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RES Scholarship Application Information
The Rochester Engineering Society (RES) is an umbrella organization for engineering societies in the Rochester area. The goals of the society are: to advance the art and science of engineering for the general public welfare in Monroe County and the adjoining counties; to foster in practicing and prospective engineers excellence as professionals, as citizens, and as individuals; and, to promote communication and cooperation among all branches of engineering.
Multiple scholarships, sponsored by a variety of organizations and administered through the RES, are awarded annually ($1,500 each) to recognize outstanding engineering, engineering technology, science or technology students. These are merit-based scholarships. Scholarships from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) require applicants be student members of their respective organization. Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
1. Be an undergraduate student in good standing who has completed two years/or achieved Junior standing in an ABET-accredited engineering, engineering technology, science or technology program.
2. Have an overall grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent) or better.
3. Plan to continue engineering, engineering technology, science or technology studies in an undergraduate ABET accredited program in September 2020. Scholarship recipients will be individually notified by February 1, 2020, announced at the RES Gala on April 18, 2020 and funds will be mailed ~August 1, 2020.
4. Be a resident of Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, or Wyoming Counties of New York or enrolled in an ABETaccredited engineering, engineering technology, science or technology curriculum in a college in those counties. The Rochester Chapter of IEEE allows applicants from Corning and Alfred sub-chapters.
5. Not be a previous recipient of this scholarship.
Application: Applicants must submit the six required items listed below. All items must be submitted together. The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all the necessary data are submitted by the deadline in one package and will be immediately disqualified from judging, with no further follow-up, if these instructions are not followed. The applicant should notify those persons supplying reference letters that timely response is critical. Reference letters may be submitted in individually sealed envelopes within the application package. Deliver, mail or email to res@frontiernet.net all items by December 2, 2020 to: The Rochester Engineering Society, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607.
Required Data and Instructions
1. Certificate of Interview from a member of the Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society. This letter shall not be more than Committee - Request an appointment for interview by sending one typewritten page in length and should discuss the applicant’s an email to the Scholarship Chairperson, Michelle Sommerman, position with respect to the following: PE, at msommerman@bergmannpc.com. In your email, include your full name, phone number, and the day(s) and time(s) you are available for an interview. Attach your resume to the email. Contact Michelle Sommerman at 585-498-7896 if you have not received a reply within three days. The interviewer will provide a certificate that the interview was conducted after September 1, 2019 and before Novemberber 30, 2019 (the interview deadline). a. b. c. d. Why the applicant is studying engineering and chose his/her particular field. Why the applicant is applying for the scholarship. The applicant’s involvement in professional society activities, the leadership positions held and describe active involvement in other extra-curricular activities. Statement that the scholarship will be used in engineering, 2. Transcript - Official copy of applicant’s current transcript showing grades for the entire enrollment in current school and if a transfer student, courses taken and accepted from his/her prior engineering technology, science or technology studies in an undergraduate ABET-accredited program in September 2020 should an award be presented. college or university. 5. Reference Letter #1 - Letter from the applicant’s faculty advisor 3. Resume - The same resume the applicant would use if applicant were applying for employment. Be sure to include the following information: name, permanent address, school address, college, in his/her current school. This letter should indicate the applicant’s standing in the class relative to other students, his/her course load and involvement. degree and program, anticipated date of graduation, and any professional society memberships. 6. Reference Letter #2 - Letter from a current or former employer who is not a relative, OR, a professor of engineering, science or 4. Applicant’s Letter - A letter written by the applicant addressed to the Chairman of the Scholarship Award Committee of the technology in whose class the applicant has been or is presently enrolled.
