Congratulations to all who passed the April 2011 Professional Engineering exam.  If you took the test, and did not pass – what will you do now?  Please consider taking the test again.  Work to learn from your past experience and succeed the next time.   Here are some encouraging words from TV personality Mr. Pat O’Brien cited in A Hero in Every Heart (Thomas Nelson Publishing):

Winners don’t dwell on past mistakes.  They learn from the experiences and move on with new spirit and resolve.

A real winner is someone who can win the game at the buzzer, score the touchdown in the final seconds, and hit a home run when you are down by one in the bottom of the ninth.   Read the rest of this article » » »

NCEES NEWS – May 26, 2011

NCEES has reached an agreement with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists to administer exams in that state. Nearly 8,000 candidates, spread over five exam sites in the state, are expected at the next exam administration, which is scheduled for October 28–29.  Read the rest of this article » » »

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Professor Pens E-Book to Help Technology Professionals Write Better

WASHINGTON (16 May 2011) — Technology professionals looking for an inspirational guide to help them write better need look no further.

“Writing for Success – An Engineer’s Guide (Volume 1): Designing for Success” will help engineers and technologists approach their writing tasks with the same confidence and skill they use to design solutions to complex challenges.

Written by Tom Moran, a professor in the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology, the book offers practical guidelines for technology professionals so that their e-mails, reports, test plans and other documents are as valued and successful as their design efforts. It is the first in a series of e-books by Moran entitled, “Writing for Success – An Engineer’s Guide.”   Read the rest of this article » » »

AUTODESK  May 12, 2011 07:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Autodesk Introduces New Academic Certification

Certified User Program Helps Validate Students’ 3D Design Skills, Bolster College Applications and Resumes

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software announced a new level of certification for students pursuing careers in design. The Autodesk Certified User program provides students the opportunity to validate their design skills for entry-level jobs and complements Autodesk’s existing certification program for industry professionals.

“Whether during the college application process or a job search, students are often looking for ways to set themselves apart from their peers and gain a leg up on the competition”

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The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)

http://www.tms.org/TMSHome.aspx

The vision of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is to be the professional society of choice for the worldwide minerals, metals, and materials community.  The mission of TMS is to promote the global science and engineering professions concerned with minerals, metals, and materials.    TMS  is a professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials.

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Professional engineers have found that this magazine provides practical knowledge and insight that saves time and money.  Water system operators, wastewater engineers and other professionals in the water and wastewater industry could benefit from this free subscription.   Read the rest of this article » » »