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 We Protect
Professional Engineers &
the Practice of Engineering!
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and Ohio
Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) are on
the firing line of the profession. Our members present the professional
engineer's point of view to legislators and administration
officials, track legislation, provide testimony and facilitate constructive government action at
all three levels--local, state and federal.
As a member, you join thousands of other professional engineers in
supporting advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. and Columbus.
Our members protect against major challenge to Ohio's PE laws, present the professional
engineer's point of view to legislators and their staff, and initiate sound legislation.
We
make you voice heard!
NSPE and OSPE also operate effective political
action committees. As David B.
Steinman, P.E., noted
professional engineer and NSPE founder, said, "NSPE is
the fighting arm of the engineering profession." The Society fights
vigorously for your rights.
OSPE attacks the illegal
practice of engineering by acting as a clearinghouse for
violation information. Those suspected of violating the
Ohio Engineering Practice Act are alerted to the law's
existence and asked to comply.
OSPE fights
aggressive legislation that tries to weaken the
status of professional engineers.
OSPE protects our strong
registration and title laws.
NSPE defends the Brooks Act,
which mandates federal procurement of engineering
services through a qualifications-based selection
system.
OSPE and NSPE oppose
legislation and court decisions that further
restrict your rights as a professional engineer.
The Ohio Engineers
Public Policy Leadership Forum brings our members
together to learn about current state level
issues facing us today and mobilize our efforts
for an afternoon of visits with legislators at
the Statehouse.
There
will be many laws and regulations formed in the
near future. Will you be represented?
Our History
OSPE was founded in
1878 by a group of engineers and surveyors to
advance the interests of engineering and
surveying in Ohio. High on our founders’ agenda was
promoting public recognition of their work and
providing opportunities for fellowship of its
members in public and private practice. Surveying has always been
closely aligned with engineering, with many
historical figures including George Washington
and Thomas Jefferson having been educated in both
professions. 
In June, 1933, OSPE was one
of the first statewide engineering organizations
to secure legislation providing for state
registration and a registration board to
administer licensing examinations to qualified
engineers seeking to work in Ohio.
Today, the 3,000
member organization, through its 19 chapters,
works closely with
Ohio's State Board of Registration
for Professional Engineers and Surveyors to improve registration
laws and their administration, and to help
enforce legal and professional standards.
NSPE's goals are carried out at three levels--chapter, state and
national. Chapters usually meet monthly in conjunction with
educational programs, professional development training and
inspiring speakers. You can participate in a multilevel
organization.
OSPE is governed by a Board of
Directors composed of officers and representatives from each
chapter. OSPE currently has 20 chapters, representing
every county in Ohio. Through five
practice divisions OSPE represents the basic
areas of engineering practice: industry, private
practice, construction, government and education.
OSPE's members
come from every technical discipline in
engineering:
aerospace
agricultural
biomedical
ceramic
chemical
civil
computer
electrical
environmental fire
protection
forensic
industrial
manufacturing
materials science
mechanical
metallurgical
mining
marine
nuclear
petroleum
polymer
science
structural systems
welding.
OSPE is a state
affiliate of the National Society of Professional
Engineers, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
With the support of OSPE and the other state
society organizations,
NSPE unites more than 65,000
professional engineers nationwide.
Our
Vision
OSPE will be the premier
organization in Ohio that promotes and defends
the professional interests of all engineering
professionals.
Our Mission
OSPE will provide value to the engineering
profession and to the public through outstanding membership
services,
government activities and educational programs by
providing lifelong career information, guidance
& assistance.
OSPE Goal #1 -- Membership
OSPE will offer and deliver the right products
and services to the right people at the right
price.
OSPE
Goal #2 -- Government Activities
OSPE will be the lead organization in
Ohio for utilizing the legislative, rulemaking,
and judicial processes in order to continuously
define the practice of engineering, protect the
practice of engineering, and to enhance the
livelihood of engineers.
OSPE Goal #3 -- Education
OSPE's not-for-profit educational arm, the Engineers
Foundation of Ohio, will be the premier foundation promoting
excellence in Ohio Engineering education.
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