National Society of Professional Engineers
Encyclopedia
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is a professional engineering
organization in the United States
. From their press releases:
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.
.
In addition, NSPE was a founding organization of Mathcounts
, a middle school math enrichment, club, and competition program that encourages the learning of mathematics.
Links to state associations
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
organization in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. From their press releases:
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) is the national society of engineering professionals from all disciplines that promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering, promotes licensure and enhances the image and well-being of its members. Founded in 1934, NSPE serves more than 54,000 members and the public through 53 state and territorial societies and more than 500 chapters.
The celebration of National Engineers Week
National Engineers Week (U.S.)
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...
was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers 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.
Outreach efforts
The NSPE sponsors an annual volunteer technical literacy and outreach effort called National Engineers WeekNational Engineers Week (U.S.)
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...
.
In addition, NSPE was a founding organization of Mathcounts
MathCounts
Mathcounts is a middle school mathematics competition held in the United States. Its founding sponsors include the CNA Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The competition is designed for sixth, seventh, and eighth...
, a middle school math enrichment, club, and competition program that encourages the learning of mathematics.
See also
- California Society of Professional EngineersCalifornia Society of Professional EngineersThe California Society of Professional Engineers is the California affiliate of National Society of Professional Engineers. It is organized into local chapters....
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesNational Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesThe National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies is an organization that was established in 1961 to create a recognized certification for engineering technicians and technologist within the United States....
- A not-for-profit division of NSPE that certifies engineering technicians and technologists - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) - A professional engineering institution for the UK
External links
Links to state associations
- Alabama Society of Professional Engineers
- Alaska Society of Professional Engineers
- Arizona Society of Professional Engineers
- Arkansas Society of Professional Engineers
- California Society of Professional Engineers
- Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers
- DC Society of Professional Engineers
- Delaware Society of Professional Engineers
- Florida Society of Professional Engineers
- Georgia Society of Professional Engineers
- Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers
- Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
- Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
- Indiana Society of Professional Engineers
- Iowa Society of Professional Engineers
- Kansas Society of Professional Engineers
- Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers
- Louisiana Society of Professional Engineers
- Maryland Society of Professional Engineers
- Michigan Society of Professional Engineers
- Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
- Missouri Society of Professional Engineers
- Maine Society of Professional Engineers
- Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
- South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers
- Virginia Society of Professional Engineers