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COMMEN COMMENCOMMENTARY
TARY
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DIRECTOR OF ASHRAE PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION
Mark S. Owen
EDITORIAL
Editor
Sarah Foster
sfoster@ashrae.org
Managing Editor
Mary Kate McGowan
mmcgowan@ashrae.org
Assistant Managing Editor
Jeri Alger
jalger@ashrae.org
Associate Editor
Rebecca Matyasovski
rmatyasovski@ashrae.org
Associate Editor
Tani Palefski
tpalefski@ashrae.org
Associate Editor
Chadd Jones
cjones@ashrae.org
PUBLISHING SERVICES
Publishing Services Manager
David Soltis
Production
Jayne Jackson
ADVERTISING
Associate Publisher,
ASHRAE Media Advertising
Greg Martin
gmartin@ashrae.org
Senior Coordinator-Advertising
Production and Operations
Vanessa Johnson
vjohnson@ashrae.org
Coordinator-Circulation Development
Austin Brafford
abrafford@ashrae.org
ASHRAE OFFICERS
President
Mick Schwedler, P.E.
President-Elect
Farooq Mehboob, P.E.
Treasurer
Ginger Scoggins, P.E.
Vice Presidents
Donald L. Brandt
Dunstan L. Macauley, P.E.
Sarah E. Maston, P.E.
Tim McGinn, P.E.
Secretary & Executive Vice President
Jeff H. Littleton
POLICY GROUP
2021 - 22 Chair
Publications Committee
Adeeba Mehboob, P.Eng.
Washington Offi ce
washdc@ashrae.org
Feeding the Roots
ASHRAE Journal is strong. But its strength isn't just measured
in business success. It is strong because hundreds
of volunteers write and review articles and columns. In
addition, members serve on committees that oversee
the various magazine functions. Without them, ASHRAE
Journal wouldn't exist. With them, it can excel.
ASHRAE JOURNAL is growing. Besides the monthly magazine, a
bimonthly newsletter with original content enhances the print content,
and we have launched a new podcast to develop our content even further
(www.ashrae.org/podcast).
This ecosystem of knowledge is one way ASHRAE Journal is helping
to " feed the roots, " which is part of 2021 - 22 ASHRAE President Mick
Schwedler's theme. As Schwedler says, there is a reason why so many
people choose to volunteer in ASHRAE.
" We each are involved in ASHRAE for different reasons and volunteer
in our chosen ways. We do it because we grow-professionally and personally-and
help others do the same. "
In the 24 years I have worked at ASHRAE, I have seen so much growth
in our members. Peer reviewers offer guidance to authors to make their
content stronger. Authors encourage other members to write for ASHRAE
Journal.
Authors have told me they have received promotions and job offers based
on their published articles. Peer reviewers have told me that what they
have learned in reading manuscripts so critically has helped them do their
jobs better. This speaks to Schwedler's point that underlying all of the content
you see in this magazine are people helping each other grow.
IN SCHWEDLER'S PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (page 12), he goes back
to the formation of the roots of ASHRAE by exploring where we came
from. He discusses the Society's global impacts and its importance to
society as a whole. Schwedler also speaks to the critical need for education
and for enhancing inclusion.
New ways to feed the roots are being developed. One is the creation of
Learning Pathways, which will help young professionals and those new
to the industry attain knowledge on such topics as HVAC design basics
and pathogen mitigation. More Learning Pathways are on the way. Visit
www.ashrae.org/learning-pathways.
Other ways to help feed the roots include two new ways to interact with
ASHRAE's president: on Instagram (@ashrae_society), and short informal
videos on the president's page (www.ashrae.org/president).
What are your suggestions for strengthening ASHRAE Journal's roots?
Send them to me at sfoster@ashrae.org.
Sarah Foster, ASHRAE Journal Editor
Mission Statement: ASHRAE Journal reviews current HVAC&R technology of broad interest through publication of application-oriented articles. ASHRAE
Journal's editorial content ranges from back-to-basics features to reviews of emerging technologies, covering the entire spectrum of professional interest
from design and construction practices to commissioning and the service life of HVAC&R environmental systems.
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