Wayne State University student named New Face of Civil Engineering

Release by the American Society of Civil Engineers

Reston, Va. - Jayvon Garth, a fifth-year civil engineering student at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Mich., was recently named one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering - College Edition by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This recognition program promotes the achievement of young civil engineers by highlighting their academic success, volunteerism, and dedication to making a positive impact on society through their chosen profession.

An eighth grade project, where he had to research degrees that were applicable to his dream job of designing roller coasters, introduced Garth to civil engineering. Enrolling in courses at a community college and career center in Saginaw. Mich., his hometown, during high school and seeing the different fields of civil engineering confirmed his interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering.

Garth's academic success and interest in science were displayed during high school when he and a group of students finished second place in the NOBCChE (National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers) National Science Bowl.

At Wayne he serves as vice president of the ASCE student chapter. His professional involvement also includes the American Institute of Steel Construction and the Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society. Garth was also a member of the university's steel bridge and concrete canoe team prior to 2012. Since 2012 he has interned with the city of Birmingham, Mich. in its civil engineering department.

"This has been one of the best learning experiences for my career and personal life," said Garth of the opportunity. "To work alongside my bosses demonstrated to me the level of commitment, integrity, and honor they have for the profession and I am proud to be a part of it."

Garth is also an active volunteer in Habitat for Humanity, the YES Expo, which engages youth in engineering and science, and assisted with Hurricane Gustav relief efforts in Jackson, Miss. and New Orleans, La. in 2008.

Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 145,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE's 2013 Report Card for America's Infrastructure, graded America's cumulative GPA for infrastructure at a D+. The Report Card app for Apple and Android devices includes videos, interactive maps and info-graphics that tell the story behind the grades, as well as key facts for all 50 states. For more information, visit www.asce.org.

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