Purposes and Benefits of UEC

• Engineers Week activities and banquet
• Engineer of the Year Award
• Forum for other annual engineering awards presentations

Promote research and studies in engineering areas:

• Forum for presentation of engineering awards
• Special committees appointed by the board to consider engineering issues

Maintain high professional standards among its members:

• Work closely with the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing to maintain appropriate professional standards
• Monitor and act on pertinent legislative activities

Promote cooperation among the various branches of engineering and science in Utah:

• All societies and activities are listed on the UEC website
• Monthly board meeting brings representatives of each member society together for interaction
• Electronic publication and distribution of the Officers Roster

Promote dissemination of knowledge and information in the various fields of engineering and science:

• Monthly newsletter distributed to all societies
• Publication of the annual UEC Journal
• Minutes of the UEC Board meetings sent to Chair and UEC Representative of each society
• Web Site www.utahengineerscouncil.org
• Instrumental in the implementation of the PE/LS Report

Work for the advancement of engineering education:

• Annual engineering scholarships
• Demonstrations of current activities by various engineering schools who receive a monetary award
• Coordination of Engineers Week activities among the engineering colleges in the state
• Engineering Educator of the Year award

Develop recommendations regarding public policies wherein the application of the art and science of engineering will contribute to the general welfare:

• Monitor and provide input on legislative issues.
• Recommend board members to the DOPL Engineers and Land Surveyors Licensing Board

Foster public recognition of the engineering profession:

• Engineers Week Banquet, public invited
• News releases regarding E-Week banquet and activities
• UEC Engineer of the Year and Engineering Educator of the year awards provide recognition of outstanding individuals

Provide a medium for cooperative action by its member societies on matters beyond the scope of their individual organizations:

• Professional Engineer License renumbering issue