Technical and Engineering Communities Sector

TEC Sector Mission & Vision

Mission
To advance engineering, deliver technical content, and provide growth opportunities to our multifaceted community of engineers 
Vision
To be the preeminent technical community that delivers solutions to meet evolving global challenges, by empowering our members

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Bob Stakenborghs
Senior Vice President I July 2022- June 2025

Tom Lavertu
Vice Chair & Senior Vice President Elect I November 2021- June 2025

Vicki Risinger
Vice Chair I October 2021- June 2027

Damian Vogt
Member-at-Large I December 2021- June 2025

Akin Keskin
Member-at-Large I July 2024- June 2026

Shannon Stott
Member-at-Large I April 2025- June 2027

Angelique Vesey
Staff Contact I May 2022- Open

Krishna Hernandez
Staff Contact I October 2020- Open

Clean Energy Technology Group

Chair: Frank Michell
Staff Contact: April Tone, Senior Manager, Technical & Engineering Communities (TEC) Operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Mission/Vision/Purpose

- To be the catalyst for collaboration by engaging groups and individuals in the clean energy generation and storage technologies universe
- Go where no one has gone before by identifying synergy in new advanced technologies and traditional generation systems
- CETG will provide guidance on our national energy strategy based on sound engineering, economic and technology considerations.

 

Digitalization Technology Group

Chair: Kieran Kavanaugh
Staff Contact: Jamie Hart, Senior Manager, Technical & Engineering Communities (TEC) Operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Strategic Objectives of the Group

- To be an Ideas Factory looking at digitalization trends & ASME opportunities
- To Launch and incubate ASME Initiatives around Digitalization
- To serve as an ASME Center of Expertise in Digitalization

 

Nano Engineering Technology Group


Staff Contact: April Tone, Senior Manager, Technical & Engineering Communities (TEC) Operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Vision: To identify synergistic opportunities and platforms for nanoengineering contributions in advanced technologies and next-generation systems in energy, fluids, mechanics, materials, design and manufacturing

Mission: To promote and catalyze the creation of collaborative activities in nanotechnology, nanoengineering and nanoscience within the ASME community across all sectors


Robotics Technology Group

Staff Contact: Barbara Zlatnik, Senior Manager, Technical & Engineering Communities (TEC) Operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Mission/Vision & Purpose
Serve as a Think-Tank to incentivize the creation of a synergy within ASME Robotics Community across all sectors

 

Space Exploration and Habitats Technology Group

Chair: Mina Pelegri
Staff Contact: Laura Herrera, Senior Manager, Technical & Engineering Communities (TEC) Operations at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Vision: To position ASME as a premier expert organization in the field of space technologies closely related to the mechanical engineering profession

Mission: To identify opportunities for product and membership development and provide guidance and expert resources to enable opportunity growth inside and outside of ASME

TEC Sector Awards are Administered by the TEC Sector Council or Jointly Administered by the TEC Sector Council and One or More Other TEC Sector Groups

Dedicated Service Award
Nomination Deadline: December 1

Richard J. Goldstein Energy Lecture Award
Nomination Deadline: February 1

James Harry Potter Gold Medal
Nomination Deadline: February 1

Calvin W. Rice Lecture Award
Nomination Deadline: February 1

Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award
Nomination Deadline: February 15

View all ASME awards

The TEC Sector appreciates the interest and experience each member brings to their vounteer opportunities.  Interested in volunteering for a group within TEC? Fill this interest form to begin!

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TEC Sector Operation Guide
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TEC Talk Presentation Proposal Form
TEC Org Chart
 

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