The American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) elected Don P. Giddens, Dean of the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech, to serve as President-Elect for 2010-2011.  Giddens will assume this position at the 2010 Annual Conference to be held in Kentucky in June 2010.  In 2011, Giddens will assume the position of President of this esteemed organization. ASEE has more than 12,000 members in the U.S.

ASEE Thrust

ASEE is now the dominant force in engineering and engineering technology education in the U.S. and internationally. ASEE initiatives to stimulate educational improvements include: emphasis on learning, as well as teaching; education for a global economy; the imperative of diversity; K-12 preparation; affecting public policy; and importance of industry partnerships. These are initiatives that Giddens fully supports as evidenced by his over 40 years of experience in education and research.

President-Elect Platform

As President-Elect and President, Giddens plans to emphasize innovations in education in today’s rapidly changing world; stress the vital importance of diversity in engineering and engineering technology programs; work closely with the board, membership and national office to assist in engaging ASEE more closely with other critical organizations, such as the NAE and NSF; and will serve as a spokesperson for engineering and engineering technology education nationally and internationally.

ASEE History

Founded in 1893, ASEE is a nonprofit organization committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology by promoting excellence in instruction, research public service and practice; exercising worldwide leadership; fostering the technological education of society; providing a valuable communications link among corporations, government agencies and educational institutions; and offering quality products and services that enhance professional opportunities for to its members.