USC ASCE
About Us
The American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter at the University of Southern California is a student-run organization that enriches the lives of civil and environmental engineering students through social events, community service, industry interaction, and engineering competitions. USC ASCE serves as the link between the university and ASCE & the professional experience.
USC ASCE was founded in 1924 and is the nation’s third oldest student chapter. Our local chapter has bi-weekly meetings and social events that foster member interaction with other civil engineering students. Corporate guest speakers provide members with valuable professional advice and opportunities to meet with experts from the civil engineering industry.
What We Do
During the annual Pacific South West Symposium (PSWS), students compete in a variety of events, such as the concrete canoe, steel bridge,and timber strong competitions, which expose students to practical applications of the theory learned in the classroom. Additionally, PSWS encourages a healthy competition against 17 other universities.
For the Future
These lifelike applications of civil engineering are furthered with our field trips to project sites and recognized landmarks. Our local chapter also stimulates interest of the next generation of engineers in its commitment to community outreach programs, which exposes elementary students to the excitement of the civil engineering world.