FutureME Conference
American Society of Mechanical Engineers & American Nuclear Society
Peer-to-peer presentations delivered by early career engineers sharing their unique experiences and passion for their message. These impactful presentations cover topics of interest for early career engineers ranging from personal growth to career and professional development.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
“Engineering Your Future: Building a Growth Mindset in a Rapidly Changing World”
Presented by Karthik Subramanian, Chief Operating Officer, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Guest Speaker
“ASME and Your Future”
Presented by Janice Parker, ASME – Student Section Operations and Gary L. Hickman, Chair, Columbia Basin Section of ASME
Distinguished Guests
ME Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Members
Lance Stephens
Stephens Consulting, LLC
Chad Hendrix
Director, North & Advanced Design and Manufacturing Division, ENERCON
Karthik Subramanian
Chief Operating Officer, Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Friday, May 1, 2026
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WSU Tri-Cities School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Conference Organizer
Dr. Messiha Saad
messiha.saad@wsu.edu
Conference Chair
Dr. Changki Mo
changki.mo@wsu.edu
Conference Officers: Dr. Joshua Heyne, Dr. Joseph Iannelli, Dr. Che-Hao Yang, Dr. Guiyan Zang, Dr. Yuxin Zhang