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The Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA)
The mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society.
http://www.awma.org
dot Old Dominion Chapter
For more information contact Leo Stander at lstander@nc.rr.com
 
The American Concrete and Pavement Association (ACPA)
ACPA is the premier national association representing the concrete pavement industry. Our mission is to make portland cement concrete the material of choice for airport, highway, street, and local road pavements.
http://www.pavement.com/
dot Mid-Atlantic Chapter
For more information contact Sherry Braafhart at sherryb@pavement.com
www.midatlantic.pavement.com
 
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
The American Council of Engineering Companies ACEC)is the only national organization devoted exclusively to the business and advocacy interests of engineering companies.
http://www.acec.org
dot American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACECVA)
For information contact: info@acecva.org
http://www.acecva.org
 
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.
http://www.aises.org
 
The American Industrial Hygenie Association (AIHA)
AIHA is one of the largest international associations serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene.
http://www.aiha.org/Content
dot Tidewater Local Section of the American Industrial Hygenie Association (TAIHA)
For more information contact David Baize at David.Baize@ngc.com
http://www.aiha.org/Content/InsideAIHA/LocalSections/Tidewater.htm
dot Chesapeake Section of the American Industrial Hygenie Association
For more information contact aiha_chesapeake@yahoo.com
http://www.aiha.org/localsections/html/potche/cheshome.htm
dot Potomac Section of the American Industrial Hygenie Association
For more information contact Celice Booth CIH, CSP, ARM at cabooth@mccafferyassoc.com
http://www.aiha.org/localsections/html/potche/potohome.htm
 
The American Insitute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
AIChE is the worlds leading organization for chemical engineering professionals
http://www.aiche.org
dot American Society of Chemical Engineers Tidewater Virginia Section
For more information contact Rudolph Krack at rkrack@vcu.edu
http://www.engineering.vcu.edu/twvaaiche/
dot American Society of Chemical Engineers Central Virginia Local Section
For more information contact John McKenna at jmck@etsi-inc.com
dot American Society of Chemical Engineers Tri-State Local Section
For more information contact Jennifer Rice at jenniferrice@mapllc.com
 
The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of knowledge in operations management.
http://www.apics.org/default.htm
 
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
The American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit organization of individuals and institutions committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology.
http://www.asee.org
dot American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section
For more information contact Tulio Sulbaran at tulio.sulbaran@usm.edu
http://cee.citadel.edu/asee-se
 
The American Society for Metals International (ASM INT)
ASM’s mission is to benefit the materials community by providing scientific, engineering and technical knowledge, education, networking and professional development.
http://asmcommunity.asminternational.org/portal/site/asm
dot ASM Eastern Virginia
This chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Jefferson Lab, Newport News, VA unless otherwise specified. For more information contact Bobby Coulter at robert.coulter@ngc.com
http://asmeasternvirginia.tripod.com
 
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
ASNT helps create a safer world by serving the NDT professions and promoting NDT technologies, through publishing, certification, research and conferencing.
http://www.asnt.org
dot Hampton Roads Section of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
This section meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, the location varies. For more information contact Gary Zimak at gary.zimak@ngc.com
http://www.hrasnt.org/index.htm
dot Old Dominion Section of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
This section meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, the location varies. For more information contact William Briody at BBriody@FandR.com
dot Lynchburg Section of The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
This section meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Lynchburg. For more information contact Neil Regan at naregan@bwxt.com
 
The American Society for Quality (ASQ)
As champion of the quality movement, ASQ offers technologies, concepts, tools, and training to quality professionals, quality practitioners, and everyday consumers.
http://www.asq.org
dot Blue Ridge ASQ Section 1108
For more information contact Rebecca Simmmons at ras722001@yahoo.com
http://www.asqsection1108.org
dot ASQ Section 1114 Hampton Roads
For more information contact William Blackwell at wblackwell@icelandic.com
http://www.hamptonroadsasq.org
dot Northern Shenandoah Valley ASQ Section 1131
The section meets the 3rd week of the month September to November and January to May. The meetings are held at the Holiday Inn, Winchester, VA. For more information contact Robert Grubb at mgrubb512@msn.com
dot Richmond ASQ Section 1104
This section meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, May through September. For more information contact Clay Ellis at clayellis@aol.com
http://asqrichmond.org
dot ASQ Tidewater Section 1128
For more information contact Deborah Meeks at dmmeeks@sentara.com
http://www.asqtidewater.org
dot Lynchburg ASQ Section 1120
For more information contact Ravikant Sadasivuni at raveekant@hotmail.com
dot Radford-Roanoke ASQ Section 1107
For more information contact Michael Stinson at mstinson@hovo.com
 
