Student Organizations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is America's oldest national engineering society! It represents more than 133,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. ASCE's vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life. Comprised of Regional Councils, Younger Member Councils, Sections, Branches, Student Chapters and Clubs and International Student Groups, the Society and its volunteers are fully engaged in making this a better world by design.
For more information about the Stanford chapter of ACSE, visit our website at: http:/www.stanford.edu/group/ASCE/
Engineers for a Sustainable World
Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW - USA) is a non-profit organization that addresses engineering-based challenges of developing communities through partnerships that foster cultural, educational, and technical exchange.
For more information about us, visit our website at: http://esw.stanford.edu/
Engineers for a Sustainable World Stanford will be sending 1-2 interns to the Indian Himalayas this summer to work with 2 members of SEEDS, an Indian-based NGO focused on disaster relief and mitigation, to research historic seismic design technologies, analyze existing buildings, and disseminate the technology and knowledge to the local people. SEEDS is looking for students with a structural or architectural background.
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ASCE Community Service
Community service is an important part of the Stanford student chapter of the ASCE. ASCE works with Habitat for Humanity and participates in local educational events (like Community Day at Stanford).
Why community service? It's fun, and it's often also a great way to learn how to plumb, wire, dig, drywall, roof, nail, sand, etc.