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The Daniel Guggenheim Medal is an American engineering award, established by Daniel and Harry Guggenheim . The medal is considered to be one of the greatest honors that can be presented for a lifetime of work in aeronautics . Its first recipient was Orville Wright . Other recipients have included American and international individuals from aeronautical corporations, governments, and academia.

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13-673: Since 1929 it has been given annually to persons who make notable achievements in the advancement of aeronautics. It is awarded jointly by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers , the Society of Automotive Engineers , the American Helicopter Society , and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics . The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics administers the award. Obverse : Spirit of St. Louis ,

26-472: A hot air balloon , and the nose of airship over sun burst and clouds depicted in relief; raised text on outer ring surrounding relief. Reverse : Three stylized bird wings surrounding raised letters and inscribed text. Dimensions (diameter x depth): 6.4 × 0.5cm (2 1/2 × 3/16 in.) The winners are listed below along with their award citation and year. American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ( ASME )

39-706: A standards organization , a research and development organization, an advocacy organization, a provider of training and education, and a nonprofit organization . Founded as an engineering society focused on mechanical engineering in North America, ASME is today multidisciplinary and global. ASME has over 85,000 members in more than 135 countries worldwide. ASME was founded in 1880 by Alexander Lyman Holley , Henry Rossiter Worthington , John Edison Sweet and Matthias N. Forney in response to numerous steam boiler pressure vessel failures. Known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices, ASME conducts one of

52-644: Is a non-profit organization that continues to develop and maintains nearly 600 codes and standards in a wide range of disciplines. Some of which includes the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) , Elevators and Escalators (A17 Series), Piping and Pipelines (B31 Series), Bioprocessing Equipment ( BPE ), Nuclear Facility Applications ( NQA ), Process Performance Test Codes (PTC), and Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Gaskets (B16). The ASME B16 Standardization of Valves Flanges, Fittings and Gaskets Committee, which operates under ASME ’s Board on Pressure Technology Codes and Standards

65-405: Is an American professional association that, in its own words, "promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe" via " continuing education , training and professional development , codes and standards , research , conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of outreach." ASME is thus an engineering society ,

78-544: Is organized into four sectors: In 1982, ASME was found to be the first non-profit organization to in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act . The United States Supreme Court found the organization liable for more than $ 6 million in American Society of Mechanical Engineers v. Hydrolevel Corp. B16 Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Gaskets ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

91-594: Is responsible for standards covering valves, flanges, pipe fittings, gaskets and valve actuators for use in pressure services. The B16 Standards Committee currently meets once a year in various locations throughout the United States . The meeting is generally held in March and is open to the general public. Membership on the B16 Standards Committee and its Subordinate groups include a variety of representations from

104-1114: Is the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). The BPVC provides rules for the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, care, and use of boilers , pressure vessels , and nuclear components. The code also includes standards on materials, welding and brazing procedures and qualifications, nondestructive examination, and nuclear in-service inspection. Other Notable Standardization Areas include but not limited to are; Elevators and Escalators (A17 Series), Overhead and Mobile Cranes and related lifting and rigging equipment (B30 Series), Piping and Pipelines (B31 Series), Bio-processing Equipment (BPE), Valves Flanges, Fittings and Gaskets (B16) , Nuclear Components and Processes Performance Test Codes. The journals published by ASME include: ASME offers four categories of awards: achievement awards to recognize "eminently distinguished engineering achievement"; literature awards for original papers; service awards for voluntary service to ASME; and unit awards, jointly awarded by six societies in recognition of advancement in

117-772: The United States and internationally —western U.S, eastern U.S., Asia Pacific, and South America—with the E-Fest location for each region changing every year. ASME holds a variety of competitions every year for engineering students from around the world. ASME has four key offices in the United States, including its headquarters operation in New York, N.Y., and three international offices in Beijing, China; Brussels, Belgium, and New Delhi, India. ASME has two institutes and 32 technical divisions within its organizational structure. Volunteer activity

130-498: The field of transportation. ASME Fellow is a Membership Grade of Distinction conferred by The ASME Committee of Past Presidents to an ASME member with significant publications or innovations and distinguished scientific and engineering background. Over 3,000 members have attained the grade of Fellow. The ASME Fellow membership grade is the highest elected grade in ASME. ASME runs several annual E-Fests, or Engineering Festivals, taking

143-874: The place of the Student Professional Development Conference (SPDC) series. In addition to the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC), the Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D Challenge (IAM3D), the Student Design Competition, and the Old Guard Competition, there are also talks, interactive workshops, and entertainment. These events allows students to network with working engineers, host contests, and promote ASME's benefits to students as well as professionals. E-Fests are held in four regions in

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156-418: The standards have been incorporated into a legally binding business contract or incorporated into regulations enforced by an authority having jurisdiction, such as a federal, state, or local government agency. ASME's standards are used in more than 100 countries and have been translated into numerous languages. The largest ASME standard, both in size and in the number of volunteers involved in its preparation,

169-938: The world's largest technical publishing operations. It holds numerous technical conferences and hundreds of professional development courses each year and sponsors numerous outreach and educational programs. Georgia Tech president and women engineer supporter Blake R Van Leer was an executive member. Kate Gleason and Lydia Weld were the first two women members. ASME is one of the oldest standards-developing organizations in America. It produces approximately 600 codes and standards covering many technical areas, such as fasteners, plumbing fixtures, elevators, pipelines, and power plant systems and components. ASME's standards are developed by committees of subject matter experts using an open, consensus-based process. Many ASME standards are cited by government agencies as tools to meet their regulatory objectives. ASME standards are therefore voluntary, unless

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