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Rochester History
A Sampling from the Archives of the Rochester Engineering Society...1897 - 1971 by Lee M. Loomis
Continuing with the historical sampling of the earlier writings on behalf of the Rochester Engineering Society, the years following "The Great War," into and through the “Great Depression,” continued to be a time of reaching out for the maturing Society, both locally and nationally. The meeting minutes describe a series of technical discussions and presentations intended to broaden the technical horizons of the membership (especially the CE's, ME's and EE's). The RES affiliated itself with a number of National technical societies, adopted local Affiliated Societies, frequently held joint meetings with them and continued taking action on a growing list of public matters. Certain issues of standardization, some crucial to public safety, became the responsibility of the RES and its affiliates. In the pervasive economic downturn of the “Great Depression,” the magazine offered classified advertising for unemployed engineers, technicians and draftsmen and took other steps to try to deal with the crisis. Still, it continued its effort to shape the function, purpose and infrastructure of the City of Rochester, and beyond. World War again affected the Society, taking away many of its leaders while providing opportunities for others to step forward to fill these vacancies. In an effort to provide even greater perspective on the happenings and concerns of the day, a synopsis, featuring selected items from "The Rochester Engineer" has become an integral part of this series. The Second World War and the Korean Conflict are now history, and the Vietnam War has recently become a focal point. These experiences have changed the face and, no doubt, the future of the community. The Rochester municipal leadership and the industrial community have become immersed in the cold-war, growth economy.
“The Rochester Engineer” (November 1970)
At the first meeting of Explorer Post #523, sponsored by the Todd Division of the Burroughs Corporation, and held at Erdman Anthony Engineers, Walt Peter and Jim Barton of the RES High School Guidance Committee introduced Don Brodsky and John Phillips, the Post’s new Advisors to some twenty-five young men and their parents. While the visitation & tours for the first several meetings had already been planned, they made it clear that it would be up to the young men to decide for themselves which aspects of engineering and representative manufacturers they might want to visit, for future meetings and tours. The RES Luncheon Series would continue with the following presentations planned for November: “What Happened at the Polls?” by Howard Hosmer, news director at WHEC, Channel 10, “Science and Technology on the Outside Looking In,” by Dr. Robert G. Loewy, Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the U of R (Dr. Loewy was chief scientist at the US Air Force, 1965-66), “My First Six Months as City Manager,” by Julian H. Orr, thirty-year public service Veteran, recently hired to manage Rochester’s municipal affairs, and, “New Trends in Housing Construction,” by Charles E. Eastwood, Production Coordinator, Stirling-Homex Corporation. Editor’s note:
As a direct result of its illicit business accounting practices, StirlingHomex Corporation would later file for bankruptcy, in 1972, and become a legendary “business case” for MBA students across the
country. The NYSDOT announced several position vacancies for engineers at DOT and the Thruway Authority; starting salaries were advertised at $10,959 - $13,249 with a planned 6% increase in the Spring of 1971.
December 2, 1970 (Board of Directors Meeting, Taylor
Instrument, Division of Sybron) Membership Chair, Alexander M. Beebee, Jr., presented three new Regular membership applications, and then reported that RES membership had reached 699, including Regular (590), Associate (13), Non-Resident (26), Honorary (14), Sustaining (33), Junior (free – 16), Junior (paying – 29) and Emeritus (8). Jack Schickler, Chair of the Publications Committee, reported that solicitation letters to over one hundred local industries, offering subscriptions to The Rochester Engineer had elicited a disappointing “zero” responses. Roger Kober, Chair of the Engineers Week Committee, reported that Dr. Donald Marlowe, vice president for administration at American Catholic University, had agreed to be the keynote speaker at the February 1971 event.
“The Rochester Engineer” (December 1970)
In his message this month, RES President, G. Robert Leavitt, cited a recent RES Luncheon address by Dr. George Berg of the U of R entitled, “Raising and Taming Environmental Hazards,” and invited area engineers to consider joining the RES as a means of having a positive impact on environmental issues currently being addressed by the Society. The December RES Luncheon series was announced as: “The RG&E and our Environment,” by Robert W. Gilkinson, RG&E’s chief environmental engineer, “Past, Present and Future of FIGHTON, Inc.,” by Bernard Gifford, president of this new Rochester manufacturing operation, and, “ Progress Report on State Construction,” by Bernard F. Perry, PE, regional director at NYSDOT. The Rochester Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), an RES Affiliate, announced receipt of a grant from the NYS Council on the Arts which would allow them to hire an Executive Director, Ms. A. Margaret Taylor. Her responsibilities would include public information, education, urban involvement and professional recognition. The featured RES Affiliate this month was the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Founded in 1948, it was comprised of professional members and industry members. Its goals include attract all architects and engineers to membership, and have all firms subscribe to the Uniform System of standards application. Dr. Richard A. Kenyon, RIT Mechanical Engineering Department Head, was announced as a new RES member. Dr. Kenyon received BSME from Clarkson College of Technology, his master’s degree from Cornell University and his doctorate from Syracuse University. He would later become the 36 th President of the RES.
