Overview
The ESWP is chartered to advance the professions of engineering, architecture, and applied sciences through technical activities, public service participation and social organizations. It also supports the needs of industries, communities and government in Western Pennsylvania.
Mission
Advance the engineering profession and position Western Pennsylvania as a center for Engineering Excellence and Innovation
Objectives:
- Seek and prepare the next-generation of engineers
- Offer professional development and networking opportunities
- Collaborate on engineering matters of regional and civic importance
- Highlight achievements from a diverse spectrum of engineering and related fields
Strategic Initiatives
Promote ESWP and Position the Society for Success
- Raise awareness and grow membership
- Increase use of the Engineers’ Club
- Develop and distribute exceptional publications
Provide World-Class Professional Development
- Deploy exceptional conferences
- Offer educational and networking events; highlighting innovative technologies and industry best practices
- Provide professional outreach and services to Affiliated Technical Societies
Develop and Support Future Engineers
- Mobilize and activate our young members
- Collaborate with local universities
- Promote and participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities
History
The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania has provided a forum for the professional development and the facilities for the social interaction of its members for more than a century. The ESWP is chartered to advance the professions of engineering, architecture, and applied sciences through technical activities, public service participation and social organizations. It also supports the needs of industries, communities, and government in Western Pennsylvania.
Since its founding in 1880 ESWP has continually served as a focal point for the area’s engineering and technical community. At its inception, ESWP was created by a group of Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurs and businessmen to promote social, technical, and business interaction in Western Pennsylvania. This vision has continued through the years as ESWP has grown and adapted to the changing technical needs of the community.
The ESWP serves primarily as a catalyst to promote interaction throughout the technical community in Western Pennsylvania. Its more than 800 members and 30 associated technical societies reflect the richness of the full spectrum of engineering and applied science disciplines.