We are looking for the best government engineer in the nation.  Who is your number one government engineer?  This is a reminder notice that your PEGASUS nomination must be emailed to NSPE by February 22. 

The Professional Engineer in Government Achievement and Service in the United State Award recognizes the engineer who has made the  most outstanding contribution to the advancement and practice of engineering.  The PEGASUS Award will honor a registered professional engineer employed by a state, regional, county, special district, or municipal government.  Our 3rd annual PEGASUS Award winner will be selected by a panel of judges established by NSPE-PEG who will consider

Education	5 points
Registered PE	5 points
Continuing Education	10 points
Professional/Technical Society Activities	10 points
NSPE Membership	5 points
Awards or Honors	10 points
Civic and Humanitarian Activities	15 points
Engineering Achievements	40 points
Total	100 Points

Please forward your state society or state PEG PEGASUS Award nominations to Marcia Prichard, NSPE-PEG manager by February 22.  The 3rd Annual PEGASUS will be presented at a regional or state event.

PEGASUS

The Professional Engineers in Government administers the FEYA program. This honor will be awarded to an engineer employed by a federal agency that employs at least 50 engineers worldwide. Candidates are nominated by their employing federal agency.

This year we received 26 nominations for federal engineer of the year.  Each of the 26 are winners at their own agencies and all will be recognized at the luncheon.  The judges met and selected the top 10 from among the 26.  The top engineer will be chosen from the top 10.  The top 10 are

Eugene T. Camponeschi, Ph.D., P.E.	U.S. Navy, NSWC, Carderock Division
LCDR Dennis C. Evans, P.E.	U.S. Coast Guard
Jeffrey J. Ger, Ph.D., P.E.	Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Blair P. Greimann, P.E.	Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
Dawn Hayes, Ph.D., P.E.	U.S. Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
MAJ Clarence B. Kemper, P.E.	U.S. Army, 412th Engineer Command
CDR Kenneth R. Mead, P.E.	Center for Disease Control
Jeffrey H. Nelson, P.E.	Tennessee Valley Authority
Major Kevin L. Parker, P.E.	Air Force Military Winner
Dr. Garrett D. Polhamus, P.E.	Air Force Civilian Winner

The FEYA luncheon will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on February 22. Ticket Information

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This event will be celebrated February 18–24 across the world with local events and outreach. A complete listing of programs, including Design Squad (a new reality TV show where high school students compete to design and build machines and gizmos) is available online.

Read the Presidential message for National Engineers Week.

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Nominations to the PEG 2007 – 08 Executive Board nominations are due by March 1.  We are looking for nominees from the Central, North Central, and Western and Pacific Regions.  To volunteer or to nominate someone for one of these positions, contact a current member of the board or PEG manager Marcia Prichard. 

We are also looking for PEG members to serve on the various PEG committees.

View our present board and committees.

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A PEG mentor is a government employed professional engineer who you may contact for your professional development. Engineering students or engineers who are seeking a mentor may contact any one of the of the PEG mentors. They have volunteered their personal time to give you assistance. These NSPE-PEG individuals are available to answer your questions about the engineering profession, provide career guidance, and other related mentor-like assistance.   

Mentoring is one of the most valuable gifts a PE can give to a young engineer.  Many of your members are already doing it and they deserve the recognition!  Nominate your outstanding member/mentors for the NSPE Mentor of the Year Award through your state society.  More information Questions? Contact Mary Maul  (703) 684-2833.

The John W. Gregorits, P.E., F.NSPE, Management Study Fellowship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to an engineer pursuing advanced studies in management, an MBA, a master's degree in engineering management, or a master's degree in public administration. It is available to any engineer intern or licensed professional engineer from any discipline.  The deadline to apply is March 15.

Download the John W. Gregorits, P.E., F.NSPE, Management Study Fellowship Application.

The following point system shall be used as a basis for selecting the recipient of this PEG Fellowship:

Undergraduate Final GPA	20 pts
Professional Activities	20 pts
Community Activities	20 pts
Essay	20 pts
NSPE Membership	10 pts
PEG Membership	5 pts
Government Employee	5 pts
Total	100 pts

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The Professional Engineers in Construction have designed several seminars based on talks at the July Convention. Be sure to attend!

Green Building - Where's the ROI and Marketing Advantage
February 21, 12:30 - 2:00 E.D.T.
Gary J. Saulson, head of corporate real estate, PNC Financial Services

Brownfields Sites - Grants and Incentives to Cleanup and Redevelop
March 21, 12:30 - 2:00 E.D.T.
John A. Sartor, P.E., PP, senior vice president, Paulus, Sokalowski and Sartor LLC

Through the Roof - Escalating Construction Costs
April 18, 12:30 - 2:00 E.S.T.
Michael Kennedy, principal, Stantec Consulting Inc.

