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Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:17:43 GMT

What's New

ECH 2008-2009 year has begun, and we're planning new activities. And the ECH web site changes are in progess. Give us your feedback at the new web site forum.

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

National Engineering Week Texas-Houston Future City Competition 2009 registration has started for 7th and 8th grade students in public, private, or home schools. Organizers and supporters are providing free school registration for the first 25 schools, or those registering before Sept 15. Call for judges will take place this fall. Contact Zafar Taqvi at Z.Taqvi@ieee.org for registration information, and see www.futurecity.org for details.

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.

Leadership

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Brad Hoge // President Phone: (713) 221.8289 Email: HogeB@uhd.edu Dr. Brad Hoge is Director of HUNSTEM (Houston Urban Network for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and Assistant Professor of Science Education and Geology at the University of Houston - Downtown. He has a Ph.D. in paleoecology and biogeochemistry and a M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction. Sunny Tang // Immediate Past President Phone: (713) 830.6315 Email: sctang@comcast.net Sunny Tang is a Financial Advisor at SilverOak Financial Group, Ltd., and a Certified Financial Planner. From 1975 to 2002, he worked in various capacities for Shell Chemical Company, primarily in the areas of analytical chemistry and catalysis. His professional...

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

We encourage our members to login and give us feedback through our forum discussion topics.

Visit our Forum topics here.

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.

About the Engineering, Science and Technology Council of Houston

Sat, 31 May 2008 01:47:13 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...

Join ECH

Sat, 31 May 2008 01:43:11 GMT

If you would like more information regarding becoming a Member Organization of ECH, please contact Brad Hoge at HogeB@uhd.edu. 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 membership. 1) Name of...

Member Job Links

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:58:31 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 Brad Hoge (hogeb@uhd.edu) American Chemical Society - Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=careers%5Cindex.html 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/jobs.htm American Society of Heating, Regrigeration 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...

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.