The Magazine for Professional Engineers
November 2016
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Making It a Federal Case
One year ago, this polluted river drew attention to the PE’s role in the federal government. NSPE is making sure that attention doesn’t wane. Read more.
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Featured Articles
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Departments & Columns
You Said It
PE Report
Concepts
Legal Beat
On Ethics
You Be the Judge: Acceptable Exchange?
Leading Insight
PE Community
Construction: Can Incentives Improve Disaster Resilience?
Education: China Joins Washington Accord
Government: Creating a Community
Private Practice: Good Sports
NSPE Now
Outlook: The Future Is Now
Policy Perspectives: Lobbying Beyond Legislation