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ASHRAE is unique because its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines relating to the HVAC&R field. Approximately 50,000 individuals from more than 100 nations belong to the Society. Among them are students, consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, building owners, and employees of manufacturing companies, educational institutions, research organizations, government or any organization concerned with environmental control. Members range from students to longtime engineers and professionals in other related disciplines such as architecture and medical research. ASHRAE Member GradesThere are four main grades of ASHRAE membership: Member; Associate Member; Affiliate Member; and Student Member. Student Membership:Student Members are sponsored by full-grade Members or Associate Members. The student must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field. A student eligible for ASHRAE student membership is a person matriculated in an approved course of study in a university, college, junior college, or technical institute, who is being educated in the arts and sciences covered by the Society's objectives. Student status terminates one year after leaving school or graduating. A student may advance from student to regular member status during the first year following graduation WITHOUT paying the $165.00 dues fee at the time of application. Students are still required to pay the $16.00 annual dues during the membership year of transfer. Please contact the Manager of Student Activities for further information. Benefits of Student Membership:Over 5,000 students are taking advantage of belonging to ASHRAE. The following areas represent the benefits you'll receive as a student member. Monthly ASHRAE Journal The official monthly publication of the Society explores issues such as indoor air quality, energy management, solar developments, and more. ASHRAE Insights ASHRAE's monthly newspaper, ASHRAE Insights, is devoted exclusively to news and information about the Society at every level including news of special interest to students. Students are encouraged to submit articles and pictures of current student branch activities, award presentations, etc. The HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter The HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter is produced in HTML format and issued on a weekly basis. Best of all, it's free to both ASHRAE members and non-members. Visit the HVAC&R Industry eNewsletter page to find out more about this benefit. Publication Discounts Student members qualify for considerable discounts on many ASHRAE publications including the Handbook Series. The student member price for the 2007 Handbook–HVAC Applications, 2006 Handbook–Refrigeration, and 2005 Handbook–Fundamentals (print volume WITH CD) is $49 each (vs. $195). The 2004 Handbook volume (separate print and CD versions) is available to student members for $39 each. Student discounts are available on other publications including Principles of HVAC, Air-Conditioning System Design Manual, Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Principles and Principles of Smoke Management See all ASHRAE publications at www.ashrae.org/bookstore 16-40-40 Program ASHRAE student members can continue receiving the many member benefits of ASHRAE after finishing college through the 16-40-40 program. The first year out of college annual membership is still only $16. Then it is only $40 for the second year and $40 for the third year. Learn More Opportunities As an ASHRAE student member, you may participate in the following programs the Student Design Project Competition, Grants-in-Aid, Society and Local Scholarships, and Student Branch Activities. All of these programs are designed to enhance your future as an HVAC&R professional. The Student Zone The Student Zone web page offers valuable career and educational resources for ASHRAE Student Members. Students can obtain a list of accredited engineering institutions as well as tips on landing an exciting job in the HVAC&R industry. Free Meeting Registration to Winter and Annual ASHRAE meetings The annual dues for ASHRAE student membership are $16.00 (This fee must accompany your application for membership. Student Membership Applications: |
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