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State of the Society Gregory E. DiLoreto, P.E., L.S., F. ASCE 2012 President-elect Presentation to the Orange County Branch November 15, 2011
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Revenue Sources
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Looking to the Future Both available at www.asce.orgwww.asce.org
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Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as in 5 key areas: The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025
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ASCE Strategic Initiatives Raise the Bar Sustainability Infrastructure
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But what’s happening? Engineering builds the foundation for a better future 120 130 140 150 1925195019752000 Year Credits 2025
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How do we compare Greg DiLoreto 19712011 Course Category Basic Science2423 Mathematics2423 Communication Skills912 Arts & Humanities2622 Fitness53 Engineering & Technical Courses10697 Electives100 Total204180
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How do we compare? Engineering builds the foundation for a better future Medicine Law Pharmacy Architecture Accounting Occupational Therapy Engineering 98765432109876543210 Years of Formal Education 1900 1920 1950 19802000 2010 Engineering Engineering Technology Engineering builds the foundation for a better future
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How do we compare? Greg DiLoreto 19712011 Course CategoryHours Basic Science2423 Mathematics2423 Communication Skills912 Arts & Humanities2622 Fitness53 Engineering & Technical Courses10697 Electives100 Total204180
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Education “It is evident that the exploding body of science and engineering knowledge cannot be accommodated within the context of the traditional four year baccalaureate degree.” - National Academy of Engineering
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What will it take? A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering A master’s degree (or no less than 30 graduate / upper level technical / professional practice credits, or the equivalent, with at least 50% being engineering) Appropriate experience Engineering builds the foundation for a better future 11 B + (M or 30) & E BOK
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Sustainability In short: Sustainable civil infrastructure provides environmental, economic and social (triple bottom line) well-being, now and for the future
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Sustainability
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National Infrastructure Pervasive, functioning infrastructure is the key to our economic well-being and success
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Importance of Our Nation’s Infrastructure Systems “We do not have great highways because we are a great nation, We are a great nation because we have great highways” -- DeWitt C. Greer (1902-1986) Chair Texas Highway Commission
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Infrastructure Condition 11/3/11 edition of The Hill
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Infrastructure Condition
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Overall Grade: D Aviation D Bridges C Dams D Drinking Water D- Energy D+ Hazardous Waste D Inland Waterways D- Levees D- Public Parks & Recreation C- Rail C- Roads D- Schools D Solid Waste C+ Transit D Wastewater D-
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ASCE’s Five Key Solutions 1. Increase federal leadership 2. Promote sustainability & resilience 3. Develop national, regional and state infrastructure plans 4. Address life-cycle costs 5. Increase & improve investment from all stakeholders
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Infrastructure Vision Summit
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Infrastructure Vision Summit April 28-29, 2011
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The Cost of Doing Nothing
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How Can You Make a Difference? Visit the ASCE website (www.asce.org)www.asce.org Click on the Report Card icon to learn more Become a Key Contact Read “This Week in Washington” Spread the message – “America’s crumbling infrastructure needs repair now” Join us on Twitter and Facebook Talk to your legislators
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