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EWB experience leaves a lasting impression
An interest in environmental engineering and the chance to travel intersected on a flier posted late last year on the University of New Hampshire campus, directing Ben Nichols to a student meeting of ASME's newest partner — Engineers Without Borders-USA.

Road to China paved with opportunity for ASME after new agreements are signed
While in China to sign two agreements and two Memoranda of Understanding, ASME President Harry Armen and Executive Director Virgil R. Carter also had discussions with representatives from several societies regarding joint membership, standards harmonization and nanotechnology.

New board unites student sections on regional level
With Region III student sections outnumbering ASME senior sections three to one, in Dan Nathan-Roberts'mind it only made sense to create a regional board to organize them.

ASME's 125th, EWeek celebrated
ASME members are making plans to celebrate two significant events next year: ASME's 125th anniversary and Engineers Week, which ASME will co-host with energy giant BP p.l.c., marking a major push to encourage the celebration of engineering on an international scale.

2004 Diversity Award to be presented to student section advisor
ASME's 2004 Diversity and Outreach Award will be given to Winncy Du, a resident of San Jose, Calif., and the ASME Student Section Advisor at San Jose State University.

Drexel adds two engineering degress; tuition discount to ASME members
These two programs include a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems, and an M.S. in electrical engineering/telecommunications engineering.

One medal represents two firsts
In September, ASME's Board of Governors approved the first ASME-level award to recognize the promotion of diversity and inclusiveness, which will bear the name of a corporate sponsor.

Funds put to work fast when gift is a Charitable Annuity
With a Charitable Gift Annuity, the donor receives a percentage of their original donation each year as guaranteed income for life.

"Engineering Disasters" out this month
The World Trade Center collapse and the Columbia Space Shuttle crash are among the well-known disasters and failures documented in a new book from ASME Press out this month.