
Founded in
1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today ASME International
is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide
membership of 125,000.
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Conducts
one of the world's largest technical publishing operations |
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Holds
some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses
each year |
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Sets
many industrial and manufacturing standards. |
The work
of the Society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors and
through its five Councils, 44 Boards and hundreds of Committees in 13
regions throughout the world. There are a combined 400 sections and student
sections serving ASME's worldwide membership.
Vision
To be the premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice
of mechanical engineering throughout the world.
Mission
To promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being
of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical
engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being
of humankind.
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