National Engineers Week (U.S.)
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In the United States
, the third full week of February is National Engineers Week. It is observed by more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. The purpose of National Engineers Week is to call attention to the contributions to society that engineers make. It is also a time for engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills.
The celebration of National Engineers Week was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers
in conjunction with President George Washington
's birthday. President Washington is considered as the nation's first engineer, notably for his survey work.
The results of the Federal Engineer of the Year Award
are announced during the week.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the third full week of February is National Engineers Week. It is observed by more than 70 engineering, education, and cultural societies, and more than 50 corporations and government agencies. The purpose of National Engineers Week is to call attention to the contributions to society that engineers make. It is also a time for engineers to emphasize the importance of learning math, science, and technical skills.
The celebration of National Engineers Week was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
The National Society of Professional Engineers is a professional engineering organization in the United States. From their press releases:...
in conjunction with President George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
's birthday. President Washington is considered as the nation's first engineer, notably for his survey work.
The results of the Federal Engineer of the Year Award
Federal Engineer of the Year Award
The Federal Engineer of the Year Award is an annual award sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Professional Engineers in Government advocacy group of the NSPE....
are announced during the week.
Dates
- 2007 — February 18-24
- 2008 — February 17-23
- 2009 — February 15-21 (to coincide with the Federal Presidents' Day observance, rather than Washington's actual birthday)
- 2010 — February 14-20 (to coincide with the Federal Presidents' Day observance, rather than Washington's actual birthday)
- 2011 — February 20-26