(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- In recognition of National Engineers Week, Feb. 14–20, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) invites local middle and high school teachers to bring an ASQ engineer into their classroom to promote engineering as a career. Educators can contact ASQ at (800) 248-1946 to find an engineer volunteer in their area to speak to students.  

“ASQ is committed to advancing professions that fall under the STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math] scope,” says Peter Andres, ASQ president. “Our members consistently contribute their skills to community efforts, and encouraging students toward engineering careers to ensure a skilled future work force is a natural fit for ASQ.”

ASQ has more than 14,000 engineer members who are concerned about ensuring a work force of skilled, highly educated engineers for the future. In addition, the initiative is in keeping with the Obama administration’s “Educate to Innovate" campaign—a nationwide effort by U.S. companies, foundations, nonprofits, and science and engineering societies to help move the United States to the top of the pack in math and science education. 

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