PSEC at Razzis and WebEx
Started at 6:00 pm
Attendees
Luis Leon ASMI
Sam Gheesling ASME
Andrew Gall SME
Paul Grant ASCE
John Schaufelberge WSPE
George Bondor SAE
Kaz Takeda IISE
Mike Visser SEAW
Tiffany Tang SWE, SAMPE
Approval of Dec Meeting Minutes
Approved, 1st John, 2nd Sam
Around the Room
AIAA: Patrick, report?
ASMI: Luis, meeting this month January topic joint meeting with SAMPE 1/28, American Airlines Pilot as Speaker Al Piatti, differences in flying composite vs legacy planes
SAMPE: Tiffany, see above, last meeting at Ravenna Brewing, worked out nicely
WSPE: John, no January meeting planned
ASME: Sam, no plans as of yet, haven’t had a board meeting since November.
ASCE: Paul, next meeting is next week, working to set up memorial plaque for UW rowing shed (boys in boat)
ASHRAE: Kathi, update needed
SME: Alexander, Elections on December 17th
SAE: George, board meeting 1/10/25, Mountlake cut project 1/28 -WSDOT 520 project, Section now has an official website
INCOSE: Paul, update needed
IEEE: Dave, looked like their Xmas party was a success
IISE: Kaz, UW chapter is doing well,
• 12/14: IISE Holiday Party and Election at Top Golf
• 1/17: Tour at Nucor Steel (Full)
• 2/21: Tour at Light House for the Blind
SWE: Tiffany, Roller Derby (we will be spectators) outing coming up late January 25th at Edmonds College
SEAW: Mike, 1/29 January Student Showcase.
SHPE: Stef, update needed
reps@pseconline.org is our distribution list
General
Inclusion of PMI, Computer Programmers, do we need change by laws
Needs further discussion at Feb meeting
Treasurers Report
Dave.
Treasurer’s Report: David Butcher
Have received dues from about 50% so far for 2025. we may want to add SHPE to the member list.
Planning for 2024/25
Reviewed the Anderson School for 2025, did not have 4/26 available we may take a look for 2026.
Sam/Andrew requested 2025 (Boeing) Sponsorship, follow up this summer
Tiffany requested funds from Crane, Alexander (SME) from Kenworth
Paul and Mike to ask Engineering Fair sponsors from Civil Engineering Firms
Engineering Fair
2025 PSEC Engineering Fair Tickets, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Hello,
It is that time again to sign up for the Annual PSEC Engineering Fair. This event will occur on March 1st from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are looking for groups to participate and sponsor booths to promote your engineering discipline. As always, this event occurs on the same day as the ASCE YMF Popsicle Bridge Competition ( https://www.seattleasceymf.org/psb). You can sign up for a booth on the above link. Visit www.pseconline.org for more information. Interactive displays and games are greatly appreciated.
Engineering Banquet 2025:
* Decided to firm up Museum of Flight for April 26th Sam to sign off.
Sam signed contract we are on, deposit paid
Next steps will be to work with McCormick’s on reviewing menu
Already Asked for Boeing $’s/Crane $’s
Andrew to follow up with Boeing (Paul Cavanaugh)
Alex is asking from Kenworth, can we ping some of the construction/structural firms (Paul)?
Tiffany to check again for 2025 (march time frame)
Lost $6k Last Year
Andrew to send out budget to propose higher cost tables for next year, investigate ways to conserve $’s
Nominations are due on February 21st
Per John’s budget, we will charge $120 per person. We will eliminate Hors d’Oeuvres and Flowers
Need to design, get, purchase, centerer pieces
Need replacement for the boutonnieres, special badge, different color or a ribbon
Time to start arranging Speakers: Want confirmed by First part of February so we can start advertising
New 520 Bridge Portage Bay – Skanska George, sent an email,
Seattle Waterfront – John will follow up if George is unsuccessful
Sound Transit Light Rail/Redmond, West Seattle – Dave
Boeing Gap Management, Steve Chisolm – Andrew (back-up)
Nominations were Sent out last month
Nominations form on website – Dave
Due 5:00 February 21st, please start now
Mentor nights
UW Bothell – Planning Meeting Wednesday 1/8
North Seattle College – Contacted Desiree Dykstra, Looking at January 14th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-psec-north-seattle-college-engineering-mentor-night-tickets-1100410470339?aff=oddtdtcreator
UW Main Campus – Engineering Exploration Night – January 22nd at 5:30 pm
Seattle Central – last Thursday in January 30th, 2025
Seattle Central College MESA along with the Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC) will host an Engineering Mentor Night on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00PM.
Here is the sign-up form. https://forms.office.com/r/jScJ4v3Mfr
Shoreline – Andrew, reached out to Allison Armstrong, Andrew to contact.
Edmonds – Tiffany working with Su Nelson, Confirmed February 18th – 6 pm to 8 pm.
Highline – later in spring
Tacoma Community College – Luis/Kaz, they are going to join at Highline missed it but might, Andean Farella (sp)
WSU – Everett – Tiffany, Tiffanie’s contacts (Orego, Camille”
Other Mentorship Asks:
Dear Tiffany,
We need your help, and the help of your colleagues in the PNW SWE. We are working to inspire the “Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers”, and need your help to positively influence the future. We would also like to ask you to share this opportunity with the SWE members in the Pacific Northwest.
Over 300 STEM students from 30 high schools in the area will be presenting their STEM projects at the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 8, 2025, at Mountlake Terrace High School. We are inviting engineering professionals to join us for the day as Judges for these talented STEM students. Your presence, expertise and enthusiasm will help inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists.
What’s Involved:
One full day of Judging at Mountlake Terrace High School, 8-2pm.
Listen to about 10 of the five-minute student presentations.
Ask insightful questions.
Provide constructive feedback to the students.
With the other judges, score the projects based on established criteria
Particular Areas of need: Behavior and social sciences, Computational biology and informatics,
Mechanical engineering, Environmental engineering, Robotics and Intelligent Machines,
Systems software.
Why Volunteer?
Inspire and encourage young minds: Help shape the future of STEM.
Network with professionals: connect with other experts in your field.
Give back to the community: support local education and young people.
Experience the future: Witness firsthand the impressive work of developing scientists and
engineers.
And… we need 150+ Technical Judges for this day to go smoothly.
To Volunteer:
Please sign up online at: https://centralsoundfair.stemwizard.com/public_site/judge_register
If you have any questions, contact us at: info@centralsoundfair.org
You will find this day of judging the student projects to be truly enjoyable, and you will be inspired by the enthusiasm and talent of these STEM students. Help us encourage them to pursue futures in the world of STEM. We hope you will consider participating, and that you will help us share this with all the members of the ASCE in the PNW SWE!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Craig DeVine
Foundation Board of Directors https://csrsef.org/
Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair https://centralsoundfair.org/
Stories of example students: https://tinyurl.com/3ywd4hfu
Officers
We need volunteers on our board
This year’s PSEC Officers slate is:
Past President: Kathy Shoemake
President: Andrew Gall
Treasurer: David Butcher
Secretary: George Bondor
Still looking for
President Elect
Need a webmaster
Need Engineering Fair chair
K-12 Activities Chair
Meeting ended at 6:49 pm
Next meeting 3 Feb 2025 at Razzis