AEA was formed to advance the professional, economic and social interests of all Engineers regardless of field of practice or employment status, while at the same time defending the safety and interests of the Public.
AEA aims to unify the Engineering Profession so that it can speak with one voice. To date, no Engineering organization has been able to do that. AEA intends to galvanize the Engineers of this country into concerted actions so that we, as a united profession, can address the serious problems that affect all of us.
There are approximately 3 Million Engineers in the U.S. If we can mobilize them into one organization, AEA, which will be the standard bearer for the Engineering Profession, there can be no doubt that we will achieve our objectives. The Engineering Profession can literally transform itself in a short time, once we achieve unity.
Do we need yet another Engineering Society? Yes! If any of the long standing Societies had achieved the goal of significant economic and social benefit for Engineers, there would be no reason for the AEA. more |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
AEA' Annual Professional and Social event is planned for Thursday March 5, 2009 in the Great Hall at Cooper Union in Manhattan.
The schedule for the evening events are:
- Opening Social and Mingling - Includes light buffet, soft drinks and coffee 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Welcome and Introduction - Salvatore Galletta, P.E. 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM
- Guest Speaker – Frank Lombardi, P.E., Chief Engineer - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will give a presentation on “The Future of the Profession: Challenges and Opportunities” and the crucial role Engineers play in Society. 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM
- Panel Discussion - Challenges Facing Our Profession. Panel includes distinguished members from academia (students and professors), government and the private sector. 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Closing Remarks and Follow through Action Plan - to ensure student Engineers are ready for challenges and opportunities of the future. 8:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $25 per person, company sponsorship is available for $200
Please mail, fax or email the below form for receipt by February 27, 2009. Make check payable to: “A.E.A.” Mail to:
AEA Annual Event, c/o Lou Comunelli
The LiRo Group
703 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Recent Accomplishments
AEA attended the Transportation Policy and Management Forum at the NYU Wagner Rudin Center: Financing the Region's Transportation Needs on June 4, 2008. This forum explored funding alternative for maintaining, improving and expanding the regional transportation system.
PRESS CONFERENCE AT NEW YORK CITY HALL
On August 6, 2007 Sal Galletta participated in a press conference at City Hall in New York City concerning the issue of Infrastructure and the role Engineers play in the maintenance and delivery of infrastructure projects. Sal again reiterated the critical need for management of the nation's infrastructure assets by licensed technical professionals.
A copy of his full statement at this event can be found by clicking here or by going to the Action Items, Press Release section of the website. Coverage of this press conference by NY1 News can be found clicking here
AEA ON YOUR SIDE
On July 11, 2007, Sal Galletta presented to members of the New York City Council recent developments in promoting New York City Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure (see NYC Infrastructure Proposal under Action Update). Discussed was the lack of constituency for maintaining bridges, water infrastructure and roads and that the infrastructure of the City is now run by the budget office instead of an Engineering office. Also discussed was that the Deputy Mayor for Infrastructure could be tied to the Mayor’s 2030 plan. The plan contains three major areas: 1) maintaining the City’s infrastructure 2) providing housing and 3) embracing principals of sustainability.
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