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Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD)—Susquehanna Chapter
           Formed from a foundation in 1976 by engineers working in the bridge industry, ABCD is an associ-  •   To stimulate and publicize technology advances in the highway field
           ation for the purpose of attaining these goals: educate professionals and the general public in the   •   To encourage communication and cooperation among all segments of the highway industry
           vital role of safe bridges in our society; improve and encourage the science of bridge design,
           construction, and reconstruction; provide technical information and assistance; and educate and   •   To stress the value of individuals
           encourage public and private authorities in new and improved techniques. The local Susquehanna
           Chapter of ABCD welcomes interested engineers to participate. Student and Individual Member-  •   To facilitate the ethics, leadership, and career growth of its members.
           ships are available as well as Sustaining Memberships for corporations and partnerships. For
           more information visit us at our website at http://www.abcd-susquehanna.org.    American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) -

                                                                                        Central Pennsylvania Chapter
           American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)—Susquehanna Section         ASHRAE is an international organization of 55,000 persons with chapters throughout the world.
           The American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE, was founded in 1908. AIChE is a profes-  The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, venti-
           sional association of more than 50,000 members. The organization fosters and disseminates   lation, air conditioning, and refrigeration for the public’s benefit through research, stand-ards writ-
           chemical engineering knowledge, supports the professional and personal growth of its members,   ing, continuing education, and publications. The Central Pennsylvania Chapter, which was found-
           and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs through-out the world. Its   ed over 40 years ago, has approximately 300 members located in 21 counties In-cluding the cities
           members are creative problem-solvers who use their scientific and technical knowledge to develop   of Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, State College, and Williamsport. The member-ship includes profes-
           processes and design and operate plants to make useful products at a reasonable cost. Susque-  sional engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and sales representatives. Local activities include
           hanna Section was formed in 1992 to provide The (AIChE) member-ship services to the south   monthly dinner meetings, technical sessions, and tours and seminars designed to broaden the
           central Pennsylvania area. The Susquehanna Section consists of the following counties: Dauphin,   knowledge and experience of all persons involved in the HVAC and refrigeration industry.
           Lancaster, Lebanon, Adams, York, Cumberland, Franklin, western Berks, and western Schuylkill   For more information about the Society, visit the website at www.ashrae.org or our chapter web-
           counties. The Susquehanna Section annually holds nine monthly meetings in either York, Lancas-  site at http://cenpenn.ashraechapters.org.
           ter, Lebanon, Hershey, or Harrisburg locations. The meetings cover a wide range of chemical
           engineering topics, including plant tours and local area awareness issues. The Susquehanna   ASM International - South Central Pennsylvania Chapter
           Section has a nationally recognized “Educational Outreach” program with events that include   ASM International is a professional society dedicated to serving the materials-related needs of
           career days at local high schools, shadow programs at major business firms, judging at science   materials professionals, nontechnical personnel, and managers worldwide by providing high-
           fairs, senior scholarship awards, and science presentations at local schools. The size of our Sec-  quality materials information, education and training, networking opportunities, and professional
           tion is approximately 200 members. There is also an employment coordinator to provide infor-  development resources in cost-effective and user-friendly formats. Through a worldwide net-work
           mation on job open-ings and employment opportunities if this service is needed.    of 36,000 members, ASM provides authoritative information and knowledge on the full range of
                                                                                        materials and processes, from the structural to the nanoscale.
           American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - Central Pennsylvania Section     ASM members are responsible for applying materials knowledge across all industries including
           The mission of the Central Pennsylvania Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers is to   things as varied as environmentally benign manufacturing, medical devices, fuel cells, home-land
           provide a means through which civil engineers can advance their careers, expand their   security, aerospace, automotive, and power generation. The materials they use range from tradi-
           knowledge, and improve the civil engineering profession in order to enhance the quality of life for   tional metals to novel bio-based materials and cutting edge nanoscale composites. Through its
           all. The Central Pennsylvania Section, founded in 1958, is comprised of over 1,100 members and   Education Foundation, ASM is committed to developing the next generation of technical profes-
           covers the middle third of the state from Maryland to the New York state line. For more infor-  sionals by providing exciting programs that expose students and educators to a variety of STEM
           mation, please visit the Section’s website at http://sections.asce.org/central-pennsylvania    concepts, using materials science as a foundation. The South Central Penn-sylvania chapter was
                                                                                        founded in 1929, and serves the  materials community from Lancaster County in the East, North-
                                                                                        ern MD, North to Centre County and West to Fulton County. For more information, please visit our
           American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) - Harrisburg Section            website:  http://www.asmsouthcentralpa.org.
           The American Society of Highway Engineers was founded over 40 years ago with the following
           mission:
                                                                                        Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) - Mid-Atlantic Chapter
           •   To promote the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of safe and   CMAA is leading the growth and acceptance of Construction Management as a professional disci-
               efficient highways                                                       pline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing
           •   To foster a general understanding of the economic importance of highways and seek sup-  operation. Its mission is to promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the
                                                                                        construction process; and its vision is to be the authority in the management of the construction
               port for their fiscal viability
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