Kelly Cranford, PE, ENV SP, FES Fellow |
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Engineering Facts, Knowledge, and Expertise |
I’m starting my message to you with a question. What’s the difference between laws and rules? As engineering professionals, you may not have thought about this particular question, but certainly, the answer and the implications could have an impact on each of us every day.
In the broadest sense, Laws are the guidelines that dictate social behavior and provide for acceptable conduct within a community. Rules are concrete directions for behaviors that must be followed to avoid punishment or censure, or fines under the Law.
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Nominate a Fellow Engineer for Their Outstanding Achievements |
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FES offers the opportunity for professional recognition through its various awards programs. Selection is made by the FES Awards Committee, and recipients are recognized at the Annual Conference each summer and through the Society’s publications. |
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Annual Awards
Young Engineer of the Year
Engineer of the Year
Outstanding Service to the Profession
Outstanding Technical Achievement Deadline
Deadline: March 15, 2023
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FPEG, FPEI, & FECON Awards
FPEG Professional Development
FPEI & FPEG Engineers of the Year
FECON Individual Excellence Award
FPEI New Product Award
Deadline: April 21, 2023
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MATHCOUNTS® Chapter Winners Advance to State Competition
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Middle school students across Florida have been competing in Chapter MATHCOUNTS competitions throughout February, with winners earning entry to the state competition on March 10, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld.
Congratulations to all the winners, and good luck at the State level. The future of engineering looks bright!
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Colliers Engineering & Design helped to sponsor the Myakka Chapter competition, where over 50 middle schoolers participated.
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Engineering Florida Wants to See You "Out & About"
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In last month's newsletter, we told you about the launch of Engineering Florida, the new statewide magazine for Florida’s engineering industry. Published quarterly, the first issue will be circulated this spring.
We want to feature YOU in upcoming editions. Send us your photos while you are "out & about" at engineering-related events, and you may see yourself in print!
Simply email us your photos telling us who is pictured and when and where the event occured.
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Why You Should Advertise in Engineering Florida
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The deadline to advertise in the inaugural issue of Engineering Florida is this Friday, March 3, 2023, but you have until March 17 to send us the artwork.
Brought to you by FES, ACEC FL, ASCE, ASHE, FSEA, and SMPS, the circulation of 10,000 comprises A/E/C industry professionals and includes key leaders from both public and private sectors.
You will receive a 5% discount if you advertise in all 4 issues.
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2023 Professional Engineers Legislative Days |
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This is the foremost legislative event for Florida's engineering industry. It offers professional engineers the opportunity to promote and defend key issues at the Capitol. During this event, you will have a chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.
Registration is available until March 10, 2023.
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Join Our Weekly Legislative Update Calls |
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FES and ACEC Florida invite our members to participate in weekly Legislative Update calls via Microsoft Teams that will be held each Friday morning during the 2023 Legislative Session beginning March 10th, 2023, and concluding May 12th, 2023. |
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Join the FES | ACEC Florida Joint Energy Committee Meeting |
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Join us on Microsoft Teams for the FES & ACEC Florida Joint Energy Committee meeting on March 15, 2023, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Hear from special guest Jeff Benavides,
Director of City and Building Performance at U.S. Green Building Council.
Through 17 years of sustainability program experience, Jeff has managed over 300 sustainability and building certification projects across the U.S. through retrofits and new construction.
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Written by Roozbeh Rashedi, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Chief Technology Officer, Decision Optimization Technology- United States (DOT-US) L.P.
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Written by Joseph Gale, ENV SP
Chief Technology Officer, Decision Optimization Technology- United States (DOT-US) L.P.
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Invest in the Engineering Profession |
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To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: |
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For more information, please email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government and Political Affairs.
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FDOTConnect Virtual Training Labs
March 15-16, 2023
April 26-27, 2023
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FES | ACEC Florida
Conferences
April 5-7, 2023
April 10-11, 2023
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FES is proud to welcome this month's new members to our network of over 3,000 professional engineers to enhance successful career paths and providing opportunities to network with engineers in their local communities.
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BIG BEND
Grant Harris
BROWARD
Tiffany Stanton, PE
CALUSA
Fabiano Borges
Brandon Copper
CENTRAL
Daniel Swando
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DAYTONA BEACH
Bakhan Hamagharib
FOREST
Thomas Trexler
MIAMI
Kevin Brown, PE
Juliana Cavallaro
Jimmy Usma, PE, PMP, MBA
OUT OF STATE
Mark Aguilar, PE
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PALM BEACH
Francisco Arevalo
Rafael Jimenez, PE
Katiushka Rich
Raymond Rizk
Christopher Russo
STUDENT MEMBERS
Ethan Kelly
Kenny Williams
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Fifty-four year FES member, Robert Kersten of Maitland, Florida died on December 28, 2022. Dr. Kersten was Founding Dean and Professor of the College of Engineering at the University of Central Florida and a graduate of the Oklahoma State and Northwestern Universities. He had a long history of service with the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology including chairing the Engineering Accreditation Commission and service with the International Activities Council in addition to authoring over 100 professional papers and five books, including a Kersten family history. |
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Florida Department of Transportation
Invites applications for the position of Consultant Project Management Engineer Supervisor III. To apply, click here.
Florida Department of Transportation - Brooksville Operations
Invites applications for the position of Construction Engineer. To apply, click here.
Hole Montes, Inc.
Invites applications for the position of Senior Engineer. To apply, click here.
To place a Classified Ad, please email Meghan Shiner, Communications Coordinator.
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