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers is an educational and scientific organization dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
http://www.asabe.org
 
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
The goal of the ASCE is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
http://www.asce.org/asce.cfm
 
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC)
The American Society of Concrete Contractors is a powerful organization of contractors who share the same goals - to improve their businesses and their roles as contractors.
http://www.ascconline.org
 
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances technology to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
http://www.ashrae.org
dot Hampton Roads Chapter ASHRAE
See local website for details.
http://hamptonroads.ashraechapters.org
dot American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Richmond, Virginia Chapter
ASHRAE - Richmond Chapter holds its monthly meeting on the first Monday of the month at The Westwood Club. Time: 10:30 Board Meeting, 11:30 - 1:00 General Meeting
http://richmond.ashraechapters.org
dot ASHRAE Roanoke Chapter
See local website for details.
http://ashraeroanoke.org
 
The American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)
Our mission is to provide a forum for members and partners of the highway industry.
http://www.highwayengineers.org
dot ASHE Potomac
For more information contact Rod Belcher at rbelcher@belconinc.net
http://www.ashepotomac.org
dot ASHE Old Dominion
For more information contact Doug Gilman, P.E. at douglas.gilman@vdot.virginia.gov
http://www.asherichmond.org/
dot American Society of Highway Engineers Greater Hampton Roads Chapter
For more information contact Bekki Jucksch, P.E. at bekki.jucksch@kimley-horn.com
http://www.ashe-ghr.org
 
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME promotes the art, science & practice of mechanical & multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.
http://www.asme.org
 
The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
Society membership is drawn from a broad spectrum of military and civilian professionals and students, engaged in or associated with the many facets of naval engineering.
http://www.navalengineers.org
dot Flagship Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers
See local website for details.
http://www.navalengineers.org/Sections/Flagship/index.html
dot American Society of Naval Engineers Tidewater Section
Dinner Meetings: Springhill Suites, Newtown Rd.Virginia Beach, VA. 3rd Wednesdays: 1800-1900 Social Hour, 1900-2030 Dinner and Program Make your reservations with Mary Morgan at marymorgan@RomulusLLC.com Subject of e-mail should read: ASNE-TW Dinner Reservations. Monthly Executive Board Meetings: 1st Wednesdays 1200-1330 Officers, Council and Committee members discuss routine business of the section. All members are welcome to attend. Contact Ron Spano for more information at Ron.Spano.ctr@navy.mil Subject of e-mail should read: ASNE-TW Monthly dinner question.
 
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
http://www.aspe.org/new/index.php
dot Virginia Blue Ridge Chapter, ASPE
This chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Holiday Inn Roanoke.
http://www.aspevbr.org
dot ASPE Richmond Chapter
This chapter meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 11:30am to 1pm at the Days Inn - Chesterfield Towne Center.
http://www.asperichmond.org
 
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization.
http://www.asse.org
dot ASSE Nova Chapter
Unless otherwise noted, the Northern Virginia Chapter Meetings take place at Marco Polo Restaurant, 245 Maple Avenue West in Vienna, Virginia.
http://nova.asse.org
dot American Society of Safety Engineers Colonial Virginia Chapter
We meet monthly, usually on the third Monday of the month, in the Richmond metropolitan area. We welcome visitors and guests at any meeting!
http://colonialva.asse.org
dot Star Valley Chapter of the ASSE
We meet monthly, usually on the 1st Friday of the month in the Roanoke metropolitan area. Non-members are always welcome to attend our meetings. For more information contact Bonnie Walker at brw3@meadwestvaco.com
http://starvalley.asse.org
dot American Society of Safety Engineers Greater Tidewater Chapter
For more information contact Kimberly Hughes at Corporatemarketing@occumedservices.com
http://tidewater-asse.org
 
