The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter at Fairmont State University is an active, student-led organization dedicated to the professional and technical development of future civil engineers. Through hands-on projects, competitions, and community engagement, our students apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world challenges, building teamwork, leadership, and technical skills along the way.

Each year, our chapter participates in the Virginias ASCE Student Symposium, a regional competition where civil engineering students from across the region compete in events such as concrete canoe, geotechnical design, steel bridge, and other innovation-focused challenges.

At the 2025 Virginias Symposium, hosted by WVU Tech, our team achieved the following outstanding results:

1st Place – Geotechnical Design
1st Place – Mini Golf Aesthetics
2nd Place – Concrete Canoe
2nd Place – Balsa Wood Bridge
3rd Place – Steel-Crete Croquet

This year also marked a major milestone — the return of our Steel Bridge Team for the first time since 2009. The team successfully completed construction in 32 minutes and passed the lateral load test. Although a weld failure prevented full load testing, this effort lays the groundwork for future success.

Perhaps most impressively, our students had zero rule or spec deductions across all competitions — a testament to their diligence and professionalism. They carefully studied rulebooks ranging from 2 to over 100 pages and followed every requirement with precision.

Your support through this silent auction directly benefits these students by helping fund materials, transportation, registration, and supplies for next year’s competitions. Every bid brings us closer to our goals and strengthens the future of civil engineering.

Thank you for supporting our journey.

Silver Maple Side Table