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At the 2014 National MATHCOUNTS Competition on May 9-10 in Orlando Florida, Massachusetts placed in the Top 10 teams in the nation, earning 8th place out of 56 teams.  Additionally, each of our state’s individual ‘Mathletes’ placed in the Top 50 out of 224 of the brightest ‘Mathletes’ in the nation.

MATHCOUNTS is the premier math enrichment, coaching and competition program in the country for middle school students in grades 6 through 8.  In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support and leadership of the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (mspe.com). Learn more and view news releases here.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Become a Sponsor Today!
In 2015, the National MATHCOUNTS Competition will be held in Boston, MA.  Corporate and individual sponsors are encouraged to support our state’s 2014-2015 program. Since MATHCOUNTS is funded at the state level solely by local contributions, this vital program continues to rely on tax-deductible donations (checks, supplies, gift cards, etc.)  Tax-deductible donations of any size are appreciated. Checks may be written to the MATHCOUNTS Foundation, and sent to John Hayden, PE, who will ensure that the Foundation credits the funds to our state’s program.
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More than 100 volunteers are needed beginning in early February to help score and proctor tests at MATHCOUNTS competitions planned throughout Massachusetts.

MATHCOUNTS is the premier math enrichment, coaching and competition program in the country for middle school students in grades 6 through 8.  In Massachusetts, the program is made possible through the support and leadership of the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (mspe.com).

This year is especially important, as Massachusetts students are seeking to defend the National Championship Title they have earned for the past two years, in 2012 and 2013.

In general, your volunteer commitment is approx. 4 hours on the day of the competition. (See below for all competition dates, times, and locations.)

No experience is necessary to volunteer; you must simply be over 18, willing and able to follow simple directions, and not be related to a competing student.  For more information or to volunteer, please contact the coordinator of the competition(s) you wish to support.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE & COORDINATORS:

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The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) has directed all State Societies to issue a Call for Nominations for 2014 NSPE Honor Awards.

The deadline for submission of nomination forms is January 31, 2014.

The three awards and their summaries include:

The NSPE Award
The NSPE Award is the highest award given to an individual by the Society.  It is presented to an engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession, the public welfare, and humankind.

The NSPE Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes an NSPE Licensed Member for exceptional contributions to the Engineering Profession, to one’s community, and specifically to NSPE.

The NSPE Young Engineer of the Year Award
This award recognizes a young NSPE member who has made outstanding contributions to the Engineering Profession and the community during the early years of one’s career.

To access and download any of the nomination forms, visit the Awards Page of the NSPE website.

MSPE is once again the major Massachusetts provider of support and leadership for MATHCOUNTS, a nationwide math enrichment, coaching and competition program for students in grades 6 through 8.

The program promotes math achievement with all the challenge of a school sports event.

Student Mathletes train individually and in teams, and can compete in local, state & national competitions.

This school year, 134 middle schools throughout Massachusetts have registered for the MATHCOUNTS National Math Club Program, and 57 of them have also registered for the MATHCOUNTS Competition Series Program.  More than 800 students statewide will participate.

This year is especially important, because Massachusetts students will seek to defend the National Championship Title they have earned for the past two years, in 2012 and 2013. 

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS are needed to support the students:

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Anthony Cipolla is a Project Engineer with Spin Analytical, Inc. in Berwick, ME.  He recently joined the MSPE Board of Directors, and has answered the questions below, so we may know him better. Welcome aboard, Anthony, and THANK YOU for your dedication to MSPE!

Q:  Why did you join MSPE?
A:  I joined MSPE initially because it is a great way to get involved in the community and stay current with the engineering industry.  I decided to serve on the Board because it gives me an opportunity to help promote the importance of science and engineering to a younger generation.

Q:  What are your goals as an engineer?
A:  My goals are to get my P.E. license and to develop products that contribute to helping people.

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MSPE hosted all members, their guests and colleagues to the Society’s annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 13 at the Newport Art Museum.

They enjoyed A Dickens Christmas Feast, featuring an interactive re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company.  It was an evening of song, dance and good cheer accompanied by a gourmet meal.

Guests savored the flavors of the season, and experienced A Christmas Carol as never before!
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MSPE hosted all members, their guests and colleagues to the Society’s annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 13 at the Newport Art Museum.

They enjoyed A Dickens Christmas Feast, featuring an interactive re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company.  It was an evening of song, dance and good cheer accompanied by a gourmet meal.

Guests savored the flavors of the season, and experienced A Christmas Carol as never before!
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On September 5, 2013 MSPE members, non-members, and their guests enjoyed a specially-arranged Escorted Tour of the Submarine Training School at New London Naval Submarine Base, Groton, CT.  The tour was nearly sold-out, as it was limited to 16 participants and 14 attended, despite a short lead-time for event promotion.

Prior to the tour, participants were encouraged to arrive early and tour the Submarine Force Museum/USS Nautilus (www.ussnautilus.org) on their own. A highlight of the tour was the surface navigation simulator, which provides a 360 degree view of the ocean as seen from the sail.

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MSPE members and guests enjoyed expansive views of Boston’s skyline as they gathered to celebrate the society’s progress and look forward to the future during the 2013 MSPE Annual Meeting and Dinner, held on June 6 at the Top of the Hub Restaurant.  After a brief social reception, outgoing MSPE President Kenneth R. Skinger, PE, Esq. led the ceremony to install the new 2013-2015 officers.  He began by presenting each officer by their name, title, employer, years of service to the Society, and new officer title.  He then announced their duties, as prescribed in the state Constitution and Bylaws, which include:  Inspire confidence, Provide direction, Motivate to action, and Be accountable. (more…)