Professional Organizations, Is it for me?

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In the engineering world, there are numerous professional organizations.  Some are focused on a general discipline of engineering, and some are focused on a specific area of an engineering field or based on regional locations.  One of the biggest organizations out there is the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).  Recently I have read lots of debate on whether or not this particular organization is useful and worth the membership fee that they charge.  Personally, I feel that professional organizations offer valuable opportunities for all of their members, and it is the members responsibility to make the most of the organization.  In this article I will talk about some of the opportunities that are available through the ASCE. [Read more...]