Engineering Society of Buffalo

The Engineering Society of Buffalo (ESB) was founded in 1889 by a civil engineer, George R. Sikes. Letters inviting practicing engineers were sent soliciting membership. Mr. Sikes was an enthusiastic man, recall sending out several letters was no small feat in those days! In November of that same year, a decision was made to form a “Society of Engineers”- in the committee room of the common council of the City of Buffalo. Membership has grown today to over 175 engineers in the Western New York area.

The organization took on a distinct and clear operating structure- as evidenced by drafting of a constitution & by-laws- which are still in existence today. As needs dictate, the constitution may be amended following rules established by the Society. The ESB was incorporated in 1920 and, in more recent years, was declared as a non-profit organization. Contributions to the society are tax deductible. Business development continues to be a major focus. In January 2002, John Beishline was named Executive Director to lead the ESB in offering services to various technical societies.

One of the most important aspects of the ESB is promoting the professional development of engineers in Western New York. This is done through a scholarship program and sponsoring of further education.

The ESB supports academically qualified graduating high school seniors majoring in engineering at either SUNY Buffalo, ECC or NCC through the Scholarship Program. Since the inception of the scholarship awards in 1950, over 129 scholarships have been awarded. Total amount distributed is over $10,000 annually. Scholarships are primarily funded by the annual [http://www.tesb.org/race.htm ESB 5K Race] - held each August.

The ESB offers review courses for both the Fundamentals of Engineering (or EIT) exam as well as the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam- in all disciplines. Instruction is provided on a volunteer basis by member engineers with the appropriate license and training. Classes are held at the SUNY Buffalo, Amherst Campus. Click here for maps of the campus.

The ESB is proud to partner with many local leaders of engineering to foster Engineering Professionalism in Western New York. These partners, through their support, are awarded the special designation "Corporate Members".

External links

* [http://www.tesb.org ESB Website] — The official site of The Engineering Society of Buffalo; includes current events, upcoming activities, and member news.
* [http://www.tesb.org/race.htm ESB 5K Race Webpage] — The site for information on The ESB 5K Scholarship race, at JP Bullfeather's in Buffalo, NY; includes race information, application, directions, and a circuit map.
* [http://www.tesb.org/scholarship.htm ESB Scholarship Webpage] — Applications, instructions, and deadlines for The Engineering Society of Buffalo Scholarship.