Trade Association Honors Plotkowski

Padnos School of Engineering Director Paul Plotkowski was given the dedicated service award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The organization sent a representative from the Midwest office to present the award.

Plotkowski was recognized for his many years of service to ASME through activities including being an International Vice President, organizing several conferences, acting as an accreditation reviewer for mechanical engineering programs, and several years of coordinating the Padnos International Design Competition. He is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from engineering education to leadership in volunteer organizations.

The Dedicated Service Award honors unusual dedicated voluntary service to the society marked by outstanding performance, demonstrated effective leadership, prolonged and committed service, devotion, enthusiasm and faithfulness. The award is presented to individuals who have served the society for 10 years or more.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a non-profit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000. Its mission is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being its members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind.