December 2025 Newsletter
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President's Message
Augustine Verrengia, P.E.
As we close out the 75th anniversary year of the ASCE Austin Branch, I’m grateful for the many ways our members and volunteers have shown up for the community and for one another. One of the clearest examples was our recent Kealing Middle School Engineering Blitz, where volunteer engineers and members spent two days rotating through sixth-grade advisory periods, introducing students to civil engineering and leading fast-paced STEM challenges. Nearly an entire grade level had the opportunity to meet practicing engineers, ask questions, and see how real-world problem-solving takes shape. It is a simple format with an outsized impact on the next generation, which was directly confirmed to us when the teachers told stories of kids they were assisting with their college applications, recalling the event and the impact it had on them.
Looking forward, momentum is already building for an exciting start to 2026. Our teams are preparing a strong slate of luncheon presenters and topics tailored to the evolving needs of our industry. Planning is similarly underway for the 2026 Continuing Education Conference in April, and our Pickleball Tournament that will blend networking with a healthy dose of friendly competition …
It’s That Time of Year — ASCE Membership Renewal Season!
Don't forget to invest in your growth as a professional & Texas Section leader by renewing your additional Section & Branch annual membership. Questions about your Section and/or Branch membership status? Log in to your ASCE member profile or contact office@texasce.org.
Did you know your membership dues also help ASCE support your community? ASCE advocates for improved infrastructure, provides STEM learning opportunities for precollege students, promotes the development of civil engineering students, and provides resources to improve public health, safety, & welfare.
MEETING RECORDINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Any hybrid ASCE Austin Branch monthly meetings were recorded and are now available on our YouTube channel. Click the link below to view available recordings.
