The theme of Engineers Week, February 16-22, 2003, states the importance of engineering in society. Upon just minimal observation, it's obvious that almost every part of the way we live our lives is impacted by engineering. And, that much of our coming and going and working and playing would indeed grind to a stop without engineering.

At SPSU, E-Week will be celebrated with two events. At a luncheon on February 17, Richard M. Harwell will speak to faculty and staff. Mr. Harwell served in various capacities while employed at Lockheed Martin. Upon retiring, he established a Systems Engineering consulting firm specializing in systems management, engineering processes and systems engineering training programs. Dean Richard Aynsley says that a special feature of the luncheon will be the recognition of SPSU's Outstanding Engineering Technology Faculty Member of the Year, student recipients of GEF awards, and the Outstanding Engineering Technology Student of the Year.

On Friday, February 21, Dave Ledbetter will present the Lockheed Martin F-22 Case Study in the Student Center Theater at noon. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Mr. Ledbetter is senior manager of Manufacturing Development and Integration at Lockheed Martin.

Many representatives of the university will represent SPSU at the E-Week Banquet to be held February 22 at SciTrek. SPSU competitive teams will be displaying their works at SciTrek, as well as on campus during E-Week.