Engineering

▸ Agencies

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 220, #B358, MS 8100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8100; (301) 975-2220. Fax, (301) 975-4091. Kent Rochford, Director (Acting).

General e-mail, eeel@nist.gov

Web, http://www.eeel.nist.gov

Provides focus for research, development, and applications in the fields of electrical, electronic, quantum electric, and electromagnetic materials engineering. Interests include fundamental physical constants, practical data, measurement methods, theory, standards, technology, technical services, and international trade.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 220, #B322, MS 8200, [Page 607]Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8220; (301) 975-3400. Fax, (301) 948-5668. Howard Haray, Director (Acting).

Web, http://www.mel.nist.gov

Collects technical data, develops standards in production engineering, and publishes findings; produces the technical base for proposed standards and technology for industrial and mechanical engineering; provides instrument design, fabrication, and repair. Helps establish international standards.

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National Science Foundation (NSF), Engineering, 4201 Wilson Blvd., #505N, Arlington, VA 22230; (703) 292-8300. Fax, (703) 292-9013. Thomas Peterson, Assistant Director.

Web, http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=ENG

Directorate that supports fundamental research and education in engineering through grants and special equipment awards. Programs are designed to enhance international competitiveness and to improve the quality of engineering in the United States.

▸ Nongovernmental

American Assn. of Engineering Societies, 6522 Meadowridge Rd., #101, Elkridge, MD 21075; (202) 296-2237. Fax, (202) 296-1151. William Koffel, Executive Director.

Web, http://www.aaes.org

Federation of engineering societies; members work in industry, construction, government, academia, and private practice. Advances the knowledge, understanding, and practice of engineering. Serves as delegate to the World Federation of Engineering Organizations.

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American Council of Engineering Companies, 1015 15th St. N.W., 8th Floor 20005-2605; (202) 347-7474. Fax, (202) 898-0068. David A. Raymond, President.

General e-mail, acec@acec.org

Web, http://www.acec.org

Membership: practicing consulting engineering firms and state, local, and regional consulting engineers councils. Serves as an information clearinghouse for member companies in such areas as legislation, legal cases, marketing, management, professional liability, business practices, and insurance. Monitors legislation and regulations.

American Society for Engineering Education, 1818 N St. N.W., #600 20036-2479; (202) 331-3500. Fax, (202) 265-8504. Frank L. Huband, Executive Director. Press, (202) 331-3537.

Web, http://www.asee.org

Membership: engineering faculty and administrators, professional engineers, government agencies, and engineering colleges, corporations, and professional societies. Conducts research, conferences, and workshops on engineering education. Monitors legislation and regulations.

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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1801 Alexander Bell Dr., Reston, VA 20191-4400; (703) 295-6300. Fax, (703) 295-6333. Patrick Natale, Executive

Director. Toll-free, (800) 548-2723. Government Relations, (202) 789-7850.

Web, http://www.asce.org

Membership: professionals and students in civil engineering. Develops and produces consensus standards for construction documents and building codes. Maintains the Civil Engineering Research Foundation, which focuses national attention and resources on the research needs of the civil engineering profession. Participates in international conferences.

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ASFE, 8811 Colesville Rd., #G106, Silver Spring, MD 20910; (301) 565-2733. Fax, (301) 589-2017. John P. Bachner, Executive Vice President.

General e-mail, info@asfe.org

Web, http://www.asfe.org

Membership: consulting geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering firms. Conducts seminars and a peer review program on quality control policies and procedures in geotechnical engineering. (Formerly the Assn. of Soil and Foundation Engineers.)

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ASME, Government Relations, Washington Office, 1828 L St. N.W., #906 20036-5104; (202) 785-3756. Fax, (202) 429-9417. Kathryn Holmes, Director.

General e-mail, grdept@asme.org

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