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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:32:25 GMT

What's New The Shell Eco-marathon, began in 1939 as a friendly wager among researchers, and ended up a challenge to high school and college student teams from around the world to design, build, and test energy-efficient vehicles. Winning teams are chosen for accomplishments in a variety of categories, such as traveling the farthest distance using the least amount of energy. This year, 54 teams are registered to compete in the Americas event. For the first time ever, on March 26-28, Houston will host the event, which is open to the public, and admission is free. Two of the competing teams are from the University of Houston, and another is from Lamar University in Beaumont. The Children's Museum of Houston is sponsoring a Young Inventors' Showcase offered for grades K-8. The grand prize winner of the city-wide showcase wins an opportunity to work with a patent attorney to apply for a patent for their invention. The museum is looking for individuals, a team of qualified judges, and...

Member Job Links

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:07:57 GMT

This page contains links to member organization and other web pages with job and career information. If you are a member of ECH and do not see your information here but would like to, please contact Deborah Silvi at deborah_silvi@bmc.com. American Chemical Society (ACS) http://www.acs.org/careers American Institute of Chemical Engineers South Texas Section (STS-AIChE) http://www.sts-aiche.org/ChemEngOpp.htm American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://www.ascehouston.org/en/jobs/search.asp American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/publications/detail/15093 American Society of Mechanical Engineers - International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) http://www.asme-ipti.org/public/PagKVPUH534232444.aspx American Society of Mechanical Engineers - South Texas Section (ASME) http://www.asmesouthtexas.org/asme_jobs.php American Society for Quality (ASQ) http://www.asq.org/career/ ...

Leadership

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:50:07 GMT

Victoria Rockwell // President Phone: (713) 624.8429 Email: victoria.rockwell@airliquide.com Victoria (Vickie) Rockwell is Senior Manager of Investment Development, Air Liquide USA LLC. She is a Fellow and a Governor of ASME, as well as past Senior Vice President of Strategic Management for ASME. Victoria has a BSME from Union College, Schenectady, NY and a BS in Applied Science and Mathematics from Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Other activities and awards include co-chair of the 2005 Engineer’s Week and recipient of the 2002 American Association of Engineering Societies Chairman’s Award. Brad Hoge// Immediate Past President Phone: (713) 221.8289 Email: HogeB@uhd.edu Dr. Brad Hoge is Director of HUNSTEM...

Join ECH

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:42:50 GMT

If you would like more information regarding becoming a Member Organization of ECH, please contact Victoria Rockwell at Victoria.Rockwell@Airliquide.com. APPLICATION FOR ECH MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Any local Society or any local section of a national organization of engineering, architecture, science, technology, or allied technical professions, and non-profit organizations or accredited educational institutions whose chief objective is the advancement of the knowledge and practice of these disciplines or the promotion of these interests, and which is not organized for commercial purposes, is eligible for membership as a Constituent Society. Section 2. ADMISSION: Organizations whose qualifications conform to the requirements of Section 1 shall be admitted after receipt of a written application to ECH, provided an affirmative vote is received from the majority of the Executive Committee. Once admitted to ECH, the timely payment of annual dues is a requirement to continue...

About the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:39:42 GMT

Serving the Houston Community Since 1945 Purpose The purpose of ECH is to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters. Mission Focus the diverse resources of its constituent organizations on significant engineering, scientific and technological issues facing the greater Houston area. Promote educational programs in grades K-12 in math, science and technology subject areas, and the development of engineering, science and technical career opportunities in the greater Houston area. Promote the professional growth and community involvement of its constituent organizations, their individual members, and their respective professionals. Serve as a forum for communications between the professional engineering, scientific and technical community and Houston area pubic officials at all levels. Increase the general public’s...

Welcome to the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston Website

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:25:20 GMT

Serving the Houston Community Since 1945

The purpose of ECH is to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters.

Member Forum ** home page

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:21:00 GMT

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Welcome to the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston Website

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:45:03 GMT

Serving the Houston Community Since 1945

The purpose of ECH is to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters.

What's New

Sponsored by Houston Geological Society (HGS). June 14 Saturday night at Houston Museum of Natural Science. Jim Reilly, NASA astronaut and geologist who will share his experiences and give an update on the International Space Statin (ISS).

The ECH 2008-2009 year has begun, and we have a few new leaders, including a new president, Brad Hoge, and a few new directors. Look for updates to the Leadership page.

Planning is starting for next year's Science and Engineering Fair of Houston 50th anniversary. Look for ongoing updates.

Over the past 6 months, we've received feedback from councilors, officers, and representatives from our professional organizations about how to improve our web site. We're currently working with a web usability professional and our web hosting company to address your input. Look for improvements to the site. We'd like to know what you think about our changes, and will give you an online avenue to provide feedback.

