Department Heads

Encouraging communication and collaboration among leaders of mechanical engineering and allied programs worldwide.

Upcoming Events:  

• 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference (March 24-26, 2010, Clearwater, FL)

Past Events:  

• 2010 International Leadership Summit - Mechanical/Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Education (May 26 -29, 2010, Istanbul, Turkey)
• 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference (March 25-27 2010, Newport Beach, CA) 

Opportunities:

• Call For ABET Evaluators - Assure the quality and vitality of Mechanical Engineering and related degree programs. Apply or consider nominating someone to become an ASME/ABET Program Evaluator.
• Ben C. Sparks Medal - The Sparks medal is awarded annually to a mechanical engineer for recognition of eminent service to mechanical engineering technology education through contributions toward ASME. Nominations are due by January 31.
• Frank von Flue Award - Nominate someone for the ASME Frank von Flue Award, which is presented annually and recognizes significant contributions by an individual, group, company or institution to the promotion of lifelong learning for mechanical engineers. Nominations are due by January 31.

Tools:

• Biennial Mechanical Engineering Department Benchmarking Study - The Mechanical Engineering Department Benchmarking reports are currently available. Thank you to everyone who participated! 
• Department Heads Listserve - An email list of 350+ Department Heads and growing. 

Resources:

• Worldwide ME Department Websites - A directory of mechanical engineering and related department websites at colleges and universities worldwide.

Archived Papers and Presentations:

• 2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference - The online proceedings from the Education Conference held on March 25-27, 2010 in Newport Beach, CA are now available.
• How Student Sections Can Help Achieve Departmental Goals & Objectives
  by Walter O'Brien, Chair, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech.
  • Presentation #1 (135K) (Powerpoint Show)
  • Presentation #2 (1.04MB) (PDF presentation with photos)

Department Heads Forum

The Department Heads Forum is an annual event at the ASME Congress for ME and MET Departments Heads. Approximately 100 department heads gather to learn about some of the latest research funding developments, curricular innovations, accreditation issues, and upcoming ASME engineering education activities.

Upcoming Department Heads Forum:
ASME Congress
November 11-17, 2011
Denver, CO

Past Department Heads Forum:
ASME Congress
November 15, 2010
Vancouver, CA
Presentations