

the most current information.

TOOLS

ACCESS

BENEFITFROM WORLD-CLASS

RESOURCES

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COLLABORATE

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FOUR EXAMPLES OF HOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CAN BRING MORE SUCCESS TO YOUR WORK:

Turn the page and find many more resources to help you succeed!

HARNESS the expertise of over 150,000 members through ASCE Collaborate

FIND the right solution for your project on the ASCE Library—your portal to 1.5 million pages of ASCE-published technical content

NEW:ADVANCE your technical knowledge with the vast content and interactive features of the AccessEngineering platform

OPTIMIZE your design and construction projects with EJCDC Contract Documents

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Tap Into the Global Brain Trust with ASCE CollaboratePost inquiries, browse forums, and participate in dynamic online discussions. The breadth and depth of this global knowledge base is growing every day. Your searches will also bring you documents, images, videos, spreadsheets, and more.

collaborate.asce.org

Streamline Your Workflow When Using Standard ASCE 7ASCE 7 Online is a faster, easier way to work with ASCE/SEI 7-10 and 7-16. Its interactive tools and feature-rich functionality include side-by-side display of the Provisions and Commentary, redlining to track changes, annotation and bookmarking tools, and real-time updates.

www.asce.org/asce7

ASCE 7 Hazard Tool—The easy mapping features of this web-based application offer the quick, accurate lookup of key design parameters specified by Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16 and 7-10.

asce7hazardtool.online

Use the Most Cited Journals in Civil Engineering ASCE’s 35 peer-reviewed journals are the most highly read, highly cited publications in the field. They are the leading source of research and its practical application for civil engineering professionals worldwide.

www.ascelibrary.org/journals

Get Hundreds of ASCE Books and StandardsThe ASCE Bookstore offers engineering books and technical standards in e-book and print formats.

www.asce.org/bookstore

Use the ASCE Library—the Richest Collection of Civil Engineering Content AvailableGet immediate online access to more than 138,000 technical articles, 450+ e-books and standards, and the high-quality, authoritative technical content found in 35 journals and 500+ conference proceedings. Save your searches to be notified about new content.

www.ascelibrary.org

The ASCE Library includes the vast Civil Engineering Database. This 250,000-entry, bibliographic database provides information on all ASCE publications since 1872.

www.asce.org/cedb

BENEFIT FROM WORLD-CLASS RESOURCES.

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“ASCE is not only about membership, it is more about the passion of serving and giving back to the profession and to the community.”

—Antoine N. Gerges, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE

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NEW: AccessEngineering With Powerful Tools and Content In partnership with McGraw-Hill Education, AccessEngineering delivers high-quality, multidisciplinary engineering information, essential for professionals, faculty, and students in getting the right results fast through dynamic interactive features.

700 Education Titles—This prestigious content spans all engineering disciplines and includes integrated calculator tools, interactive graphs, and downloadable tables.

DataVis is a new web-based, interactive data visualization tool that instantly displays property data across a wide range of materials.

Calculator Tools—These time-saving tools streamline and increase the accuracy of common calculations.

Interactive Graphs & Downloadable Tables—These exclusive digital features allow you to analyze and share data while working with AccessEngineering content.

Exclusive Self-Teaching Videos—Created by leading engineering faculty, these instructional, white-boarded videos include step-by-step solutions to real-world engineering problems.

www.asce.org/accessengineering

Civil Engineering Magazine ASCE’s award-winning flagship magazine delivers news and features on the projects, issues, designs, technologies, and advice that civil engineers need to stay at the top of their profession. It is published 11 months of the year and comes with an enhanced mobile app.

www.asce.org/cemagazine

ASCE Interchange Videos—This series of video interviews, produced by ASCE, addresses important issues in the engineering community. The series is sponsored by Contech Engineered Solutions.

www.asce.org/interchange

Use Key Tools for Small Business EJCDC Contract Documents: www.asce.org/contractdocuments

NEW in 2018 – Civil Engineering Salary Report: www.asce.org/salaries

Special low member rates for professional liability insurance, life insurance, shipping, and car rentals: www.asce.org/memberadvantages

New and Improved! Earn 10 Free PDHs Select up to 10 one-hour on-demand webinars yearly. Earn a PDH for each test you pass. www.asce.org/freepdh

More World-Class Resources for You:Institute Newsletters—Join your free Institute and receive up-to-date information on emerging trends in your specialty.

ASCE News—Stay up to date with this weekly online news and feature stories. You will receive timely highlights of ASCE activities.

news.asce.org

ASCE SmartBrief—The daily news digest that brings you the industry’s breaking news right to your inbox.

www.asce.org/smartbrief

NEW: ASCE Plot Points—A podcast that shows the amazing work civil engineers do. Available where you listen to podcasts.

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FINDYOUR

LEADERSHIP ROLE

Join the most innovative initiatives in civil engineering, as you work

toward a better future.GIVE BACK

INSPIRE

PROMOTE THE PROFESSION

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FOUR EXAMPLES OF HOW YOU FIND YOUR PATH TO LEADERSHIP:

Turn the page and find many more ways to be a leader in your field!

