Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences.  ASME develops codes and standards that enhance public safety, and provides lifelong learning and technical exchange opportunities benefiting the global engineering and technology community.  ASME has more than 127,000 members worldwide.

ASME UMD is the University of Maryland's student chapter of the American Society of Engineers

The ASME Lounge is located just to your left as you go in the main entrance of the Glenn L. Martin Hall (EGR) building, in room EGR1107.