UEF Founder Societies

Empowering the next generation technical workforce is a core goal of the ASME Foundation and critical to meeting the world’s technological and humanitarian challenges. UEF’s generous support has been instrumental in the development and rollout of our national Community College Engineering Pathways initiative and our regionally focused STEM Engine workforce development outreach. Thanks to UEF grants, we’re opening doors of opportunity to thousands of tomorrow’s innovators who will build a better future for all of us.”

Stephanie Viola
Executive Director, ASME Foundation
Managing Director, ASME Programs and Philanthropy

Founder Societies

The United Engineering Foundation Inc. (UEF) is the successor organization to the United Engineering Society (UES) which was founded in 1904 with the generous support of Andrew Carnegie. The members of the UEF are:

American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

AIChE LogoAIChE, founded in 1908, is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with more than 50,000 members from over 100 countries.

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME)

AIMEAIME Logo is a Founder Organization Representing over 150,000 professionals worldwide from multiple organizations serving engineers involved in mining, metallurgy, minerals, materials, petroleum, iron, steel and metals.

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

ASCE LogoThe American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

ASME logoASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines. Founded in 1880, ASME has grown to include more than 140,000 members in 151 countries.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

IEEE logoThe IEEE is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. There are more than 430,000 IEEE members in more than 160 countries.