c/o Temple University Civil Engineering
1947 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

484-222-01PE (-0173)

This year is our 76th anniversary 1934-2010  

   

www.nspe.org (National website)       www.pspe.org (State website)      

National Engineers' Week Banquet  

 

 

 

2012 NATIONAL ENGINEERS’ WEEK BANQUET

Recognize, Promote and Celebrate the Role
Engineers fill in the Greater Philadelphia Area

Saturday - February 25, 2012
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 690 – 7600
Free Parking

90 minute reception with Hot Butlered Hors d ’Oeuvres in the Table Top Exhibit Hall

Subsidized Cash Bar in Exhibit Hall

Presentations - Status of STEM – Awards
Comments by Awardees & Public Officials

Full Course Dinner with dessert and a glass of wine

Keynote Address by Dr. Ken Lacovara, Paleontologist

Spend an enjoyable evening
learning about dinosaurs and fossils
with significant others, friends and colleagues

Price per person ‐ $60.00
Price per person ‐ $75.00 (after February 17, 2012)

Reservations:

How many Attendees? For groups more than six, repeat Add to Cart
Choice of Prime Rib or Salmon
Type of Group to be Seated With
Group Name to sit together
Instructions re diet, ADA

All money received, which is in excess of what is needed to run the Banquet, will be used for STEM activities throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area and reported in the next National Engineers’ Week Banquet Brochure.

Programs throughout the Year
honored at the Banquet include:

Chapter K-12 STEM programs sponsored by Discover E
Chapter MathCounts mentoring and tutoring
Chapter High School Scholarships
Chapter Math & Science Teacher Awards
Outstanding Engineering Achievement
Awards 2011

To volunteer, please contact the Chair of the program
Our next Volunteers' Meeting is October 12th
contact EWeek@pspe-philly.org if you have interest in joining us


Many of these programs also need funding beyond that which may be provided by Chapter dues.


To donate to these programs, please click below:

 
For K-12 STEM Program
 For MathCounts Program
For HS Scholarships
For E-Week Fund
ALL PSPE-Philly Programs
   

OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
2011

South Street Bridge Reconstruction
Outstanding Engineering Achievement 2011

Curtis Institute of Music
Lenfest Hall
Notable Engineering Achievement 2011

Chester City Access Improvements
Honorable Mention Engineering Achievement 2011

Award Recipients will be honored at our NSPE/PSPE
National Engineers' Week Banquet
February 25, 2012

 

OTHER EVENTS OF ENGINEERS' WEEK

click event below for more information

FEB 16 - PSPE Delaware County Meeting

honoring Chapter Engineer of the Year
Joseph P. Martin, Ph.D., P.E.

FEB 17 - Engineers' Club of Philadelphia

Awards and Proclamation Luncheon

FEB 21 - Engineers' Club of Philadelphia

Young Engineers Social

FEB 23 - Engineers' Club of Philadelphia

Celebration of Engineering Reception

 
CONTINUING EDUCATION NEWS

Get Your Continuing Education Credits NOW

PSPE Philadelphia is providing
ONLINE PDH Credits
for only $5/PDH

Visit our Online PDH Delivery System Now
Click HERE

Text of New PA Law

Text of New NJ Law

PSPE State Comments

NJSPE State Comments

PSPE PA is now approved
to accredit PDUs for NY license renewals
more details

 

 

 
PSPE RADIO MESSAGES
PSPE Radio Messages
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Can you live without Engineers? - Click  PLAY 
Engineers make our lives better - Click PLAY
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Link to State Board


pspe history



 

The Philadelphia Board is saddened to report the passing of our former President, former Trustee and current Director, and good friend,

Casimir A. DeCwikiel, P.E.

 

Our Chapter will be providing a $1,000 Special Scholarship Award this coming May in his honor
as part of our High School Scholarship program

 

 

 


FEBRUARY 2 CHAPTER MEETING

Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 – Engineering Implications for Sanitary Food Processing Equipment

Presentation by Brookes Britcher, PE
Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering

Networking 5:30 PM
Dinner 6:15 PM
Presentation  7:00 to 8:30 PM

Philadelphia Airport Hilton
4509 Island Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153

Price - $35.00
Student with PayPal Reservation  - $15

This Program course has been evaluated and has been accredited for 1.5 Professional Development Hour by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers to meet continuing education license requirements in New York State. PSPE believes that the course will be accepted for credit in PA, NJ and other National Model states where courses do not require pre-approval.

