Be Well Rounded . . . . .

Life isn't just about working, acquiring stuff and making money. It's about relationships - connecting with the world, other people and yourself. Many of you may be looking for ways to reach out in your community and make a difference.

You might consider using your engineering knowledge to help others through organizations like Habitat for Humanity, or you may want to participate in programs to help children learn about math and science. We have a few recommendations on how you can use your knowledge and skills below. 
 
Outreach Roadmap

Challenge Teacher and Student Perceptions about Engineering
Reach out to your local elementary, middle or high schools. You can encourage teachers to introduce engineering concepts into their science, math and technology lesson plans or incorporate into after-school initiatives and get students excited about engineering. Engineering is not always prevalent in the school systems and working with young people and teachers can be very rewarding.

ASME has made it easy for you to approach a school with various Planning/Resource Tools to begin the process.

ASME has developed partnerships with the following organizations:

• FIRST Robotics Competition
• Girl Scouts
• Boy Scouts of America
• JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society)

If you are interested in getting involved with the organizations above or have any questions about getting involved in your local schools, please contact Marina Stenos, Director Public Awareness, Leadership & Diversity.

Public Policy
ASME makes it easier for you to voice your opinions in government circles.

• Public Policy Agenda
• Pre-College Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education
• EngineeringPolicy.org
• Join the Action Network Team
• Capitol Update

Involvement in Engineering
Participate in engineering focused events/projects - you can make a world of difference and possibly learn something in the process.

• Engineering Week
• National Manufacturing Week
• ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition

Recognition
Learn how you can become eligible for ASME Honors & Awards.

• Old Guard Early Career Award
• Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award
• Marshall B. Peterson Award
• Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal
• Other Honors & Awards

Diversity
Support Diversity in the engineering profession.

• Diversity in Engineering Sites
• Women in Engineering Sites
• Posters of Women in Engineering
• Posters of African-American Inventors

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS™
Volunteer your time and expertise....
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS - USA™ and ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS - International ™ are looking for volunteers, both students and professionals, to help others. For more information on how you can help as a professional engineer, please visit their website.