American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Board on Minorities and Women records
Scope and Content
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.
Dates
- Creation: 1994-1995, undated
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
Open for research.
Use/Re-use Restrictions
Consult Iowa State University Library Special Collections and University Archives. Copyright is held by American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Biography/Profile
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.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 half document box)
Processing Information
Released on 2018-11-01.
- Title
- MS-0316. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Board on Minorities and Women records, 1994-1995, undated
- Date
- June 15, 2020
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives Repository
403 Parks Library
701 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames Iowa 50011-2102 United States
(515) 294-6672
archives@iastate.edu