The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering congratulates Emilio Castellanos on being selected as one of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering – Collegiate Edition. From an array of worthy nominees, ASCE selects talented early achievers for this recognition. Chosen for their academic accomplishments and commitment to serving others, these well-rounded students reflect the promise of the next generation of civil engineers.
Emilio Castellanos – A fourth-year student at Florida International University
Emilio was born and raised in Honduras before moving to the United States to pursue opportunities for academic and professional growth. He has been actively involved with ASCE FIU since his freshman year and served as the chapter’s President. He has participated in ASCE student competitions, including the Society’s flagship Concrete Canoe competition, as well as Timber Strong Design Build and Steel Bridge. He has also attended four ASCE symposiums and multiple regional and national conferences and serves in the Society’s Student Presidential Group as the SEI representative.
Emilio has held executive board roles across several professional organizations, including SEI FIU, AISC FIU, Chi Epsilon FIU, and the ASCE Miami-Dade Branch, where he serves as Vice Chair for Field Day, the branch’s primary fundraising event. Since May 2024, he has worked part-time as a structural engineering intern at CHA Consulting, supporting bridge design and structural calculations. Through his academic, leadership, and professional experiences, Emilio plans to pursue a career as a structural engineer.
We are proud to celebrate Emilio’s achievement and the impact of FIU students on the future of civil engineering.
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