Passionate about the environment? Want to make a difference (and some good money) with engineering and technology? Check out the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Further, "the Academy interacts with students and young professionals, sponsors a university lecture series, and rewards outstanding achievements through its international awards program."
"The Association of Energy Engineers, founded in 1977 by Albert Thumann, is a nonprofit professional society of over 18,000 members in more than 100 countries. The mission of AEE is 'to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.”
"The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) is a professional membership organization serving all professionals working in the built environment... Established in 1915, AFE remains the leading technical education and credentialing resource for facilities management professionals."
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is the world's largest aerospace technical society with close to 30,000 members in 85 countries. It's truly a global professional association.
With over 60,000 members from over 110 countries, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers has conferences, publications, resources, and more for students and professionals with an interest in chemical engineering.
"The American Society Of Mechanical Engineers promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe."
This is the world's largest technical professional association. From IEEE's mission statement: "IEEE's core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity." It's a tall order and a professional association you definitely want to know.
The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions promotes global networking for engineers. With a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, LACCEI partners with engineers, students, and educators.
Founded in 1971, the National Society of Black Engineers is an organization dedicated to increasing diversity in engineering and technology fields. With over 15,000 members, the organization is run and governed by students.
The National Society of Professional Engineers is an organization that specializes in licenses for engineers. To learn about what they do and what you can do as a licensed professional engineer, check out their site.
The Society of American Value Engineers is big on "Value Methodology". Learn more about how you can add value to your work through this professional association.
Founded in 1974, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is dedicated to dedicated to the needs of the familia -over 10,000 student and professional members who are passionate about engineering.
Interested in manufacturing technology? "SME is a non-profit association of professionals, educators, and students committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry." Formerly known as the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, SME is a professional association with plenty of resources for those interested in manufacturing.
