General Info

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME holds numerous technical conferences worldwide and offers hundreds of professional development courses each year. The organization offers courses in chemical engineering, as well as several online and distance learning classes. The work of the Society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors and through its five councils, along with several boards and hundreds of committees worldwide. Members receive special benefits, such as discounts for car rentals, financial services and career center access. The organization has more than 120,000 members worldwide and was founded in 1880. ASME has its headquarters in New York City, N.Y. and has numerous offices in locations, such as Dallas, Texas and Atlanta.