History and Heritage Committee

History and Heritage Committee

To celebrate the profession, ASCE established the History and Heritage Committee (HHC) in 1964. The Committee's mission is to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of the profession's history and heritage.

Current Members of HHC

Henry Petroski, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M. ASCE, Chair

Bernard G. Dennis, Jr , M.ASCE Vice Chair

David R. Gilbert, P.E., M.ASCE

Francis E. Griggs, Jr., Ph.D., PE, LS, F.ASCE

Reuben F. Hull, Jr., P.E., M.ASCE

Richard L. Wiltshire, P.E., F.ASCE

Stephen G. Buonopane, Ph.D, P.E., M.ASCE

Jerry Rogers, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE., Dist.M.ASCE

Corresponding Members

Anii Autio, P.E., M.ASCE

Dario Gasparini, Ph.D., M.ASCE

Eric DeLony

Larry Lee, Ph.D., P.E. (HAER Liaison)

Richard O'Connor, Ph.D. (HAER Liaison)

Robert Kapsch, Ph.D., M.ASCE

Robert LoConte, P.E., M.ASCE

Roland Paxton, Ph.D. (ICE Liaison)

Steve Pennington, P.E., L.S., M.ASCE

Staff liaison: Carol Reese, ASCE World Headquarters, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400, (phone) 703-295-6240; (fax) 703-295-6329; creese@asce.org

Charge
The Committee shall originate and conduct programs relating to the history and heritage of the profession and shall promote local, national and international programs to create public and member understanding of civil engineering. Program areas include identification of landmarks, preparation of audiovisual materials, oral histories, books and sessions at conventions.

Organization
The committee on the History and Heritage [HHC) shall consist of at least three members, selected on the basis of knowledge of and interest in the history and heritage of civil engineering. Special consideration should be given to allowing longer than normal terms for highly motivated and productive members.