The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), formed in 1852, it is the oldest engineering society in the United States. Boasting a national membership of over 115,000 professional members and over 15,000 students, the ASCE seeks to enhance the quality of living throughout the world by advancing professional knowledge and improving the civil engineering (CE) practice. These aspirations are best expressed in the Engineering.

The student chapters of the ASCE provide students studying civil engineering with activities to further their practical knowledge of the field through activities such as field trips, guest speakers, and annual conferences. Through these activities, future CE professionals are given the opportunity to experience the practical application of their studies and meet practicing professional engineers.