The Magazine for Professional Engineers
March 2017

Imminent Danger

Cybersecurity threats show no sign of abating. Protecting the critical infrastructure that keeps the country running goes beyond technical solutions, however. Many of the challenges relate to people and organizations. Read more.

Featured Articles

Advocacy in Action

Ensuring the integrity of the professional engineer license is a top priority for NSPE and its state societies—all in the interest of protecting the health, welfare, and safety of the public. PE takes a look at some of the most recent advocacy actions of state societies in partnership with NSPE.  

In Focus: All for One, and One for All

The ability to lead has become something of a prerequisite for becoming an engineer. Creating a sense of belonging or community and helping those under you to grow and develop are two of the hallmarks of modern leadership.  

Departments & Columns

You Said It

Regulations and the PE; Advice for a ChemE Grad

PE Report

Indiana Piping Bill Encroaches on Engineering Expertise
New York Project Manager Convicted for Falsifying Hurricane Sandy Engineering Reports
After Governor’s Veto, NYSSPE Remains Committed to Parking Garage Inspections
Blindness Prevention Technology, ‘Whole-Brain’ Education Capture NAE Awards
Wanted: NASA Mentors to Inspire Women to Pursue Aerospace STEM Careers
Top 10 Engineering and Technical Degrees With Highest Paying Jobs in 2017

Concepts

Paving the Way for Technology

Legal Beat

Document Retention, Scope of Services, Antitrust

On Ethics

There’s More to Ethical Culture Than Checking a Box
Ethics Contest Gets Creative
You Be the Judge: The Man Who Knew Too Much?

Leading Insight

Young Leaders Excel at Communication, Connection, Confidence, Study Says

PE Community

Construction: One Year Later, Tall Wood Building in Permitting Phase
Construction: Construction and Engineering Firms Optimistic About 2017
Education: What’s Missing From Class? Licensure Lessons
Education: The Rise and Fall of Undergraduate Engineering Programs
Education: Literature’s Not Just for Liberal Arts Majors
Government: From Growing a Business to Growing an Economy
Industry: Group Begins Work on Additive Manufacturing Standards
Private Practice: 10 Ways for AEC Firms to Prosper in the Uncertainty of 2017

NSPE Now

Updated Position Statements Guide NSPE Advocacy
Finalists Announced for Federal Engineer Award
In Service to Others
Outlook: Mid-Year Update and Continuing Goals
Policy Perspectives: Is Your License Safe?

PEople

NSPE people on the move

Variables

These Superheroines Are Super Problem Solvers