ASME NEWS Online -- June 2001

The Online Newspaper of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Vol.20 No.6/June 2001

Expert panel to discuss applications of nanotechnology at Congress start
The nanotechnology track at ASME's 2001 Congress will kick off Monday evening, Nov. 12, with a keynote panel of nanotechnology experts discussing their work. Read more.

Lawmakers learn about nano field at ASME-hosted briefing
Some 80 people attended the ASME briefing "Nanotechnology: The Next Industrial Revolution?" in May. Read more.

Design challenge part of classwork for undergrads
The ASME Student Design Competition has been used by different professors from Texas to Singapore as part of their coursework, according to Charles Hurst, a former professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech and the longtime chair of the ASME committee that oversees the event. Read More.

Human power takes many forms in Reno

Mechanical engineering students from coast to coast gathered in Reno for the 2001 ASME Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Challenge, in April. With the snow-capped foothills of the Sierra Nevadas providing a scenic outdoor stage, teams representing more than 20 universities took part in the competition, which showcased the design, aerodynamics, speed and performance of their pedal-powered vehicles. Read More.

Members use new ASME/FIRST scholarship to nurture engineering

When Nerissa Lindenfelser enrolls in Penn State's mechanical engineering program next fall, she will do so with the assistance of the $5,000 ASME/FIRST scholarship. This is the first year the scholarship has been given. Read more.

ASME Executive Director David L. Belden honored
The New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) honored ASME Executive Director David L. Belden and his contributions in April with the group's most prestigious recognition — the Outstanding Association Executive Award. Read More.

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