ASEE Public Policy Statements

Actions ASEE is Taking in Support of Black Lives Matter

ASEE Statement on Professional Licensure of Engineering Technology Program Graduates

ASEE strongly supports the position that baccalaureate graduates from ETAC/ABET accredited Engineering Technology programs are fully capable of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and should, therefore, be eligible, without additional requirements, to become Licensed Professional Engineers.

ASEE Code of Ethics for Engineering Educators

ASEE has adopted a statement noting that our members, including educators and the industry partners who work with them, occupy positions of significant authority, and that authority is accompanied by significant ethical responsibilities. Those members who perform professional work as a representative of specific disciplines are guided by the code of ethics of their professional society, including, in engineering codes, the requirement to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. 

ASEE Testimony in Support of Fiscal Year 2020 NSF and NASA Funding

This written testimony was submitted on behalf of the American Society for Engineering Education to the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the official record.

Letter Supporting Scholarly Research in Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

Over the past year, there has been a proliferation of targeted attacks on scholarly work addressing diversity and inclusion in STEM education, including work in engineering education specifically. Many of these attacks have appeared on conservative outlets and in broader alt-right media and social media networks. 

Letter from ASEE President Regarding Higher Education Act Reauthorization

Postsecondary education plays a leading role in the preparation of the engineering and engineering technology workforce, a driving force behind innovation and our economic development.

Statement by ASEE Board of Directors on 2018 White House Budget Request

The American Society for Engineering Education has previously urged that bipartisan support for engineering education and research continue and, if possible, increase.

ASEE Engineering Technology Council Position Statement on the Modification of GS-0800 Engineering Qu

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has authority over the qualification standards that define the credentials required of applicants seeking employment with the federal government.

Statement by ASEE Board of Directors on Trump Administration’s Order on U.S. Immigration by National

The U.S. Presidential Executive Order on immigration enforcement, issued on Friday January 27, may have a significant potential impact on many ASEE institutional members, most notably colleges of engineering and engineering technology.

ASEE Statement on Federal Investment in Engineering Education

The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), with a membership of over 400 academic institutions, 50 corporations, and 12,000 individuals, is the pre-eminent authority on the education of engineering professionals. ASEE’s mission is to advance innovation, excellence, and access at all levels of education for the engineering profession.