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In an occasional series, Royal News spotlights clubs from the university\u2019s 100+ student organizations on campus, speaks to members and offers information on how to connect with the clubs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To suggest a club for a future Royal News article, to share ideas or to inform us of any upcoming club events, please email RoyalNews@scranton.edu or\u00a0<\/span>Elizabeth.vanderneut@scranton.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n\n


By:\u00a0Elizabeth Vander Neut, student correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n

GET INVOLVED<\/h2>\n

Club:<\/strong>\u00a0American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)<\/p>\n

Meet:\u00a0Ethan Distler\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>’26, is a mechanical engineering major from Royersford.<\/p>\n

Role in th<\/strong>e Club:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>President\u00a0<\/p>\n

Connect:<\/strong>\u00a0@asme_uofs\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Q: Your club is one of many extracurricular opportunities at The University of Scranton.\u00a0<\/strong>How does American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) stand out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“ASME as a club … exists purely to help enrich the (still new) mechanical engineering major. I\u2019m part of the third<\/span>\u00a0graduating class of mechanical engineering and the first graduating class with the program officially accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)\u00a0<\/span>So, with a program still in its infancy, the officers and I wanted to make some sort of resource that would promote engagement. The electrical engineering major already has such a rich and involved alumni network and relationship with companies and other resources. We asked what was stopping the mechanical engineering major from developing an involved network early on.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Q: Why did you join the club? Why would you recommend someone join?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Anyone should join if <\/span>they\u2019re<\/span> interested in engineering. The beauty of engineering is how diverse it is. It is merely applied physics with an interest in design. Mechanical<\/span> engineering<\/span>\u00a0happens<\/span> to limit the scope to<\/span> something mechanical. <\/span>So,<\/span> anyone who is interested in learning about how the world <\/span>operates<\/span> in terms of manufacturing, infrastructure, <\/span>etc.<\/span> should absolutely come to <\/span>a meeting<\/span>.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q: What is the mission of ASME?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“From our constitution, the mission is this:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Support the expansion and visibility of the Mechanical Engineering program with a club that participates in interscholastic competitions, networking opportunities, such as facility tours, and other off-campus activities in addition to on-campus seminars, events, and workshops.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Provide students with<\/span> the opportunity to engage in seminars with Mechanical Engineering graduates and industry professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Allo<\/span>w Mechanical Engineering students to explore post-graduate opportunities within their discipline, such as workshops, conferences and connections specific to the Mechanical Engineering fields.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Promote collaboration amongst Mechanical Engineering students to nurture an ME\u00a0<\/span>community essential for the expansion of the Mechanical Engineering department.\u201d
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Q:\u00a0What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present as a club?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Our national organization is ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). They host design competitions and other events all year. <\/span>Competing in one of <\/span>these events is definitely going to be something we (the officers) start to look at.”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0Please share the format of a typical meeting. How can someone interested in these meetings find out more ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

“We\u2019ve<\/span> been <\/span>doing<\/span> meetings every other Tuesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span> the <\/span>Mechanical<\/span> Engineering Suite in Hyland Hall. When you walk <\/span>into<\/span> the floor, the building is on y<\/span>our right.<\/span> <\/span>We\u2019ve<\/span> been meeting in the Mechanics of Materials Lab.”\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>Q:\u00a0Any upcoming club plans for the fall semester?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“12\/2\/2025 Gingerbread weight competition.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0Any upcoming club plans for the fall semester?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I think that<\/span> covers all of it! On behalf of the ASME Officers, <\/span>we\u2019d<\/span> like to thank you for featuring us. Please stop <\/span>in<\/span> any time!”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n