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Why Join ASHRAE

ASHRAE Membership

ASHRAE membership is open to any person associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration. ASHRAE is unique because its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines relating to the HVAC&R field. Approximately 51,000 individuals from more than 100 nations belong to the Society

Discounts on Publications

ASHRAE members earn 15% off publications through www.ashrae.org/bookstore. Hundreds of titles are available including the complete collection of ASHRAE Standards including 90.1, 62.1 and 189.1.

Develop Leadership Skills

When you join ASHRAE, you are making an investment in yourself. When you become active in the Society by giving your time and sharing your knowledge, you get even more out of that investment.

Network with Industry Professionals

Each month, all over the world, ASHRAE chapters convene for an informational program featuring a speaker or topic that is key to professionals in the industry. Meet with your peers and share ideas!
 
 
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ASHRAE's SmartStart Program

SmartStart Student Transfer Form Electronic
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Note: Do not wait until your student membership expires to apply for the SmartStart program. Only current, active student members are eligible for this program. If you have any questions about this policy or want to know if your membership is current, please contact Rhiannon Loomis at rloomis@ashrae.org.

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World energy consumption is projected to expand by 50% from 2005 to 2030, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Now, consider that buildings represent 40% of primary energy use and you’ll see that the future of sustainable engineering in HVAC&R systems is vital to the future of the planet.

What is the SmartStart program?

Simply put, it’s the best way for ASHRAE student
members to continue receiving the many member
benefits of ASHRAE after finishing college.

How does it work?

  1. The first year out of college annual membership
    is still only $20.
  2. Then it is only $50 for the second year and $50
    for the third year.
  3. You save up to $420 and get three years of membership for $120. ($20-$50-$50) 

When you transfer from Student Membership to Regular Membership you gain access to the following essential ASHRAE member benefits:

  • The ASHRAE Handbook — the indispensable, industry-wide resource for all HVAC&R professionals
  • ASHRAE Journal — this monthly resource is the most trusted technical magazine in the HVAC&R community
  • High Performing Buildings — the quarterly magazine for innovation in building technology design and operation (electronic version only)
  • ASHRAE Insights — the monthly newsletter of key Society news and activities
  • HVAC Industry News — a weekly news resource keeping ASHRAE members abreast of the latest industry news and information
  • Access to more than 300 of the industry’s leading technical publications
  • Access to online education, satellite broadcasts and professional education classes
  • Online training
  • Professional certification 
  • Critical industry research
  • Tremendous networking opportunities through chapters and committees
  • Career Services
Why transfer
Inside the minds of transfer success

 Student Member: Jeremy Drelling

Jeremy Dreiling, Colorado
M.S. & B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University

Advice to students
Get involved today! Being active in ASHRAE provides opportunities for professional and personal growth through technical committees and the endless number of leadership roles from the local to international level.

Student Member: Panya Porter

Panya Porter, North Carolina
B.S. in Architectural Engineering with HVAC Emphasis, North Carolina A&T State University

Advice to students
Just get involved. It’s like a financial investment with low risk and a high rate of return. Even if you don’t understand all the benefits now, the value will be clearer the further you progress in your career. You’ll reap the rewards in the future.

Martin Nolan – New York
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

School: The City College of New York
It’s very important to understand that your choice of career has a lot to do with the non-engineering aspects. If you want to know what the life is like, get involved.

Julia Keen – Kansas
Occupation: Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science; Independent Consultant and Business Owner

School: Kansas State University
 My involvement in ASHRAE has been one of the most important things I have done for my professional growth and advancement.

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