Computers & Information In Engineering

Computers and Information in Engineering Division (CIE) is a forum for understanding the application of emerging technologies that impact critical engineering issues of representation, product design and product development.

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The Computers and Information in Engineering Division (CIE) covers a broad spectrum of resources relating directly to the use of computers, computing methods, software, and information management in engineering by providing a forum for understanding the application of emerging technologies that impact critical engineering issues of representation, product design and product development, exchange, management and integration of information throughout the entire engineering product and process life-cycle.

CIE News and Announcements

2023 ASME-CIE Graduate Research Poster Session: Call for Applications


ASME-Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Division is hosting the Graduate Research Poster Session at the 2023 ASME IDETC-CIE Conference, August 20-23, 2023.
The submission process, application package templates, deadlines, organizer’s contact information, and other relevant information are available at here.
 
What: ASME-CIE Graduate Research Poster Session
When: During the 2023 ASME IDETC-CIE Conference, August 20-23, 2023
Who: Graduate students in the preliminary phase of their research programs (MS or within 2 years of starting a Ph.D.)
Deadline for submitting application package: April 10, 2023

The ASME-CIE division will offer stipends ($350 for accepted posters) to support graduate students attending the 2023 CIE Conference to present their research posters.
 
For specific queries, please email: Dr. Jun Wang, Email: jwang22@scu.edu or Dr. Satchit Ramnath, Email: ramnath.17@osu.edu 

The CIE Division is excited to put out a call for papers for the 44th CIE Conference to be held at JW Marriot Washington, Washington, DC, USA, August 25-28, 2024. All five CIE tracks are soliciting papers in all aspects of computer applications on experimental, numerical, and analytical studies, with emphasis on the highlighted topic areas. Download the flyer for all the details

2024 CIE Conference Call for Papers Flyer

Please review the draft strategic plan for CIE and provide your feedback as soon as possible. If you have feedback please provide it by Tuesday, September 5. This Plan incorporates feedback provided by attendees of the CIE Division Meeting at IDETC-CIE last week. 

Draft CIE Strategic Plan

The CIE Division will meet virtually on June 13, 2023 at 11 am ET for 90 minutes. The focus of the meeting is to begin the strategic planning process. Here are materials to review prior to the meeting:

ASME Strategic Planning Template for Divisions
CIE SWOT Analysis developed by the ExComm

We look forward to seeing you soon at IDETC-CIE 2023! Conference organizers invite you to review the highlights of what is happening at the 43rd Computers and Information in Engineering Conference!

CIE Conference Highlights

A few notable happenings are:

And much more!

WOMEN IN ME AND ASME
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023 - ROOM 396, CONVENTION CENTER
PANEL: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
RECEPTION: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
MODERATOR: Caterina Rizzi, University of Bergamo, Italy (CIE Chair, 2023-2024)
PANELISTS/SPEAKERS:

  • Judith Bamberger, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

  • Karen Ohland, Princeton University Art Museum, ASME Past President

  • Assimina Pelegri, Rutgers University

  • Xiaozhi (Christina) Wang, ABS

  • Olesya Zhupanska, The University of Arizona

Women in ME and ASME networking event features a panel followed by Q&A and a reception. The panel
will discuss the growing presence of women in mechanical engineering and ASME, their roles and strategies
to close the gender gap.

Women in ME and ASME Flyer

Learn About IMECE

Leadership

Caterina Rizzi
Chair | July 2023 – June 2024

Robert Wendrich
Vice Chair | July 2023 – June 2024

Krishnanand Kaipa
Member | July 2023 – June 2024

John Steuben
Member | July 2023 - July 2024

Gaurav Ameta
Member | July 2023 - July 2024

Xiaozhi (Christine) Wang
Member | July 2023 - June 2023

Marc Halpern
Liason | July 2021 – June 2022

Paul Witherell
Past Chair/Awards Chair | July 2023 – June 2024
Barbara Zlatnik
Staff Contact 

Events

Featured Events

IDETC-CIE 2024 - International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference

To view other events that may be of interest, please visit the ASME Calendar of Events.

Past Events

IDETC-CIE 2023 - International Design Engineering Technical Conference and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference

IDETC-CIE 2022 - International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference

IDETC-CIE 2021: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, held virtually, August 17 - 20

IDETC-CIE 2020: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, held virtually, August 16 – 19, 2020

IDETC-CIE 2019: International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, August 18 – 21, 2019

ASME 2016 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2016) 
August 21-24, 2016 
Charlotte, North Carolina

ASME 2015 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (IDETC/CIE 2015)
August 2-5, 2015
Boston, Massachusetts

ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences (IDETC) and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (CIE)
August 17-20, 2014
Buffalo, New York

ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferencess (IDETC) and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (CIE)
August 4-7, 2013
Portland, OR

The CIE Division is excited to put out a call for papers for the 43rd CIE Conference, to be held in August 20-23, 2023, Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA, USA. All five CIE tracks are soliciting papers in all aspects of computer applications on experimental, numerical, or analytical studies, with emphasis on the highlighted topic areas. Deadline to submit your paper is March 13. Review the Call for Papers flyer and topic details for all the information about tracks, topics, special sessions, and workshops/tutorials!

Call for Papers 
Topic Details

 

Honors & Awards

Division Level Awards

  • Young Engineer Award
    The Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Division sponsors the Young Engineer Award to recognize a promising young investigator who is making outstanding contributions to the progress in the application of computers in engineering.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
    CIE sponsors a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize a person who has had a significant impact on the use of computers in engineering practice and/or education.
  • Leadership Award
    Outstanding performance in one or more areas of concern to both the computer industry and the various engineering fields.
  • Excellence in Research
    CIE recognizes a person for outstanding research contributions in any field associated with the use of computers in engineering.
  • Distinguished Service Award
    The Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Division sponsors the Distinguished Service Award to recognize a person for dedicated service in support of the CIE Division's mission.
  • Best Ph.D. Thesis/Dissertation Award
    CIE Best Ph.D. Dissertation Committee sponsors a promising young investigator who authored the best Ph.D thesis of the year in the area of computers and information in engineering.
  • Best Paper Awards
    During the annual CIE conference, the best paper is selected from the entire conference as well as each of the technical committees. The selection is made by the executive committee after nomination from the technical committee chair leadership, based on the following criteria: Relevance to CIE, Originality of Contribution, Breadth of Applicability, Problem Difficulty, Demonstration of Success, Potential for Replication by Others, Quality of Written and Visual Aspects, Comments by Reviewers or Recommendations.

Nominations link for processing Division Awards: Unit Awards

The nomination packet needs to include the nomination letter, candidate's full CV, two additional reference letters, other support materials if any, and the candidate's dissertation if for the best Ph.D. dissertation award. 

Links

Links to helpful online resources related to the division are below. If you have suggestions for other resources, please contact the division chair or ASME staff.

  • ASME Landmarks Program
    Landmarks, sites and collections of historic importance to mechanical engineering are designated by ASME through its History and Heritage Landmarks Program.

Other Links of Interest

Resources

 

The CIE Division is pleased to provide its annual newsletter. Please review the Spring 2023 edition for CIE news and updates, including reports from the Chair and Past Chair, 2022 awards and honors, reports from the technical committees and much more!

CIE Division Spring 2023 Newsletter


Winter 2022 CIE Newsletter

Technical Committees

  • Advanced Modeling and Simulation (AM&S)
  • Computer-Aided Product and Process Development (CAPPD)
  • Systems Engineering, Information, and Knowledge Management (SEIKM)
  • Virtual Environments and Systems (VES)
  • Artifical Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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