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LEAD your local committee, Section, Branch, or Younger Member Group

DEMONSTRATE leadership in your specialty with an ASCE certification

RECEIVE the prestigious honor of becoming a Fellow

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PROMOTE THE PROFESSION

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FIND YOUR LEADERSHIP ROLE.

Join ASCE’s Key Contact ProgramAs a Key Contact, your voice joins other ASCE members in advocating for the profession by telling lawmakers about priority issues such as infrastructure investment and licensure. This program offers special resources to support you in building relationships with lawmakers and asking them to support legislation ASCE endorses. Members can also apply to participate in the legislative process each year at the Fly-In in Washington D.C., which culminates in meeting with Members of Congress.

www.asce.org/keycontacts

Advocate and Work Toward SustainabilityASCE provides you with a wealth of resources on the standards, best practices, and recognition for sustainable work. Advance your practice in this important area with tools, courses, conferences, and publications. ASCE’s Sustainable Infrastructure Certificate Program will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques you need to design, build, and manage sustainable projects, and to take a leadership role in making infrastructure sustainable.

www.asce.org/sustainability

Promote Diversity and Inclusion* Throughout the Civil Engineering ProfessionStay abreast of trends, solutions, and programs to actively promote diversity and inclusion and further inclusiveness within the Society and the civil engineering profession. ASCE’s diversity programs include diversity webinars, manuals, journals, and other resources to support ASCE Code of Ethics Canon 8.

www.asce.org/diversity

Volunteer Opportunities ASCE has the opportunities and tools to help you bring your expertise and energy to your community. You’ll be gaining leadership experience as you build greater understanding and perform important local action. The dozens of options include:

uu Community Engineering Corps

uu K-12 Outreach*

uu Career Fair-in-a-Box

uu Community Service

uu Government Relations

uu Civil Engineering High School Clubs*

uu Multi-Region Leadership Conferences*

www.asce.org/volunteer-opportunities

Demonstrate Leadership in One of ASCE’s Many Specialized GroupsJoin thousands of professionals who participate in an Institute, Society, Section, local committee, or Younger Member Group. You’ll raise your professional profile as you help establish standards, solve important issues, and advance new initiatives.

www.asce.org/committees

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“Engagement with ASCE is not only a privilege, but a motivation to teach young engineers to follow the proper path in their career and thus create sustainability.” —Alaa Hussein Mohsin, C.Eng., B.Law, M.ASCE

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Help Your State, Region, and Nation Make the GradeThe Infrastructure Report Card* is the premiere source on infrastructure, positioning ASCE as an expert cited by Presidents of the United States, Congress, governors, and the media. Last released in 2017, the Report Card grades 16 categories of infrastructure an overall grade of “D+” and offers solutions to raise the grades. ASCE uses the report to explain to lawmakers, the media, and the public why infrastructure investment matters.

State Infrastructure Report Cards are prepared by Sections and Branches to further localize the message and serve as an advocacy tool to ignite action at the state and local level. Get involved at [email protected].

The Save America’s Infrastructure App makes it easy to stay informed and take action, while providing key facts from the Report Card at your fingertips.

www.infrastructurereportcard.org

Get Involved in the Legislative Process at the State and Local LevelASCE members can monitor current legislation and regulations in your state through State Track, ASCE’s legislative tracking service.

Sections and Branches are invited to request complimentary advocacy and media relations trainings, Government Relations University, and Public Relations University. www.asce.org/issues_and_advocacy

www.asce.org/pr_and_gr_universities

Inspire a New Generation Through STEM Outreach*Inspire the next generation and promote civil engineering careers using ASCE’s Pre-college Outreach resources. Find a library of hands-on activities, learn how to communicate with kids, borrow the Career Fair-in-a-Box, and order free or low-cost brochures and giveaways.

www.asce.org/pre-college_outreach

Show Your Family and Friends What It Means to Dream Big*

Now available streaming on Netflix! ASCE offers this inspirational film on DVD, accompanied by a robust suite of educational tools to help

engineers and educators ignite kids’ interest in engineering. Dream Big is more than a movie—it’s part of a movement, with an eclectic, stereotype-busting engineer cast. The film takes the audience on a journey through engineering’s greatest wonders as it tells a story of human grit, aspiration, compassion, and the triumph of human ingenuity.

www.asce.org/dream-big

Make Your Mark During Engineers WeekCelebrate and promote engineering as part of this global event, held each February. ASCE helps lead programs including the Future City Competition, Introduce a Girl to Engineering, New Faces of Engineering, and more. Get free, ASCE-exclusive collectible bookmarks for your Engineers Week event, planning guides, and more. FEBRUARY 17-23, 2019

Honors and Awards ASCE honors the advancement of the engineering profession for meritorious achievement and outstanding contributions. www.asce.org/awards

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CIVIL ENGINEERING’S MOST VALUABLE TECHNICAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING:

Answers to your ASCE questions are always just a phone call, email, or chat away.

Customer Service:(800) 548-2723 (ASCE) or +1 (703) 295-6300 [email protected]

American Society of Civil Engineers1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191

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