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NSPE Remembers NJSPE’s Eugene R. “Gene” O’Brien

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Eugene “Gene” R. O’Brien, 81, of Princeton Junction, NJ, passed away at University Medical Center Princeton at Plainsboro on June 17, 2022.  The only child of Edward L. and Marie O’Brien, Gene was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Elizabeth, NJ before residing at his home in Princeton Junction until his passing. Gene graduated with his masters degree in Electrical Engineering and was employed by the Bell System; most recently with Lucent Technologies before retiring.

Gene was a long standing member of the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers and also the National Society of Professional Engineers. Having won numerous awards throughout the course of his career, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Gene was posthumously awarded a New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers Lifetime Achievement Award.

A thoughtful and fair man, Gene was a driving force and role model for many young people. He had a passion for robotics beginning in 2004. In 2010, Gene became a Founding Member of
FIRST Robotics Mid-Atlantic District. He served as Chair of many committees over his three terms including Chairman of the Board, Chair of Finance and Chair of Recruitment. He lent his
knowledge and time to any and all who needed or asked for it, and was known for his commitment to ensuring the team’s success. Gene was a wealth of knowledge and found great joy in exposing
children to the world of robotics.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his memory to FIRST Mid-Atlantic Robotics at midatlanticrobotics.com/donate

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NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors- June 4, 2021

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State and National Leaders— From: Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director and CEO

As we near the end of our fiscal year, we have a lot of activity on all strategic fronts, including the exciting launch of our Virtual PE Conference. Don’t miss this review of all the latest.

  • Member Acquisition Campaign Launches
  • Licensing Coalition To Prepare Model Legislation
  • Member Involvement  Turns Up the Advocacy Dial
  • Registration Opens for Virtual PE Conference
  • Volunteer Today for 21-22
  • Reminder: Submit Your State Leadership Roster

Click Here to read the full repot.

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NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – November 2020

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NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – November 2020

From:  Wendel Stewart, CAE, Interim Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer

Even though 2020 has been a turbulent year, we can be thankful for the perseverance that our volunteer leaders and staff have shown in the face of many challenges.

• Legislative News from WY, GA, NJ, MI
• NICET Develops Emergency Communications Certification
• Strategic Plan Webinar Available
• Call for Conference Presentations: Deadline Nears
• Webinar Revenue Share
• Remember Ed Foundation on Giving Tuesday

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NSPE Interim Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – October 2020

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From: Wendel Stewart, CAE Interim Executive Director& COO

Over the last month, leaders and staff at headquarters and in the state societies have been working hard through challenging times to continue making progress on our goals. Don’t miss the highlights from October 1-30.

  • Strategic Plan Review
  • Executive Director Search Update
  • NSPE Announces Senior Director of Ethics and Professional Practice
  • ARPL in Action
  • Webinar: Strategic Plan Revisions
  • Officer Nominations Now Open
  • Climbing to the Summit
  • In Memory of Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail

Read the Full Report

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NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – September 2020

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From:  Wendel Stewart, CAE, Interim Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer

Even though NSPE is moving through a leadership transition here at headquarters, our staff and volunteer leaders have been working hard to deliver on our strategic plan. Please take a moment to catch up on the highlights from August 1-31.

  • Greetings from Interim Executive Director and CEO
  • PE Day and Legislative Updates
  • What to Read Next
  • Virtual Conference, Real Success
  • Education Foundation Receives Generous Contribution
  • NICET Programming and Testing News
  • House of Delegates Assembly
  • State Leadership Development Program Ready to Launch

Read the Full Report 

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NSPE Update to Board of Directors: August 1-31, 2020

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NSPE Update to Board of Directors: August 1-31, 2020

Even though NSPE is moving through a leadership transition here at headquarters, our staff and volunteer leaders have been working hard to deliver on our strategic plan. Please take a moment to catch up on the highlights from August 1-31.

• Greetings from Interim Executive Director and CEO
• PE Day and Legislative Updates
• What to Read Next
• Virtual Conference, Real Success
• Education Foundation Receives Generous Contribution
• NICET Programming and Testing News
• House of Delegates Assembly
• State Leadership Development Program Ready to Launch

Read the full Report

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Happy PE Day!

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Happy PE Day!!

Today marks the fifth annual Professional Engineers Day, in which participants raise awareness about what it means to be a PE, recognize licensed PEs, and show appreciation for the work PEs do every day.

