Idaho Society of Professional Engineers

           PO Box 170239, Boise, ID 83717-0239  208-426-0636  Fax: 208-426-0639  E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org

                               Hall of Fame 

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
Friday Update – 10/22/10

What’s Inside:
• Upcoming Events
• ISPE 2010 Annual Meeting Summary
• NSPE Engineering Income and Salary Survey
• MATHCOUNTS Problem of the Week

Engineers and Engineering in the News:
Straight-Talking Engineer Was Behind Chile Rescue
Amazing Hoover Dam Bridge Progress Pictures

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ISPE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL 2010 ANNUAL MEETING AND 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
“Creating the Next 100 Years With Engineering”

Thanks to the ISPE Annual Meeting Committee (Jim Baker, Joe Canning, Bill Johnson, Katey Levihn, Lynn Olson and Julie Wall); the ISPE Annual Meeting and 100^th Anniversary celebration was a great success.  115 engineers from different disciplines attended the 2-day conference June 10^th and 11^th at the Holiday Inn on Vista in Boise earning up to 12.5 PDH credits for as little as $20 a credit.  

The conference included presentations on emerging new technologies (i.e., solar LED lighting - Clay Young, Inovus Solar & Rob Bousfield, City of Boise, and on the use of Smart Meters – Mark Heintzelman, Idaho Power) as well as an innovative concept for generating electricity from solar panels in the roadway by Scott Brusaw, Solar Roadways.  Presenters discussed the technology and engineering behind their products and the challenges faced in bringing their products to the marketplace and implementing these new technologies.  Attorney Timothy Murhpy, Zarian Midgley & Johnson, specializing in patent law, presented patent fundamentals for engineers.  A project specific review of Idaho’s first Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI), under construction at the time, was presented by Katey Levihn, Stanley Consultants,  and Jayme Coonce, ITD, as well as lessons learned and advantages of modern interchange design and construction techniques.   Another presentation by Dave Clark, HDR Engineering, reflected on the progress made in wastewater technologies and the importance reclaimed water will have in future integrated water planning efforts.   Similarly, Dr. Harold McFarlane, Idaho National Laboratory, reflected on the advancements made and the current and future challenges of nuclear engineering technology, innovations and education.  Dr. John Gardner, Boise State University Engineering Professor, discussed the challenges faced in both engineering education and maintaining engineering as a profession in the 21^st century.  The NSPE National Treasurer, Leanne Panduren, expanded on the discussion of developing future engineers by reviewing NSPE supported outreach programs including volunteer opportunities for engineers.  Barry Borges and Sharon Karlesky, Engineers Without Borders Program, presented information on the opportunity for engineers to get involved and help provide engineering for basic services in developing areas of the world including a review of current and past program projects.  David Bennion, Dr. James Milligan, and Gary Young, Board Members of the Idaho Licensing Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors, presented proposed legislation and updates on issues affecting all licensed professional engineers.  In addition to these presentations, Lt. Governor Brad Little spoke during the luncheon on Thursday on innovation in Idaho from the State’s perspective while Dr. Mark Rudin, Boise State Division of Research spoke on the role research in economic development.  Copies of many of the presentations are available at

http://www.idahospe.org/Attend&PDH%20Rosters.htm.

The conference came to a close with the banquet on Friday evening attended by 22 ISPE State Past Presidents as well as the 2010-2011 State Officers, 2010 ISPE Award Winners and guests.  2010 ISPE Awards were presented for Young Engineer of the Year to Jennifer Bush, PE, for Excellence in Engineering to Scott McClure, PE, and William Johnson, PE and for Excellence In Engineering Education to Robert Hamilton, PE.  William Johnson and Lynn Olson presented a review of the last 100 years of ISPE, highlighting the 22 Past State Presidents in attendance.  ISPE’s 2010-2011 State officers were installed by NSPE Treasurer Leanne Panduren, PE and include: James Baker- Secretary/Treasurer, Joe Canning - President Elect, Jay Hassell - President, Lynn Olson – Past President, Stephen Loop – Jr. Regional Director and Gregory Brands - Regional Director.  Everyone attending received a copy of the 100^th Anniversary Program which includes the names of past ISPE State and Chapter Officers, Award Winners and much more on ISPE history and professional engineering in Idaho. PDF versions of the ISPE 100^th Anniversary Program as well as an errata sheet are available at http://www.idahospe.org/history.htm.

ISPE is working to develop more CPD opportunities for the coming year.  This includes the 2011 ISPE Annual Meeting June 9^th and 10^th in Coeur d’Alene.  Save the date and more information coming soon!

NSPE's Engineering Income and Salary Survey has been conducted since 1952 and provides a comprehensive look at what engineers across the country are being paid. NSPE members who take part in the survey get free, unlimited access to complete survey data.

The survey is continuously updated and provides income

 information based on a wide range of factors: education level, years of experience, geographic location, gender, and practice specialty, among others.

Find out for yourself…

●  If your most recent salary increase matches the median increase nationwide.

●  The highest-paying—and lowest-paying—engineering locations in the country.

●  What companies are paying first-year engineers around the country.

●  Whether your current salary measures up to the value of your experience.

You can create customized reports based on criteria you select, as well as access the most frequently requested reports, trend analysis, and benefits information. Direct your HR manager to the same site to ensure your organization is providing equitable pay for its engineers.

MATHCOUNTS PROBLEM OF THE WEEK
Can you solve this MATHCOUNTS problem? The answer will appear in the next edition of the Friday Update!

The World Series!

Major League Baseball is divided into the National League and the American League. The World Series championship is a “best-of-seven” series between the National League champion and the American League champion; the first team to win four games wins the series. Between 1903 and 2009 there have been 105 World Series and an American League team has won 62 of those championships. What percent of the 105 World Series were won by a National League team? Express your answer to the nearest whole percent.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In 2009 the American League’s New York Yankees won the World Series. The Yankees have played in a total of 40 World Series. Of those 40 appearances the Yankees have won 27 championships. Based solely on this data, what is the probability that the New York Yankees will represent the American League in the 2010 World Series and win the championship? Express your answer as a common fraction.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Suppose the probability that an American League team will win the World Series is 60%. What is the probability that a National League team will win the World Series in the 5th game? Express your answer to the nearest whole percent.

Answer to last week’s problem:
Since the maximum length a section can be and still fit inside the envelope is 3 5/8 inches, we suppose the invitation is folded such that two of the sections are 3 5/8 long. Then the remaining section is 9 in – 3 5/8 in – 3 5/8 in = 1 3/4 in long. For the area of the smallest section, A = 1 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in = 13 1/8 in2.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the ribbon costs $2.50 per yard and Olivia spends a total of $32.50, she purchased $32.50/$2.50 = 13 yd of ribbon. Since there are 36 inches per yard, the amount of ribbon Olivia purchased is 13 x 36 = 468 in. We are told that each invitation uses exactly 9 in of ribbon, so Olivia is creating 468/9 = 52 invitations.

If you want to see the problem again, click

http://mathcounts.org/Page.aspx?pid=1573

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
PO Box 170239
Boise, ID 83717-0239
208-426-0636
Fax: 208-426-0639
E-Mail: ispe@idahospe.org
Web Site: www.idahospe.org 


 

ISPE MATHCOUNTS Program

 National Engineers Week - Future City Competition

Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors

--News Bulletins

--Meeting Minutes

Send mail to ispe@idahospe.org with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2003 Idaho Society of Professional Engineers
Last modified: 03/27/15