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MSPE Briefings Newsletter – JULY 2025

Posted on July 2, 2025 - 3:20 pm by

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Event Recap: Tour of Albion Hydroelectric Plant
  • AUGUST 6: PE Day Celebrates Licensure and the Profession
  • Register for NSPECon25: Aug 6-8 in Kansas City, MO
  • NSPE Women’s Leadership Program
  • MA MATHCOUNTS Updates and Opportunities
  • Professional Resources for Members:
  • On-Demand Professional Development Webinar Series
  • Webinar: Understanding Executive Actions & Their Impact
  • Updated NJCDC Documents 50% Off for NSPE Members
  • NSPE Communities: Learn, Share and Connect
  • Discounted Member Dues Program for Engineering Graduates
  • Career Opportunities in the MSPE Career Center

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Team MA Earned FIRST PLACE in the NATION out of 56 Teams at the 2025 National MATHCOUNTS® Math Competition

Posted on May 19, 2025 - 4:31 pm by

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 prepare for 2025 National MATHCOUNTS Competition

Posted on May 6, 2025 - 9:04 am by

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.

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MSPE Briefings Newsletter – APRIL 2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 - 8:13 am by

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?

Posted on January 20, 2025 - 4:29 pm by

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

 

MSPE Briefings Newsletter – October 2024

Posted on October 8, 2024 - 10:48 am by

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

Posted on May 15, 2024 - 2:38 pm by

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

MSPE Briefings Newsletter – MAR/APR 2024

Posted on March 19, 2024 - 8:27 am by

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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Timely Opportunities for E-Week & Beyond

Posted on February 22, 2024 - 2:18 pm by

E-week is much more than a week-long event each February. Founded by NSPE in 1951, Engineers Week is a commitment to making a difference by engaging students in engineering, advocating for the need for engineers, technicians and technologists, and celebrating how engineers make a difference in our world.

IN THIS ISSUE:
Greeting from MSPE President Weijun Li, PE
Message from NSPE President Bill Atkinson, PE
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Initiative
Federal Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony (FEBRUARY 23)
Test Your Wits with MATHCOUNTS (MARCH 1 Deadline)
Scholarship Opportunities (APRIL 1 Deadline)

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Team Massachusetts Places Third in National MATHCOUNTS Competition

Posted on May 25, 2023 - 2:54 pm by

Team Massachusetts placed third out of 56 teams at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition from May 13-15 in Orlando, Florida – adding to a proud history of Top 10 national-level finishes for MA.

Each student “mathlete” also placed individually in the top 25% of the 224 best mathletes from across the U.S. who advanced to nationals after 90,000 students competed in their local and state contests.

The four students who represented Team Massachusetts are Nikhil Byrapuram (grade 8) from The Pike School in Andover; Christopher Cheng and Adam Ge (both grade 8); and Selena Ge (grade 7) from the Jonas Clarke Middle School in Lexington.

The team was 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.

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