Engineering Ethics and Practice Update
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This presentation will update you on recent changes to professional engineering laws and rules, important issues related to engineering practice and ethics, and other issues related to being a Professional Engineer in Texas. |
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MetroCon 2007 |
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“Innovating for Society” |
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Power Engineering |
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Mr. Kinney is the Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. He oversees various agency programs and activities, including legislative, rule, and policy issues, provides assistance to the executive director and Board members, and represents the Board at statewide and national functions. He also gives licensing and ethics outreach presentations all over the state at universities, companies, and associations. Previously, he was the Director of Licensing and was responsible for the examination, application review, licensure, and renewal processes for over 50,000 individuals and 7,000 engineering firms as well as the development of the Continuing Education Program. Prior to working at the Board, he worked in the semiconductor industry for 11 years. He has a Bachelors Degree in Physics from the University of Texas, a Masters Degree in Industrial Technology from Texas State University, and is working on a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology at the University of Texas. He has lectured as an adjunct professor in the Engineering and Technology Department at Texas State University and Electronics and Advanced Technologies Department at Austin Community College. Hobbies include ice hockey, music, and computers. |
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