Dear Colleague:

The ASME Public Policy Agenda lists the issue priorities of the Society for calendar years 2007-2008. 

One of the public service goals of the 120,000 member ASME is to “provide advice to government officials at all levels on engineering and technology matters and policies affecting the public interest, and to develop a climate of understanding and credibility that fosters a continuing dialogue.” 

This document plays a part in fulfilling that goal, as it provides policymakers with the basics of ASME’s issue concerns and gives them the information necessary to follow up in a more detailed way.

I hope that you will find this Public Policy Agenda useful, and that you will call upon the expertise of ASME and its members whenever you need assistance with these issues.

Sincerely,

Michael M. Reischman, Ph.D.     
Vice President, Government Relations