MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ABOUT MSU ASCE
Welcome,
MSU's ASCE Student Chapter is run by the Executive Board, a group of students who give some extra time to develop and promote ASCE to students, fellow chapters, and professionals. If you are interested in becoming a member of the executive board or want to get a glimpse of what they do please feel free to ask our board members about their role and experiences!​
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Sincerely,
​​ASCE Board
OUR MISSION
Provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good.
In carrying out our mission, ASCE:
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Advances technology
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Encourages lifelong learning
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Promotes professionalism and the profession
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Develops civil engineer leaders
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Advocates infrastructure and environmental stewardship
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OUR HISTORY
On November 5, 1852, a dozen eminent civil engineers gathered at the Croton Aqueduct in New York City in the office of Chief Engineer Alfred W. Craven to establish the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects.
In 1868, a few years after architects had formed a professional society of their own, ASCE adopted its current name. For the first 144 years of its existence, ASCE maintained its headquarters in New York City, relocating six times to progressively larger facilities. In 1996, ASCE moved to its current global headquarters in Reston, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C.
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