Engineering Education

Vision: 
To be recognized as the leading advocate, nationally and internationally, for quality and innovation in mechanical engineering education at all levels; the premier resource for the support, development and recognition of excellence among engineering students, faculty, department heads, and other “stakeholders” in the mechanical engineering education community worldwide; and the primary forum for communication on matters related to mechanical engineering education among the academic, government, and industrial communities.

Mission: 
To provide effective leadership and focus for enhancing the quality and relevancy of baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate-level mechanical engineering education; broadening the base of highly capable students and faculty (including women and other traditionally underrepresented groups) attracted to mechanical engineering programs; and bridging the gap between college and professional life.

Standing Committees:

• Board on Education
• Committee on Engineering Accreditation (CEA)
• Committee on Engineering Technology Accreditation (CETA)
• Mechanical Engineering Department Heads Committee (MEDHC)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads Committee(METDHC)
• Committee on Pre-College Education

Projects & Resources:

• ME Biennial Department Benchmarking Study

Conferences/Workshops:

• International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference
• Inspire Innovation Workshops for Pre-College Teachers
• Engineering in the K-12 Classroom – Resources for Teachers

Awards:

• Ben C. Sparks Award for Excellence in Engineering & Engineering Technology Education
• ASME Student Loans
• ASME Scholarships
• ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowships
• Frank von Flue Awardfor Significant Contributions to the Promotion of Lifelong Learning for Mechanical Engineers