May 2021
Ethics Webinar | What is Competence?
Participants will examine the definition of ethical competence, tools to achieve competence in new areas, unethical attempts to pretend competence, and examples of challenges to competence. Learning Objectives Identify pertinent guidance from Canon II of the NSPE Code of Ethics for engineers. Demonstrate ethical problem-solving skills for representative engineering competence challenges. Provide concrete, real-world examples of changes that have affected practice competence. Presenter: Rebecca Bowman, Esq., PE | Sr. Dir., Ethics and Professional Practice | National Society of Professional Engineer…
Find out more »Lessons Learned | Market Street Building Collapse
In June 2013, a building being demolished in the 2100 block of Market Street in Philadelphia collapsed onto the Salvation Army building. As a result of this catastrophe, six people died, one person committed suicide, and 14 people were injured. Questions regarding the responsibility of the design professionals, developer of the collapsed building, Salvation Army, and demolition contractor were pursued in civil litigation. This presentation is an interactive discussion of applicable codes, regulations, responsibilities of parties, testimony, and the trial…
Find out more »NSPE Road to the Summit Webinar | Board Roles and Responsibilities
Please Join NSPE for the new Volunteer Leader Development Program - Road to the Summit. All sessions will be recorded and will be available in the NSPE Leadership Toolbox. NSPE is providing the webinars to help train its volunteer leaders and strengthen the connections between National, State, and Local chapters. Webinars are held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm eastern All webinars are 60 minutes Link and passcode are all the same, no registration required https://nspe.zoom.us/j/89889954256?pwd=bERUMGxzYjBPS3FGQ0VyUjNObVJtUT09 Passcode:…
Find out more »June 2021
Powerless – A History of the Nation’s Major Power Blackouts
Participants will examine the history of the nation's major power blackouts and the impact the blackouts have on society. Discussion Points History of major power blackouts and impact on society. Who oversees and regulates the nation's electrical grid. Why is High Voltage D.C. transmission a viable option? Presenter: Bob Swayne, MSEE, PE | Senior Electrical Engineer Schedule 11:30 AM– 12:00 PM | Networking 12:00 PM– 1:00 AM | Webinar Presentation 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM| Q & A Member Fee:…
Find out more »July 2021
2021 Professional Engineers Conference (PECON21)
Save the date, and join us, July 7–11, 2021, in Philadelphia, for the 2021 Professional Engineers Conference. This year's conference, a partnership between NSPE and Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, is an opportunity for PEs and those on the path to licensure to connect with like-minded professionals, earn continuing education credits, and learn about the profession’s top issues. Individuals interested in presenting sessions on topics of interest to professional engineers should complete the Call for Presentations form online by November 30, 2021 for full consideration.
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