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    Technical and Engineering Communities Sector

    The Technical and Engineering Communities (TEC) Sector exists to advance engineering, deliver technical content, and provide growth opportunities to our multifaceted community of engineers. We strive to be a preeminent technical community that delivers solutions to meet evolving global challenges, by empowering our members. We will do this by engaging the extraordinary talents of our members and volunteers to deliver content through existing and new conferences and events, as well as provide resources and subject matter expertise to create new opportunities, for the spread of engineering knowledge.

    About

    TEC Sector Mission & Vision

    Mission

    Empowering members to advance engineering, deliver technical content, and connect our global community​ 

    Vision

    Be the world’s leading engineering community​


    Get involved with the Technical Divisions

    Connect with the TEC Council by visiting the TEC Sector LinkedIn Group Page

    For any general questions regarding TEC Operations, email us at asmetec@asme.org

    Leadership



    Tom Lavertu, Senior Vice President
    Wabtec Corporation




    Damian Vogt, Vice Chair
    University of Stuttgart



    Akin Keskin, Vice Chair
    Rolls Royce



    Kieran Kavanagh, Interim Vice Chair
    Envysor



    Shannon Stott, Member-at-Large
    Boston University



    Bobby Noble, Member-at-Large
    EPRI


    Sandra Boetcher, Member-at-Large
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University



    Angelique Vesey, Senior Director TEC Strategy and Operations
    ASME

    Honors & Awards

    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

    Volunteer Opportunities

    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!

    Do you have a volunteer opportunity you would like to share with members? Email us at asmetec@asme.org to post your current opportunities!


    Fusion Technology Division

    ASME is creating a 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, to make the Division official, we need 100+ supporters on our initial roster before presenting to ASME leadership.

    Here is how you can help:

    • Show support by submitting your information via the interest form below, both ASME members and non-members
    • Share this page and interest form with colleagues in the fusion space
    • Encourage others to join!

    Fill this interest form to begin!

    Resources

    TEC Sector Operation Guide
    Division Guidelines
    TEC Development Fund Proposal and Guidelines
    TEC Talk Presentation Proposal Form

    Thriving Volunteer Teams Resources

    Virtual meeting Tips and Tricks
    Effective Committee Meeting Tips
    Running a great meeting