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Register Now for Fall Educational Seminars
Registration is open for our Fall Seminar Series. Check out our offerings and get registered now for one of the three seminars currently scheduled. Seminars include Mechanical Forensic Engineering, Erosion and Sediment Transport and Emergency Action Preparedness. Each of these seminars will be taught by experts in the field and will offer an interactive classroom…
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Read MoreMechanical Forensic Engineering Seminar scheduled
This one-day (7 PDHs) Mechanical Forensic Engineering Seminar will provide attendees with a solid understanding of the forensic engineering process. During the seminar, attendees will: Understand general causes and consequences of mechanical failures Examine written warnings, owner’s manuals and intuitive design Learn techniques for documenting failures and conducting investigations Review the forensic engineering report and…
Read MoreGovernor declares Aug. 2, Professional Engineers Day!
Letter from the MSPE President
After many strategic planning meetings last year, I was left with one remaining question, what is the identity of MSPE? Our organization is comprised of a diverse group of individuals who represent engineers in construction, private practice, government, higher education and industry and across many disciplines. I have asked myself many times, “does MSPE have…
Read MoreHands-on seminar on Erosion and Sediment Transport scheduled
Engineers, water resource and environmental professionals are invited to attend this full-day seminar that offers the fundamentals of erosion and sediment transport. Upon completion of the seminar, you will be able to determine when and how erosion and sedimentation occur and estimate the magnitude of sediment transport. Attendees will also become familiar with applications in…
Read MoreCelebrate 2nd Annual Professional Engineers Day
Celebrate Licensure and the Profession with PEs Around the World on August 2, 2017, for the second annual Professional Engineers Day! On August 8, 1907, the first professional engineering license was issued to Charles Bellamy in Wyoming. Since that time, licensure has expanded and professional engineers across the U.S. have made the commitment to protect…
Read MoreGLBR Chapter presents scholarships
The Great Lakes Bay Region Chapter of MSPE recently presented two students with scholarships. Both of the recipients will be attending Michigan Technological University in the fall to study engineering. Student applications were judged on GPA, test scores and additional activities the students were involved in during high school. Dakoda Patterson(below left) graduated from Chesaning…
Read MoreMSPE Building getting some updates
On Friday, June 2, a group of MSPE members started some much needed updates to the MSPE building in Lansing. A fresh coat of paint was put on the walls in the lobby and also in the conference room and one office on the first floor. We also began emptying the attic and found a…
Read MoreMichigan MATHCOUNTS team places at National Competition
The Michigan MATHCOUNTS Team placed 5th in the 2017 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition held May 14th and 15th at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The team is comprised of the top four finishers in the Michigan Competition: Reagan Choi, Alex Xu, Varun Rajesh, all from Boulan Park Middle School in Troy, and Jeffrey…
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