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)
AFE provides education, certification, technical information and other relevant resources for plant and facility engineering, operations and maintenance professionals worldwide.
http://www.afe.org/AFE2006/index.php?c=c_frontpage.php
dot Richmond AFE Chapter 96
For more information contact Ken Walker, Jr. at walkerk@wyeth.com
dot Blue Ridge Mountains (Roanoke) AFE Chapter 174
For more information contact Ken Walker, Jr. at walkerk@wyeth.com
dot Tidewater AFE Chapter 159
For more information contact Chris Kinyon at ckinyon@cpwm.com
dot Shenandoah (Harrisonburg) AFE Chapter 183
For more information contact Ken Walker, Jr. at walkerk@wyeth.com
 
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)
Since 1956, AACE International, has provided its members with the resources they need to enhance their performance and ensure continued growth and success. AACE International - Promoting the Planning and Management of Cost and Schedules.
http://www.aacei.org
 
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
The mission of AEE is to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.
http://www.aeecenter.org
 
The Audio Engineering Society (AES)
The Audio Engineering Society is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology.
http://www.aes.org/
dot Audio Engineering Society Washington DC Section
For more information contact: dc_section.org
http://www.aes.org/sections/dc/
 
The Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
BMES is the full service professional society for Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
http://www.bmes.org
 
The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery.
http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/index.asp
dot Central Virginia Chapter CSI
The chapter meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7:15 pm, at the Holiday Inn Monticello. Please contact Charles Hendricks at cbhendricks@thegainesgroup.com for more information.
http://csicentralva.org/home.html
dot CSI Richmond, Virginia Chapter
The chapter meets on the 4th Thursday of the month, 5:30 pm, at the Westwood Club. Please contact Leslie West at 804-307-3282 for more information.
http://www.richmondcsi.org
dot CSI Tidewater Virginia Chapter
The chapter meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11:30 am luncheon, at the Clark Room,Norfolk, VA. Please contact Eric Guran, CSI, 757-461-7300 for more information.
dot CSI Blue Ridge Chapter
The chapter meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. and the location is to be determined. For more information contact Alan Tuck at atuck@fandr.com
dot Northern Virginia (NOVA) Chapter CSI
The chapter meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month (Sept- June), 6 p.m. at the Dulles Marriott. Please contact Lois DaCrema at 571-218-1205 for more information.
http://novacsi.org
 
The Health Physics Society (HPS)
The Health Physics Society, where you can find information and answers to your questions about radiation and radiation safety/protection.
http://www.hps.org
dot HPS Virginia Chapter
For more information contact Treasurer Fred Wolking at 10231 Lakent Lane, Richmond, VA 23236-1901
 
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
IESNA is the recognized technical authority on illumination.
http://www.iesna.org
dot Blue Ridge Section
See local website for details.
http://www.eastcentralies.org
dot Tidewater Virginia Section
See local website for details.
http://www.eastcentralies.org
dot Virginia Section
See local website for details.
http://www.eastcentralies.org
 
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the leading professional association for the advancement of technology.
http://www.ieee.org/portal/site
 
The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
IIE is the largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity.
http://www.iienet2.org/Default.aspx
dot IIE Chapter 116 Richmond, Virginia
For more information contact Lenny Harris at Lenny.L.Harris@pmusa.com
http://www.iienet2.org/chapter/chap116
dot IIE Chapter 81 Western Virginia
For more information contact Dr. C. P. Koelling at koelling@vt.edu
 
The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
ITE facilitates the application of technology and scientific principles to research, planning, functional design, implementation, operation, policy development and management for any mode of transportation.
http://www.ite.org
dot Virginia Section Institute of Transportation Engineers
For more information contact Tim Foster, P.E. at Fos15@co.henrico.va.us
http://www.vasite.org
 
The International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES)
IEES provides a common forum for diverse persons and groups involved in ecological engineering projects.
http://www.iees.ch
 
The International Society for Measurement & Control (ISA)
ISA is a nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation.
http://www.isa.org
dot ISA Richmond-Hopewell Section
For more information contact Stephen Brown at stephen.brown@synergetic-engineering.com
http://www.isa-va.org
 
The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light.
http://spie.org/x10.xml
 
The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF)
NASF is a trade association whose mission is to promote the advancement of the North American surface finishing industry globally.
http://www.nasf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
dot Colonial Virginia / Richmond Virginia
The branch meets September through May on the second Tuesday of each month.
 
