A Message from The Chair – Vishwas Bedekar, Ph.D.
As the new Chair for SME Nashville Chapter 43, I am committed to the ongoing engagement and growth of professionals and students in the chapter.
I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. I am proud to have been selected by SME in 2022 as one of six Distinguished Faculty Advisors in recognition of my service as a faculty advisor to the MTSU student chapter, and efforts to further SME’s mission of advancing manufacturing knowledge, technology, and education.
There are ongoing learning and networking opportunities when attending SME Nashville Chapter 43 events. This chapter is dedicated to promoting manufacturing in TN, KY, neighboring states, and supporting students interested in a career in an industrial/manufacturing field.
SME Nashville Chapter 43 is part of SME National. For further information, please visit SME National website: https://www.sme.org/
SME 43 Executive Committee
SME Chapter 43 has monthly executive meetings usually on the first Tuesday of every month. We also typically have facility tours on the third Tuesday of every month with dinner to follow for networking opportunities for all members including several student chapters.
As a local arm of SME National, we strive to provide educational scholarships and financial assistance to local high schools, universities, and technical schools involved in educating individuals who will be employed in the manufacturing industry. We also endeavor to connect employers with graduating students who are seeking employment.
Executive Committee SME Chapter 43
