Engineering Society of Buffalo
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The Engineering Society of Buffalo (ESB) was founded in 1889 by a civil engineer, George R. Sikes. Letters inviting practicing engineers were sent soliciting membership. In November of that same year, a decision was made to form a “Society of Engineers”- in the committee room of the common council of the City of Buffalo. Membership has grown today to over 175 engineers in the Western New York area
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The organization took on a distinct and clear operating structure- as evidenced by drafting of a constitution & by-laws- which are still in existence today. As needs dictate, the constitution may be amended following rules established by the Society. The ESB was incorporated in 1920 and, in more recent years, was declared as a non-profit organization. Contributions to the society are tax deductible. Business development continues to be a major focus. In January 2002, John Beishline was named Executive Director to lead the ESB in offering services to various technical societies.
One of the most important aspects of the ESB is promoting the professional development of engineers in Western New York. This is done through a scholarship program and sponsoring of further education.
The ESB supports academically qualified graduating high school seniors majoring in engineering at either SUNY Buffalo, ECC
or NCC
through the Scholarship Program. Since the inception of the scholarship awards in 1950, over 129 scholarships have been awarded. Total amount distributed is over $10,000 annually. Scholarships are primarily funded by the annual ESB 5K Race- held each August.
The ESB offers review courses for both the Fundamentals of Engineering (or EIT) exam
as well as the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam
- in all disciplines. Instruction is provided on a volunteer basis by member engineers with the appropriate license and training. Classes are held at the SUNY Buffalo, Amherst Campus. Click here for maps of the campus.
The ESB is proud to partner with many local leaders of engineering to foster Engineering Professionalism in Western New York. These partners, through their support, are awarded the special designation "Corporate Members".
Western New York
Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York. It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, as well as the outlying rural areas of the Great Lakes lowlands, the Genesee Valley, and the Southern Tier. Some historians, scholars and others...
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The organization took on a distinct and clear operating structure- as evidenced by drafting of a constitution & by-laws- which are still in existence today. As needs dictate, the constitution may be amended following rules established by the Society. The ESB was incorporated in 1920 and, in more recent years, was declared as a non-profit organization. Contributions to the society are tax deductible. Business development continues to be a major focus. In January 2002, John Beishline was named Executive Director to lead the ESB in offering services to various technical societies.
One of the most important aspects of the ESB is promoting the professional development of engineers in Western New York. This is done through a scholarship program and sponsoring of further education.
The ESB supports academically qualified graduating high school seniors majoring in engineering at either SUNY Buffalo, ECC
Erie Community College
Erie Community College is a two-year community college that is part of the 64-campus SUNY system. It is the fourth-largest community college in New York State....
or NCC
Niagara County Community College
Niagara County Community College is located in Sanborn, New York, USA northeast of the City of Niagara Falls. NCCC offers associate's degrees in many programs. Niagara County Community College was founded in 1962 and is sponsored by Niagara County and SUNY. The new campus opened in 1973...
through the Scholarship Program. Since the inception of the scholarship awards in 1950, over 129 scholarships have been awarded. Total amount distributed is over $10,000 annually. Scholarships are primarily funded by the annual ESB 5K Race- held each August.
The ESB offers review courses for both the Fundamentals of Engineering (or EIT) exam
Fundamentals of Engineering exam
The Fundamentals of Engineering exam, also referred to as the Engineer in Training exam, and formerly in some states as the Engineering Intern exam, is the first of two examinations that engineers must pass in order to be licensed as a Professional Engineer in the United States...
as well as the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam
Professional Engineer
Regulation of the engineering profession is established by various jurisdictions of the world to protect the safety, well-being and other interests of the general public, and to define the licensure process through which an engineer becomes authorized to provide professional services to the...
- in all disciplines. Instruction is provided on a volunteer basis by member engineers with the appropriate license and training. Classes are held at the SUNY Buffalo, Amherst Campus. Click here for maps of the campus.
The ESB is proud to partner with many local leaders of engineering to foster Engineering Professionalism in Western New York. These partners, through their support, are awarded the special designation "Corporate Members".
External links
- ESB Website — The official site of The Engineering Society of Buffalo; includes current events, upcoming activities, and member news.
- ESB 5K Race Webpage — The site for information on The ESB 5K Scholarship race, at JP Bullfeather's in Buffalo, NY; includes race information, application, directions, and a circuit map.
- ESB Scholarship Webpage — Applications, instructions, and deadlines for The Engineering Society of Buffalo Scholarship.