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3 Recent Events

5 ASME 2014 Power Conference

6 ASME Energy Forum

Local Section News

Local Section News

ASME WDC Section 2014 Election Results

You voted and the results are in! Please help in congratulating the following Executive Board Members and Directors as part of the 2014-2015 Washington DC Section:

Chairman – Kaykham Sysounthorn Vice-Chairman – Paul Bizot Treasurer – Jon Ward Recording Secretary – Roger Schaffer Communications Secretary – William Wedlock Directors –

Rattan Tawney Gurmukh Mehta Iheanyi Eronini Bethany Springer Sarkis Aktavoukian Shun P. Tschen Siddiq Qidwai

Washington DC Section Newsletter

May 2014

https://community.asme.org/washington_dc_section/default.aspx

Editor: William Wedlock

240-626-1798

wjwedlo1@bechtel.com

Chairman

Siddiq Qidwai 202-767-1466 qidwaim2@asme.org

Vice-Chairman

Kaykham Sysounthorn 571-357-3011 sysounthornk1@asme.org

Treasurer

Paul Bizot 301-648-5945 bizotp2@asme.org

Secretary

Jon Ward 571-215-8981 jonward@asme.org

Executive Advisor

Boris Ciomeiu 703-303-2249 ciomeiu@netzero.net

Executive Secretary: Andrea Gironda

703-489-9503

agironda@verizon.net

https://community.asme.org/washington_dc_section/default.aspx

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Recent Events

Awards Dinner

April 29 was the ASME Washington DC’s annual science fair and scholarship awards dinner, and both the breadth of interest and

passion for learning among middle school, high school and college students were inspiring for all participants.

Scholarship Winners

Catholic University of America: Vinnie Maggio

George Washington University: Tyler Miller

University of the District of Columbia: Eddie Abaka

University of Marylandd: Sara Niezelski

Howard University: Ferris Harvey

Camilla Johnnson (6th

grade) presenting her project on

measuring UV protection of different fabrics.

Andrew Harrison presenting his science fair project on

comparison of FEA analyisis to experimental data on

strength to weight of drilled out cubes

Michael Lopez (his parents to the left) presenting his project

and apparatus which augmented solar cell electricity

production by also harvesting energy from wind and rain

Sara Niezelski (University of MD) sharing her

passion for organizing engineering volunteer

organizations and events, including several

international Engineers Without Borders trips.

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Newsletter Available Online! The District of Columbia Section Newsletter is available online at: https://community.asme.org/washington_dc_section/default.aspx

For comments or questions, please contact our Newsletter Editor William Wedlock at email: wjwedlo1@bechtel.com, or telephone: 240-626-1798.

Program Lineup For Next Year

Have some ideas for events that you’d like to attend next year? We are always open to your ideas! Please contact our Newsletter Editor, William Wedlock at wjwedlo1@bechtel.com to submit your ideas.

Social Media: DC section The ASME DC section established its social media presence through popular websites. The corresponding Facebook and Twitter accounts will enhance the sections ability in connecting to a larger audience. Like us at: http://www.facebook.com/ASMEDC and follow us at: https://twitter.com/ASME_DC

Engineering Corner

UCF engineering students win first place in “Human Powered Vehicle Competition” By Kayla O’Brien (For Orlando Web Producer) Monday, May 5, 2014

On Saturday the University of Central Florida engineering team took

first place in the speed trials for both the woman's and men's

sections of the east coast ASME Human Powered Vehicle

Competition.

The competition continued Sunday with the endurance trials and

UCF won first place in the innovation category and the endurance.

UCF senior Brennon Hocker was the team leader and other team

members include Justin Calla, Edan Cummings, Brian Myers, Dylan

Soler, Michael Wood and Becca Whitsitt.

Read more: http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/25240901/dsd#ixzz319b90QP7

NEI's Fertel: Nuclear is a key part of energy reliability

By Marvin Fertel (NEI) Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Energy reliability and price stability come from having a diverse

energy mix, and nuclear power needs to be a part of that in the

U.S., writes Nuclear Energy Institute President and CEO Marvin

Fertel. Nuclear energy provides clean, round-the-clock power that

can help reliability, he writes. "Particularly during extreme weather,

the availability of electricity to power furnaces and air conditioners can be the difference between life and death for at-risk populations.

