The Main Plenary is the most highly anticipated session at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, with over 2,000 attendees enjoying this important Keynote Address. Join your friends, colleagues, and industry partners for the official kickoff of the 117th Annual Conference and Exposition. In previous conferences, ASEE has featured the participation of dynamic, visionary leaders such as Carl B. Mack, executive director of the National Society of Black Engineers; Gu Binglin, president of Tsinghua University; Charles M. Vest, president of the National Academy of Engineering; and many others.
The Distinguished Lecture series is also a highlight of each Annual Conference and Exposition. The concurrent Keynote Address and Distinguished Lectures are complimentary for all conference attendees and will cover a wide variety of topics, including:
Complimentary for all conference registrants. This Go Global Pavilion presentation highlights the various government-sponsored scholarship, fellowship, and internship funding opportunities from the Department of Defense, NASA, and the National Science Foundation administered by ASEE – ranging from the high school to post-doctoral and faculty levels. In total, ASEE handles about 14,000 applications per year associated with these programs, resulting in about 1,800 awardees who receive more than $60 million of support annually. At this presentation, faculty and students will also be introduced to ways in which they can be more successful with award applications and bring additional funding and prestige to their institution.
This is an orientation for new ASEE members and first-time conference attendees. This session provides an overview of the conference and of ASEE as an organization. Take advantage of hearing from ASEE's president, vice president for member affairs, and other leaders. ASEE staff members will be available to discuss member services. Don't miss the opportunity to become familiar with your society. Anyone interested in learning more about ASEE and the annual conference is welcome to attend.
$35 for registered attendees
$45 for unregistered attendees
$18 for children 6-12 years old
See old friends and colleagues, and make some new ones at the 2010 ASEE Picnic - Kentucky BBQ! Join us as we kick off the ASEE Annual Conference 2010 at Louisville Slugger Field. You'll enjoy delicious, authentic Kentucky BBQ, drinks, entertainment, and America's pastime baseball! Tickets for the Louisville Bats baseball game will be available to all who attend the picnic; ASEE will even be throwing out the first pitch. Don't miss it! Due to the generous participation of our sponsors, the ASEE Picnic tickets are subsidized by over 50 percent. We are delighted to be able to offer our attendees these discounts; we hope to see you there.
Back by Popular Demand! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to discuss important issues facing engineering and technology education stakeholders. Participants have the chance to network with members of the ASEE Board of Directors and industry leaders. Join us to discuss key issues, ask questions, and share opinions with ASEE's governing body. This event will take place in the Go Global Pavilion on the Exhibit Hall Floor, during the Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour. Refreshments will be served.
All conference attendees are invited to the ASEE Annual Awards Reception preceding the Awards Banquet. This is the perfect opportunity to network with your colleagues and toast the 2010 award winners.
$75 for registered attendees
$85 for unregistered attendees
Dine and celebrate with the recipients of ASEE's Society Awards and the 2009 Annual Conference Best Paper Award at the 117th ASEE Annual Awards Banquet.
For most current program please visit: www.asee.org/annual2010