Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 316
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Board on Minorities and Women
Records, 1994-1995, undated
Descriptive summary
| creator: | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Board on Minorities and Women |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1994-1995, undated |
| extent: | 0.21 linear feet (2 folders) |
| collection number: | MS 316 |
| repository: | Archive of Women in Science and Engineering, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department. Copyright is held by the Board. |
| preferred citation: | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Board on Minorities and Women Records, MS 316, Archives of Women in Science and Engineering, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
In 1989, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers formed the Board on Minorities and Women, in response to the increasing importance of diversity. The mission of the Board is "to make the American Society of Mechanical Engineers a welcome place for all to participate and assume leadership roles in ASME activities and to encourage minorities and women to seek and retain careers in engineering." The Board focuses on targeting women and minorities with leadership programs, diversity action grants, conferences, presentations, and training. |
Collection description
This collection (1994-1995, undated) contains a brochure, mission statement, program statement, memorandum and report that document the work and projects of the ASME Board on Minorities and Women. The memo and report detail a panel session at the Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network (WEPAN) Conference and contains a discussion of how various societies and organizations are attempting to help minorities and women. Also included in this collection is a videotape (Mothers of Invention) that focuses on the inventions produced by women, children, African-Americans, and other minorities. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Brochure |
undated |
1 |
1 |
Mission Statement |
1994 |
1 |
1 |
Memorandum and report from WEPAN (Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network) Panel on "Increasing the Participation of Women and Minorities in Engineering Societies" |
1995 |
1 |
1 |
Update on Board Activities Program |
1995 |
1 |
2 |
Videotape "Mothers of Invention" |
199-? |