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Driving Innovation + Collaboration with the Softer Side of Engineering
Posted on Jan. 29, 2026 / Thought Leadership / Subscribe 0
The softer side of engineering refers to the interpersonal, psychological, and ethical dimensions of the profession. While technical prowess forms the foundation, it is these softer skills that shape the environment in which engineers operate.
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Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs)
Posted on Mar. 28, 2022 / News You Can Use / Subscribe 0
As the Immediate Past President of the chapter, it’s my honor to be leading this year’s chapter Marketing Communications Awards (MCAs). The SMPS DC MCA program recognizes the best of the best marketing and communications projects completed by firms...
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Happy March Anniversaries
Posted on Mar. 28, 2022 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Happy anniversary to SMPS DC members celebrating their one, five, 10 and 20+ year anniversaries! See a name you recognize or just want to say congrats? Log on to MySMPS to reach out and let these folks know you are proud to call them a friend...
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2022-2023 SMPS DC Chapter Board of Directors Call for Nominations
Posted on Mar. 23, 2022 / News You Can Use, Chapter Announcements / Subscribe 0
On behalf of the SMPS Washington, DC Chapter Nominations and Elections Committee, I invite your nominations for open positions on the 2022–2023 Chapter Board of Directors.
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Veteran Spotlight: Carol Metzner
Posted on Feb. 28, 2022 / Subscribe 0
For this month’s veteran member spotlight, we spoke with Carol Metzner, President and Executive Recruiter of The Metzner Group, LLC. Find out why Carol stays engaged with SMPS and what drives her approach to our industry.
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Happy February Anniversaries
Posted on Feb. 23, 2022 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Happy anniversary to SMPS DC members celebrating their one, five, 10 and 20+ year anniversaries!
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Presidents b(Log)
Posted on Feb. 7, 2022 / President's (b)Log / Subscribe 0
The start of a new year is always a chance to reset and refocus. Whether that takes the form of resolutions, intentions, or simply continued good practices, we often use this time to set the tone for the year.
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Happy January Anniversaries
Posted on Jan. 31, 2022 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Happy anniversary to SMPS DC members celebrating their one, five, 10 and 20+ year anniversaries!
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Happy December Anniversaries
Posted on Jan. 4, 2022 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
Happy anniversary to SMPS DC members celebrating their one, five, 10 and 20+ year anniversaries!
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Veteran Member Spotlight: Melissa Blum, PMP
Posted on Nov. 30, 2021 / Member Spotlight / Subscribe 0
For this month’s veteran member spotlight, we spoke with Melissa Blum, Business Development and Marketing Manager of OCMI, Inc. Find out why Melissa stays engaged with SMPS and what drives her approach to our industry.
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