MATHCOUNTS introduces students to STEM careers through contacts with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers at Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competitions. Winners then move on to the Florida MATHCOUNTS state competition in Orlando on March 29, 2024.

Chapter competitions started on January 27 and continue through February 24. Help make a difference and volunteer at your local Chapter or State competition.

Donations for raffles and "bag swag" are also needed! Examples are pencils, snacks, or kid-friendly restaurant gift cards. Mail to: FES, 125 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, Attn: Meredith Montgomery.

Are you involved in structural steel design and/or construction? If so, you should join the Florida Engineers in Construction (FECON) for a tour of the Haskell Steel Shop on February 21, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Haskell Steel LLC (HS) is an AISC-certified steel fabrication company located in Jacksonville, Florida. The site visit will include a 1-hour technical session with Chief Structural Engineer Bobbie Wood, PE, to discuss how collaboration can help reduce material, fabrication, and installation costs in structural steel construction projects. Bobbie will provide real-life examples of cost-saving ideas and methods that have been implemented successfully. 

Sponsorships are available. Registration closes February 7, 2024.

Engineers Week is February 18-24, 2024, and DiscoverE's year-round commitment to making a difference.

During this week, DiscoverE suggests that you:

• Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world
• Add your voice to the conversation about the need for engineers, technicians, and technologists
• Engage students in engineering

The ACEC Florida Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) recognize outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields. 

Celebrate the 2024 winners at the formal, black-tie banquet on Friday, February 23, 2024

6:00 - 9:30 pm at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando.

Sponsorships are available, Online registration closes February 16, 2024.

Florida Construction Career Days (CCD) is an educational outreach program designed to cultivate interest in high school students for various skilled construction careers.

Local events are held with construction industry professionals, which allow students to get a feel for the field by participating in activities like operating machinery and speaking to experienced industry veterans.

There are many regional events for you to support and get involved in as a volunteer.

In January, nearly 200 professional engineers made their voices heard on behalf of our industry during the 2024 Professional Engineers Legislative Days. With over 90 legislative appointments and several impromptu meetings, our members shared their thoughts on proposed legislation for this year’s regular legislative session. 

This annual event is a vital component of the FES and ACEC Florida legislative program, and the leadership and staff of both organizations sincerely appreciate the efforts of those members who participated this year.

The FES Board of Directors met last month in Tallahassee in conjunction with PE Legislative Days.

Highlights from this meeting include:

• Approval of the 2025 FES Directory to be digital only with a hardcopy purchase option.
• Approval of Yellow Finch Strategies to propose an updated design for the FES logo. 

The next FES Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024, in Fort Myers.

We are pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships from the Florida Engineers in Education (FEE), the Florida Professional Engineers in Construction (FECON), the Florida Professional Engineers in Industry (FPEI), and the Florida Professional Engineers in Government (FPEG) Practice Sections.

FECON Scholarship - $1,000

FPEI Scholarship - $500

FPEG Fellowship - $1,000

Due April 19, 2024

FEE Scholarship - $500

Due June 1, 2024