The Vermont Section of ASCE was originally founded as a Branch of the Maine Section of ASCE in 1955. Then in 1960, the Vermont Section of ASCE was founded. The section has about 350 members who reside throughout the entire state of Vermont from Burlington to Brattleboro. The Vermont Section of ASCE supports the the Civil Engineering Profession and the Societies Mission through:
- Monthly meetings with Project related discussions about Vermont Civil Engineering Projects
- Annual technical seminar
- Attendance and support of ASCE regional and national conferences
- Provide section members information about topics within the profession through the Section Informant newsletter
- Promote the profession to the public through special projects (e.g. SPAG, Community Service Projects, etc.)
American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. The society’s mission is to provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good. In carrying out that mission, ASCE strives to:
- Advance technology
- Encourage lifelong learning
- Promote professionalism and the profession
- Develop civil engineer leaders
- Advocate infrastructure and environmental stewardship