About ASME Student Sections
ASME helps university engineering students develop their professional identity and provides essential engagement opportunities by offering access to a wide range of activities and resources such as membership, competitions, scholarships, student sections and much more!
Student Sections provide community during the college experience. These Student Sections may participate in design competitions, E-Fest, EFx, fundraising, volunteer work, university activities or partnering with local schools to provide STEM activities. The Student Sections also give students the opportunity to lead and make meaningful decisions for their group.
For Student Leaders & Faculty Advisors
Student Section Handbook
Detailed guidelines for students and faculty advisors for creating or operating ASME Student Sections.
Faculty Advisor Toolkit
Resource to help advisors in their role guiding students and bringing ASME to the campus.
Resources for Student Section
Explore operational and promotional resources and tools for leaders and advisors.
Student Community Grants
Request funds for your student section's activities ranging from $100 - $500USD.

SMART Program
Advisors can nominate students for the SMART Program which gives students a free ASME membership and connects them with mentors and other students in the community.
Student Section Playbook
Gives an overview of the student section program from volunteer responsibilities to resources.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit
ASME seeks to ensure all members feel welcomed and included in the ASME community.
Find a Student Section
Activities for Students
E-Fest
Join thousands of students from around world for the engineering festival (E-Fest) competitions and events!
Networking
Connect with engineers and students locally or internationally through ASME's Professional Sections and Technical Divisions.
Student Leadership Training Conference
Join student leaders and get connected, inspired, and empower the next generation of student leaders during this immersive experience.
Join ASME
Joining ASME’s student membership community allows you to network with other like-minded individuals and focus on your professional development skills as you progress through school and into your professional journey.
Membership offers networking events, student competitions, volunteer opportunities, and access to key resources that will open doors when you start your professional career. Students are encouraged to check out these benefits:
Scholarships
Available to students pursuing an educational program in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology at the undergraduate or graduate level.
“A Day in the Life”
Webinar series exploring the day-to-day activities of engineers who work at innovative companies.
TEC Talks
Webinar series featuring leading experts addressing topical issues, challenges, and new technologies within the various specialty areas of ASME Divisions.
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