NSPE Update

JUNE 2022

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Making NSPE and the Engineering Profession Better

By Rick Guerra, P.E., F.NSPE, President 2021-2022

Rick Guerra, P.E., F.NSPE, President-2021-2022On September 3, 1934, the day NSPE was formed, our founder and first president David Steinman, Ph.D., P.E., said, “Through membership and active participation in NSPE, the individual engineer renders his contribution toward making engineering a better and more satisfying profession than he found it.” As an engineer, Steinman understood our innate desire to make things better and give back to the profession we hold dear. As members of this great organization, many of us volunteer our time and talents in selfless service to others, hoping that our efforts will make a difference. All too often, we rely on blind faith for assurance that our work is not in vain. As your president, I have seen firsthand how the work that you do is making our organization and our profession better.

The last two years have been difficult to say the least. The pandemic challenged us all personally and professionally. As an organization, NSPE also experienced unprecedented challenges. It was those very challenges that served as a rallying cry for members, volunteer leaders, and staff to rise to the occasion and do what we do best – solve problems. Working with so many wonderful and talented volunteers across the country for the past nine months, has filled me with hope of a brighter future for NSPE and our noble profession. Throughout our pandemic experience we have learned from and responded to every challenge. In an extraordinary show of resiliency, we have continued to develop engineering leaders while simultaneously finding new and creative ways to engage our members, provide greater member value, and communicate the critical importance of engineering licensure.

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NSPECon 2022 Open for Registration

NSPECon22 - 2022 Professional Engineers ConferenceEngineers from all disciplines are invited to register for the 2022 Professional Engineers Conference (NSPECon 2022) in Philadelphia, August 1-3. Early-bird registration is available until June 30.

Invited speakers will address sustainability, emerging technology, the post-covid workplace and even, construction on the moon. Licensed professional engineers and those aspiring to be one are invited to join this multi-discipline community to engage with colleagues and hear more about relevant engineering topics.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Prospective conference sponsors and exhibitors will see newly created opportunities to highlight their companies and organizations throughout the conference. Sponsors can welcome attendees to the “Feel the Philly Love” opening reception, support a conference education track featuring seven unique sessions, or demonstrate how their solutions help clients overcome specific challenges by exhibiting.

PE Day
On the final day of the conference, attendees can celebrate PE Day in person and raise awareness about the importance of PEs as qualified and ethical professionals. Before attending, everyone is invited to gear up with PE Day logo wear to show PE Pride at the conference.

Call for 2022-2023 Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of NSPE and essential to helping the Society carry out its vision and mission and meet the goals of the strategic plan. Volunteer positions begin in mid-August and end at the 2023 Professional Engineers Conference.

There are three types of volunteer opportunities:

  • Level 1 (Highest Engagement)–Standing Boards and Committees
    Often includes attending at least one in-person meeting. Most meetings held via video conference. Terms may be up to three years.

  • Level 2 (Intermediate Engagement)–Ad Hoc Committees and Task Forces
    Activities primarily include online correspondence and video conference meetings.

  • Level 3 (Lowest Engagement)–Ad Hoc Volunteer
    Volunteer on a project-by-project basis.

Submit an application by July 15 to be considered for a 2022-2023 term.

House of Delegates Virtual General Assembly and Annual Meeting

The House of Delegates Virtual General Assembly will be live streamed on NSPE’s YouTube channel for members on June 30 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST). Following the live stream of the General Assembly, NSPE members will have an opportunity to ask questions and talk with President-Elect Britt Smith, P.E., F.NSPE, and CEO Monika Schulz through a Reddit style AMA (Ask Me Anything) format in the Annual Meeting online community. All members are welcome.

Engineering: Addressing Unintended Consequences as a Professional

WORKability WednesdaysRegistration is open for the final Workability Wednesdays webinar of the season on June 15 (2:00 p.m. ET). The webinar on Engineering: Addressing Unintended Consequences as a Professional explores the many cases where the engineering ‘cure’ is worse than the initial problem and provides insight on how engineers can look ahead and prevent catastrophic problems before they are created.

If you have been unable to join your colleagues for recent Workability Wednesdays webinars, remember that this spring series is also being recorded and PDH credits are available whether viewing live or recorded versions.

Check Out the Latest Issue of PE

PE Magazine Spring 2022The Truth About Professional Licensing
Lawmakers are facing pressure from special interest groups to weaken or even eliminate the rigor of professional licensure. The Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing, a coalition that includes NSPE, is ramping up efforts to educate lawmakers and dispel myths about professional licensure.

On a Mission to Lead
NSPE’s Emerging Leaders Program supports the leadership growth of early-career professionals and helps them develop the skills needed to advance beyond the technical. The program’s graduates are taking their careers to the next level and pursuing opportunities to be engineering change makers.

Members who subscribe to the digital edition of PE can access the current and back issues.

Introducing ODP Business Solutions™ Member Benefits

ODP Business Solutions™The NSPE Office Depot® Member Benefits Program, previously Office Depot Business Solutions Division, has been rebranded to ODP Business Solutions™. Now a B2B-focused company serving small, medium and enterprise level companies like yours. Work has changed and this exciting evolution allows for ODP Business Solutions to be more agile and innovative in driving value to your business. You need more than just a supplier in your corner. You deserve a collaborator with the power to deliver on big initiatives, plus the focus to notice the smallest details.

Here’s how you can maximize your member benefits

  • Register for an account online. To continue to receive your member discounts, you’ll need to re-enroll or register for an account through our dedicated ODP site.

  • Huge Savings. Using your registered account and ordering online is the best way to take advantage of your full member discounts. You’ll receive savings of up to 75% on the Best Value List of preferred products with free next-business-day delivery or in-store and curbside pickup.

  • Print and Copy Services. You can also place print services orders online and have them delivered where and when you need them. Or available for pickup at an Office Depot® or Office Max® Store.

Register Now.

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