The Chinese Institute of Engineers – USA (CIE-USA) (美洲中國工程師學會), founded in 1917, is a non-profit professional organization composed of engineers, scientists, and other professionals of Chinese heritage from around the world. CIE-USA is dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), fostering professional advancement and leadership development, and recognizing the achievements of Asian American professionals through flagship programs such as the Asian American Engineer of the Year (AAEOY) Awards.

As one of the oldest and most prestigious Chinese-American engineering associations in the United States, CIE-USA operates through seven regional chapters and regularly hosts conferences, seminars, workshops, and training sessions nationwide.

CIE-USA’s annual Asian American Engineer of the Year Award and Conference (AAEOY) is a distinguished platform that honors exceptional Asian American professionals for their contributions to STEM and leadership. Nominees are selected from leading corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and national laboratories. Many awardees have made groundbreaking advancements in their fields, leaving a lasting global impact.