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Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 52, 000 ASHRAE members in over 120 countries

Q: Which country does not have a Research Project? A. Egypt B. Denmark C. Pakistan D. Japan

A: a. Egypt • 11 Countries are currently conducting Research Projects – 163 Active Projects • There is a Chapter and 2 Student Branches, though!

Fun Fact Did you know … University of Kentucky awarded the first mechanical engineering degree in the world to a woman in 1916. . . Margaret Ingels

Fun Fact Did you know … More than 2, 000 ASHRAE Members volunteer on 80+ committees and TCs to support ASHRAE’s work

Q: How many countries are impacted by ASHRAE Research? A. 145 B. 196 C. 216 D. 235

A: b. 196 • Every country in the world is impacted and benefits from ASHRAE Research!

Q: Who is the ‘Patron Saint’ of ASHRAE? A. Benjamin Franklin B. Daniel Fahrenheit C. Willis Carrier D. Anders Celsius

A: a. Ben Franklin • 1741 – Franklin Stove – Improved heating, ventilation and IAQ • 1758 – evaporation is a proven method of cooling

Fun Fact Did you know … That US President Herbert Hoover is an Honorary ASHRAE Member?

Q: Who benefits from Research? A. Members B. Companies C. Other Associations D. Everyone in the world

A: d. Everyone in the world! • Used by other HVAC&R associations worldwide • Key part of every design of enclosed spaces • Vital to every HVAC&R project, standard & publication – even those not associated with ASHRAE!

Fun Fact Did you know … More than 83, 000 copies of the ASHRAE Journal are distributed each month

Q: How much is the ASHRAE Research budget? A. $5, 000 B. $10, 000 C. $15, 000 D. $20, 000

A: c. $15, 000 (approx. ) • • Over 160 projects being conducted worldwide Typical project takes 3 years to complete Results are made available to all ASHRAE Members for free Key part of every ASHRAE project, standard & publication

Fun Fact Did you know … Before ASHRAE began conducting research, “textbook” sections in manufacturers’ catalogs were the main source of engineering information

Q: Which city has never hosted an ASHRAE meetings? A. Tampa, FL B. Detroit, MI C. Columbus, OH D. Nassau, Bahamas

A: a. Tampa, FL • Detroit, MI – January, 1967 • Columbus, OH – January, 1968 • Nassau, Bahamas – June, 1972 Which one sounds the best to you? !?

Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign has raised over $50, 000 to support ASHRAE Research

Q: How much Research has been conducted in Region ? ? ? in the last 3 yrs? A. $$$$$ B. $$$$$ C. $$$$$ D. $$$$$

A: c. $$$$$ • $$$$$ worth of research since 2009 – $$$$$ (2009) – $$$$$ (2010) – $$$$$ (2011)

Fun Fact Did you know … The Research Bureau was to open in 1917 but was delayed because of World War I & concerns over engineering espionage

Fun Fact Did you know … When the Bureau was able to be opened in 1919, the first study was of the build-up of Carbon Dioxide in NY apartments

Q: Which city has hosted the most society meetings? A. Boston B. New York C. Philadelphia D. Chicago

A: b. New York • Between ASHVE, ASHAE, ASRE and ASHRAE, the city has hosted over 80 times

Fun Fact Did you know … There are more than 176 Chapters, 40 sections and 320 Student Branches

Q: What is the average donation made by a Member? A. $50. 00 B. $100. 00 C. $150. 00 D. $200. 00

A: b. $100 • 6, 000 donors in 2010 -2011 Campaign • 4, 237 gave $250 or less • 1, 900 gave exactly $100 – It doesn’t take much and you don’t have to give a lot to be a research investor

Fun Fact Did you know … Sadi Carnot was the first honoree on the RP Giant in HVAC&R Coin in 1995? He gave the first successful theoretical account of heat engines, now known as the Carnot cycle.

Q: What percentage of money donated to research is spent ON research? A. 70% B. 80% C. 90% D. 100%

A: d. 100% • Every dollar donated to Research is spent on Research Projects • Staff Salaries, Overhead, Donor Rec, Supplies, Travel and everything else is paid for from the profits ASHRAE receives from the AHR Show How many other groups can make that claim? ?

Q: Who is ASHRAE’s most valuable investor? A. Consulting Engineers B. PE’s C. Academics/Researchers D. Contractors

A: e. YOU • Every single Member and Organization that uses HVAC&R is a valuable contributor, donor and INVESTOR in the future of both ASHRAE and the Industry we’re all a part of

Fun Fact Did you know … The RP Campaign is counting on your investment to continue the outstanding work of the society? Please support your chapter, region & industry!