ASME Applauds President’s Nomination of OSTP Director

ASME applauds the President’s announcement of the nomination of Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). OSTP plays a critical role in advising the President and federal agencies on science and technology policy issues. “Whether it’s how to leverage the benefits of new technologies in advanced manufacturing or how to manage threats to our cyber and physical infrastructure, strong leadership at OSTP helps the United States remain a leader in global innovation. ASME looks forward to continuing our work on emerging technology issues with OSTP,” said Thomas Costabile, ASME’s Executive Director.

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’s codes and standards, publications, conferences, continuing education and professional development programs provide a foundation for advancing technical knowledge and a safer world. For more information visit www.asme.org