At the SAM, they participate in an orientation session conducted by senior volunteers and staff. Attendance at other activities such as TEC, Division Conferences, RACs, etc., is worked out on an individual basis within budgetary limitations. A special panel session is held during the Congress at which each intern makes an oral presentation on accomplishments to-date, remaining goals, perceived benefits, suggestions for improvement, etc. This is followed by questions and general discussion. The Intern's employer needs to provide sufficient time away from the office to support the Intern's activities.
All expenses are subject to budget limitations.
ASME encourages a sharing of these costs by the employer. The participants will receive a specific briefing on the current and long-term issues being addressed by the Board of Governors and Council in which the participant is interning, as well as an overall orientation into the ASME Organization and Programs. The intern should participate in at least one short-term project of interest. At the second meeting attended, the LDI participant should be prepared to provide specific input on issues of interest to young engineers and how they should be addressed by ASME and the Board of Governors or specific Council. The participants will have the opportunity to participate in a panel session at the Congress, coordinated by the BOG, covering their activities under the LDI Program.