EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 28 -- Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville issued the following news release:

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has appointed Stephen W. Duda, PE, from the Department of Construction at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering to serve as chair of its Publications Committee.

ASHRAE is an international organization of more than 50,000 professionals from over 132 nations. Duda's one-year term began July 1 and continues through June 30, 2027.

The Tier I instructor is eager to share his knowledge with shaping college texts.

"I am passionate about the engineering of building mechanical systems and its most relevant professional organiza...