American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Mid-Continent Section

HELP WANTED!  JUDGES FOR ASME SPDC/ECTC AT ORU ON MARCH 26-27 We would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible. 

On Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27, District E schools will attend the ASME Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) (aka, Regional Student Conference-RSC) at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa.  The SPDC is an annual gathering of students from the more than 90 colleges and universities. The students attend the SPDCs in District E to compete in a series of contests and competitions that are designed to expose the students to the engineering profession by letting them experience some of the tasks performed by engineers everyday.

 These contests help prepare the students for the workplace by enabling them to develop their skills and abilities and providing them with real-world experience. It also provides an opportunity to win prizes and the chance to compete against other regional winners at the next ASME Congress. This type of activity is in keeping with ASME objectives to help develop the professionalism of students and young engineers. 

I would like to invite you to share in this unique experience by serving as a judge for one of the student contests. The contests are described below, and links for more information are given.

 OLD GUARD TECHNICAL POSTER COMPETITION Friday, March 26, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (or as long as needed to complete judging process). (Includes lunch). The SSC poster competition emphasizes the ability to deliver visual presentations. Subject matter is an area of mechanical engineering. Three judges are needed. http://www.asme.org/Events/Contests/Old_Guard_Technical_Poster.cfm

 EARLY CAREER TECHNICAL CONFERENCE (PRESENTATIONS) Friday, March 26, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Includes lunch) In the competitive engineering job market, employers and engineering managers are looking for the technical credentials that separate one candidate from another. In keeping with the mission of promoting and enhancing the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, this conference has been organized as a forum for ME graduate students to develop their technical credentials and to establish their professional identity. This program enhances the ability of graduate students to compete in a demanding and changing global marketplace by providing and developing the skills and the demonstrated technical performance that will make them stand out among their peers. Four judges are needed, preferably with a M.S. degree or higher.  

OLD GUARD ORAL PRESENTATION COMPETITION Friday, March 26 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Includes lunch) Saturday, March 27 10:40 AM – 1:00 PM (Judges are welcome to stay for the Awards Luncheon) It is recognized that an engineer, like all professionals, must possess a well-developed ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. This competition is emphasizes the ability to deliver oral presentations. Six judges are needed on Friday, March 26 and three judges on Saturday, March 27. ttp://www.asme.org/Events/Contests/Old_Guard_Prize_Oral.cfm

 Investing a few hours of your time will help ensure the success of the conference and provide guidance to the student competitors as they begin their engineering careers. And I can assure you that you will be very impressed with both the technical expertise and the degree of professionalism that the students display. 

If you can join us as a judge, we invite you to be our guest for lunch on Friday, dinner on Friday evening, or the Honors Luncheon Banquet on Saturday. For complete information about the SPDC and the full agenda, go to http://districts.asme.org/spdc/OK/OKSchedule.htm  We hope that you will join us for this very rewarding experience. If you are interested or you need more information, please contact Dr. John Matsson 918 495-6935  jmatsson@oru.edu

Sincerely, Dr. John Matsson, Student Section Advisor & Conference Chair Oral Roberts University 

Note: District E consists of the following: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and the Country of Mexico. There will be only one SPDC conducted this year hosted by Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK).

ASME – General information  

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences.  ASME develops codes and standards that enhance public safety, and provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities benefiting the global engineering and technology community.  ASME has more than 127,000 members worldwide.

Tulsa Chapter President: John Matsson

Phone: 918-495-6935

E-Mail: matssonj2@asme.org

Meetings: Third Thursday, Various places, 6:00 p.m.

Website: http://sections.asme.org/MidContinent/

National Website:  www.asme.org