Utah Engineers Council: Purposes and Benefits

Advance the art and science of engineering for the general welfare of the
people of Utah
        Engineers Week activities and banquet
        Engineer of the Year Award
        Engineering Educator of the Year Award
        Fresh Faces in Engineering Award
        Forum for other annual engineering awards presentations        
Promote cooperation among the various branches of engineering and science
in Utah
        All societies’ activities listed on the Web site as provided by each society
        Monthly board meeting brings representatives of each member society together
         for interaction
        Publication and distribution of the Officers Roster        
Develop recommendations regarding public policies wherein the application of
the art and science of engineering will contribute to the general welfare
        Monitor and provide input on legislative issues.
        Recommend board members to the DOPL Engineers and Land Surveyors
         Licensing Board.
Promote research and studies in engineering areas
        Forum for presentation of engineering awards
        Special committees appointed by the board to consider engineering issues       
Promote dissemination of knowledge and information in the various fields of
engineering and science
        Information provided on the UEC Web site regarding meetings for each society as
         provided by that society
        Publication of the annual UEC Journal
        Minutes of the UEC Board meetings sent to Chair and UEC Representative of
         each society
        Web site www.utahengineerscouncil.org
        Instrumental in the implementation of the PE/LS Report        
Foster public recognition of the engineering profession
        Engineers Week Banquet, public invited
        News releases regarding E-Week banquet and activities
        UEC Engineer of the Year and Engineering Educator of the year awards provide
         recognition of outstanding individuals
Maintain high professional standards among its members
        Work closely with the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing to
         maintain appropriate  professional standards
        Monitor and act on pertinent legislative activities
Work for the advancement of engineering education
        Annual engineering scholarship
        Demonstrations of current activities by various engineering schools who receive a
         monetary award
        Coordination of Engineers Week activities among the engineering colleges in the
         state
        Engineering Educator of the Year award        
Provide a medium for cooperative action by its member societies on matters
beyond the scope of their individual organizations
        Professional Engineer License renumbering issue
UTAH ENGINEERS COUNCIL