Who are we?

ASCE stands for the American Society of Civil Engineers. Founded in 1852, it is the oldest national professional engineering society in the United States. The UMD College Park Chapter connects over 270 civil engineering students with other students, employers, and opportunities for real-world engineering applications. Learn more about who we are and what we do by visiting our About page and Membership page. To get involved in the Concrete Canoe 2010 project, visit our Projects page.  Come visit us in 1103 EGR!

MEMBERSHIP

Print out a membership form HERE and drop by 1103 EGR!

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASCE General Body Meeting & Corporate Guest: RK&K

RK&K is a 630+ multidisciplinary consulting firm. They are headquartered in Baltimore, MD with 17 total locations in the U.S.

RK&K specializes in:
- Transportation
- Structural
- Geotechnical
- Environmental
- Water resources
- Construction management
- Energy management
- Land development
- Geographical information systems (GIS)

A few of their projects include:
- Red Line Transit Study
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Charles Street Interchange Design

When: Wednesday, November 18th
Where: 1179 EGR, Civ. Eng. Conference Room
Time: 5-6:30 pm

People who are running for an exec board position will also give their speeches at this event.

Free pizza and soda.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by emailing umdasce@gmail.com!

TEST BANK

Print out a test bank form HERE. Test Bank is now digitized. We will print out old exams in the lounge at 5 cents a page (to cover ink/paper costs). To use the Test Bank, you must have paid dues and submitted at least 3 old exams to the Test Bank this semester (freshmen and recent transfers do not need to submit tests). For information about dues and membership, visit the Membership page.  

ASCE Code of Ethics

Fundamental Principles

Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:

1. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients.
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession.
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

Fundamental Canons

1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.