Elevate ME

IMECE Student and Early Career Engineers
November 16-18

Are you ready to embark on a journey of innovation and networking in the realm of mechanical engineering? Join us at ElevateME, a dynamic program designed to inspire, educate, and connect Student and Early Career mechanical engineering enthusiasts from all walks of life. The agenda will be packed with engaging sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to empower both seasoned professionals and aspiring engineers.

Overview of Events:

SUNDAY

Professional Development Workshop for Undergraduate, Graduate students and very early career researchers
- How to make professional connections and maintain through social media
- Enhancing professional writing and speaking/presentation skills
- And other "soft skills"

First-Timers Orientation
- Is this your first time at the IMECE Conference? Familiarize yourself with the IMECE conference layout, networking tips, and how to maximize your time here. Get your ElevateME Ribbon.

Future of Mechanical Engineers with ASME Leaders
- Dive deep into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of mechanical engineering. Connect with ASME leaders, gain career insights, and network with top professionals in mechanical engineering.

MONDAY

Undergraduate Student Posters Set-up
- Witness the creativity and ingenuity of undergraduate students as they showcase their research and projects through poster presentations.

FE/PE Overview Session/Workshop
- Join Industry and Academic persons with PE specialty to talk about importance and benefit of PE license
- Guidance on FE and PE Exams: Background, Syllabus, Reading Materials Suggestions, Where to find help, and more...

Early Career Forum: Meet the Industry Leaders and NSF Program Managers
- Gain invaluable wisdom and guidance from industry/academia/national Lab titans during this exclusive workshop featuring leaders from Industry, National Labs, and Funding Agencies.

Undergraduate Student Posters – Students stand at Posters
- Engage directly with undergraduate students as they stand by their posters, ready to discuss their innovative projects and research findings.

Opening Reception
- Unwind and mingle with fellow attendees at our lively opening reception, the perfect opportunity to forge new connections and strengthen existing ones.

Meet-up and Networking
- Extend the networking opportunities into the evening at our casual meet-up reception off site, where you can relax and connect with industry peers in a more informal setting.

TUESDAY

Rising Stars of ME
- The ASME Rising Stars of Mechanical Engineering Celebration and Showcase at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE) is a prestigious event designed to honor early-career researchers who have received recognition through NSF CAREER, ONR YIP, AFOSR YIP, DARPA YFA, and NIH New Innovator Awards. This reception-style celebration will take place on Tuesday, November 18 and commences with a brief introduction, followed by a poster session during which Principal Investigators (PIs) are invited to present their innovative work. Subsequently, a networking period allows PIs to connect with their peers and other professionals in the field.