The 2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress to Be Held

NEW YORK, June 15, 2010 – The 2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, including 20 discussion tracks on topics ranging from energy to biotechnology, will be held Nov. 12-18, at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre in British Columbia, Canada.

The Congress, the largest annual conference of ASME, will bring together engineers, scientists and other professionals from around the world to discuss new research and applications that are shaping the future of engineering. The conference will feature technical sessions covering advancements in aerospace technology, manufacturing, dynamic systems, safety engineering, and transportation, among many other subjects.

Multidisciplinary in format, the 2010 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress also will address sustainable development, alternative energy, climate change, and other subjects at the forefront of the international dialogue regarding environmental health and safety. Other events to be featured at the ASME Congress include an exposition and poster session featuring advanced research and applications in micro devices and nanotechnology. A highlight of the Congress will be the ASME Honors Assembly recognizing distinguished service and outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering.

About ASME ASME helps the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges. Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting the vital role of the engineer in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.

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ASME Contact: John Varrasi varrasij@asme.org

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