Lend Your Expertise to Support ASME Feedback on Federal RFI Efforts

ASME is seeking experienced engineering and technical professionals to support a series of upcoming Requests for Information (RFIs), designed to inform federal policymaking and strengthen the nation’s STEM enterprise. 

These efforts align with ASME’s overreaching commitment to addressing the growing demand for engineering talent and technical expertise across industries. As ASME CEO Tom Costabile emphasizes in the Society’s workforce statement, “mechanical engineers are at the center of innovation and economic growth, and meeting workforce challenges requires intentional investment in talent development, continuous learning, and local community engagement, all informed by expert perspectives.” 

Opportunity to Influence Federal Policy 

RFIs are a valued tool used by federal agencies to solicit insights from stakeholders on technical questions before drafting regulations or funding priorities. Input from subject-matter experts helps ensure that agency actions reflect practical realities of engineering practice and STEM at large. 

ASME is organizing contributions from its community to lend expertise in areas including: 

• Workforce Development: Strategies to close talent gaps, enhance skills training, and align educational pathways with employer needs. 

• Space Engineering: Technical input on space systems, advanced propulsion, pressurized systems, and related infrastructure. 

• Technical Standards: Insights on how consensus technical standards can support interoperability, safety, and innovation. 

ASME members and other qualified professionals with relevant experience are encouraged to contribute their viewpoints and submit responses through coordinated comment opportunities that will be shared as they open. 

Why Your Voice Matters 

Mechanical engineers and allied technical professionals play an indispensable role in powering critical infrastructure, driving innovation, and shaping policy outcomes that affect economic competitiveness. With engineering employment projected to grow faster than many other occupations over the next 10 years, and with employers reporting ongoing talent shortages, direct engagement in policy discussions has never been so consequential. Expert responses to RFIs not only inform agency deliberations but also elevate the engineering community’s influence on a wide variety of issues. 

Get Involved 

ASME Members who wish to be a part of these coordinated efforts should sign up as an ASME Subject Matter Expert here or contact the Government Relations team for more information.