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Join ASME now online.

Click this link and fill out the online application to become an ASME member without the paperwork. Still undecided about joining our great organization? Read on below about the benefits of joining ASME.

Some Benifits of Joining ASME

SUBSCRIPTION TO ME MAGAZINE*

Mechanical Engineering Magazine is the Society’s official monthly magazine. The magazine delivers industry insight and perspective along with information on technological development and innovative processes. It is a must read every month for 120,000 engineers because it’s coverage of cutting-edge technologies is extensive and reliable.

*free subscriptions are not included when freshman take advantage of the free membership program

SUBSCRIPTION TO MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE

The Mechanical Advantage newspaper is published monthly for student members. The publication contains important information concerning careers in mechanical engineering and highlights major events and accomplishments of student members.

SUBSCRIPTION TO ASME NEWS*

ASME News, the monthly member newspaper, reports on the significant events of the Society and the accomplishments of members. The newspaper also includes important research bulletins, news for small businesses, a Washington Hotline column, a calendar of events, plus career opportunities.

*free subscriptions are not included when freshman take advantage of the free membership program

SUBSCRIPTION TO THE STUDENT E-ZINE

The Student E-Zine is electronically delivered to your home, providing up-to-the-minute information such as "Reminders", "News-of-the-Month," "Featured Contest," "Deadlines,"and "Links to Professional Newsletters."

E-MENTORING

Choose a mentor from your area of career interest. Student members review information on prospective mentors online and choose the ones that best fit their needs. Email your top choices to us and we will match you on a first come first served basis. For more information visit our e-mentoring site at http://www.asme.org/ementoring.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP CARD, PIN AND CERTIFICATE

Upon becoming a student member of ASME a membership card will be mailed to you. Students in the United States will receive their membership certificate and pin from their university's ASME Student Section advisor. If there is no advisor at your university these items will be mailed to you directly. International students will receive their membership pin by mail. We hope to soon include a membership certificate. A new membership card will be mailed to you each year with your renewal statement. For replacement cards e-mail infocentral@asme.org

TECHNICAL DIVISION MEMBERSHIP*

ASME has 37 Technical Divisions serving specific disciplines in mechanical engineering. Participation in a Technical Division allows you to gain valuable insight into a particular area and to network with experienced individuals who share your interests.

*student members are eligible to join one Technical Division

MEMBER RATES ON SHORT COURSES

ASME offers more than 200 short courses with member discounts up to $100. And as one of the largest technical publishers in the world, ASME offers members many publications at a savings of 20% or more.

FREE ATTENDANCE AT TECHNICAL DIVISION CONFERENCES AND OTHER SOCIETY MEETINGS

Students enjoy the benefit of free attendance at Technical Division Conferences and other Society meetings, including ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering & Exposition (IMECE, the winter annual meeting of ASME).

DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP SKILLS/NETWORKING

ASME has 125,000 members, which include some 24,000 students, with nearly 400 student sections located around the globe. With a strong membership base and many sponsored activities, ASME offers student members the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and the ability to network with mechanical engineering professionals. Future employers and are currently ASME members.

ASME.ORG

The ASME website is the Society’s state-of-the-art- communications medium on the World Wide Web. It gives all users access to technical discussion groups, information on ASME Codes & Standards and publications, databases of conference paper abstracts, conference proceedings, and much more.

LIFETIME E-MAIL ADDRESS

ASME members can register for a lifetime e-mail address that will forward to whatever e-mail address you prefer. This means you can use your ASME address throughout your ASME membership regardless of changes in your Internet Service Provider or e-mail address. After your college days end, friends can still get in touch with you!

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP AND STUDENT LOAN PROGRAMS

These programs help student members subsidize their education. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $6,000, while the graduate teaching fellowships encourage student members to pursue the doctorate in mechanical engineering and encourages engineering education as a profession. Furthermore, the ASME Student Loan fund has helped over 1,000 ASME student members with low interest student loans. In fact, the loan rates are a nominal 1% below the Federally Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) rate.

CAREER RESOURCES

Resources like the ASME Online Jobs Database allows immediate access to information on job opportunities throughout the world. Search the database by title, locations, responsibilities and requirements. There is also a list of just internships and entry level positions. ASME also offers a Global Resource Page that contains links to resume writing pages and other job search areas.

ASME SPONSORED COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS

ASME offers a number of competitions to test your mechanical engineering skills and to earn awards.

AND MUCH MORE

There are many more benifits including credit cards, insurance, car rental discounts, and dental programs.

Why Join ASME

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