Even under normal circumstances, it's imperative for our long-term

energy security and economic health that the nation maintains a

diversified portfolio of energy sources and technologies," Fertel

writes.

View Full Article in: InsideSources

Researchers develop fully green bio-plastic from abundant material By Michael Roppolo (CBS News) Thursday, May 8, 2014 The chitin found in shrimp shells is the basis for a new kind of bio-

plastic that fully degrades when discarded. Researchers at Harvard

University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering note

the material is also abundant. "[I]n the last twelve months [the

many creatures that produce the substance] have produced the same amount of chitin than all the plastic we have produced since

2009," said researcher Javier Fernandez.

View Full Article in: CBS News

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The annual ASME Power Conference is a premier global conference that focuses on today's technical challenges, research updates

and breakthrough innovations that are continuously improving how power plants operate. The Conference convenes engineers,

scientists and technologists of all disciplines for the purposes of exploring solutions to global challenges and for the advancement

of engineering excellence worldwide.

This year, the 2014 ASME Power Conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland. The Conference will feature the following

technical program that promises to be the most extensive and diverse we've ever had, featuring the latest cutting-edge engineering

research and innovation.

Track 1 Fuels & Combustion, Material Handling, Emissions

Track 2 Steam Generators Track 3 Heat Exchangers & Cooling Systems

Track 4 Turbines, Generators & Auxiliaries

Track 5 Plant Operations & Maintenance

Track 6 Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM)

Track 7 Plant Systems, Structures, Components & Materials Issues

Track 8 Simple & Combined Cycles

Track 9 Advanced Energy Systems and Renewables (Wind, Solar & Geothermal)

Track 10 Energy Water Nexus

Track 11 Thermal Hydraulics & CFD

Track 12 Nuclear Plant Design, Licensing & Construction

Track 13 Performance Testing & Performance Test Codes Track 14 Student Paper Competition Track

For more information, see http://www.asmeconferences.org/POWER2014/index.cfm

ASME Mentoring Program

Get valuable career advice from a mechanical engineering professional!

The ASME Mentoring Program is designed to provide rewarding experiences that

both mentor and mentee can learn and grow from. This is a unique opportunity for

you to get career-guiding advice from an engineering professional with broader

experience or more advanced skills. Benefit and learn from their real-life expertise,

while sharing your own valuable insight and perspective!

Participating in the program is easy with our Web-based platform, made available

through a partnership with WisdomShare™. Our targeted matching system will pair

you with someone who can provide anything from general advice and a fresh point-of-

view, to help identifying the right training or niche in mechanical engineering, or even

assistance with finding a non-traditional career path.

The valuable insight you can gain by participating in the ASME Mentoring Program

can have a positive impact on your career for years to come!

If you are ready for a most rewarding experience, please go to:

http://go.asme.org/mentoring to become an ASME Mentor or Mentee.

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ASME Energy Forum is a new, year-long multimedia series that explores

the technical aspects and workings of a broad range of energy sources and

related technologies. From solar power and hydrokinetics to fuel cell

vehicles and wind farms, you'll get leading expert perspectives on how

these energy sources work, the technical issues and challenges, and the

economic implications for businesses.

Register now: https://www.asme.org/events/asme-energy-forum

FREE WEBINAR:

Fuel Cells: Putting

Hydrogen on the Highway

Register anytime to get immediate access.

Learn about one of the promises and challenges of

hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Learn More

FREE WEBINAR:

Wind Turbines Reach

for the Sky

Learn about one of the fastest growing

forms of energy in the United States.

Learn More

Learn. Grow. Connect.

The Engineering for Change Webinar Series provides the

opportunity to learn from and interact with creative thinkers and

leaders who are developing new technologies and initiatives

that contribute to solving humanitarian engineering problems.

This live, interactive, monthly series promotes emerging ideas

and connects a community of passionate engineers who want to improve quality of life around the world. Attending is

easy and free: register at least one hour before each webinar and you’ll receive a participant link prior to the event.

Can’t attend? View previously recorded webinars online and on E4C’s YouTube channel. Visit

www.engineeringforchange-webinars.org to learn more and register for the next live event.

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