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State of the Society
Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., L.S., F. ASCE2012 President-elect
Presentation to theOrange County Branch
November 15, 2011
Revenue Sources
Member Dues29%
Product Sales31%
Conference/Education
20%
Advertising4%
Contributions3%Royalties
7%Grants & Contracts
2%Investment Earnings
1%
Other3%
Looking to the Future
Both available at www.asce.org
Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as in 5 key areas:
The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025
ASCE Strategic Initiatives
Raise the Bar
Sustainability
Infrastructure
But what’s happening?
Engineering builds the foundation for a better future
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How do we compareGreg DiLoreto
1971 2011
Course Category
Basic Science 24 23
Mathematics 24 23
Communication Skills 9 12
Arts & Humanities 26 22
Fitness 5 3
Engineering & Technical Courses 106 97
Electives 10 0
Total 204 180
How do we compare?
Engineering builds the foundation for a better future
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Engineering builds the foundation for a better future
How do we compare?Greg DiLoreto
1971 2011
Course Category Hours Hours
Basic Science 24 23
Mathematics 24 23
Communication Skills 9 12
Arts & Humanities 26 22
Fitness 5 3
Engineering & Technical Courses 106 97
Electives 10 0
Total 204 180
Education
“It is evident that the exploding body of science and engineering knowledge cannot be accommodated within the context of the traditional four year baccalaureate degree.”
- National Academy of Engineering
What will it take?
A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering
A master’s degree (or no less than 30 graduate / upper level technical / professional practice credits, or the equivalent, with at least 50% being engineering)
Appropriate experience
Engineering builds the foundation for a better future
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& E BOK
Sustainability
In short: Sustainable civil infrastructure provides environmental, economic and social (triple bottom line) well-being, now and for the future
Sustainability
National Infrastructure
Pervasive, functioning infrastructure is the key to our economic well-being and success
Importance of Our Nation’s Infrastructure Systems
“We do not have great highways because we are a great nation,
We are a great nation because we have great highways”
-- DeWitt C. Greer (1902-1986)
Chair Texas Highway Commission
Infrastructure Condition
11/3/11 edition of The Hill
Infrastructure Condition
Infrastructure Condition
Infrastructure Condition
Overall Grade: D
Aviation D
Bridges C
Dams D
Drinking Water D-
Energy D+
Hazardous Waste D
Inland Waterways D-
Levees D-
Public Parks & Recreation C-
Rail C-
Roads D-
Schools D
Solid Waste C+
Transit D
Wastewater D-
ASCE’s Five Key Solutions
1. Increase federal leadership
2. Promote sustainability & resilience
3. Develop national, regional and state infrastructure plans
4. Address life-cycle costs
5. Increase & improve investment from all stakeholders
Infrastructure Vision Summit
Infrastructure Vision Summit
April 28-29, 2011
The Cost of Doing Nothing
How Can You Make a Difference?
Visit the ASCE website (www.asce.org)
Click on the Report Card icon to learn more
Become a Key Contact
Read “This Week in Washington”
Spread the message –
“America’s crumbling infrastructure needs repair now”
Join us on Twitter and Facebook
Talk to your legislators