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?

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How do we compareGreg DiLoreto

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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

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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

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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”

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