ASCE instituted a Congressional Fellows program and state government affairs program in 1997. The Society also serves 6,700 members in 142 nations and maintains ASCE Sections and Groups in 22 countries. ASCE will hold its 1998 annual convention in Boston, Mass., October 18-26. ASCE has placed positive stories in news outlets such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, USA Today, Washington Post, Business Week, San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio, CNN, and NBC Radio. Publication sales and advertising generate 41 percent of the Society's income.
Dues represent one-third.
The balance comes from conventions, conferences, exhibits, continuing education seminars, and special project grants. CERF works toward these goals through various means, from its innovative technology evaluation centers to its Emerging Technology newsletter.