About Us
The American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE) San Jose Younger Member Forum (SJ YMF) is a network of young civil engineering professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. ASCE SJ YMF is designed for young professional members to have the opportunity to network with peers, facilitate professional development, and become involved members of the local community.
ASCE SJ YMF focuses on the following types of events: Networking Events, Professional Development, K-12 Outreach, College Outreach, Community Service, Political Advocacy, and Socials.
Vision
Mission
Commitment to Our Members
Engineered and natural systems work in harmony for the benefit of humanity
Lead the civil engineering profession to sustainably advance and protect the health, safety and welfare of all.
Inspire, connect, and serve our global membership to maximize their professional and personal growth and magnify their lifelong professional impact.
About the American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest national civil engineering society.
ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment. Through the expertise of its active membership, ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.
The Society advances civil engineering technical specialties through nine dynamic institutes and leads with its many professional- and public-focused programs.
Organization
ASCE is divided into ten (10) geographic regions. Regions 1-9 comprise North America including the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Region 10 is an international region covering 10,000+ members in all countries outside of North America.
Western Region: Regions 8 & 9
Central Region: Regions 3, 6, & 7
Eastern Region: Regions 1, 2, 4, & 5
The San Jose Branch is located within Region 9 which is the only region comprised solely of one (1) state – California.
Region 9
Region 9 is the only ASCE geographic region that encompasses only one state, California, due to its 18,000+ membership. The region consists of four (4) sections: Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Francisco. Sections operate locally and govern the Branches, Younger Member Forums, Life Member Group, and Student Chapters that operate under their purview.
The San Jose Branch is located within the San Francisco Section and serves the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey. The Branch supports the San Jose Younger Member Forum and the ASCE Student Chapters at San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University.