What We Do

Sponsor Science & Engineering Fair of Houston
Sponsor Houston Museum of Natural Science high school interns
Recognize outstanding corporate contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math education for grades K-12
Partner with education non-profit organizations to provide tools and support for teachers
Provide conferences about scientific issues concerning Houston
Help member organizations publicize events
Provide web links to career information and job opportunities
Provide articles and web links to information about science, technology, engineering, and math

For more information please contact Brad Hoge by email at hogeb@uhd.edu.

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:39:35 GMT

Includes Board meeting minutes and programs and notes from special events.

Member Calendar Links

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:35:55 GMT

These are links to the individual calendars of local ECH member organizations. If are a member of ECH and do not see your calendar here but would like to, please contact Brad Hoge (hogeb@uhd.edu) American Chemical Society - Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) http://www.acs-ghs.org/ and click 2007 Meetings Schedule American Institute of Chemical Engineers South Texas Section (STS-AIChE) http://www.sts-aiche.org/calendar.htm American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) http://ascehouston.org/DNN/ American Society of Mechanical Engineers - International Petroleum Technology Institute (IPTI) http://www.asme-ipti.org American Society of Mechanical Engineers - South Texas Section (ASME) http://www.asmesouthtexas.org/meetings.php Houston Geological Society (HGS) http://www.hgs.org/en/cev/lists/ Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) http://www.hmns.org/ HUNSTEM (Houston Urban Network for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ...

Constitution and Bylaws

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:04:20 GMT

ECH CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I, NAME AND MISSION Section 1. NAME: The name of this organization shall be ECH - Engineering, Science, and Technology Council of Houston. ECH - Engineering, Science, and Technology Council of Houston shall retain all the rights and obligations of the Engineers' Council of Houston or ECH, the predecessor organization. Section 2. MISSION: The basic mission for which ECH - Engineering, Science, and Technology Council of Houston (ECH) is organized is to unify the vast resources of engineering, scientific and technical societies and associations and direct them toward the achievement of common objectives in public service for the good of the greater Houston area at large and for the good of the engineering, science and technology community. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. QUALIFICATIONS: Any local Society or any local section of a national organization of engineering, architecture, science, technology, or allied technical professions, and non-profit...

Welcome to the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston Website

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:30:59 GMT

Purpose

The purpose of ECH is to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters.

Mission

Focus the diverse resources of its constituent organizations on significant engineering, scientific and technological issues facing the greater Houston area.

Promote educational programs in grades K-12 in math, science and technology subject areas, and the development of engineering, science and technical career opportunities in the greater Houston area.

Promote the professional growth and community involvement of its constituent organizations, their individual members, and their respective professionals.

Serve as a forum for communications between the professional engineering, scientific and technical community and Houston area pubic officials at all levels.

Increase the general public's awareness of the engineering, scientific and technical community's continuing contribution to improving the health, safety, welfare, and standard of living of the residents of the greater Houston area.

Create and support programs such as The Science Engineering Fair of Houston and The World Congress on Superconductivity which enhance the image of Houston throughout the nation and the world as a center of science, engineering and technology.

For more information please contact us by email at art@energyvalley.net

ECH - A History of Service

Mon, 17 Jan 2005 21:59:01 GMT

Founded in 1945, ECH celebrates 50 years of service to Houston and the engineering science, and technical professions. During this period, ECH has provided a continuing forum for dialogue among various disciplines and professional societies. ECH complements the roles of its individual Constituent Societies by emphasizing areas of common interest, and providing and communicating opportunities for service and professional development.

Objectives of ECH are to promote math and science education, enhance opportunities for professional development and discussion, and to serve as a focal point for informing the public on engineering, science, and technical matters. Over time, as issues and interests have arisen, ECH has evolved to respond to community and professional needs. ECH has or has had numerous interdisciplinary committees to discuss issues of collective concern, such as its Environmental, Water, Flood Control, Energy, Transportation, Museum, Quality and Productivity, and Media Interface Committees.

ECH has become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, emphasizing its educational and service roles. ECH also has been a catalyst in creating three affiliated non-profit organizations: the Science Engineering Fair of Houston, the World Congress on Superconductivity, and the Willow Street Foundation.

Education is a major focus of ECH. The organization continues to co-sponsor the Science Engineering Fair of Houston, and has initiated a Science Engineering Fair Summer Internship with the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The Technical Careers committee has a strong outreach program, bringing science into elementary and secondary school classrooms.

The World Congress on Superconductivity illustrates ECH's dedication to professional and technical development. Locally, ECH provides a forum for communications among the constituent Societies through mailings, monthly roundtable meetings, and workshops or seminars on subjects of common interest.