The Austin Branch of the Texas Section of ASCE currently covers Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee and Llano counties in Central Texas, and has a membership in excess of 1,000 civil engineers. The Austin Branch is also responsible for mentoring, giving support, and coordinating with the University of Texas at Austin Student Chapter of ASCE. We host monthly Branch membership meetings from September through June that include speakers on various engineering related topics, which give you numerous opportunities to get your PDH’s. A monthly newsletter is also prepared to keep our members up to date with the Branch and local industry related news. We plan and participate in a wide…

ASCE, which was founded in 1852, is America’s oldest national engineering society and represents more than 144,000 members worldwide. Our mission is to provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good. The board and committee chairs of the ASCE Austin Branch are geared up for the new year. Officers were installed at our September membership luncheon and our committee chairs have an excellent slate of activities that are already underway! In keeping with ASCE’s mission, this year we are working toward the following goals: Increase ASCE membership and attendance at ASCE events, such as the monthly luncheon, special activities, and our seminars. Bolster our communication with the…

If you are a member of the Austin Branch and 35 years old or younger, then you are a member of Austin YMF.  There is no additional cost or membership fee.  YMF hosts regular happy hours and other social events, interacts with the UT Student Chapter, does community outreach, and creates and manages the Austin Branch PE Review Course.  YMF is a great way for young engineers to grow their network and gain leadership experience!

There are many ways for our members to get involved in our activities, including elected positions, committee chairs, committee members, or volunteers.  Between the Younger Member Forum, Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Engineer’s Day at the Children’s Museum, or the many other events our members participate in, there is something for everybody.  Contact an officer or committee chair to find something of interest to you.