http://live.asce.org/blog/1/prtoolkit/ chaley@asce.org chaley@asce.org 2008-02-15T08:59:35-05:00 en http://live.asce.org/blog/1/prtoolkit/Promoting+the+Profession/?permalink=A-Facelift-for-the-Profession.html <p> If you were to put a mirror up to the face of the engineering profession, who would you expect to see? Someone like you or someone totally different? Research shows that stereotypes persist about the engineering profession and that more needs to be done to combat these stereotypes. We must show that the face of the profession is changing and will continue to evolve as individuals from different backgrounds and cultures enter the engineering workforce. To put it bluntly, the face of our profession needs a little work. </p> <p> And by work, I don't mean a nip here or a tuck there, I'm talking about an overall facelift! The <em>New Faces of Engineering</em> recognition program sponsored by the Engineers Week Foundation, provides this much needed boost to the profession's image...without the pain! It's a cool way for engineers age 30 and under to have their work and contributions to the engineering profession highlighted in the publications of their respective professional societies and in a full-page ad in <em>USA Today </em>during Engineers Week (Eweek). Winners have already been selected for 2008, but you can start thinking of potential nominees for next year! </p> <p> While many programs exist to target pre-college students, this program highlights the accomplishments of a diverse group of individuals under 30 who will serve as the faces of our profession for years to come. They don't need a little work, just a little promotion! A program like this is so important because it gives national exposure to not only to the individuals themselves, but to the engineering profession as a whole! </p> <p> Each fall, EWeek extends a call for nominations to co-sponsoring engineering societies who then invite nominations from their members. Is there someone in your office who would be an excellent nominee? Keep them in mind for next year's program. Or if that person in the mirror staring back at you fits the bill, nominate yourself! </p> <p> You can check out <a href="http://www.eweek.org/">EWeek's Web site</a> for general entry guidelines, take a moment to read about past winners and, most importantly, have fun! </p> 2008-02-15T08:59:35-05:00 http://live.asce.org/blog/commentapi//Promoting+the+Profession/?permalink=A-Facelift-for-the-Profession.html