In 1903, Clarence Johnston became the State Engineer of Wyoming, and found the office in poor condition. To access state water back then, the law required individuals to file an application with a map outlining the streams, canals, and reservoirs to be used for irrigation. Johnston soon realized that untrained and unqualified individuals, were creating these maps and signing them as engineers or surveyors. The practice led to confusing and inaccurate records.In 1907, Johnston proposed a bill to the Wyoming legislature that would require registration for engineers and land surveyors. On August 8, 1907, the first professional engineering license was issued to Charles Bellamy in Wyoming.

Other states began to follow suit. Between 1921 and 1947, all states passed registration laws for engineers, and by 1970, all 50 states and the five legal jurisdictions of the United States had laws regulating the practice of engineering. According to the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, there are now more than 820,000 P.E. licenses in the U.S.

Be a part of the virtual event! Use #LicensedPEDay on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn to
• Upload a photo or video of yourself, tell us why you decided to become a PE;
• Post photos or videos of your team of PEs;
• Share your reasons for hiring PEs;
• Give special recognition to your PEs in the workplace or on the job;
• Educate your colleagues about the importance of the PE license.

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NSPE Virtual Professional Engineers Conference- August 2020

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This year, the Professional Engineers Conference is coming to you! At Virtual PECon, you can join all the educational sessions and networking roundtable discussions from the comfort of your home. Register now to customize your own attendance package for live events from August 3–7.

With the All-Access Pass, members get access to 15 PDHs (join live or watch on-demand) for just $16.60 each, including keynote sessions featuring IBM’s Global Chief Technology Officer, and the Chairman of the NTSB. You can also attend daily networking roundtables with your peers across the country and discuss the topics important to you.

Conference At-A-Glance

Includes information on all sessions, tracks, and registration options. Find out what speakers are presenting the various sessions along with professional development hours offered.
VIEW GLANCE 

Virtual PECon offers a variety of options for you to attend on your terms and at your convenience.

Your Way

Offering Member Price Nonmember Price
Single Session $39 $99
Day Track $99 $279
All Access Track $249 $1,149 *

 Download the virtual PECon program.

Your Schedule

Have to miss a session for a client meeting? All PDH sessions will be recorded and available for viewing immediately following the conclusion of the session.

Your Peers

Each morning daily coffee talk session are the time to connect with your peers across the country and discuss the topics important to you.

Your Profession

Events will be centered around the annual celebration of PE Day, August 5, 2020. So join your peers in celebrating your work and learning about the latest trends in the industry.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources from NSPE

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The world finds itself today in a crisis unlike any in recent memory. While members of the engineering profession are facing the same uncertainties as everyone else, NSPE’s volunteer leaders and staff are firmly committed to doing the very best we can to help you through this very difficult time.

As you strive to stay on top of your professional and personal life remember that NSPE is a resource for you.

Watch this video message from NSPE Executive Director Mark Golden, “Dark Days Shine New Light on Profession, Community.” It is an early look at his column for the May/June PE magazine.

Engineers are involved in everything. You may not be the people the public sees on the front line, but you are always there, supporting and contributing to the quality of life of every person, every day, in important ways. Often, however, these contributions can only be fully appreciated after the fact.

At the time this is being written, we are in the midst of a global pandemic. By the time you read this, things will hopefully look much brighter and more hopeful.

Nonetheless, as professional engineers, right now is a true test of our commitment to health, safety, and welfare. PEs are uniquely qualified to address many of the problems faced by society in the wake of the coronavirus breakout. This is especially true as we move forward to a time of rebuilding to recover from the crisis. (And we will recover.) More importantly, it is true as we work to prevent something like this from ever happening again. It is important, now more than ever before, that we band together and use all the resources provided to us through our community.

This crisis has forced us to learn to carry on in new ways, when the traditional work environment has been taken away from us. And the professional engineering community has responded heroically. Every day you are continuing to do what you can, overcoming challenges and disruptions—and what you can do is proving to be a lot. [Read more…]

NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – February 2020

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Mark J. Golden, FASAE, CAE, Executive Director of NSPE highlights the following in the most recent Executive Director Update: February 2020

In this report, covering January 15–31, you’ll read about an important new addition to NSPE staff, our ongoing work to turn back attacks on the PE license, and the importance of the unified brand across all states.
• ‘New Thinking, New Ideas, and New Energy’
• Survey: Overwhelming Support for Licensing
• Alliance Brings Clarity to Misleading Messages
• Gain New Perspectives with Upcoming Webinars
• FEYA Finalists Announced

FULL REPORT

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