ASCE Communities & Pavilion
ASCE Communities
Looking for the most up-to-date information on all things ASCE? Come to ASCE Communities to shop the latest ASCE Merchandise, pick up a new title from the ASCE Bookstore, have all your membership questions answered, and more. Stop by, visit, relax, and obtain vital information because you are at home with ASCE.
ASCE Bookstore
ASCE will host its popular bookstore again this year. The bookstore is a great opportunity to browse through the many new and classic titles on display covering all topics in civil engineering. Make sure to stop by and pick up one of many great books penned by Ben Stein! The bookstore will operate from Thursday through Saturday.
Meet the Author: Another great reason to visit the ASCE bookstore! Keynotes, Speakers, and Authors may be
available to sign copies of their books. Signed books are a great addition to your library, whether for the office
or for your personal and professional collection. Visit the bookstore to learn when your favorite author will be
signing books. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to meet the experts.
Thursday, October 29, 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
A. Jacob Odgaard, author of River Training and Sediment Management with Submerged Vanes
Friday, October 30, 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Norbert J. Delatte, author of Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers
Book Signings
Another great reason to visit the ASCE bookstore! Keynotes, Speakers, and Authors may be available to sign copies of their books. Signed books area a great addition to your library, whether for the office or for your personal and professional collection. Visit the bookstore to get information on when your favorite author will be at the ASCE bookstore signing books. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to meet the experts.
Celebrating Engineer Volunteerism
Join ASCE members and staff for a Celebration of Engineer Volunteerism during conference breaks on Friday. Learn about opportunities for volunteer participation, including Community Service, Disaster Response, Educational Outreach, and Engineers Without Borders, USA. ASCE will be saluting our engineer volunteers, who are making a world of difference!
Conference Information
Stop by the ASCE Conference table to learn all about the exciting Conferences on the horizon. The Institutes and Divisions of ASCE will present you with all the information you need on any event that is planned for the near future.
Continuing Education
Are you in need of CEU's for your PE license renewal? Interested in continuing education to further your professional development? Look no further!! ASCE Continuing Education has state-of-the-practice training available to meet all your professional needs. ASCE holds more than 320 live, face-to-face seminars each year throughout the U.S. on a wide range of technical and management topics. In addition, ASCE offers more than 180 live webinars a year, along with PE Exam Review Webinars for the PE Civil, PE Structural I, and PE Environmental exams. Customized on-site training conducted at your location and many distance learning programs also are available, including online courses and courses on CD-Rom and DVD. Stop by our table and learn how ASCE Continuing Education can meet your professional development needs or go to www.asce.org/conted/.
Engineers Without Borders-USA
EWB-USA partners with developing communities to improve their quality of life through implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects, while developing internationally responsible engineers. Please visit the EWB-USA staff to learn more about the communities in which they work and the infrastructure projects that they implement.
Government Relations/Infrastructure
ASCE Government Relations is ASCE's voice in Washington, D.C., lobbying and educating lawmakers on public policy issues affecting the profession of civil engineering. We provide many opportunities for members to get involved in the process through the Key Contact Program and promotion of ASCE's Report Card for America's Infrastructure. Contact Government Relations at govwash@asce.org or 202-789-7850 for more information, or visit www.asce.org/keycontacts.
Member Services & ASCE Booth
Are you getting the most out of your ASCE Membership? Visit the ASCE Membership booth to learn about how you can participate in exciting new programs! ASCE staff is ready to renew your membership, update your profile and answer your membership questions about services, programs, and benefits, as well as other ASCE services. Plus, you can browse the latest ASCE merchandise that will be on display. Stop by and let us make you feel at home with ASCE.
Mentoring Program
ASCE has launched a consolidated effort to bring all of its mentoring programs to members from a single location on ASCE's web site at www.asce.org/mentoring. The programs include Section/Branch mentoring, online mentoring, EWB-USA mentoring, and ASCE's published mentoring materials. Each program is unique and meets different needs for members, depending upon their professional needs. Most immediately, ASCE seeks web savvy members willing to mentor protégés. If you are interested, go to www.asce.org/mentoring.
Merchandise Square
ASCE always has a lot to offer members who want to show pride in the civil engineering profession with style and distinction. Come browse the latest array of exclusive ASCE apparel, office and desk accessories, travel items, and more on display. Plus, make sure to stop by to pick up your free reusable water bottle and help ASCE stay green!
ASCE Pavilion
Come by the ASCE Pavilion and use this opportunity to meet ASCE supporters and Annual Conference sponsors. Take a moment for one-on-one time with leading industry companies. Watch the Web site for listings of who you will be able to meet. Are you interested in being a part of the ASCE Pavilion? Then become an Annual Conference sponsor! Click here for more information on sponsoring.
Career Connections
ASCE's Career Connections makes it easy to recruit and retain talented civil engineers in your organization as well as take the next step in your career. Offering the nation's largest pool of P.E.s to choose your next successful hire, you'll also find tools to benchmark your salary structure, such as ASCE's professional grade descriptions and the always-current Engineering Income and Salary Survey. ASCE's career instruments help you and your organization negotiate the future whether you are looking to find new talent, retain existing talent, or just looking to get the job. Get started today at www.asce.org/careers.
Career Zone - CANCELLED
Las Vegas CVB
Visit the 2010 display and find out what awaits you in the host city for next year's ASCE 140th Annual Civil Engineering Conference. Las Vegas continues to build upon its rich history this year with the 75th Anniversary of the Hoover Dam's construction. Discover how Las Vegas has changed over the years to become the vibrant spectacle it is today and learn how it is tackling challenges to progress even further. Behind its grand hotels and bright lights are innovative and technically advanced sites such as the Water Pollution Control Facility, the Bonanza Mojave Water Resource Center, the Durango Hills Water Resource Center, the Parker Dam, Las Vegas McCarran Airport, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
This is the city that attracts more than 37.5 million visitors a year with its outstanding reputation and showcase while meeting the challenges of water resource sustainability in an extremely arid environment. Join ASCE in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 21-23, 2010 for an exciting program.
Member Benefits
GEICO: ASCE's Partnership with GEICO gives you the benefit of great rates on auto insurance. In addition to
your membership discount, which could shave as much as 8% off GEICO's already low prices, you will also
receive 24-hour service online or by phone, and efficient and fair claim handling. Visit www.geico.com or call
800-368-2734 for a free quote.
Grogan Advisory Services: Grogan Advisory Services is an independant financial services firm that focuses on
developing strategic plans to guide clients through life stages. Grogan Advisory Services offers complete
financial planning, investment management, analytical portfolio analysis, and consultation. ASCE members
receive a free portfolio review, informing them of portfolio compositions, sector weightings, regional exposure,
bond quality, investment style, and more. Call 518-899-6090 or visit us at www.efs529.com/ascefinancial.