Reservations:

Membership Class / Service Desired
Affiliated Group or Code
If paying for another - Name

Instructions for use of PayPal application:

PayPal account members pay on right near the top,
to pay be credit or debit card payments click below.
 

▪ repeat entries for multiple reservations
▪ remember to note Name of Other if applicable
▪ deadline for $35 reservations is 5pm on January 31st
late registration is $40 - may be served alternate meal

if you must use a company check, have special dietary needs,

or for more information, please email
treasurer Rich Horenburger
our Chapter telephone answering service is
484-222-01PE (0173)

 

To make an additional donation to the
Philadelphia Engineering Foundation
click below:

 

For Phila Engineering Foundation

 


PSPE K-12 STEM
conducts tour of
the University of Pennsylvania’s GRASP lab
Click HERE for more details

Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
Philadelphia Chapter
2011-2012 Program
Date Event see our 2010-2011 program HERE
Sep. 8, 2011
SOLD OUT
PRESENTATION AND TOUR OF THE BOEING V/STOL WIND TUNNEL
Sep. 22-23
STATE
PSPE State Conference
see HERE for details
Oct. 6, 2011 No Meeting - Board Meeting at State Conference on September 22nd
Nov. 3, 2011
CHAPTER
Wireless Data Technology,
including 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution)
by Harry Martin, Advanced Technologies
Verizon Wireless
Electrical Hazards –
NFPA 70E - 2012
by Joseph F. Maida, PE
Dec. 1, 2011
SE Regional
Event
Delaware Valley Region Outstanding Engineering Achievement Presentations
Jan. 5, 2012 CBS3, 16th St. Philadelphia
TV Station Technology and Tour
Feb 2, 2012 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011
by Brookes Britcher, PE
Feb 18, 2012

Phila Chapter MathCounts Competition

Feb 25, 2012
NSPE Engineers' Week Banquet
Greater Philadelphia and
Delaware Valley Regional

National Engineers' Week Banquet

Springfield Country Club - 5pm to 10pm
$60 for reservations before 12/31/11
Mar 1, 2012 TBD
Apr. 5, 2012 Pharmacutical Drug Reliability
by Yefin Gudesblat, PE
May. 3, 2012 Annual Meeting & Awards Night
Jun 7, 2012 TBD

FEBRUARY 18, 2012
 

 

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AWARD WINNERS and REGISTERED SCHOOLS 2011
William Penn Charter School #1
Julia Reynolds Masterman School #2
Saint Jerome School #3
Germantown Friends School #4

and
C C A Baldi Middle School
Chestnut Hill Academy
Friends Select School
Springside School
The Philadelphia School
Truebright Science Academy Charter School


MATHCOUNTS


Join the MATHCOUNTS team
Help improve the mathematical competence
of our youth

 

To donate to MathCounts Philadelphia

Use the PAY PAL DONATE button below

 

Enter credit card data on left or PAY PAL account on right

 


 
Vision, Mission, Values, Goals

Vision
PSPE is the recognized voice and advocate of licensed Professional Engineers.

Mission
PSPE-PC, in partnership with national and State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, PSPE-PC enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.

Values
1. Protection of the public welfare above all other considerations
2. Ethical and competent practice of engineering
3. Innovation through the creative application of math, science and engineering
4. The PE license as the highest standard of professionalism in engineering.
5. Continuous learning for professional growth
6. Growth in the number of licensed Professional Engineers
7. Teamwork, unity and fellowship of all PEs across all disciplines
8. Commitment to the future of the licensed Professional Engineer

Goals
1. Foster Chapter-State-National partnerships to seamlessly deliver a core level of service to every member.
2. Deliver value to our members that enhances their competence and ability to practice as a Professional Engineer.
3. Increase membership to serve and represent the collective interests of all licensed Professional Engineers and Engineer

Link to K-12 Web Page


PLEASE SEND US YOUR IDEAS!
We need your ideas to help improve our chapter in its mission. Remember "TURNING IDEAS INTO REALITY IS OUR BUSINESS"
Please E-mail your ideas to: 
president@pspe-philly.org
 
Our 2010-2011 Chapter Program
was awarded the
Outstanding Chapter Program Award
by PSPE State Organization

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SPONSORS

Contact Treasurer Richard Horenburger
treasurer@pspe-philly.org
or any officer for sponsorship opportunities

 
   
 
   
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