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The aim is to highlight the significance of data science skills in civil and environmental engineering disciplines.

May 8, 2026Open Access

Data Science Skills Are Essential for Civil and Environmental Engineers

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The aim is to highlight the significance of data science skills in civil and environmental engineering disciplines.
Explored opinion pieces within the context of civil engineering topics.
Analyzed the relevance of data science to current engineering practices.
Data science skills are increasingly essential for effective problem-solving in civil engineering.
Opinion pieces advocate for integrating data science into engineering education.

Abstract

Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.

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Anthony J. Parolari

Marquette University

Assaad Mrad

University of California, Irvine

Christa Kelleher

Lafayette College

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ASCE OPEN Multidisciplinary Journal of Civil Engineering

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Oregon State University

Marquette University

Lafayette College

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