Engineers Week, Feb. 19-25, will spotlight the achievements of the engineering profession. During the week, engineers together with a broad coalition of technical associations, businesses, and government agencies will arrange programs and events aimed at increasing an awareness and appreciation of the profession, particularly among young people.
These activities will range from school-based design competitions and science projects to presentations and online forums – all intended to heighten the public’s awareness of the wide-ranging contributions of engineers as well as inspire the inventiveness and creativity of students at all levels of education.
ASME, which is a member of the Engineers Week committee consisting of 16 technical societies and associations, is a sponsor of New Faces of Engineering and the fun-oriented online seminar, “Nail Clippers, Salad Tongs and Pop-Ups: Making Meaning from Mechanisms,” led by Gary Benenson, a professor of mechanical engineering.
In addition, ASME members everywhere will be involved in numerous grassroots activities, volunteering their time for the betterment of the profession.
Engineers Week 2006 programs at the national level will include Introduce a Girl to Engineering, DiscoverE, Future City, and Connecting Educators to Engineering. Connecting Educators to Engineering, combining the resources of Northrop Grumman Corp. and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the 2006 co-chairs, will be the centerpiece of Engineers Week 2006.
The theme of Engineers Week 2006 is “Engineers Make a World of Difference,” reflecting the global reach of the profession and the array of contributions engineers make across diverse consumer and business sectors.
ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences. ASME develops codes and standards that enhance public safety, and provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities benefiting the engineering and technology community.