Cost Per Site One seminar

All current NSPE individual members, NSPE state societies, and NSPE chapters (including student chapters) are invited to participate in the 2007 NSPE Milton F. Lunch Ethics Contest. Here's your opportunity to match your wits with experienced PEs and engineering students throughout the country!

Contestants are encouraged to analyze the facts of a real situation involving the ethical obligations of a professional engineer as a member of the United States military. Contestants must develop discussion and conclusions about the ethics of the engineer in the case using the format of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review.  Entries must be 750 words or less and must be received at NSPE Headquarters by April 20.

The winning entry will receive a certificate, recognition in PE Magazine, and an award of $1,000 ($500 to the NSPE state society or NSPE chapter and $500 divided among the authors), provided by the NSPE Educational Foundation.

Judges will decide the winner based on quality of the entry in form and presentation; demonstration of understanding of the implications concerning ethical or unethical behavior; and comprehensive analysis of the case and arguments supporting your conclusions.

The contest is named for NSPE’s former general counsel, who played a key role in the founding of the NSPE Board of Ethical Review.

Please visit the "Ethics" section of the NSPE Web site  for additional information or to download a contest flyer in PDF format.

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NSPE Calendar

February 
National Aggressive Driving Month
1 Qualifications-Based Selection Awards Program nominations due
12 – 18 National Child Passenger Safety Week
13 L&GA Meeting in Washington, D.C.
14 L& GA Capitol Hill visits Washington, D.C.
22 PEGASUS nominations due
22 Federal Engineers of the Year Awards luncheon, Washington, D.C.

March
15 John W. Gregorits, P.E., F.NSPE, Management Study Fellowship applications due
15 NSPE-ACED QBS nominations due
25 – 27 Lifesavers 2007 Conference,  Chicago
31 NSPE Mentor of the Year nominations

July
26 – 29 NSPE Annual Convention, Denver, Colorado

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Chair Scott E. Nodes, P.E., P.T.O.E. Transportation Engineering Manager Arizona Dept of Transportation	Immediate Past Chair Paul M. Bowers, P.E.
Chair-Elect Russell G. Martin, P.E. Program Director Maine Department of Human Services Division of Health Engineering	Secretary Majella D. Stevenson, P.E. LCDR, CEC, USN Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, BRAC
Northeast Region Vice Chair Louise Carosi Doyle, P.E.  Associate Engineer Weschester County Health Dept	Southeast Region Vice Chair Julius C. Stafford, P.E. City Safety and Regulations Engineer City of Richmond
Central Region Vice Chair Vacant	Southwest Region Vice Chair Manuela (Nellie) Gomez Shannon, P.E. Assistant Director of Public Works City of San Antonio
Western and Pacific Region Vice Chair Vacant	North Central Region Vice Chair Vacant
Young Engineer Representative Dwight L. Williams, Ph.D., P.E.	Young Engineer Representative Michael Yee LTJG, CEC, USN Fleet and Industrial Supply Center
State Representatives: Daniel G. Miller, P.E. - KS Kristal D. Metro, P.E. - NM Robert B. Darby, P.E. - UT Ali M. Mustapha, P.E. - LA Diane M. Carlson, P.E. - MI Telesphor L. Charland, P.E. - VA Jesse R. Guerra Jr., P.E. - TX

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Is your organization interested in reaching more than 3,000 engineers? If so, contact Marcia Prichard to learn more about sponsoring the next edition of PEG e-News.

Gary R. White

Larry W. Emig

Nancy Manley, P.E.

Harold D. Snead Jr.

Armand A. Fiorletti

James L. Schmenk

Robert C. Smith

Myron Siefken

Khanh Pham

John L. Meyer

Patrick A. Martin

William F. Stevens Jr., P.E.

Dennis Daughters, P.E.

Angela R. Tickle, P.E.

Bernard C. Corker, P.E.

Arland V. Hicks

Barry T. Dunkley

John F. Ourada

David K. Hein, P.E.

Steven G. Bagley, P.E.

Ray G. Griffith

Reggie A. Corbitt, P.E.

Jeffrey Pride

To contribute or view the complete list of PEG Sustaining Sponsors, visit the PEG Fund for Professional Development.

Participate in PEG today!

PEG has a variety of programs to become involved in. If you are interested in serving your fellow government engineer, visit the PEG Web site or contact
Marcia Prichard.