In this year of challenges, we are proud that our Society and its members created solutions to support our industry and each other.
All of us at MSPE are grateful for your continued fellowship and participation in our State’s chapter.
In the new year, we will share new resources and programs designed to enhance the value of your membership in our statewide and nationwide network of professional peers. We wish you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday season.
MSPE invites all members and non-member guests to join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. to experience a presentation and tour of the Braintree Electric Light Department’s power plant, the Watson Generating Station.
The event will kick off with introductions and refreshments, followed by a site overview presentation and safety notes before distribution of personal protective equipment (see below). Participants will then proceed to the production facility and begin touring the power plant.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: BELD Main Office | 150 Potter Road, Braintree, MA 02184
COST: FREE (with RSVP)
This event is limited to 25 participants and registration is first-come, first-served.
View full details and register now
Our world today is experiencing a crisis unlike any in recent memory. While members of the engineering profession are facing the same uncertainties as everyone else, NSPE and MSPE’s volunteer leaders and staff are firmly committed to doing the very best we can to help you through this very difficult time.
IN THIS ISSUE:
> NSPE Coronavirus Considerations
> Now Cancelled for April 14: Tour of BELD Power Plant
> Member News & Recognition
> Meet a Member: Brandon C. Steacy, PE
> MA MATHCOUNTS: Updates & Opportunities
> Event Recap: Tour of Symmons Industries Facility
> Take the Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest Challenge! Entries Due April 20
> MSPE is Now Affiliated with TECET | See Our New Mailing Address
> Welcome New & Rejoined Members
> Your NSPE/MSPE Member Benefits
As responsible professionals, the members of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the community of technicians certified under NSPE’s NICET programs understand the importance of holding paramount the public health, safety, and welfare. NSPE continues to monitor international, national, state, and local developments arising as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak and is taking all appropriate steps consistent with the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect its employees, members, and other customers while maintaining the maximum level of operations in the performance of its services.
We want to make you aware of the actions we have taken and the issues we considered in doing so. READ FULL MESSAGE
NSPE members are invited to match their wits and knowledge of engineering ethics with experienced PEs and engineering students throughout the country, in the 2020 NSPE Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest. All current NSPE individual members through their NSPE state societies are encouraged to participate.
NSPE will provide the 2020 winning entry author with a cash award of $2,000, a certificate, and recognition in PE magazine.
This year, NSPE’s Board of Ethical Review is furnishing three key ethical issues plus one open-ended issue for you to select one , and submit a video, photo essay, poster, or an essay or PowerPoint presentation not to exceed 1,000 words that expresses your views and demonstrates an understanding of the ethical issues involved.
Artificial Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Climate Change
(Open-Ended): The Future of Professional Engineering
View or download the complete contest overview, which includes how to participate, contest rules, judging criteria, key ethical issue fact situations, and the NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers.
The MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has asked MSPE to appoint a qualified candidate to serve on the DHCD’s Designer Selection Committee (DSC).
Nominee Requirements
-) Must be a MA registered engineer, with interest in affordable housing
-) Appointee and his or her firm is prohibited from providing services on any DHCD funded public housing construction projects
-) No potential conflict of interest (city employee, contracted consultant to city, no direct or indirect financial interest in any contract made by DHCD)
General Responsibilities of Committee Members
-) The appointment term is 2 years with the option of a second successive term
-) The DSC meets once per month, typically on the third Wednesday (1-2 hours)
-) Avg. meeting prep time varies from month to month depending on agenda
-) No financial compensation, but lunch is provided and parking reimbursed
-) Typical meeting actions include review and discussion of projects to be undertaken, review and discussion of the applicant design firms, selection of ranked lists of applicants for each project
Chapter Competitions begin Saturday, February 1 2020; the first of 7 contests in Feb at middle schools throughout MA, leading up to the State Competition on March 7.
The NSPE Northeast Regional Meeting and the New Hampshire Joint Engineering Societies Conference will be held at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH from October 17-19, 2018.
Join Professional Engineers from across the northeast as we gather to share challenges, find solutions, and expand our networks. 6 PDHs will be awarded; a NY State PDH track is available; and parking is included with Friday seminars. Plan to bring your family and enjoy Portsmouth and all that the Seacoast has to offer!
Day 1 (Thursday 10/17): Evening Reception
Day 2 (Friday, 10/18): Full Day of Educational Sessions, followed by Dinner
Day 3 (Saturday, 10/19): Morning Meeting: NSPE NE Regional Business Meeting
KEY LINKS to REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE:
Registration Options and Online Registration Form
View Event Schedule
View Travel Logistics & Area Attractions
As a dedicated supporter of the Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS program, MSPE is pleased to announce that our state’s Mathletes once again earned top placement at the 2019 National MATHCOUNTS Competition on May 12-13.
MSPE Director and State MATHCOUNTS Coordinator, John Hayden, PE, said, “This vital program empowers students to solve problems, work in teams, and positively contribute to our society and world. I am very proud of the 900+ Massachusetts students who participated this year, and the top four who represented us and won top honors at National competition. Without the dedicated support of MSPE, as well as volunteers and sponsors, this program could not happen.” READ FULL STORY