October 2026 Thermogram
NEW JERSEY ASHRAE THERMOGRAM
OCTOBER 2026
The theme for the 2025-26 ASHRAE Society Year is “"Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience”
This Month's Meeting
This Month's Topic: fundamentals & application of outdoor reset
October 06, 2026 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cocktail & Networking Hour from 5:00pm - 6:00PM
Dinner & Technical Presentation Starting at 6:00PM
Please pre-pay and register through the website registration link.
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President's Report
Every year, our industry continues to change. Codes evolve, technology advances, buildings become more complex, and new challenges push us to re-think how we design and operate the built environment.
But progress also depends on something much more fundamental: People.
It depends on engineers who understand the fundamentals, professionals willing to share what they have learned, and the next generation being given opportunities to develop the judgment needed to make sound engineering decisions.
That’s the idea behind our theme for the 2026-2027 ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter year:
Fundamentals Forward: Learn. Share. Lead.
Throughout the year, our technical programs will focus on practical HVAC&R fundamentals, code application, system performance, retrofit challenges, and the real decisions engineers encounter in practice. Our goal is not just to deliver presentations, but to create programs members can apply in their work and conversations that continue after the meeting ends.
Learn.
One of the most rewarding parts of our industry is that there is always something new to learn. Whether you are a student entering HVAC&R, an engineer early in your career, or someone who has spent decades in the industry, there is always another system, application, code requirement, or perspective worth understanding.
Share.
Our industry has an incredible amount of experience and knowledge, but that knowledge only has value if we pass it forward.
Some of the most valuable lessons in engineering do not come from a presentation. They come from conversations with people who have seen their designs come to life, solved unexpected problems, made mistakes, adjusted their approach, and carried those lessons into the next project.
I have my own share of mistakes throughout my career. What matters is what we learn from them, how we improve, and whether we are willing to share those lessons with others.
To our experienced members, share what you know. Your perspective is one of the most valuable resources our chapter can offer.
To our students, YEA members, and those newer to the industry, ask questions. Attend a meeting. Join us for a social event. Volunteer for a committee. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn directly from the people around you.
Lead.
Leadership within ASHRAE does not have to begin with a title. It can start by attending a meeting, introducing someone new to ASHRAE NJ, helping with an event, serving on a committee, or bringing a new idea to the chapter.
This year, we will continue working to welcome new members, re-engage existing members, strengthen YEA and member promotion efforts, and create events that provide value beyond the technical presentation itself.
Society President Sarah Maston's theme, Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience, challenges us to strengthen the buildings around us. At the chapter level, we also have an opportunity to strengthen the people responsible for designing, operating, and improving them which will ultimately contribute to Society’s Theme.
I also want to recognize our Board of Governors, committee chairs, volunteers, past presidents, and previous Society year leadership. Our chapter moves forward because members are willing to contribute their time, knowledge, and energy.
Lastly, we want your feedback. Tell us what is working, what is not, what topics you want to see, and where we can better serve our members going forward.
Our goal is to build a chapter where members want to participate and leave each month feeling their time was well spent.
I look forward to learning, sharing, and leading alongside all of you throughout the year.
Vincent Sanchez, P.E.
President
ASHRAE New Jersey Chapter 2026-2027
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Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on the following and for the academic year following the application deadline beginning with the fall semester. Re-applications will be accepted from former scholarship applicants and recipients provided they meet current scholarship criteria. Students may only receive one Society scholarship in any given year. Scholarship amounts awarded shall not exceed the direct annual cost of attending the educational institution (i.e. tuition, books, supplies, room and board, etc.) through graduation.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% evidenced by an official transcript of grades or written statement from a school administrator.
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from an instructor or faculty advisor, a current or past employer, and another character reference. In the case of schools with an ASHRAE student branch, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation.
Visit https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/student-branches for a list of ASHRAE student branches. - Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession.
- Financial need
- Excellence, Character, Leadership (Fully describe academic achievement and other leadership roles)
- Service to community & others (Detail participation in the arts/music, athletics, volunteerism, environmental/humanitarian groups, or other service organizations)
Presidents Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
University-Specific Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
ASHRAE Society Chapter Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
Regional Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
Engineering Technology Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: December 1)
High School Senior Scholarships (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)
Freshman Engineering Scholarship (Annual Application Deadline: May 1st)
To learn more or apply, visit: www.ashrae.org/scholarships
