Much of the interim communications are now conducted by e-mail. Travel is reimbursed in accordance with Travel Policy 4.5.III.D.8.f. The HHC is now filling a term for 2001-2006, with the term commencing at the November 2001 meeting. In addition to the criteria below, special consideration may be given to those with broad knowledge in 20th century or European history of technology, or similar experience in the historical area. Terms run for 5 years, with a maximum of two terms.
Every request is considered, and submissions are kept for many years, in case a position opens up.
Checking in periodically to let us know you are still interested is recommended. 2.1.2 All members of the History and Heritage Committee except one shall be corporate members of the Society who have attained Member grade or higher. One member is normally appointed from the community of historians of technology and may be a non-ASME member. An attempt shall be made to balance the HHC membership geographically and to achieve representation from a variety of Society activities and backgrounds. The term of each member shall be five years, with the terms of not more than two of these members ending at the close of each Summer Annual Meeting.