American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The CSULB chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is launching a diverse and ambitious portfolio of student-led engineering projects this academic year. These initiatives span robotics, sustainability, aerospace, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing, giving students hands-on experience in solving real-world challenges while preparing for national competitions and outreach events.
Your gift helps support projects such as the IAM3D R.O.V.E.R. Challenge!
The IAM3D R.O.V.E.R. Challenge is CSULB ASME’s flagship project, where students design and build a fully 3D-printed rover to navigate a simulated extraterrestrial landscape and excavate materials within a 12-inch cube. Using advanced additive manufacturing, testing, and simulation, students gain hands-on experience that mirrors real aerospace engineering challenges. In April 2026, the team will represent CSULB at a national ASME competition, showcasing innovation and the future of mechanical engineering.
Additional projects your gift supports:
- Student Design Competition (SDC)
- Arduino Drone
- Stirling Engine
- Combat Robotics
- Mini Wind Turbine
- Miniature Anti-Air Battery
Your gift helps remove financial barriers and ensures that every student, regardless of background, can participate fully in these transformative engineering experiences. Together, we can launch the next generation of innovators.
$100
Provide Supplies
Provides basic materials like wiring, sensors, or 3D printing filament for prototyping
$250
Competition Fees
Covers the cost of registration fees for one student to attend a regional or national ASME competition
$500
Support a Subsystem!
Supports a full subsystem build (e.g., drivetrain, sorting mechanism, drone frame)
$1,000
Equip the Team
Equips a full student team with the materials and components needed to build and test a complete engineering prototype
$5,000
Sponsor a Team Build Phase
Sponsors a full team build phase, including fabrication, testing, and refinement across multiple projects
