Memphis is home to Federal Express, St. Jude, Elvis Presley, and some awesome BBQ. The Memphis Section has more than 600 members, many of whom belong to one of the 37 IEEE Technical Societies. The Memphis Section is also comprised of student chapters from Arkansas State University, The University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, Union University, UT Martin, and Ole Miss.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the Section Officers.
This year’s theme isboth a call to action and a celebration of the limitless possibilities in engineering. It invites us to dream boldly, innovate relentlessly, and create a future shaped by our collective ingenuity. As we mark 25 years into the 21st century, engineers remain at the forefront of addressing rapid technological advancements, societal shifts, and global challenges. Their critical work is reshaping how we live, work, and connect
DiscoverE is the backbone organization behind Engineers Week™ (established 1951), Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day™ (2001), World Engineering Day (2016, formerly known as Global Day of the Engineer), the Persist Series (2005), and the Future City Competition™ (1993). DiscoverE programs and resources have been adopted by individuals and organizations around the globe.
DiscoverE programs cover pre-k to work force and intersect at the points of corporate social responsibility, public affairs, and talent acquisition. They are highly collaborative, represent the breadth of engineering, and are compelling yet simple to execute. This strategy enables organizational partners, volunteers, and educators to effectively reach millions of students, parents, and young adults with the message that engineers work with smart, inspiring people to invent, design, and create things that matter.
The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) sponsors both regional and state competitions every year for the nationwide MATHCOUNTS program (www.mathcounts.org). MATHCOUNTS is a national competition for students in 6th through 8th grade. Regional and state competitions are held in February and March, along with a final national competition in May. MATHCOUNTS offers exciting programs for students who not only love math, but fear math as well. The programs are designed to engage students of all ability levels in fun and challenging ways that are sometimes not possible within the structure of a math classroom.
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. Students apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork along the way.
First Round Judging – to be done as your schedule permits
There will be two rounds of judging. The deadline for schools to participate is Monday, February 3, 2025. Teams will submit their projects in pdf format, preferably with pictures. The Contest Chairman will organize the entries and send them via email to the judges, who will review and score the projects as their schedules permit. These scores determine which projects will advance to the Championship Round.
The Championship Round will be held in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Sponsoring Organization: Memphis-Area Joint Engineers Council
The Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers, Memphis Chapter, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Power Engineering Society Chapter (Memphis Section) invite you to our January meeting for a two-topic presentation on “Bonding and Grounding: The Foundation for Effective Electrical Protection” and “Grounding in High Resistivity Soils.”
Our speaker will be Jeff Regan, Strategic Accounts Specialist at Harger Lightning & Grounding in Grayslake, IL
The presentation will be online at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 1 PDH will be awarded to those who attend the entire presentation.
MJEC is in need of a few more in-person judges for the 2024 MJEC Student Contest.
The in-person judging is fun and easy. Judges will be provided with scoresheets and instructions the morning of the competition at Southwest Tennessee Community College (please arrive at the Nabors Gymnasium, a map is attached, between 9-9:30am this Saturday, February 24th).
The judging will only take about two hours to complete. Judges are welcome to stay for the awards ceremony afterwards. The entire competition should conclude by 12:30pm, or thereabouts.
If you are able to volunteer for this rewarding service opportunity, please email Tom Stoll at tom.stoll@signify.com. Thank you!
Where: Thomas Center 650 East Parkway South Memphis, TN 38104
About the Event: Time: 5:30 St. Benilde Packaging Laboratory Tour, 6:30 PM Social, 7:30 PM Dinner and Program Location: Christian Brothers University Thomas Center
In addition to the presentation, the TSPE Memphis Chapter will announce its Young Engineer, Distinguished Service, Outstanding Engineer, Government Engineer, and Outstanding Employer award recipients.
Sponsoring Organization: Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers Memphis Chapter
CBU St. Benilde Packaging Laboratory Tour: Dr. Malasari will be giving a tour of the new St. Benilde Packaging Laboratory. Contact John Ventura for additional information jventura@cbu.edu.
Speaker: Dug McGowen, MLGW President and CEO
PDH: We will be offering 1 PDH for attending the Banquet Speaker this year. (You must register with your name and email address to receive a PDH certificate for 1 hour.)
Registration: Table/Group tickets must be purchased online. Individual tickets may be purchased online or at door.
