American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Virginia State University Student Chapter

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an American professional association. Founded as an engineering society focused on Mechanical engineering in North America, ASME is today multidisciplinary and global. ASME has over 110,000 members in more than 150 countries worldwide. ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

ASME’s mission is to serve diverse global communities by advancing, disseminating and applying engineering knowledge for improving the quality of life; and communicating the excitement of engineering.

ASME link: www.asme.org VSU student chapter link ASME student chapter advisor: Dr. Peng Cheng pcheng@vsu.edu  804-524-1210