ASME to Convene Symposium on
Use of Elevators in Emergencies
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, code provisions for emergency exiting from tall buildings have encountered increased scrutiny. In fact, the operation of elevators for both occupant evacuation and access by fire fighters remains a topic of much discussion.
To help answer some of the questions that have been raised, ASME will conduct a symposium on the use of elevators in fires and other emergencies from Dec.1-2 at the Doubletree Hotel, in Orlando, Fla.
The course, which will focus on the progress of the ASME/A17 Task Groups on Use of Elevators by Firefighters and Use of Elevators for Occupant Egress, will review the code changes under development that affect elevator, building, life safety, electrical and related codes. In addition, the symposium will examine proposals and experiences from U.S. and international experts regarding the changes to building and elevator systems. Consideration of human factors, including training of the public and firefighters, will also be presented. [Read more]
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+ Reward a Volunteer with a Dedicated Service Award
Volunteers are a vital part of ASME, and we should remember to thank them for their contributions to the Society. The Dedicated Service Award (DSA) is one important way to do that.
The most recent recipient of the ASME Dedicated Service Award is Luc H. Geraets, corporate vice president of GDF Suez Oil and Energy in Brussels, Belgium. Last month at the 2010 Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference in Seattle, Geraets accepted the award, which recognized his exemplary voluntary service to ASME's Pressure Vessels & Piping Division. [Read more]
+ Thermal Science Journal Is Accepting Submissions
ASME’s Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications is now accepting papers for publication in an upcoming issue. The journal is a resource for practicing engineers, industrial researchers, government lab workers, and academic researchers who address applied problems in heat transfer and thermal sciences.
The journal, which was first published last year, is intended to complement the Journal of Heat Transfer, which publishes papers of a more basic nature. The Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications focuses on more advanced applications, including aerospace systems; gas turbines; biotechnology; defense systems; electronic and photonic equipment; energy systems; manufacturing; refrigeration and air conditioning; homeland security systems; micro- and nanoscale devices; petrochemical processing, medical systems; energy efficiency; sustainability; and combustion systems. [Read more]
+ Vote for ASME Officers
A proxy ballot, which enables you to vote for the nine nominees who are running for Society leadership positions beginning in June 2011, is included in the September issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine. Ballots must be submitted to the ASME Nominating Committee by Oct. 22 to be eligible for consideration.
The positions to be voted on are ASME president (2011–2012), three at-large members of the Board of Governors (2011–2014), and five ASME vice presidents
(2011–2014). [Read more]
+ Member Benefits: More Member Testimonials
In this month's column, ASME Membership Development Director Michael Kreisberg shares more of the responses he has received since he first posed the question "Why are you proud to be an ASME member?" in his Member Savvy e-newsletter last year. As one member put it, "I am proud to be a member of such a distinguished group of individuals. The experience and technical depth that the ASME organization provides is unsurpassed." [Read more]
The ASME Medal, the Society's highest award, will be presented to John E. Abele. Established in 1920, the ASME Medal is presented for eminently distinguished engineering achievement. Abele is the founding chairman of Boston Scientific Corp., and is a pioneer and leader in the field of less-invasive medicine. For more than five decades, he has devoted himself to innovative healthcare and business, and has been involved in advancing the science, engineering and technology skills of high school students as chair of the FIRST Foundation.
John Abele will be among the 10 individuals recognized at the annual ASME Honors Assembly ceremony, "A Celebration of Engineering," to be held on Nov. 15 at the ASME International Congress and Exposition in Vancouver, British Columbia. [Read more]
Upcoming ASME Events:
5th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference (BIOMED)
Sept. 20-21, 2010
Island Hotel
Newport Beach, Calif.
ASME 2010 Internal Combustion Engine Fall Technical Conference (ICEF)
Sept. 12-15, 2010
Hilton Palacio del Rio
San Antonio, Texas
8th International Pipeline Conference (IPC)
Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2010
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
