ASME is a nationwide and international organization with approximately 100,000 members. ASME organizes meetings of researchers and designers throughout the country and publishes numerous reports, conference proceedings, and journals, as well as the monthly magazine Mechanical Engineering, which is received by all members. Here at UB, the student chapter coordinates, plans and runs a variety of student activities, including the invitation of guest speakers, organization of field trips, department open house for the Buffalo community, student paper contests, an annual picnic and banquet, and participation in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. Dues guarantee all the privileges of the parent society.