The ASEE Bylaws limit the number of members who may be advanced to Fellow Member status in any one year to a total equal to one-tenth of one percent of ASEE’s individual membership. The Fellow Member Committee, appointed by the ASEE President, is responsible for evaluating all nominations submitted and recommending a limited number of candidates to the Awards Policy Committee. Strict adherence to prescribed procedures is essential to ensure equitable consideration of all nominations. The Fellow Member Committee has prepared these guidelines to assist nominators in preparing nominations in accordance with standard procedures.

The Fellow Member Committee depends on the nominator to provide all required information requested in the nomination packet. Nominators must select references from a broad range of institutions or communities, with no more than two from any single organization. A “reference” cannot be a current member of the Board of Directors, the Fellow Member Committee, the Awards Policy Committee, ASEE Headquarters staff, or the nominator. All information on the nomination forms must be complete, specific, and unambiguous, as the Fellow Member Committee determines each candidate’s qualifications solely from the documentation submitted.

The Board of Directors confers the grade of Fellow Member to recognize outstanding contributions to engineering education or engineering technology education, along with significant individual contributions to ASEE. (The Committee construes the scope of engineering and engineering technology education to include the many and varied activities that make up ASEE’s programs.)

Candidates must hold active membership at the time of nomination and have been ASEE members for at least ten years preceding July 1 of the year of election. To confirm a potential nominee’s join date, visit ASEE’s membership directory.

The grade of Fellow Member is an honor that cannot be self-nominated; another ASEE Fellow Member or active member must initiate the nomination. Each nominator may submit only one nomination per year.

The grade of Fellow Member cannot be conferred upon a current member of the ASEE Awards Policy Committee.

Completed reference forms are required from at least five current members of ASEE, with at least three of these references being Fellows of ASEE. ASEE Fellows whose memberships have expired need to reactivate them in order to serve as a reference. You may view a list of ASEE Fellows here. No more than two letters of support may come from individuals at the same institution. No current members of the Board of Directors, the Fellow Member Committee, the Awards Policy Committee, ASEE Headquarters staff (as of the date of submission), or the nominator may serve as a reference. Additional references may or may not be current members of ASEE. Completed confidential reference letters must be emailed by the reference writer to fellows@asee.org before the submission deadline. Although five references are required, nominators are strongly encouraged to include at least two additional references to ensure completeness by the deadline.

The selection of references is critical. Each reference should be personally acquainted with the candidate’s work and able to provide specific, substantive commentary. General or overly complimentary statements carry little weight and are discouraged. When exceptional contributions are cited, corresponding references should be selected to address each area of achievement.

ASEE Fellow Member Reference Cover Sheet (Fillable PDF)

The nominator must submit the complete nomination packet via email to fellows@asee.org, excluding reference letters, which must be sent directly by each reference to fellows@asee.org.

The nominator must use the official nomination form, and each individual invited to submit a letter of recommendation must attach the reference cover sheet to their letter of support.

• Cover letter
• Candidate’s educational credentials
• Citation – A brief statement, not to exceed 100 words, summarizing the significant accomplishments for which the Board of Directors may select the candidate to receive Fellow Member honors. If the Board selects the candidate as an ASEE Fellow Member, ASEE will use the citation in printed and digital materials.
• Candidate’s professional record – List only principal assignments, presenting the current position first.
• Candidate’s non-ASEE professional activities – Include society memberships, offices held, awards, academic assignments, government or industrial appointments, advisory groups, and similar activities.
• Candidate’s ASEE-related activities – List committee memberships, offices held, awards, and other ASEE service. Provide detailed explanations of the work performed and the time involved in each activity.
• Candidate’s publications – List the five most important publications, including those related to education if applicable.
• Candidate’s other professional achievements – Note significant professional contributions such as books, patents, international service, visiting professorships, honorary degrees, advisory committees, consulting, continuing education, guidance, and counseling activities.
• Letters of recommendation – Each complete Fellow Member nomination must include at least five letters of recommendation from ASEE members, three of whom must be current ASEE Fellows. ASEE Fellows whose memberships have expired need to reactivate them in order to serve as a reference. No more than two letters may come from individuals at the same institution. Members of the Board of Directors, the Fellow Member Committee, the Awards Policy Committee, ASEE Headquarters staff, or the nominator may not serve as references. Reference letters must be emailed by the writers directly to fellows@asee.org by the February 5 deadline. Although five references are required, nominators are strongly encouraged to include at least two additional references to ensure completeness by the deadline.
• Selection of references – The choice of references is critical. Each reference should be personally acquainted with the candidate’s work and able to provide thoughtful, specific comments. General or overly complimentary statements carry little weight and are discouraged. If the nominator cites exceptional contributions, corresponding references should be selected to support each area of achievement.

ASEE Fellow Member Nomination Form (Fillable PDF)

ASEE Fellow Member Reference Cover Sheet (Fillable PDF)

The nominator is responsible for completing the Fellow Nomination Form and submitting it by email to fellows@asee.org. Members of ASEE’s Awards Policy Committee and Fellow Member Committee may not serve as nominators.

The nominator is also responsible for soliciting letters of recommendation. References must not share their letters with the nominator; instead, they must complete the nomination reference form and email the completed form and letter directly to fellows@asee.org. The nominator must ensure that all references submit their materials by the nomination deadline: February 5 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Complete nomination and reference packets must be submitted via email by February 5 at 11:59 p.m. EST of the year in which the recognition takes place.

If a nominee is not elected as a Fellow Member, the nomination will automatically carry over for consideration in the succeeding year. However, a nomination will not be considered for more than three successive selection cycles. In such cases of carry-over, the nominator will be notified and invited to update the nomination materials.

Questions? Contact the ASEE Fellow Nominations Administrator at fellows@asee.org.

Questions? Contact the ASEE Fellow Nominations Administrator at fellows@asee.org.