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Engineers give perspective on 2003 blackout that paralyzed the U.S. Northeast
Industry and government representatives met late last month in Washington, D.C., to examine why much of the Northeast and portions of the Midwest were blacked out for a day in August, and to discuss what needs to be done to avoid a recurrence.

E-mail ignites stronger interest in ASME Transaction Journals
Content Alerts for ASME Transaction Journals were e-mailed to all ASME members for the first time in late July to let them know about the material contained in upcoming ASME journals.

Nominations for the 2004 Hoover Medal are due
Established in 1929, the Hoover Medal commemorates the civic and humanitarian achievements of engineers.

Archimedes Club reception will honor its members next month in Washington
The club was established, in tandem with the foundation's recently launched Planned Giving Initiative, to recognize donors of planned gifts that benefit the mechanical engineering profession.

Nominations for ASME officers due
The Nominating Committee must recommend 16 top members of ASME for leadership positions this year.

Deadline approaches for applications for 2003-04 Diversity Action Grants
The DAG program provides funding on a competitive basis to ASME student sections for innovative projects that promote inclusiveness and encourage the participation of women and under-represented minority groups.