Engineering Credentials
The various credentials for Engineers and Allied Professionals and the continued increase in the number of such credentials create confusion for practitioners and consumers alike. Many have recognized that this confusion compromises the effectiveness of these credentials. Some of the confusion is due to lack of understanding about credentials, their benefits and limitations, and credentialing terminology. To address these needs, the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESSB) and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) have collaborated to prepare this tutorial on credentials for engineers and allied professionals.
January 2013 Meeting in Newport Beach, CA
Seminar Agenda
Saturday, January 19, 2013 (8 CPDs)
| 7:30 | Round Table Discussion (Includes Breakfast) |
| 8:30 | Opening Remarks and Introductions |
| Marvin M. Specter, P.E., L.S. (NAFE 001F) | |
| 9:00 | "Forensic Engineering Analysis of Driver Responses: Car Vs Truck Accident" |
| Royal T. Abrahamson, P.E., R.P.L.S. (NAFE 241F) | |
| 9:30 | "Forensic Engineering Case Study of EDR Use in a Criminal Trial" |
| Mark A. Whelchel, P.E. (NAFE 486F) | |
| 10:00 | "Forensic Engineering Investigation of Vehicle Fires in Structures" |
| Michael D. Leshner, P.E. (NAFE 559F) | |
| 10:30 | "Forensic Engineering Analysis for a Walk Across Niagara Falls" |
| J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D, C.S.P, P.E. (NAFE 485F) | |
| 11:00 | "Forensic Engineering Allocation of Responsibilities Under Subrogation" |
| Edward L. Fronapfel, P.E. (NAFE 675S) | |
| 11:30 | "Report of NAFE Activities in Forensic Engineering" |
| 2012 President Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D.,P.E. (NAFE 308F) | |
| 12:00 | Installation Of 2013 Board Of Directors by Past President Lindley Manning, P.E. (NAFE 064F) |
| 12:15 | Round Table Discussion (Includes Lunch) |
| 2:00 | "Forensic Engineering Investigation of Hot Water Heater and Boiler Relief Valve Failures" |
| John P. Certuse, Jr., P.E. (NAFE 708F) | |
| 2:30 | "Forensic Engineering Analysis of Disputed Fire Causes in a Fireplace" |
| R. "Vasu" Vasudevan, P.E. (NAFE 619F) | |
| 3:00 | "Forensic Engineering Testimony About a Failed Ferrari Overhead Camshaft" |
| Edward S. George, P.E. (NAFE 621M) | |
| 3:30 | "Forensic Engineering Investigation of Deteriorated Cinder Aggregate Masonry Units" |
| John J. Hare, R.A., P.E., P.P. (NAFE 785S) | |
| 4:00 | "Forensic Engineering Analysis of Smoke Propagation From a Chemical Fire in a Tunnel" |
| Donald L. Corwin, P.E. (NAFE 656M) | |
| 4:30 | "Reports of Round Table Discussions and Colloquium on Forensic Engineering Practices" |
| 2012 President Richard M. Ziernicki, Ph.D.,P.E. (NAFE 308F) | |
| 5:00 | Adjourn |
NAFE SPECIAL SEMINAR
By: The National Academy of Forensic Engineers Education Committee Chairman,
W. T. 'Dusty' Yaxley, P.E., CSP (NAFE 270F)
The NAFE Special Seminar, coordinated by NAFE Education Chairman "Dusty" Yaxley will concentrate on Ethical aspects related to various phases of the Forensic Engineering practice. The January 2013 Special Seminar will be presented by the following:
1. Jesse Grantham, Contracts, Billing and Getting Paid.
2. Mike Leshner, Reports and what must be included and what should not be included.
3. Art Schwartz, Legal and Ethical problems the Forensic Engineer must consider.
4. Ross Curtis will be presenting Ethical business considerations and will be presenting jointly with Art Schwartz.
Attendees will be sent several reports, by Mike Leshner, reports and the Engineers Code of Ethics should be read prior to the seminar and he will encourage a lively discussion of different Ethical and personal decisions for various aspects of Report Writing.
With PE licensing boards beginning to require specific CPD's related to the Ethics of PE practice as a condition for license renewal [ !! ], this kind of instruction will be increasingly important and necessary. We look forward to a lively discussion of the various aspects of Ethical Practice specifically as it relates to Forensic Engineers.
What is Forensic Engineering?
Forensic Engineering “...is defined as; —the application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are in, or may possibly relate to, the jurisprudence system, inclusive of alternative dispute resolution.“*
If you are interested in learning more about the broad and developing field of forensic engineering, and would like to have the benefits of professional association with the Academy's members, read the Joint NSPE and NAFE statement. Better yet, contact us.
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*[National Academy of Forensic Engineers - NAFE: 1991]
NAFE Books
NAFE Journal Papers are available in the following books priced at $95.00 each including shipping:
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Accident Reconstruction Edition, Vol I.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-4-2.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF) 
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Accident Reconstruction Edition, Vol II.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-5-9.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
BioMedical Edition.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-0-4-
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Civil Engineering Edition, Vol I.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-1-1.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Civil Engineering Edition, Vol II.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-2-8.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Civil Engineering Edition, Vol III.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-3-5.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Electrical Engineering Edition, Vol I.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-2-8.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Electrical Engineering Edition, Vol II.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-3-5.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Legal/Ethical Edition.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-6-6.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Edition, Vol I.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-7-3.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Edition, Vol II.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-8-0.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Edition, Vol III.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-9-7.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Edition, Vol IV.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-0-4.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
NAFE Journal Papers on
Forensic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Edition, Vol V.
ISBN: 978-0-9839548-1-1.
National Academy of Forensic Engineers, 2011.
Table of Contents (Adobe PDF)
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