Student Organizations
The American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was founded in 1852 and is the oldest of the professional engineering societies. Any civil engineering student can become a member of ASCE. The Clemson ASCE student chapter (200 members strong) has been recognized as one of the best and most productive in the U.S., winning several awards from the ASCE national office. Significant activities of Clemson chapter include the concrete canoe, the steel bridge, and attendance at the Carolina's Conference. Every year the student chapter performs community projects, sponsors social events and field trips, and travels to meetings at both in-state and out-of-state locations. ASCE student chapter meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in 100 Lowry. For more information, contact the President of Clemson's ASCE student chapter, Matthew Bowers, or the faculty advisor, Professor Stephen F. Csernak.
Chi Epsilon
Chi Epsilon is the national civil engineering honor society. Chi Epsilon was founded on the belief that students who distinguish themselves deserve recognition. The requirements for membership in Chi Epsilon are based on the qualities of scholastic achievement, character, practicality and sociability--the characteristics of a well-rounded engineer. The Clemson Chi Epsilon Chapter is active in recognizing deserving students, faculty and professionals. For more information, contact the faculty advisor, Professor Peter R. Sparks.
The Institute of Transportation Engineers
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is a professional society of more than 13,000 transportation engineers, planners, and other professionals in over 70 countries. The Clemson Student Chapter introduces students to the transportation profession and supplement their classroom and laboratory experiences. Some of the chapter activities include participating in field trips to various transportation engineering projects, community service projects, technical projects and fund raisers. Chapter members are eligible to apply for scholarships sponsored by ITE, and receive information on potential job opportunities in the transportation profession. All Clemson students are eligible to join the Clemson Student Chapter. For more information, contact the Clemson Student Chapter faculty advisor, Professor Wayne A. Sarasua.
Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Pi, founded in 1885, is a national engineering honor society. Tau Beta Pi's purpose is "to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Matter by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering". The Clemson University chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the South Carolina Alpha chapter, was founded in 1928. The head advisor is Dr. Allen Turner who is a professor in the electrical and computer engineering department.