Being involved in professional organizations surrounding your field is very important. Professional organizations such as ASBPA provide students a way to meet other engineers and scientists in the ocean and coastal community, attend national conferences to learn about the most recent advances in your field and network with leading professionals, and receive journals and newsletters showcasing recent coastal projects and developments in research.

As a member of ASBPA, you will receive monthly newsletters and the quarterly peer-reviewed journal Shore & Beach. Members also receive discounted registration fees for the National Coastal Conference as well as the Coastal Summit. Find more information including dues and benefits here and become a member online.