Research Guides: MS in Engineering Management (MSEM): Professional Information

Associations

Professional and Trade Associations, and Societies offer members and interested parties a range of rich information from conferences, different kinds of publications and opportunities for networkinga and exchange of information. These few listings are key to the advancement of knowledge generation in the field of MMT. There are obviously many others and directories that contain such information both in print and online.

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Founded in 1848 to represent all disciplines of science, AAAS supports scientific exchange and discussion of science and society issues, as well as publishing the journal Science.
American Society of Civil Engineers
Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents 130,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America’s oldest national engineering society.
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ASCE’s vision is to position engineers as global leaders building a better quality of life.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Founded in 1880, the ASME issues 24 journals, many annual conference proceedings and covers topics ranging from:
Aerospace & Defense
Applied Mechanics
Automotive
Bioengineering
Construction & Building
Design
Energy
Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing & Processing
Mechatronics
Technology & Society
Transportation
Association of Manufacturing Technology
The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes the interests of American providers of manufacturing machinery and equipment. Its goal is to promote technological advancements and improvements in the design, manufacture and sale of members' products in those markets and act as an industry advocate on trade matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
This organization provides a significant amount of information and key resources about trends in the biotechnology industry. In order to monitor information, you may consider subscribing to the eNewsletter and following the blogs linked from the website.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
This is the largest of the engineering societies and truly reflective of global contributions. The multidisciplinary literature supports electrical engineers, computer scientists and many technology applications and is found in IEEE Xplore which covers the journals, conference papers & proceedings, standards, and eBooks. Much of the content in IEEE Xplore is indexed in databases, including Compendex, Inspec and Web of Science.
Institution of Civil Engineers
Was established in 1818, and today represents almost 80,000 professionally qualified civil engineers worldwide. It is headquartered in Great Britain.
Manufacturing.Net
Links to a range of manufacturing trade associations and professional societies.
Materials Research Society
The emphasis is on all materials and materials science, rather than just one like ceramics or polymers, etc. UCI has the journals and conference papers/proceedings in digital format.
Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
Extensive professional body dedicated to innovation in materials. Hosts conferences, publications, training programs, networking, etc.

Grant Sources

Start by consulting the Research Grants Resources Subject Guide and find many resources to consult. Among those recommended are:

Pivot: Community of Science (COS) Funding Opportunities*
The most comprehensive source of funding information available on the Web, with more than 25,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities, worth over $33 billion.
SciVal*
The SciVal database offers users ways to quickly discover the right funding opportunities and effectively collaborate with their colleagues globally.
Foundation Center
Web site for the primary national clearinghouse on grant-making by private, charitable, community, and corporate foundations. Find foundations by state, or ranked by assets, and total giving.
National Science Foundation
Major source of US federal funding.
Whitaker Foundation
Grants, news, conferences and links to academic programs. The Whitaker Foundation has awarded more than $450 million to colleges and universities for faculty research, graduate fellowships, and program development.