The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (
ASME) is a
professional association that, in its own words, "promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe" via "
continuing education, training and
professional development, codes and
standards,
research, conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of outreach." ASME is thus an
engineering society, a
standards organization, a
research and development organization, a
lobbying organization, a provider of training and education, and a
nonprofit organization. Founded as an engineering society focused on
mechanical engineering in North America, ASME is today multidisciplinary and global.