Brush up on your French and get your passports ready, we are excited to welcome each of you to the ASEE Annual Conference in Montreal, Canada—the City of Festivals! We are anticipating another great program of papers, posters, distinguished lectures, and special sessions this year, with strong attendance from across the US, Canada, and the world. We are very grateful to the ASEE Conferences and IT staff and our  volunteer leaders for their hard work to make this year’s conference another success. 

The Annual Conference is the single largest gathering of the year for ASEE members. For many who attend, it is their best opportunity to share their individual and collective work in engineering education. Whether as part of a formal session or by meeting friends in the hallway, participants benefit from opportunities to share with and learn from others. 

I want to encourage you to take full advantage of this year’s conference. Try out a session from a division that you haven’t visited before, or engage with one of our other groups, such as councils, zones, sections, and committees. Be sure to attend the plenary sessions, and maybe go to one of the many panels being offered this year on a wide variety of topics. Consider coming to Montreal a bit early so that you can participate in one of the many Sunday workshops or our Career Fair. Become actively engaged in a division with like-minded colleagues by attending a business meeting, and consider volunteering for a leadership position! And, of course, don’t miss the Society-wide events, along with social opportunities and a range of great exhibitors in the exhibit hall, where you can explore the latest in engineering education support and further expand your professional networks. 

You may also want to allow time before or after the conference to explore the wonderful city of Montreal and its culinary delights. In addition to the amazing cuisine and architecture, check out one of the exciting events that coincides with our conference, such as the city’s annual Jazz Festival (June 26–July 5) and the International Fireworks Competition (June 23–August 10). 

I want to close with a huge thank you to each of you for your strong support of ASEE this past year and to ASEE’s HQ leadership, staff, and our member volunteers for their extraordinary dedication and service. As we complete the first quarter of the 21st century, I am confident that ASEE is well poised to continue its leadership of engineering education into the future. Thank you for being a part of that collective effort! 

Best, 

Grant Crawford 

ASEE President 2024–2025