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The Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers chapter at the University of Kentucky provides many benefits to students in the College of Engineering.

First, general meetings include speakers from private firms and industry who discuss a variety of topics including job hunting, entrepreneurship, the importance of membership in professional organizations such as KSPE, the importance of licensure in the engineering profession, and many more. This gives members as well as nonmembers access to career planning resources.

Second, KSPE provides a variety of programs throughout the semester including review sessions for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and professional luncheons. They also co-sponsor the December commencement dinner for College of Engineering graduates.

Lastly, KSPE hosts an annual Leadership Management Seminar through which professional and leadership skills are introduced and developed. The seminar is taught and sponsored by both the Bluegrass and Louisville Chapters of KSPE, and professional engineers volunteer time to make this seminar a great success. This program not only gives students a much needed weekend getaway but also challenges and helps them plan career objectives.

Vision

KSPE is the leader in development of unity and focused resources across all engineering disciplines and organizations for influence upon public, legislative and educational issues affecting the profession.

Mission

The mission of KSPE is to promote the ethical, competent, and licensed practice of engineering, and to enhance the professional, social, and economic well being of our members.

Core Values

To advocate the application of engineering knowledge and skills for the public health, safety and welfare.
To promote the highest standards of engineering education.
To influence public policy
To foster society’s understanding of the role of engineering.
To communicate the importance of engineering licensure.
To stimulate student interest in mathematics and science and encourage young people to enter the engineering profession.
To represent the interests of all engineering disciplines.

About KSPE

Getting Involved

Community & Campus Involvement

  • Mathcounts
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Explorium
  • Future Cities
  • E-Day Pringle’s Mail-In
  • any needs or ideas…

To get involved with KSPE or get more information contact Chance Staley at cfstal2@g.uky.edu.  Membership dues are $10 per semester paid to Shelia Williams in the OHR Office, 161 Raymond.

Meeting Minutes

November 18th 2015

Agenda
Wednesday, November 18th 2015
KSPE – UK Chapter on Facebook

Welcome and Opening Remarks
What we do

  • Professional Networking and Promote Engineering Licensure
  • Community Service and Social Activities

Membership

  • $10 per semester, paid to President, Chance Staley @ chance.staley@uky.edu or Shelia Williams in OHR 161 Office
  • Freshman and transfer students are free the first year

NEW Officers

  • President – Chance Staley
  • Vice President – Dakota Basham
  • Treasurer – Gina Zheng
  • Secretary – Jason Ricker
  • Social and Service Activities – Michael Golden
  • FE Review Coordinator – Open, Inquire by contacting president must be junior or senior
  • ESC Rep – Gerardo Lopez
  • Advisor – Scott Yost

Plans for Spring 2015

Future Cities Competition – January

  • Students used SimCity Software then create a model of the city
  • 2nd and 3rd place winners will be coming back for E-Day!

MathCounts – February

  • Middle School students take written math exams
  • Will need volunteers to grade

E-Week & E-Day – February

  • First floor of OHR in the hallway
  • Pringles Mail-In Contest – students mail in an individually packaged Pringle and we judge best mailing design by weight and if it is still in-tact
  • Volunteers to man the table

Open Positions

  • If you are interested in holding a leadership role with KSPE please approach us after the meeting or email Chance Staley for more information!

Services

  • FE Reviews hosted in OHR 112 by professors to prepare students for the FE Exam
  • Order of the Engineer Ceremony held during Dead Week

Speaker

  • Janet Eldred– eStudio/Writing Center – Dr. Randal Pinkett will be this year’s E-Week Speaker. The Writing Center has many opportunities and resources for students!

FE Reviews

Review sessions are provided by KSPE to anyone interested in preparing for the upcoming Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. These reviews are provided free of charge thanks to the coordination and collaboration of the College of Engineering, KSPE volunteers and UK Professors.

Some professors allow us to post their review materials on our website. To assist you in studying or if you missed a review, check below for notes!