Does ASCE have a responsibility to mandate continuing education?

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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) should support mandatory requirement of continuing education for professional licensure, but is not responsible for enforcing the mandate. It is the responsibility of state legal systems to enforce the mandate. The only mandatory requirements for ASCE membership should be a civil engineering degree or similar qualification. ASCE should not enforce any rule that might decrease its membership, as its strength lies in the number of members. Enforcement of the mandate may discourage the participation of nonlicensed members in ASCE activities.

Membership

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Engineering doctorate degree bridges research and industry gap

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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has created a new, four-year engineering doctorate program which is aimed at alleviating the chronic shortage of qualified engineering researchers in the UK. The research council as well as 22 construction and engineering companies are investing 4 million pounds sterling to train research engineers. The drive to include more high-powered thinkers into the engineering and construction sectors is expected to narrow the gap between industry and academia.

United Kingdom, Planning, Training, Employment, Engineers, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees, Engineering research

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ASCE gives poor grades to nation's infrastructure

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The American Society of Civil Engineers gave a mean rating of D on the nation's infrastructure. The society upgraded a study conducted by the National Council on Public Works Improvement. It evaluated 10 different categories of the nation's infrastructure, including roadways, bridges, and school buildings. It also forecast that the the nation needs at least $1.3 trillion in capital investment over a five-year period to repair and maintain its infrastructure needs.

Evaluation, Public works

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