On Wednesday, April 26th, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued its quadrennial report card for the status of infrastructure in the State of Minnesota. Despite our state’s unofficial state motto as being “above average”, the GPA Minnesota earned is “C”. As members of MGEC, we’re already keenly aware of the state’s inconsistent efforts to maintain and modernize our infrastructure, but the ASCE’s report card attempts to bring the infrastructure conversation to new audiences. Even in 2022, many citizens narrowly associate road networks with the term “infrastructure”, but not much ... Read More >>
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Award Applications Now Being Accepted
“The Promotional and Recruiting Committee is seeking award nominations for the annual Golden Slide Rule Award and the Distinguished Citizenship Award. Read More ... Read More >>
Thank You & Best Wishes
The MGEC Executive Board changes about half its members each year. That allows all members greater opportunity for participation. This year we are saying thanks to the following board members who have provided several years of service. Jason Hedeen (Director 2018-2021), Victor Vassas (Director 2018-2021), Mohammad Dehdashti (Director (2010), VP (2011 & 2014), President (2012 & 2015) and Past President (2013 & 2016-2021) and Heather Gardner (Director 2020-2021). Thank you for your years of service, recruitment of others and willingness to always put forward your ideas! ... Read More >>
Election Results are in!
The election results are in! The following members have been elected to the MGEC Executive Board effective January 1, 2020. Congratulations! President: Jeff Cremin (DPS) Treasurer: Gene Hicks (MnDOT) Directors: Heather Gardner (MnDOT) Victor Vasas (MnDOT) Alexander Bartley (Health) Bridget Miller (MnDOT) ... Read More >>
Professional Licensing in the News
Time Sensitive Request for Comments- Deadline: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 by 4:30 pm The MN AELSLAGID Board is proposing an amendment that addresses allowing individuals to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination before completion of the current experience requirement. The amendment also affects land surveyors, as far as it would allow applicants on the non-traditional path to licensure as a land surveyor (i.e. those who obtain a bachelor’s degree in something other than land surveying) to sit for the fundamentals exam after completing ½ of the required land ... Read More >>