What is ASME?

ASME stands for the Americal Society of Mechanical Engineers. ASME has over 125,000 mechanical engineers as members.

What does ASME do?

ASME International:

  • offers quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering enabling its practioners to contribute to the well being of human kind
  • conducts conferences exhibits, and regular meetings of local chapters to keep practicing mechanical engineers up to date on new technology
  • publishes 18 technical journals, plus numerour books, technical reports, and magazines on mechanical engineering
  • maintains and distributes 600 different codes and standards for design, manufacturing, and installations of mechanical devices
  • provides short courses to keep engineers current technically
  • advises federal and state government on technology related public policies
  • manages ASMENET, the society's professional electronic network for members.

    What are the benefits of Membership?

    Other than taking advantage of the above points, members can also take part in the following benefits:

  • Insurance programs
  • Financial planning
  • Mastercard
  • Home Mortgage
  • Mutal funds
  • Employment Assistance
  • Discounts for Kinko's copy centre, airbourne express and various car rental venues
  • ASMENET (www.asme.org)

    Let's get Local! ASME Ontario Section

    The Ontario Section of ASME is your local section of senior members of ASME. they plan tours, technical talks, and seminars throughout the year. Students are always welcome at these evetns. They also are a great way to make contacts in the working world and can introduce you to your next job! When you graduate, it is also a great way to stay involved.

    The University of Toronto's ASME Student section is a branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. At U of T we try to achieve that goal through hosting a variety of services to Mechanical Engineering Students. This incluedes tutorials, industry speakers, and in 2003 we will be hosting the Regional Student Conference.