The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International)
NACE International is your inside track to the corrosion engineering and science community, and is recognized around the world as the premier authority for corrosion control solutions.
http://www.nace.org/nace/index.asp
dot NACE Virginia Old Dominion Section
For more information contact Philip Bassett at basspb@comcast.net
dot NACE Tidewater Section
For more information contact Chris Challoner at chrischalloner@mainindustries.com
 
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
NSBE's mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
http://national.nsbe.org
dot National Society of Black Engineers - Hampton Roads Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-HRAE)
See local website for more information
http://www.nsbehrae.org
 
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.
http://www.nspe.org
dot Virginia Society of Professional Engineers
See local website for details.
http://www.vspe.org/Default.php
dot Lynchburg Chapter
For more information contact Tim Wagner, P.E. at twagner@wileywilson.com
dot Richmond Chapter
Our current schedule for meetings is the second Tuesday of each month that a major Richmond Chapter activity does not fall in close proximity to. Our meetings are held at 0745 and typically last one hour at the state VSPE office. For more information contact Aaron Zdinak, P.E. at azdinak@smeinc.com
dot Skyline Chapter
For more information contact Cindy King, P.E. at cking@americastusa.com
dot Tidewater Chapter
Chapter Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn-Greenwich Road in VA Beach at Noon. For more information contact Ed Westerman, P.E. at ewesterman@clarknexsen.com
 
The Richmond Area Program for Minorities in Engineering (RAPME)
RAPME seeks to increase the number of minority engineering and technology students and graduates.
http://www.rapme.org
 
The Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC)
RJEC promotes Engineering Education, and provides a vehicle to disseminate knowledge and information relating the art and science of engineering to its member societies and the general public. RJEC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm - Science Museum of VA - 3rd Floor. Meetings are open to all society delegates and interested visitors.
http://www.rjec.org/
 
The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP)
SMRP is an independent, non-profit society by and for practitioners in the Maintenance & Reliability Profession. We're over 3500 members strong with global penetration. We're growing each day as individuals and companies representing a variety of manufacturing industries learn more about us and join in order to take advantage of our many membership benefits.
http://www.smrp.org
dot The South East Virginia Chapter of The Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
Contact: sevasmrp@cox.net
Hank Kocevar, CMRP
SEVA SMRP, Chapter Chair
http://www.smrp.org/Chapters/se_virginia.htm
 
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields.
http://www.sfpe.org
dot SFPE Virginia Central Chapter
For more information contact Howell Taylor at jht@haengineers.com
dot Virginia Tidewater Branch
For more information contact Steven Williams at slw@clarknexsen.com
 
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SHPE is the Source for Quality Hispanic Engineers and Technical Talent.
http://oneshpe.shpe.org/wps/portal/national
 
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
SME is internationally recognized by manufacturing practitioners, companies and other organizations as their source for information, education, and networking.
http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/getsmepg.pl?/new-sme.html&&&SME&
dot SME Hampton Roads Chapter 217
For more information contact Joseph Sabol at joe.sabol@ngc.com
http://chapters.sme.org/217/homepage.htm
dot SME Richmond Chapter 228
For more information contact Nasser Ghariban at nghariba@vsu.edu
dot SME Virginia Region 2000 Chapter 426
For more information contact Jim Warner at jimw@belvac.com
 
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
SPE is a key resource for technical information related to oil and gas exploration and production.
http://www.spe.org/spe-app/spe/index.jsp
 
The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE)
STLE is the premier technical society serving the needs of more than 10,000 individuals and 150 companies and organizations that comprise the tribology and lubrication engineering business sector.
http://www.stle.org
dot STLE Richmond Section
This section is currently inactive. We would like to see if there is any interest in reactivating the section. If you are interested in starting this section up please contact either Ed Myers at edward.j.myers@exxonmobil.com or Walt Huysman at whuysman@polarislabs.com.
 
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women.
http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=5
dot Society of Women Engineers Hampton Roads Section
For more information contact SWE-HR@earthlink.net
http://www.swe-hr.org
dot Society of Women Engineers Richmond Section
SWE Richmond Section Socials will generally be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. For more information contact Rosalind Hobson, PhD at president@swe-richmond.org
http://www.swe-richmond.org