New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE)

The New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE) represents the interests of professional engineers, totaling more than 25,000 licensees in New York State, practicing in all disciplines.

NSPE Board Update-September 2022

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By: Monika Schulz, CAE
Executive Director & CEO

We are still energized and inspired by the success of NSPECon 22 in Philadelphia. More than 250 PEs from around the country gathered for engagement and professional development. Thank you to speakers, attendees, and staff for making this conference a success. We look forward to NSPECon23, August 2-4, 2023-please save the date.

As we move into the fall season, recruiting new members to join the NSPE community continues to be a focus area. As you look at state and chapter activities, remember that volunteering and engagement leads to growth and retention. Challenge your members and leaders to reach out to a colleague, a promising new professional, or former member and ask them to join in on your activities.
Please take a moment to review the activities from August 1-31 and gather pertinent information on the conference, advocacy, state outreach, and leadership opportunities.
• NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications Program Wins Silver Award
• 2022-2023 State Leadership Rosters are Due
• Ideas for Volunteering and Developing Future Leaders
• NSPE Files Amicus Brief in Washington State Use of “Engineer” Title Case
• Baltimore County (MD) Ballot Referendum on Public Works Director
• It’s Not Too Late to Access Workability Webinars
• NSPECon22 Photos are Available on Flicker

Martin Gordon, PE named in 2022 Class of NSPE Fellows

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Congratulations to NYSSPE’s Martin Gordon, PE!!

NSPE has welcomed eight professional engineers into its Fellow membership level this year. These enigneers have demonstrated exemplary and devoted service to the profession, the Society, and their communities.

The NSPE Fellow Program is a national program intended to recognize deserving professional engineers who have demonstrated long term professional service at the chapter, state and national levels of NSPE. The NSPE Board of Directors established the Fellow recognition program to honor those licensed members who have demonstrated exemplary service to the profession, the Society, and the community.

NSPE state and territorial societies can nominate one person for each 500 voting members on their rolls per year. Nominations are also open to NSPE interest groups, chartered affinity groups, and the Board of Directors.

NSPE Executive Director Update to the Board of Directors – July 28, 2022

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By: Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director, and CEO

Please take a moment to review the activities from July 1-31 and gather pertinent information on the conference, advocacy, state outreach, and leadership opportunities.

  •  NSPECon Welcomes Key USDOT Official for Opening Session on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
  • Celebrate PE Day – August 3
  • NICET Releases Last Exam for the In-Building Public Safety Communications Program
  • Gas Tax Holiday Update
  • Society Leadership Takes DEI Discussion to NSPE-KY Convention
  • Ensuring the Future of Leadership Growth
  • SSEC Meeting at NSPE Headquarters

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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

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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

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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

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Note: NYSSPE facilitates posting on this blog, but the views and accounts expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not the views or accounts of NYSSPE, its officers or directors whose views and accounts may or may not be similar or identical. NYSSPE, its officers and directors do not express any opinion regarding any product or service by virtue of reference to such product or service in this blog.

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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Note: NYSSPE facilitates posting on this blog, but the views and accounts expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not the views or accounts of NYSSPE, its officers or directors whose views and accounts may or may not be similar or identical. NYSSPE, its officers and directors do not express any opinion regarding any product or service by virtue of reference to such product or service in this blog.

 

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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