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MSPE Briefings Newsletter – APRIL 2025

The April 2025 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.

Table of Contents:
Student Scholarship Opportunities – Applications DUE APRIL 15
Massachusetts Countdown to MATHCOUNTS National Competition MAY 10-13
Exploring the NSPE Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers
Professional Resources: Upcoming WORKability Webinar Dates
Practical Benefit for Members: Community Discussion Groups
Register Now: NSPECon25 | AUGUST 6 – 8 | Kansas City, Missouri
Career Opportunities in the MSPE Career Center

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Volunteers Needed: Can You or Your Team Help?

REMINDER: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED thoughout Massachusetts on FEBRUARY 1, 4, 8, and MARCH 1

If you or your firm values promoting math and STEM-related careers, then MATHCOUNTS is your opportunity to make a difference now.

Here’s how you can support our state’s 800+ young Mathletes as they compete in 7 Chapter Competitions in February, and the Massachusetts State MATHCOUNTS Competition in March, to determine the students who will REPRESENT OUR STATE at the 2025 National MATHCOUNTS Competition, May 5-9 in Washington, DC.

I invite you to volunteer a few hours to proctor or score exams at a local competition near you (see schedule below) or to donate to the program.

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On behalf of the students, THANK YOU for your support.

Sincerely,
John Hayden, PE
Senior Transportation Engineer | Stantec Consulting Services
Director, Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers
MATHCOUNTS State Coordinator

 

Announcing Beers With Engineers

Tired of engineering alone? The NSPE-MA Chapter was inspired by the success of other NSPE chapters with their “Beers with Engineers” events. Enjoy some free apps while you socialize, network, and discuss your career with fellow engineers. Join us for the inaugural session on Thursday, November 14th, at 5pm at Castle Island Brewing Co., 31 Astor Ave, Norwood, MA 02062. 🍻See you there!

MSPE Briefings Newsletter – October 2024

The October 2024 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.

Table of Contents:

President’s Greeting – Weijun Li, PE
Event Recap: 2024 NSPE-MA Annual Meeting
Oct 31 Deadline for SSI Certification Opportunity
WORKability Wednesdays – FREE Webinars & PDHs
MA MATHCOUNTS Opportunities and Deadlines
Event Recap: Presentation & Tour of Shore Solar Facility
Event Recap: NSPECon24 and State Leadership Summit
2024 QBS Awards Update
NEW Enterprise Membership Opportunity
PE Magazine: Free Resource for Members
Welcome New Members
FREE 15-PDH Resource: PE Institute’s Webinar Package
Career Opportunities

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Sept 25: Solar Site Tour & Presentation (Free with RSVP)

NSPE-MA invites all members and non-member guests to join us on Wednesday, September 25 at 4:30 p.m. for a FREE (with RSVP) presentation and tour of the Shore Solar facility in Johnston, Rhode Island.
Shore Solar LLC, 87 Shore Drive, Johnston RI

PRESENTER: Anthony M. Morreale, PE
Principal Engineer | LIG Consultants
Electrical Engineer of Record for this Project

HOST:  Revity Energy

BENEFITS FOR ATTENDEES:
Learn how solar projects are designed, constructed, and operated
Tour an operating utility-scale ground-mount solar photovoltaic site (5.4 MW-DC/4.6 MW-AC)
View site features including 9,272 solar panels; 37 inverters; 3 medium voltage transformers

Space is limited to 35 Participants

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Celebrate Professional Engineers Day 2024: Practical Ways You Can Promote PE Licensure

NSPE-MA invites you to join us in celebrating the ninth annual Professional Engineers Day with local colleagues as well as PEs around the world!

Today we share 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.

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.

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Join us for the 2024 NSPE-MA Annual Meeting on July 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m. ET (In-person & Virtual Access)

All NSPE-MA members, associates and prospective members are invited to the 2024 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
The meeting will be accessible in these 3 ways:
[1] In-person at LIG Consultants office, 510 Chapman Street, Suite 202, Canton MA
[2] Teleconference (Phone Number provided upon RSVP)
[3] Videoconference (Access Link Provided upon RSVP)

Cost: FREE (please RSVP by Monday, July 22)

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Team Massachusetts Earned Second Place out of 56 Teams at the 2024 National MATHCOUNTS® Math Competition

All 4 Students Scored in Top 25% as Individuals; One Placed Second Overall out of 224 Mathletes

May 2024 – Team Massachusetts placed second out of 56 teams at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition held from May 11-13 in Washington, D.C., adding to a proud history of Top 10 national-level finishes for Massachusetts.  All four students who represented Mass also placed individually in the top 25% 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 Texas placed first, and California placed third.  VIEW FULL DETAILS

Call for Applicants: MSPE 2024 Engineering Student Scholarship

MSPE is pleased to announce that we will award up to two (2) scholarships of $2,000 each in June 2024 to one or two candidates actively enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate ABET-accredited engineering program at a university or college for the 2024-2025 school year.

Eligibility requirements:

-) Candidate must be sponsored by an active MSPE member in good standing (Member # Required)
-) Candidate must be actively enrolled or accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university during the 2024-2025 school year (Verification required)
-) Applicants must either be studying at a MA University or a resident of Massachusetts

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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View or download the 2024 Call for Applicants PDF
View or download the 2024 Scholarship Application Form

MSPE Briefings Newsletter – MAR/APR 2024

The March/April 2024 Issue of MSPE Briefings is full of timely information, resources and opportunities for professional development.

Table of Contents:

  • President’s Greeting – Weijun Li, PE
  • Meet a Member: Nicholas P. Constantine, PE
  • Respond by MARCH 20: 2024 Engineering Outlook Survey
  • Apply by APRIL 1: Student Scholarship Opportunities
  • MA MATHCOUNTS Updates & Opportunities
  • Begins APRIL 3: WORKAbility Wednesdays FREE Webinars & PDHs
  • Enter by MAY 17: 2024 Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest
  • Member Benefit Spotlight: FREE Ethics Resources & Tools
  • Welcome New and Renewed Members
  • Career Opportunities
  • FREE 15-PDH Resource: PE Institute’s Webinar Package
  • Save the Date: NSPECon2024 is AUGUST 7-9 in Raleigh, NC

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