represent numerous different aspects of civilization, including:
All you need to do is look around you!
Even though we are a professional society, we like to also make sure that we have fun while improving our technical skills and encouraging the younger generations. A few years ago, our scholarship fundraiser turned into an annual scholarship golf outing. We have had record breaking fundraising and are looking to add to our scholarship program. We would like to thank all who have continued to make the program a success and hope that all of our golfers have a great time at this year’s outing! Please see the Golf Outing page for more details.
The SE Branch hosts the Wisconsin Section Annual Meeting or Spring Technical Conference every other year. Conference hosts are rotated among the Northwest Branch, Southwest Branch and Fox Valley Branch. Visit the WI Section website for upcoming technical conferences.
In addition to technical abilities, we are also very active in the community with activities like Habitat for Humanity, Hunger Task Force Food Drive and Earth Day Clean Ups. Most events are established by our Younger Member Group, however they aren’t limited to just Younger Members! Come out and join us!
The Younger Member Group hosts a hands on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Expo every year to engage kids in some hands on fun with a side of education. Please visit the STEM Expo page for more details.
The American Society of Civil Engineers has a great resource available to help kids learn who civil engineers are and what they do. A fully interactive site called ASCEville gives students, teachers, and other engineers the resources to help build our silent profession. Check it out, I dare you!
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 130,000 civil engineers worldwide, and is the world’s largest and America’s oldest national engineering society. The Southeast Branch includes more than 900 ASCE members in the Wisconsin counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha. The Southeast Branch of ASCE is a non-profit organization.
The Southeast Branch is governed by a Past-president, President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, three directors at-large and a YMG Director. The board meets once a month to discuss the status of the committee initiatives and monthly business. Committee Chairs are welcome to attend these meetings but are not required. For the members under the age of 35, the Southeast Branch supports a Younger Member Group that is fully governed by younger members. This group heads up the outreach program and student transitions into the workforce. For the socials and events, YMG sets them up but they are open to any one who would like to attend regardless of age.
The ASCE Wisconsin Section Southeast Branch (WISE) will recognize its scholarship award winners at the Scholarship Award Dinner.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Marquette University - Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom
Schedule of Events:
5:00 pm -Registration/Bar Opens/Networking
6:00 pm -Dinner
6:45 pm -Scholarships Awarded
7:00 pm -Presentation
Join Sean Race (WisDOT) and Gary Ferguson (Jacobs) for an in-depth update on the I-94 East-West Corridor Project in Milwaukee County. This presentation will explore the project background, showcase key design enhancements, and share the latest progress on stakeholder engagement and construction activities. (1 PDH)
Mark your calendars and register today for STEM Forward's 73rd Annual Celebration of STEM event!
As part of this celebratory event, we will hear from a keynote speaker and honor STEM trailblazers with the Spirit of STEM Award, the Engineer of the Year Award, and the Young Engineer of the Year Award. We will also hear from the 1st Place Future City Competition team. You won’t want to miss this engaging event with a chance to network with those passionate about STEM!
Founded in 2012, the STEM Expo is a science fair style event with “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) booths set up throughout the UWM Student Union. At each booth (or “exploration station”) is a STEM-based activity or demonstration that is designed to interactively engage K-12 kids to incite and fuel their interests for all things STEM.
With a wide array of captivating modes of visual and hands-on learning exercises, both kids and parents alike get to see into the exciting world of STEM as well as socialize and network with the STEM professionals and undergrads that volunteer at the event from all over greater Milwaukee. This event is hosted by the ASCE SE Branch YMG and is supported by an elite group of sponsors coupled with a fantastic team of volunteers.
Hosted by STEM Forward, the Engineering Machine Design Contest (EMDC) is an opportunity for teams of 3 to 12 high school students to design and build a complex machine using everyday objects with the guidance of a coach. The completed machine will use multiple steps to complete a simple task. Teams showcase and exhibit their machine at a regional contest with the opportunity to advance to the Engineering Machine Design Championship. Teams are scored on a Team Journal, Team Presentation, and Machine Design and Operation.
Each year, a competition theme is chosen to guide the machine build, allowing whimsical creativity to flourish. The theme for 2026 is Engineering Across Eras: Innovating Industrial Engineering Through Time.
Interested in judging? Reach out to Theresa Wolf at twolf@stemforward.org.