Week of Events
2017 Houston Engineer Week
About Houston Engineers Week Recognizing that service to the public as a professional engineer is a noble and worthy profession, the Houston Engineers Week Committee dedicates itself to the promotion of the profession of engineering as a social and economic influence vital to the welfare of the community, the State of Texas, the United States of America, and all mankind. Primary Objectives and Activities The objectives of the Houston Engineers Week Committee shall be in harmony with the local Chapter and Region of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the National Society of Professional Engineers. The primary objectives of the Committee include, but are not limited to: Advancement and promotion of professional, social, and economic interests of the profession; Continuing support of engineering education through scholastic competition and scholarship; Recognition and honoring of engineering achievement in Houston area; and, Advancement of the public's knowledge of and appreciate for all fields of engineering. Secondary Objectives and Activities In addition to the primary objectives of the Houston Engineers Week Committee, secondary activities and objectives include: Advancement and promotion of public welfare; Stimulation and development of professional concepts among all engineers; Development of the civic consciousness of members of the engineering profession; Service to the public good by support of and cooperation with local and other public officials; Representation of the engineering profession in civic matters in the interests of the profession; and Encouragement of high standards of ethical conduct and practice by members of the profession. 2017 Houston Engineer Week Agenda
Webinar: Sustainability at Work
Webinar: Sustainability at Work
Sustainability at Work Presenter: Marilyn Waite Date: 16 February 2017 (NEW DATE) Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST Overview This webinar will explore the nexus between sustainability and careers. Presenter Marilyn Waite will explore concepts pertinent to professionals with engineering backgrounds and/or working in STEM fields. Using the SURF Framework that Marilyn developed and professional narratives specific to STEM, attendees will leave with a better understanding of how they can incorporate sustainability into their job tasks and career trajectory. The webinar will also highlight the benefits of pursuing sustainability in careers. About the Presenter Marilyn Waite’s vision is a world where sustainability values of social cohesion, environmental consciousness, intergenerational equity, and economic health drive decision-making and business practices. An engineer and author of Sustainability at Work, she has addressed audiences worldwide on sustainability in careers, textiles, water, and energy. Marilyn holds a Master’s Degree with distinction in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering (magna cum laude) from Princeton University. Marilyn currently leads the energy practice at Village Capital, serves on the Board of Directors for Engineers for a Sustainable World and is a Senior Research Fellow at Paul Hawken’s Project Drawdown. IEEE Houston Section Follow Us: