Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound

About TCVS

The purpose of the Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound (TCVS) is to foster activities pertaining to vibration, sound, and related technical areas.

Leadership
You may reach out to the chair and vice chair using ASME's Volunteer Leader Directory (VLD)

Chair | Matthew Brake, Rice University
Vice Chair | Kathryn Matlack, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Secretary | Serife Tol, University of Michigan

Awards

C.D. Mote Jr. Early Career Award

The Award is presented to an early-career recipient who demonstrates research excellence in the field of vibration and acoustics. At the time of awarding, candidates must have been a member of ASME for at least 3 years, be under the age of 40 years, and be within 10 years of their terminal degree.

Learn more and see past winners
 

Jacob P. Den Hartog Award

Lifelong contribution to the teaching and/or practice of vibration engineering

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N.O. Myklestad Award

Presented in recognition of a major innovative contribution to vibration engineering.

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Mary Baker Industry Achievement Award
Presented to an industry or government practitioner or researcher who accomplishes at least one of the following in the areas of vibration, sound/acoustics, shock, or dynamics:

1. A singular industry innovation
2. A lifetime of industry-relevant achievements
3. Impactful engagement and improvement across industry, government, and academic domains

VIB Conference Student Paper Competition Award

Deadline: 1^st week of June
 
The TVS Student Paper Competition takes place during the Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise (VIB). A maximum of three top papers will receive awards, which are expected to include monetary prizes. Entries will be evaluated by three anonymous reviewers, and between 3 to 10 finalists will be chosen by the TVS Student Paper Awards Committee. The winners will be selected to receive first, second, and third place and will be notified during the annual IDETC/CIE conference. To submit an entry to competition the paper must be emailed to the current VIBS Student Paper Competition chair. This will be announced shortly after the deadline for paper entries.

Evaluation Criteria:
Finalists will be assessed based on their paper's:
- Relevance to the dynamics and vibrations community, including the significance and impact of the work.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Technical quality, completeness, and the quality of the work presented.
- Clarity of the writing.

Associated Journal

ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics

The Journal of Vibration and Acoustics is sponsored jointly by the Design Engineering and the Noise Control and Acoustics Divisions of ASME.  The Journal is the premier international venue for publication of original research concerning mechanical vibration and sound. Our mission is to serve researchers and practitioners who seek cutting-edge theories and computational and experimental methods that advance these fields. Our published studies reveal how mechanical vibration and sound impact the design and performance of engineered devices and structures and how to control their negative influences.

 

Events

TCVS Monthly Seminar

TCVS hosts monthly seminars online via Zoom covering broad areas of dynamics, vibration, and acoustics. Each seminar features a presentation by a faculty member or an industrial expert sharing their latest research relevant to the field. TCVS seminars aim to foster intellectual exchange, promote collaboration and networking, and stimulate new ideas within the community.
The seminars are open to all ASME members and friends. If you would like to receive the monthly seminar announcements, please send a request to tcvs.asme@gmail.com to be added to the list.

TCVS VIB Conference at IDETC-CIE

Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise (VIB) as part of International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC-CIE)

How do I get involved?
Get involved both by emailing the entity account to be added to the friends list and receive updates, and by contacting tcvs.asme@gmail.com about becoming a member.