NEWSLETTERS

The 2025-2026 fiscal year is off to a great start for the ASCE Orange County! We kicked off the year with a Happy Hour event at Hangar 24 on October 9 and hosted one of our annual marquee events, History & Heritage / Student Scholarship Night , at the Norma Hertzog Community Center on November 6. Our Institutes hosted a variety of excellent events, including technical presentations (Geotechnical Institute: Emergency Stabilization of a Coastal Landslide ; Utility Engineering

Almost 48 people from the ASCE Orange County and WTS Orange County Mentoring Programs (mentors, mentees, and committee members) came together for a Fall Mentorship Mixer at Hangar 24 in Irvine on Tuesday, November 18th. The energy was great as mentees finally got to meet their mentors face‑to‑face. It gave everyone a chance to share ideas, talk about goals, and start building a plan for the next couple of months in the mentorship program. Attendees also got to meet other prof

On Thursday, October 16th, the ASCE OC Mentorship Committee kicked off the 2025–2026 Mentorship Program with the Speed Mentorship Event at the Michael Baker International (MBI) office in Santa Ana. This event marked the start of the mentorship program, which welcomed 31 participants (14 mentors and 17 protégés). The event began with an introduction from Richard Beck, the MBI representative, and the Mentorship Committee, who welcomed participants and prepared the evening’s act

ASCE OC YMF wrapped up 2025 with its Annual Holiday Party at Avalon Irvine. Members and guests came together to celebrate the end of the year with food, activities, and opportunities to connect with one another. ASCE OC YMF Holiday Party Attendees The evening began with a JEDI‑themed Friendsgiving Potluck. Attendees brought dishes that represented their cultural backgrounds or reminded them of the holiday season. This created a welcoming space for members to share stories and

Our 2025 History & Heritage / Student Scholarship Night was a great success! The event was hosted at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa (a prior recipient of an ASCE OC Award: 2021 Architectural Project of the Year) on November 6. The event started with a career fair, followed by a dinner presentation that included the history of aviation in Orange County, student chapter presentations, and the awarding of $18,000 in scholarships to university students. Approxim

ASCE OC EWRI was honored to have Dr. Robert Stein, Assistant City Engineer with the City of Newport Beach Public Works Department, provide an informative presentation on the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor. The Trash Interceptor is a major infrastructure project designed to significantly reduce trash and debris before it enters Upper Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean, thereby protecting the sensitive marine life and marsh vegetation around the Bay. Dr. Stein shared insights int

ASCE Orange County Branch members gathered together on a warm, balmy October night at Hangar 24 in Irvine for a Happy Hour to kick off the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The event provided an opportunity for members to connect with colleagues and engage with new Branch leadership, including incoming ASCE OC Branch President Eric Pheifer. ASCE OC President Eric Pheifer connecting with Biggs-Cardosa colleagues. Attendees also learned more about opportunities to become involved with the

The ASCE OC K-12 Outreach Committee had the privilege of visiting Valley High School in Santa Ana, where they engaged with 9th–12th grade students through an informative and interactive presentation on the field of civil engineering. The presentation aimed to inspire and educate students about the diverse career opportunities within civil engineering and the important role civil engineers play in shaping our communities. ASCE OC YMF at Valley High School The speakers covered

ASCE OC YMF hosted its annual Game Night, bringing together ASCE student chapters from across Orange County for an evening filled with games, laughter, and connection. The event served as a unique opportunity for students from different universities to interact outside of the classroom and strengthen the sense of community within ASCE OC. Attendees enjoyed a variety of interactive games that encouraged teamwork and friendly competition while providing a relaxed environment fo

This semester for ASCE CSULB was filled with standout events, meaningful collaborations, and opportunities for students to connect, learn, and grow. Below is a recap of some of our highlights from Fall 2025, along with photos capturing each moment. Dream Big 2025: In December, we hosted Dream Big, one of the most successful and memorable events of the semester. The event brought students together to explore engineering principles through fun, hands-on activities and games, ma

On Thursday, November 13th, the ASCE OC YMF mentor and protégé pairs were officially revealed during the Mentorship Reveal and Kick-Off Event held virtually on Zoom. The Mentorship Program Committee presented what to expect throughout the program, including general rules, expectations, and suggestions to enhance the overall experience. Following the presentation, participants who had been paired together were organized into breakout rooms. These sessions provided an opportuni

Welcome to the American Society of Civil Engineers! We are happy you joined us in ASCE's Orange County Branch. Remember there are 101 ways to benefit from your membership with ASCE. Become involved, educate yourself on an engineering topic outside of your expertise, and build relationships with others in the industry - to name a few. Learn More About Your Membership Here:   https://www.asce.org/membership Please contact a Board Member if you have questions or a Committee Chai