This year National Engineers Week will be celebrated from February 19th to the 25th. During the week there will be events, presentations, displays and competitions with many contributing engineers from all over Vermont.
The week culminates with the E-Week banquet on Friday, February
24, 2012! Please invite all that may be interested in attending this event. Brian R. Searles, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Transportation, is the keynote speaker.
For more information, including downloadable brochures, invitations and Order of the Engineer ceremony details, please visit our E-Week page on our website:
http://www.vsoe.org/Engineer_Week.html
Hope to see you at the banquet!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
MathCounts Regional Competitions
VSE is pleased to announce that five members, Chris Benda, Carolyn Carlson, Callie Ewald, KC Norris and Ken Robie have volunteered their time to assist with MathCounts this year. VSE has also made a financial contribution of $200 to support this great event.
MathCounts is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging “bee” style contests. Vermont's MathCounts program is in its 29th year and focuses on middle school students in their formative years to encourage them to consider careers in math, science or engineering. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are eligible to participate in MathCounts.
Four MathCounts Regional Competitions are being held in February. The event organizers are currently looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact the appropriate regional event coordinator listed below.
For more information on MathCounts in Vermont, you can visit the following website:
http://www.vtpe.org/mathcounts.html
Thank you to Chris, Carolyn, Callie, KC and Ken and the rest of the MathCounts volunteers for their efforts!
MathCounts is a national middle school coaching and competitive mathematics program that promotes mathematics achievement through a series of fun and engaging “bee” style contests. Vermont's MathCounts program is in its 29th year and focuses on middle school students in their formative years to encourage them to consider careers in math, science or engineering. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are eligible to participate in MathCounts.
Four MathCounts Regional Competitions are being held in February. The event organizers are currently looking for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact the appropriate regional event coordinator listed below.
Northwest at UVM – February 11, 2012 Contact: Joe Kudrle jkudrle@uvm.edu
Southeast at Windsor High School
Northeast at Lyndon State College – February 11, 2012 Contact: Daisy McCoy daisy.mccoy@lsc.vsc.edu
Southwest at Castleton State College – February 4, 2012 Contact: Rodney Ward Rodney.Ward@ge.com
State Competition at VTC, Randolph -- March 24, 2012 Contact: Jack Lawlor lawlor@cems.uvm.edu
For more information on MathCounts in Vermont, you can visit the following website:
http://www.vtpe.org/mathcounts.html
Thank you to Chris, Carolyn, Callie, KC and Ken and the rest of the MathCounts volunteers for their efforts!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
$7500 Cash for New Engineering Hires
Thinking about staying in Vermont to begin your engineering career? If you're on the fence, consider this...new hire engineers can earn $7500 in cash over the next 5 years through the State of Vermont. What a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in a State that is a great place to work, play and raise a family!
The following link provides more details:
Please pass this information along to those who may benefit.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Toys for Tots Holiday Social - Recap
The 2nd Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Social was held on December 8th at the Farmhouse Tap and Grill in Burlington. The event was co-hosted by VSE and ASCE and was well attended by over 30 lovers of beer and engineering societies. It was a great evening to catch up with those who are dedicated to our great profession. Thank you to all who attended and gave back to the community.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
VSE Member Survey
Dear VSE Members,
In an effort to determine how VSE can best serve it's members, the Board of Directors has developed a member survey. The survey takes approximately 2 to 5 minutes to complete. Click on the link below to let us know how you feel about VSE:
In an effort to determine how VSE can best serve it's members, the Board of Directors has developed a member survey. The survey takes approximately 2 to 5 minutes to complete. Click on the link below to let us know how you feel about VSE:
We look forward to hearing from you!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Toys for Tots Holiday Social
The second annual Toys for Tots holiday social, sponsored by ASCE will be held on Thursday, December 8th, 5 pm-7pm. We will be meeting in the basement room of the Farmhouse Tap and Grill at 160 Bank Street in Burlington. Everyone that brings a gift for toys-for-tots will receive a ticket for a free drink. We hope to see you at this fun event and to support a great cause.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Past Officers Dinner Recap
On November 3, 2011, VSE held it's annual Past Officers Dinner at Michael's on the Hill Restaraunt in Waterbury, VT. Many past officers attended the event, and were recognized for their contributions to VSE. All in attendance enjoyed some beverages (the Pumpkin Ale was a crowd favorite), dined on a culinary masterpiece, and listened to a fascinating account of shipwrecks on Lake Champlain spanning the Revolutionary Era to the mid-1900's.
The following past officers were in attendance:
Joe Oppenlander
The following past officers were in attendance:
Joe Oppenlander
Bob Shattuck
Sid Achilles
Chris Benda
John Lens
Dave Kelley
Scott Rogers
Kevin Marshia
Greg Edwards
Bob Wernecke
Carolyn Carlson
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