ASME NEWS Online -- November 2003

Celebrating 100 Years of Flight
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The Online Newspaper of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers/Vol. 22 No. 11/November 2003

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Great-grandniece says famous uncles had Wright stuff

ASME's "Celebration of Flight" event, which takes place this month during the Congress in Washington, D.C., will feature a presentation to Amanda Wright-Lane, the great-grandniece of Orville and Wilbur Wright, of an honorary Spirit of St. Louis award. Before the event, ASME NEWS spoke with Wright-Lane about the achievements of her famous uncles, who were the brothers of Wright-Lane's great-grandfather, and how the family history portrays the founders of aviation. Read more.

Two top ASME division conferences are combined; AIChE chapter joins
For the first time next year, two major ASME conferences are joining forces with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers to launch one event. The 2004 ASME Heat Transfer and Fluids Engineering Summer Conference will combine ASME's Heat Transfer Summer Conference, ASME's Fluids Engineering Summer Conference and the meeting of the AIChE transport and energy processes division. Read more.

ASME gets green light to lead U.S. effort for unifying risk assessment
A 12-month project to develop guidelines for assessing and reporting risk will be directed by ASME's Critical Assets Protection Initiative and funded by the US Department of Homeland Security. Government agencies and businesses will be the target audience for the guidance procedures that will be developed during the $1.6 million project. Read more.

Online Congress coverage
On ASME NEWS.org: You can find out what happened at the 2003 Congress, quickly and easily. Coverage of many Congress events were posted on our Late-Breaking News section.

Conference targets advances in fuel cell research & development
Researchers of fuel cell science are being sought for participation in the Second International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology, which is being organized by ASME. ASME is also seeking attendees for the conference. Read more.

Highlights of this month's ASME International M.E. Congress

• Student Design Competition Sunday, Nov. 16, 1-5 p.m. Blue Room Pre-Function, Lobby Level, Omni Hotel.
• Celebration of Flight Sunday, Nov. 16, 5:45 - 7 p.m. Washington Room, Exhibit Hall Level. Reception to follow.
• General Assembly Monday, Nov. 17, 1 - 4 p.m. Washington Room #6, Exhibit Hall Level.
• Keynote Address Monday, Nov. 17, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Marriott Ballroom, Salon #3, Lobby Level.
• Kickoff of ASME's 125th Anniversary After the Keynote, 6:45 - 7 p.m.
• Honors Assembly Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:45 - 7 p.m. Marriott Ballroom, Salon #3, Lobby Level.

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