The Institutes of ASCE

ASCE, founded in 1852, has a distinguished history of providing you the products, services, and resources designed to help you meet career goals - whether you are new in the profession - or are proudly looking back on a lifetime of achievements.

Beginning in 1997, ASCE reached out to professionals in the engineering field who were not engineers through the creation of “Institutes,” specialty organizations with diverse members, all of whom are bonded together by their shared interests. Institute members may be non-ASCE members or members of ASCE. It is not required to be a member of ASCE to be an Institute member. Each Institute strives to lead in the development and dissemination of new and evolving technology within their specialty areas of civil engineering. Each Institute sponsors conferences, symposiums and workshops in their particular specialty.

The Institutes work to advance the knowledge and practice of specific civil engineering specialties by focusing on the technical, educational, and professional issues within a specific area. Membership in one of ASCE's Institutes brings you together with other professionals within the specialty and provides you with a variety of additional resources.

ASCE members have the opportunity to select membership in one of ASCE's technical specialty Institutes — at no additional cost. When you renew your ASCE membership, check the box on the membership application form of the Institute which matches your interests. If you have already renewed, you can select membership at any time in any of ASCE’s Institutes by updating the “membership” tab within your profile on ASCE’s website: www.asce.org, or even easier, just navigate to www.asce.org/addinstitute.   If you have any troubles, you can also call ASCE Member Services at 800-548-2723 or send an email to member@asce.org

Remember, the first Institute membership is free and additional Institute memberships are available for $20 each.

Which Institute is right for you?


Geo Institute
http://content.geoinstitute.org/

Founded October 1, 1996, G-I is focused on the geo-industry. Members include scientists, engineers, technologists, and organizations interested in improving the environment, mitigating natural hazards, and economically constructing engineered facilities.

Structural Engineering Institute
http://content.seinstitute.org/

SEI began October 1, 1996 to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community more effectively while also being their voice on broader issues that shape the entire civil engineering community. Members include those in the structural engineering practice and academia, therefore SEI provides networking opportunities while also stimulating coordination and understanding between academia and practicing engineers – thereby driving the practical application of cutting edge research.

Architectural Engineering Institute
http://content.aeinstitute.org

AEI began October 1, 1998. Membership is open to both engineers and architects who are involved in the construction, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering of buildings. Students in architectural engineering programs can also become members of AEI to take advantage of the networking possibilities available through AEI.

Architectural engineers generally specialize in one of a number of disciplines related to building design and construction including: structural engineering; electrical engineering (with an emphasis on building systems design); heating, ventilation and air conditioning; lighting; or construction. Each specialty area requires very different talents and responsibilities; however, all architectural engineers have a common interest in buildings.

Environmental Water Resources Institute
http://content.ewrinstitute.org/

EWRI began October 1, 1999 and strives to be the leader for integrating technical expertise and public policy into the planning, design, construction, operation, management and regulation of environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructure involving air, land and water resources. EWRI membership includes professionals and engineers in the broad spectrum of the environmental and water resources areas.

Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute
http://content.coprinstitute.org/index.htm

Beginning October 1, 2000, COPRI's services were designed to complement ASCE's traditional civil engineering base, and to attract new categories of members (non-civil engineer allied professionals) who seek to enhance their professional and technical development.

COPRI serves as the multi disciplinary and international leader in improving the knowledge, teaching, development, and practice of civil engineering and other disciplines working in waterway environments.

Construction Institute (CI)
http://content.constructioninst.org

Started in October 1, 2000, CI was the first national organization designed to meet the needs of all individuals working within the construction industry. Membership not only includes those persons involved in building the construction project, designing the construction project and teaching construction, but also equipment suppliers, material suppliers, testing laboratories, bonding agencies, insurance providers, financial firms, accounting firms, and legal firms that support and contribute to the growth and development of the construction industry.

Transportation and Development Institute
http://content.tanddi.org

Since October 1, 2002, the mission of the T&DI has been to promote the interdependence of transportation, land development and the environment, while uniting the disciplines of planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and research in support of sustainable development. By providing a multidisciplinary focus for professional communication, education and collaboration, the Institute strives to enhance the professional knowledge and skills of its members so that they may improve the quality of life. The Institute brings together engineers, planners, industry representatives, citizen groups, developers, public officials and others dedicated to improving transportation and fostering appropriate development decisions at the local, regional, state, national and international levels.

Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI)
http://www.engmechinstitute.org

EMI, as the newest Institute, chartered October 1, 2007, represents engineering mechanics by serving the needs of the world-wide engineering community and promoting both research and application of scientific and mathematical principles to address a broad spectrum of existing and emerging engineering and societal problems. EMI replaces the former ASCE Engineering Mechanics Division.

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