2026 Policy Outlook for Engineers

ASME TechCast by Mechanical Engineering magazine

May 29, 202600:32:58Technology

Paul Fakes of ASME’s Washington office examines the 2026 policy issues—from federal funding to AI regulation—that could shape the future of engineering.

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