The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating
and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
It’s for you!
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About ASHRAE?
ASHRAE Mission:
To advance the arts and sciences of
heating, ventilating, air conditioning and
refrigerating to serve humanity and
promote a sustainable world.
ASHRAE Vision:
ASHRAE will be the global leader, the
foremost source of technical information,
and the primary provider of opportunity for
professional sciences of heating, ventilating,
air conditioning and refrigerating.
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Why Join ASHRAE?
You will feel at home
with ASHRAE!
If you are interested in:
 Comfort
 Environment
 Energy conservation
 Heating/cooling/refrigeration
 Standards
 Projects having a direct impact
on society
 Design of green/innovative
thermal systems
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Other Reasons to Join
Networking – meet industry leaders!
Leadership development – develop
leadership potential and enhance
your resume!
Access to Publications – receive the
monthly ASHRAE Journal and Insights
newsletter providing the latest
industry cutting edge technology
information! Compliment your
classroom learning through other
great ASHRAE publications as well!
Career assistance – find a job or
internship!
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Student Membership
Discounts on ASHRAE Books &
Publications
Free Annual & Winter Meeting
Registration
Career Assistance
Scholarships
Grants
Design Competition
Networking and interaction with
industry leaders
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Discounts on Publications
Publication Name
Regular
Price
Member
Price
Student
Member
Price
2009 ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals
$195.00
$195.00
$49.00
2008 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment
$195.00
$195.00
$49.00
2007 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Applications
$195.00
$195.00
$49.00
2006 ASHRAE Handbook – Refrigeration
$155.00
$155.00
$39.00
Air-Conditioning System Design Manual
$84.00
$67.00
$29.00
Cooling and Heating Load Calculation Principles
$99.00
$79.00
$35.00
Principles of Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
$84.00
$67.00
$54.00
Principles of Smoke Management
$105.00
$84.00
$35.00
HVAC Simplified
$79.00
$59.00
$29.00
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Scholarships
ASHRAE has a variety of scholarship
opportunities. They are:
Society Scholarships:
A list of available scholarships,
criteria, and application
information is available on our
student zone website.
Local Chapter Scholarships:
You can look at the student zone
website for some local chapter
scholarships. You can also contact
your local chapter for more
information.
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Grants
ASHRAE has two grant programs.
They are:
Senior Undergraduate Project Grants:
Awarded annually to colleges and universities
all over the world participating in senior
undergraduate projects. The program is
designed to further support undergraduate
research. The maximum amount awarded
per institution is $5,000.
Grant-in-Aid (graduate students only):
A Grant-in-Aid is a grant of funds to a fulltime graduate student of ASHRAE-related
technologies. They are awarded once a year
for use the following year and are in the
amount of $10,000. There are 10-25 awards
made annually.
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Student Design Competition
ASHRAE’s Student Design Project Competition is a
great way to apply what you are learning in the
classroom, work with a team, and win money!
There are 3 categories:
-HVAC System Selection
-System Design
-Integrated Sustainable
Building
Design/Architectural Design
 1st place winning teams win $1500
and one trip to the ASHRAE Winter
Meeting!

2nd and 3rd place winning teams
win one trip to the ASHRAE Winter
Meeting!
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Why Not Join?
All of this for only $16.00? Why
not?
It’s so easy, just go online and fill
out your electronic or paper
application at
www.ashrae.org/studentzone - go
to the Student Membership &
Meetings link!
Become a leader in the HVACR
industry and make an impact on
society!
Contact:
Tarra Holman [Society]
Assistant Manager of Student Activities
Phone: (678) 539-1212
Email: tholman@ashrae.org
Marco Ottavino [Society]
Assistant Manager of Student Activities
Phone: (678) 539-1212
Email: tholman@ashrae.org
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TORONTO CHAPTER- Student Activities
Technical Tours
Conferences – Yearly Winter Conference
 2011 – Las Vegas, Nevada
Sporting Events
Social Gatherings
Dinner Meetings
Career Fairs – New for 2011
2010 Winter Conference
Technical Tours - ACC
Technical Tours – Honeywell
Monthly Dinner Meetings
Incredible Learning Experience
Fantastic Networking Opportunity
Great Meal for a Low Cost
Awesome Guest Speakers
Why Not Join?
ITS COMPLETELY FREE (Upon Joining Society)
Meet New People
Learn New Things
Participate in Student Activities
Become Part of a Growing Membership
 2008/09 – 15 Students
 2009/10 – 65+ Students
 2010/11 – 100+ Students
Establishing a Branch at Humber
At least 10 Initial Student Members
A Student Branch President
A Faculty Advisor
Starting Now Will Ensure Formal Branch
Status by 2010/2011 Academic Year
How to Get Involved?
www.TorontoASHRAE.com
Students Link
Download ‘ASHRAE Student Membership
Guidelines’
1 – Become a Member of Society
(www.ASHRAE.org)
2 – Become a Member of the Toronto Chapter
(www.TorontoChapter.com)
Start your Future with ASHRAE!!!
For More Information
www.ASHRAE.org
www.TorontoASHRAE.com
Student Activities Chair – Toronto Chapter
 Marco.ottavino@gmail.com
 416-561-8252
Thank You for Your Time!!!
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS