More than 900 Student Mathletes will soon compete against their peers in chapter and state competitions, to determine which team & individuals will represent our state at the National MATHCOUNTS Competition in May. Here’s how YOU can be part of the success on their journey to represent our state in the National Match-up:
Massachusetts EOHLC Seeks Engineer to Serve on its Designer Selection Committee
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 RequirementsMust be a MA registered engineer, with interest […]Read More
Join Us in Celebrating Professional Engineers Day on August 6
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 […]Read More
2025 NSPE-MA Annual Meeting & Dinner to be held Sept 17
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 […]Read More
MSPE Briefings Newsletter – JULY 2025
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 […]Read More
Call for Applicants: NSPE-MA 2025 Engineering Student Scholarship
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: Candidate must be sponsored by an active NSPE-MA […]Read More
RSVP for 2025 June 5 Site Tour & Presentation: Albion Hydroelectric Plant, Cumberland, RI
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 VIEW FULL DETAILS AND RSVPRead More
Team MA Earned FIRST PLACE in the NATION out of 56 Teams at the 2025 National MATHCOUNTS® Math Competition
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. […]Read More
Team Massachusetts Mathletes prepare for 2025 National MATHCOUNTS Competition
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 […]Read More
2025 Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) Awards Call for Nominations (Deadline: May 20)
NSPE-MA (MSPE) and ACEC/MA are now accepting nominations for our state’s 2025 QBS Awards, to be presented in June 2025. CLICK TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD: Full QBS Award Criteria and Nomination Instructions 2025 Nomination Form Nationally, NSPE and ACEC partner to administer the QBS Awards, recognizing public and private entities that make exemplary use of […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
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 […]Read More
Timely Opportunities for E-Week & Beyond
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 […]Read More
RSVP Now for Oct 18, 2023 MSPE Annual Meeting & Dinner
The 2023 MSPE Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held on Wednesday evening, Oct 18 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 […]Read More
Team Massachusetts Places Third in National MATHCOUNTS Competition
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 […]Read More
Happy Holidays from MSPE
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 […]Read More
Sept 16, 2020: Tour of BELD’s Watson Power Station
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 […]Read More
COVID-19 Timely Info & Resources
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. As you strive to […]Read More
MSPE Briefings MAR/APR 2020
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 […]Read More
Take the Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest Challenge!
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 […]Read More
Volunteer Opportunities to Support Our State’s Mathletes This February
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. OPPORTUNITY to VOLUNTEER just 3 to 4 hours of your time at one (or more) of 8 competitions Nearly 100 volunteers are needed to support 7 Chapter Competitions in February […]Read More
NHJES/NSPE Northeast Regional Meeting OCT 17-19 in Portsmouth, NH
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 […]Read More
Team-MA Ranked First at 2019 National Math Competition
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 […]Read More
Volunteer Opportunity – Immediate Opening: MA MATHCOUNTS Northeast Chapter Coordinator Needed
CLICK HERE for a one-page recap of Northeast Chapter Coordinator Responsibilities, General Schedule, Actions & Timing. Please thoughtfully consider how you can help, or perhaps even consider serving as a co-coordinator with a colleague.Read More
NSPE NE Regional Conference & Meeting 2017 was a Success
MSPE thanks members and guests of State Societies of Professional Engineers throughout the Region for their participation in the 2017 Northeast Regional Meeting & Conference. The event featured topical professional development presentations by industry experts, and participants enjoyed the opportunity to network with engineers from across the region. Friday, November 3, 2017 at 5:00 PM […]Read More
Industrial Innovation and Design Exhibitions of 2017
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Technology & Innovation Expo, Europe 2017
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MSPE Participated in 2015 NSPE Northeast Regional Meeting
The 2015 NSPE Northeast Regional (NER) Meeting was held from Oct 8-10 in Galloway, New Jersey. MSPE was represented by MSPE Director and Past President, Kenneth R. Skinger, PE, Esq., F-NSPE, who serves as Northeast Region Manager. At the business meeting, NSPE Past-President Harve Hnatiuk, PE, discussed current NSPE initiatives including the society’s re-branding efforts. All attendees earned 6 PDH credits for their participation.
