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The
Information Technology revolution is changing our lives. Its
impact is demonstrated by advances in computing and communication,
and especially through the rapidly expanding use of computer
networks, the Internet and related computing technologies. These
advances have already changed engineering practice and are expected
to produce more far-reaching changes soon.
The scale of engineering activities is increasing every year.
Globalization of operations in civil engineering has become an
accepted phenomenon. Civil engineering companies, as well as
educational and research institutions, are now working together
as an international network to properly address globalization challenges in the area of
computing. This network will support the development of civil
engineering-specific computing knowledge, sharing teaching modules
and standards (The
ASCE Certificate in Computing) and
exchanging information. Consequently, technological progress
is more effectively stimulating growth of civil engineering markets
on a global scale, thereby benefiting people who come from a
variety of nationalities and backgrounds.
The Center is a network of research
groups, educators, and professionals in several countries in
Africa, Asia, Europe, South and North Americas. Our members create
synergy through sharing experiences and through working together
toward the advancement of computing in civil engineering.
For example, a group of participating institutions is creating
new civil engineering knowledge in the form of teaching
modules that specifically account for the civil engineering context with
respect to computing. These modules are utilized for teaching by
the Center's members. In this way, this new knowledge is disseminated
throughout the world, gradually reaching students and professionals
on all continents. Although our initial focus
is on education and coordination of activities, it will gradually move to joint
sponsored projects in areas of research and technology transfer,
with additional funding coming from various international and
national research organizations.
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