January 6, 1971 (Board of Directors Meeting, Taylor
Instrument, Division of Sybron) A review of the monthly RES financial report resulted in a extended conversation regarding the poor rate of return from the Kate Gleason Fund. Primarily comprised of Kodak common stock, it current rate of return was less than 2%. Discussions, including the hiring of a professional investment manager, liquidating a portion of the fund to pay off current RES debt, and investing the remainder in securities with a higher yield, resulted in the matter being referred to the Financial Committee for further review, and a recommendation at the next Board meeting. The Board accepted three new Regular Members and one Junior Member. The Board approved a motion authorizing the Exposition Committee to proceed with plans for a Fall 1971 event, to be held at the Rochester Community War Memorial. It was also announced that the Civic Affairs Committee had offered its support to the City on the matter of solid waste disposal.
Subsequent articles in this series will describe the RES' continuing outreach to other technical societies as it considered its role in this and the larger community, along with more of the activities of the RES as it moved to be of greater service to its membership, especially those suffering from current economic crises, and adopted a greater role in shaping the future of the City and its environs. Noted also, will be the contributions made by RES members in the struggle to meet the challenges coming out of World War II and the the Korean Conflict, as well as a hoped-for period of postwar growth and prosperity. These articles will also feature an impressive array of RES activities in support of post-war re-emergence of Rochester area industry. We welcome your questions and comments on this series.
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Often as designers and engineers, we can get so overwhelmed with project deadlines and deliverables that we don’t have enough time to familiarize ourselves with policy changes that are being proposed. While being familiar with policy is not critical to completing our day-to-day responsibilities, being familiar with them can give us a competitive edge. When passed, these policies can affect the trajectory of the market and being familiar with them can give us a preview of the skillsets and knowledge that will be valuable in upcoming years. By acknowledging the impact these policies can have on the market, we can pursue continuing education opportunities that will better prepare us to be equipped with the proper skillset to tackle the upcoming challenges.
For this month’s article, we will focus on new legislation that was passed in New York State, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Passed by the state Senate on June 20, 2019, the goal of this Act is to have a net-zero emission economy by 2050. With this goal in mind, the Act calls for 70% of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. In addition to this, by 2050, the Act also requires that NY reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions by 85% from 1990 levels. To get to 100% carbon-free, the remaining 15% can come from carbon offsets or carbon removal.
This Act is one of the most comprehensive and far reaching bills addressing climate change that has been implemented in the United States to date. The mandate to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 is groundbreaking and includes all sectors of the economy. This means transportation, building, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors, as well as electrical generation and imported fuels will be affected. In order to reach these revolutionary goals, The Act lays out four major provisions:
1. 2. 3. 4. Mandate of Net-Zero Emissions Integrate Renewable Energy into the Electric Sector Create a Climate Action Council and Scoping Plan Create a Climate Justice Working Group to Focus on Disadvantaged Communities
The Climate Action Council is tasked with creating a scoping plan that will put together recommendations for reducing emissions in all sectors of the economy. The Climate Action Council (CAC) will be made up of 22 members which include subject experts and government representatives. The CAC has two years to put together the initial scoping plan and then has the opportunity to update the plan every five years. This plan will be incorporated into the states energy plan and will help guide the actions of the regulatory agencies which distribute grant funding and implement new policies.
The Climate Justice Working Group will advise the Climate Action Council to make sure disadvantaged communities will reap the benefits of this new net-zero economy as well. The Act specifically states that disadvantaged communities must receive at least 35% of the states investments in climate and clean energy. This group is also focused on improving air quality in these communities.
While the impact of this Act is not yet visible, it is clear it will have far-reaching effects. Once the scoping plan is completed the market should start seeing changes to adapt to the new regulations and policies set forth to help reach the net-zero mandate. In the meantime, individuals and businesses can start contemplating, preparing and planning to best position themselves for success in this future net-zero economy.
Hopefully this article finds you well and can be used as a reference for your project needs.
If anyone would like to contribute to the RES magazine and add an article or would like to request information on a specific topic (not limited to Electrical) just email me at beliasz@ bergmannpc.com. As always, any comments are appreciated…! Thank you for reading.
Brett Eliasz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C , RES Director
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Kathleen Connolly, NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional at Bergmann
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