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American Society of Civil Engineers—Region 1
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The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is a not-for-profit professional society incorporated in the State of New York.
Society Purpose
The purposes for which the Society is incorporated are educational, scientific, literary and charitable, including but not limited to:
1) The advancement of the science of engineering to enhance the welfare of humanity;
2) The furtherance of education in the science of engineering by, among other things, the publication of scientific and technical papers, books and other works, and the conduct of conferences and other forums, relating to the field;
3) The maintenance of the highest standards of excellence in the educational fields relating to the science; and
4) The exercise of such powers as permitted by law to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. (ASCE Certificate of Incorporation)
Society Objective
The objective of the Society is the advancement of the science and profession of engineering to
enhance the welfare of humanity. (ASCE Constitution)
Society Vision
The Society’s vision is: engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
Society Mission
To provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners, and the public, ASCE will:
1. Facilitate the advancement of technology
2. Encourage and provide the tools for lifelong learning
3. Promote professionalism and the profession
4. Develop and support civil engineer leaders
5. Advocate infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Society Goals
The Society’s mission will be actualized through focus on these Goals:
1. Facilitate the advancement of technology to enhance quality, knowledge, competitiveness, sustainability,
and environmental stewardship.
2. Encourage and provide the tools for lifelong learning to aid our members continued growth
throughout their careers.
3. Promote professionalism and the profession throughout society to enhance the stature of civil
engineers and to influence public policy.
4. Develop and support civil engineer leaders to broaden our members’ perspectives, enhance
their career growth, and promote the public interest.
5. Advocate infrastructure and environmental stewardship to protect the public health and safety
and improve the quality of life.
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