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February 24, 2015

Meet MSPE Member Larry Decker, PE

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An MSPE member since 1987, Larry Decker’s distinguished career includes: Service as an officer in the U.S. Navy; 40 years of working as a project, staff, application, and environmental engineer for industry and engineering firms; and 18.5 years as an Engineering Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition, for 23 years, Mr. Decker and […]

February 24, 2015

Engineers Week-New England Events Feb 26 & 27

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MSPE invites members and guests to take advantage of three opportunities in celebration of Engineers Week New England: Thursday, Feb 26: 4-7 p.m: Career Fair (Free) for students and job-seekers of all ages & experience Thursday, Feb 26, 7-8 p.m.: Birth of the Steel Skyscraper presentation at Northeastern University, Sponsored by SEAMASS Friday, Feb 27: […]

February 24, 2015

Volunteers Needed on March 7 as Students Advance to State MATHCOUNTS Competition

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Despite the snow, 904 middle school students from 121 Massachusetts schools competed in six chapter-level MATHCOUNTS competitions. The winners from each chapter (teams & individuals) will now advance to the State Championship on Saturday, March 7 at Wentworth Institute of Technology. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Simply volunteer to help proctor or score the tests on […]

February 23, 2015

Ruth & Larry Decker Reflect on 23 Years as MATHCOUNTS Chapter Coordinators

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MSPE Member Larry Decker, PE and his wife Ruth have served for 23 years as Coordinators for the MetroWest Chapter of MATHCOUNTS, the national math enrichment, coaching and competition program for middle school students in grades 6-8, sponsored locally by the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers. This is the Deckers’ final year as official coordinators, […]

January 24, 2015

MATHCOUNTS Program has Double-Digit Growth; Volunteers Wanted at Chapter Competitions in Late JAN/Early FEB

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The anticipation is intense as 904 student-Mathletes from 121 middle schools throughout Massachusetts prepare to compete next week in six chapter-level MATHCOUNTS math competitions. The winners from each chapter/region will advance to compete in the State Championship on March 7, and the last Mathletes standing will achieve the honor of representing Massachusetts at the National […]

September 25, 2014

The Value of an NCEES Record

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MSPE President Chris Barros, P.E., shares his experience with establishing an NCEES record, and the value it has added for him throughout his career. Chris explains, “I have been registered as a professional engineer since April 2003, with MA as my first state. When I joined SourceOne in 2008, I completed the NCEES process. With […]

September 25, 2014

She Loves it, He Fears it: The Story of Two Math Students

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This brief but powerful story will change the way you think about math. Math students fall into two categories: Those who love it and those who fear it. This story of two students’ journeys reveals how MATHCOUNTS fills a critical void – for our students, and our society. HER LOVE OF MATH It started with […]

September 25, 2014

Meet an MSPE Member: Marie Ostrowski

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Marie Ostrowski is an Electrical Design Engineer at Bard, Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers, LLC. She recently became an MSPE member, and has also volunteered to serve as the Northeast Chapter Coordinator for MSPE’S key outreach program, MATHCOUNTS. Marie has answered a few brief questions so we may know her better. Welcome to MSPE, Marie, […]

August 26, 2014

Event Recap: MSPE Private Tour of USS Constitution

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More than 55 MSPE members and their guests gathered in Charlestown on the evening of Thursday, August 7, 2014 to enjoy MSPE’s specially-arranged private tour of the USS Constitution. U.S. Navy personnel provided participants with an outstanding experience as they illustrated the magnificent ship’s storied past and presented areas of the ship that are typically […]

August 21, 2014

Massachusetts Kicks Off Middle School Math Enrichment Program; Volunteers & Sponsors Needed

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As the 2014-15 school year begins, middle school students in Massachusetts will once again have the opportunity to participate in MATHCOUNTS, the premier nationwide math enrichment, coaching and competition program for Middle School students across the nation. In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support of and leadership of Massachusetts Society of Professional […]