CEO Corner

ASME Honors AAPI Contributions in Engineering

May 1, 2024

This May, ASME celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by acknowledging the significant contributions of AAPI individuals to various aspects of US history, culture, society, and engineering.

On Earth Day, Celebrating a Milestone in our Journey to Reduce Emissions

April 22, 2024

Today marks the 54th annual Earth Day, celebrated in nearly every nation on the planet, which exists to focus attention on the state of the environment and the effects of climate change.

The Power of Volunteers and Diversity

April 1, 2024

This April is Volunteer Month, a time to recognize individuals who actively give back to and support their communities.

Women’s History Month: Honoring a Legacy

March 1, 2024

During this Women’s History Month, I’d like to take a moment to honor ASME’s first woman president, Nancy Deloye Fitzroy, who passed away earlier this year.

Celebrating Black Engineers Past, Present and Future

February 1, 2024

This Black History Month, ASME celebrates the contributions of Black engineers to the field of engineering—past, present, and future.

Addressing and Preventing Microaggressions in the Workplace

January 5, 2024

Creating a culture rooted in DEI often means having difficult, but important, conversations.

Celebrating Human Rights Month

December 1, 2023

December is Universal Human Rights Month. This year, December 10th marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Celebrating Diverse Holidays

November 1, 2023

November, for many, marks the beginning of the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Diwali are coming up later this month, with Christmas, Hanukkah, and more right around the corner.

A Milestone Month for Climate Action at ASME

October 20, 2023

We are coming off a milestone set of weeks at ASME in regards to climate action.

Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1, 2023

Engineers have a long history of supporting those with disabilities, including creating assistive technology devices.

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023

This September and October, we recognize the importance of uplifting Hispanic engineer voices and stories.

Together We Thrive: Embracing Humanitarianism and Women's Equality in August

August 1, 2023

Two key dates in the month of August are World Humanitarian Day on August 19th, and Women’s Equality Day on August 26th.

Allyship: Embracing Inclusion

July 7, 2023

As we move toward a more diverse and equitable workforce, it’s important to ask: how can I help?

LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2023

June 1, 2023

This June, ASME continues its commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in and outside the engineering profession—during and beyond LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

AAPI Heritage Month

May 1, 2023

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, which recognizes and celebrates people of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States.

White House Open Access Proposal Would Limit Research and Innovation

April 14, 2023

Last August, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) declared that researchers who want to continue receiving federal grants must make all scientific publications resulting from those grants public. It isn’t that simple.

Diversity Month 2023

April 1, 2023

Emphasizing our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within our organization and the broader community.

Women’s History Month

March 1, 2023

Each year in March, we observe Women’s History Month, highlighting the stories and achievements of women throughout history.

ASME and our Changing Climate

February 15, 2023

We are excited to relay this important update on our organizational journey in regards to climate change.

ASME Commends the DOE’s Recent Breakthrough on Nuclear Fusion and the Engineers Who Made It Possible

December 19, 2022

Tom Costabile, Executive Director/CEO of ASME, celebrates the DOE's breakthrough on nuclear fusion. Photo by Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/Handout via REUTERS

Michael Johnson Named Chief Representative for ASME’s Beijing Representative Office

December 19, 2022

Michael Johnson, ASME’s Chief Strategy Officer, to serve as the new Chief Representative of ASME’s Beijing Representative Office.

ASME Update on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

April 7, 2021

ASME believes there is no place for violence or racism. Period.

January 2021 Statement from ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile

January 20, 2021

Video: 2022 State of the Society

November 2, 2022

The leadership provided by the ASME Board of Governors and Executive Team has put ASME on a trajectory of growth and stability for years to come. The best way to predict the future is to build it.

Recent Events Follow-Up from ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile

June 30, 2020

A follow-up from ASME's Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile concerning the latest events in our society.

Correspondence from ASME's Executive Director On Recent Events

June 9, 2020

ASME is deeply committed to demonstrating leadership to encourage, facilitate, and support the principles of diversity and inclusion in our staff, volunteer community, and the engineering profession globally.

What We Can Learn From Crisis

April 21, 2021

There are some important lessons we can apply to our efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the engineering community.