🤝 LSU ASCE Student Chapter

The LSU American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter is a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering professional development, community outreach, and experiential learning for the next generation of civil engineers.

🎯 Mission and Objectives

Our primary goal is to cultivate highly proficient professionals by equipping students with essential skills and practical experiences through project-based learning. By connecting students with industry leaders and professional development opportunities, we aim to contribute significantly to both our nation and the future engineering workforce.

✨ Membership Benefits and Activities

As a chapter member, students gain access to a wide range of activities designed to enhance their educational journey, bolster their resumes, and provide valuable, sought-after skills.

Professional Development

• Seminar Meetings: Engaging presentations on real-world projects and advanced topics like renewable energies.
• Career Fairs: Opportunities to meet recruiters and establish valuable networks.
• Industry Connections: Fostering meaningful connections with industry partners and parent ASCE chapters.

Experiential Learning and Competitions

Students have the chance to participate in esteemed local and national engineering design competitions that promote continuous learning and professional growth:

• Concrete Canoe: A national competition where students design, construct, and race a concrete canoe.
• Steel Bridge: A competition requiring students to design, fabricate, and construct a steel bridge structure.
• Surveying: A contest focusing on precision surveying skills.
• Mead Paper: A technical paper competition focused on communication and research skills.

Outreach

• Louisiana STEM Expo: The chapter actively engages in teaching and demonstrating how to build structures to younger students, promoting STEM education.

📞 Engagement and Contact

We extend an invitation to professional engineers, industry firms, and organizations to share their expertise and insights at our bi-weekly meetings.

• Industry Professionals/Partners: If you are interested in engaging with our talented students, please contact the chapter director.
• Student Membership: Students seeking to benefit from membership are encouraged to reach out for more information.

Primary Contact: aly@lsu.edu

Sponsors

Deep South Conference: