On February 7th, ASCE OC University Outreach hosted the annual Mock Interview Workshop at the Geocon office in Irvine. The event was a great way for students to practice their interviewing skills with different outreach chairs and volunteers, and to learn about the types of questions that may be asked during an interview. Students had 10-minute rounds of interviews, and once the sessions were complete, they received feedback from their interviewers for 5 minutes. Some student

Kicking off Engineers Week 2026, university students had the opportunity to attend “Mindful Monday,” a Young Professionals panel hosted by the ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum. The event brought together experienced civil engineers who shared valuable insight about their journeys transitioning from students to full‑time professionals, and hearing their perspectives offered lessons that extended far beyond the classroom, especially in areas like work–life balance, organ

E-Week features many initiatives to empower future engineers. One way we do this is through service, and making these greeting cards was the perfect way to impact our communities while adding in a bit of STEM flair. The Community Service committee organized the Creating STEM Greeting Cards event at Zephyr Rail to make cards for children undergoing pediatric care. We had dinner, crafted the cards together, and made an impact. Our members enjoyed being able to give back to thei

This tour, held during Engineer's Week, brought high school students from the surrounding area to be able to see the Orange County Water District’s facility. Here, they got to learn about what OCWD does in filtering water from OC Sanitation to be ready for groundwater replenishment. After a brief introduction to the engineering behind the facility, OCWD gave a tour of the facility, explaining the different steps in the water purification process. In the end, we all went to dr

ASCE OC Branch, in partnership with the Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI), recently hosted a technical luncheon highlighting the Santiago Creek Dam (Irvine Lake) Large-Scale Civil Improvements Project. The event welcomed approximately 60 engineers, students, and water resources professionals interested in learning about the future upgrades to Santiago Creek Dam and Irvine Lake. The presentation featured three speakers representing the project’s owner and desi

Early spring in Washington, D.C., set the stage for this year’s American Society of Civil Engineers Legislative Fly-In, an annual event that brings civil engineers from across the country to Capitol Hill. The event emphasized the importance of consistent advocacy and the role engineers play in connecting federal policy decisions to real community needs. California Delegation at ASCE Legislative Fly-In 2026 at Washington, DC Participants centered their discussions on the lates

Members of the ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum (OC YMF) recently traveled to Reno, Nevada, to participate in the Western Regional Younger Member Council (WRYMC), part of the ASCE Multi-Region Leadership Conference. The event brought together young professionals, students, and ASCE leaders from across the western United States for a weekend of leadership development, collaboration, and networking. ASCE Orange County Younger Member Forum Members at WRYMC 2026 in Reno, N

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the ASCE Orange County Construction Institute proudly hosted its sold-out 3rd Annual Hard Hats & Heels: Celebrating Southern California Women in Construction at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Irvine-Spectrum. Set against a beautiful sunny backdrop, the evening welcomed over 100 attendees, including industry professionals, leaders, students, and advocates, to celebrate women in construction.   Guests arrived in spring-inspired business casual attir

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 Cha