REGISTER for the National Math Club for FREE, and for the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series by NOV 5, 2025
IN THIS ISSUE:
The MATHCOUNTS for Educators Toolkit
MATHCOUNTS Competition Series Answers to FAQs
The MATHCOUNTS Competition Series in a Nutshell
Downloadable Guide for New Coaches
National Math Club – Answers to FAQs
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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has asked MSPE to appoint a qualified, licensed-engineer candidate to serve on the EOHLC’s Designer Selection Committee (DSC). On behalf of the MSPE Board of Directors, I ask all potential candidates to seriously consider this opportunity.
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 EOHLC 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 EOHLC)
NSPE-MA invites you to join us in celebrating the 10th annual Professional Engineers Day with local colleagues and fellow PEs around the world!
NSPE champions the PE license and protects its integrity to promote a constant focus on public health, safety, and welfare. Learn more about licensure and the steps to get and maintain your license.
Below you’ll find practical ways that you can help us continue to raise awareness about what it means to be a PE, recognize licensed PEs, and show appreciation for the work they do every day. READ MORE
The 2025 NSPE-MA (MSPE) Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, September 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mick Morgan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 973 Providence Hwy, Sharon, MA.
All members and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend. Dinner is complementary (with RSVP) for each member and one guest. A cash bar will also be available.
Participants will enjoy: A delicious dinner, the opportunity to meet fellow NSPE/MSPE members, and a brief ceremony to officially install the new officers.
The July 2025 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.
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MSPE is pleased to announce that we will award up to two (2) scholarships of $2,000 each in June 2025 to one or two candidates actively enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate ABET-accredited engineering program at a university or college for the 2025-2026 school year.
Eligibility requirements:
(EXTENDED) APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Not a Member of NSPE/NSPE-MA Chapter (MSPE) Yet?
Join now to take advantage of this member benefit
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View or download the 2025 Call for Applicants PDF
View or download the 2025 Scholarship Application Form
NSPE-MA invites all members and non-member guests to join us on Thursday, June 5 at 4:30 p.m. for a FREE (with RSVP) presentation and tour of the Albion Hydroelectric Plant in Cumberland, RI.
SITE HOST: David Cardinale, Plant Manager | Albion Hydroelectric Plant
May 2025 – Team Massachusetts earned FIRST PLACE out of 56 teams at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition held from May 10-12 in Washington, D.C., adding to a proud history of Top 10 national finishes for Massachusetts. All four students also placed individually in the top 13% of the 224 top mathletes from across the U.S. who advanced to the national event after more than 90,000 students competed in local and state contests. Team New York placed second, and Team Washington placed third.
Team Massachusetts included Eric Huang (Grade 8) from R.J. Gray Junior High School in Acton, MA; Shlok Mukund (Grade 7) and Brandon Ni (Grade 7) from Clarke Middle School in Lexington; and Soham Samanta (Grade 8) from Greater Commonwealth Virtual School. The students were accompanied by Coach Josh Frost of Jonas Clarke Middle School in Lexington and MSPE Director John J. Hayden, PE, State MATHOUNTS Coordinator and Senior Transportation Engineer at Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. VIEW FULL DETAILS and PHOTOS
Team Massachusetts Mathletes were honored with a visit from Dr. Fabrice Kandjanga, Math Content Specialist with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Center for Instructional Support, before their last practice in preparation for National Competition.
Dr. Kandjanga congratulated the students on winning the Massachusetts State Competition, and wished them well as they prepare and travel to represent our state at the 2025 National MATHCOUNTS Competition in Washington, D.C. from May 10-12.
ALL Middle Schools Encouraged to Participate in MATHCOUNTS Programs
MATHCOUNTS Registration for the 2025-26 school year will open in August 2025, and ALL Massachusetts middle schools are encouraged to join the program at any time. Last year, 120 middle schools and more than 800 students participated in the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series. Around 1,500 students statewide enjoyed the benefits of the National Math Club, a free and flexible program that provides game instructions, math explorations, problem sets and monthly challenges for students of all skill levels.
Free resources are available to educators at mathcounts.org, and middle schools are encouraged to register for either or both of the MATHCOUNTS programs (National Math Club and Competition Series) at the mathcounts.org website.
Please respond by May 9
The Board of Directors of The Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers is now accepting nominations of people interested in actively serving on the NSPE-MA (MSPE) Board as Officers or Directors.
OPEN POSITIONS include: President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director
Each position is for a 2-year period (July 2025-June 2027), except Director(s) elected to a 1-year term. The President-Elect will transition to serve as President from July 2027-June 2029.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible candidates include MSPE members, except Student and Honorary members. (See below for details, if you or your nominee is not yet an MSPE member.)
How You Can Help:
Please take a moment to consider this opportunity for yourself, and encourage your professional colleagues to consider how they can contribute their time and talent to support this vital organization, as well as benefit from their service.
Why Serve?
As the only organization dedicated to the interests of PEs across all disciplines, The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and our State Chapter, NSPE-MA (MSPE), recognize and support your professional goals and your dedication. Your service on the MSPE Board will help to advance the goals we all share, and to maintain our State Society’s contribution to our profession.
If You Are Not Yet a Member:
Join NSPE and you’ll be part of a growing network of like-minded professionals who share your commitment, integrity, pride, and desire to be held to a higher standard.
NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 9, 2025
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS:
Please email the name and contact information of your nominee (or yourself, if you wish to be considered for Board service), to: [email protected] using the SUBJECT LINE: MSPE Board Nominee