Meet MSPE Member David Desrosiers, PE
David Desrosiers, PE is a DPW Director for the Town of Granby, MA. An MSPE member since 1981, David also volunteers as the Connecticut Valley Chapter Coordinator for MSPE’S key outreach program, MATHCOUNTS. (mspe.com/mathcounts) David has answered the questions below so we may know him better. Thank you, David, for your long-time Society membership and your generous support of MATHCOUNTS.
Q: Why did you join MSPE?
A: I was encouraged to join NSPE shortly after I began my first job working as an engineer in Florida. My boss and the firm supported and encouraged participation and networking in many professional organizations. Keep in mind this was before the Internet, at a time when networking was done face to face. The parent organization NSPE provided networking opportunities and many beneficial programs such as continuing education. After moving back to Massachusetts, I saw the value of maintaining these connections and continued membership in NSPE.
MSPE Coordinates Successful CHP Seminar & Tour of Harpoon Brewery
The Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) held a Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Seminar at the Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall in Boston, MA on Thursday, September 17 from 2-5 p.m.
Participants enjoyed three presentations from experienced industry professionals, as well as a full tour of the Harpoon Brewery. (more…)
MSPE Formally Opposes SE Licensure; Submits Letter to the Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
In August 2015, the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers voted unanimously to oppose separate licensure for Structural Engineers. In a letter to The Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the MSPE Board recorded their opposition, outlining these reasons:
Meet MSPE Member Timothy Johnson, PE, Cap’n
Cap’n Tim Johnson, PE is Principal of Captains Engineering and Consulting. He served as 
President of MSPE (2004-2005). In May 2015, he retired from a 15-year career as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Tim is currently pursuing a doctorate in Computer Science at Pace University, as well as a venture with his son to develop a revolutionary infrared temperature device. Tim has answered the questions below, so we may know him better… (more…)
MSPE Invites Engineering Community to Support the Next Generation of Problem Solvers by Sponsoring MATHCOUNTS
During the 2015-16 school year, more than 1,000 students in 120 middle schools across the state will experience Massachusetts MATHCOUNTS, a unique math enrichment program that uplifts students in 6-8 grade who love math OR fear math. MATHCOUNTS engages their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, prepares them for math in high school and college, and encourages them to select and succeed in careers that fulfill our nation’s demand for excellence in the fields of Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math.
P.E. Magazine Features Article by MSPE Member Tom Vaughan, PE
The article below by Thomas J. Vaughan, Jr., PE, Principal of GSC Engineering, Inc. and MSPE’s President-Elect, was featured on page 3 of the June issue of PE Magazine, the publication of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Thank you, Tom, for sharing your insights and your continued contributions to the engineering profession and fellow members of MSPE and NSPE.
FE ‘Right of Passage’
by Thomas J. Vaughan, Jr., PE
Principal, GSC Engineering, Inc.
The new FE exam format appears to fraction engineering into specialties that don’t communicate with each other and further reduces the feelings of “community” within the profession. We talk about “raising the bar” and broadening the humanities background of engineers, but the FE is narrowing even the technical scope we expect of engineers (“The Evolution of the FE,” March, p. 20).
Recap: MSPE 2015 Annual Meeting & Officer Installation
MSPE members and their guests enjoyed MSPE’s 2015 Annual Meeting and Dinner on the evening of Wednesday, June 17 at Chateau Restaurant in Norwood, MA. MSPE Past President Kenneth R. Skinger, PE, Esq. oversaw the Installation of Officers Ceremony, and led the incoming officers and board members in a recitation of the Engineers Creed.
Team MA Placed 3rd at 2015 National MATHCOUNTS Competition
At the 2015 National MATHCOUNTS Competition on May 8 in Boston, Team Massachusetts Mathletes placed 3rd in the nation out of 56 state teams. Additionally, each of our state’s individual ‘Mathletes’ placed in the Top 20 Percent of 224 of the brightest students in the nation, and two of them earned their way into to the final Countdown Round – a fast-paced, one-on-one, elimination style oral contest.
Of the four Massachusetts participants this year, three were 8th graders and will therefore age out of the program next year, and one is a 7th grader who is eligible to participate in MATHCOUNTS next year.