Date / Time:

Friday, November 14, 2014 – 11:15 a.m. sign-in & networking with the speaker beginning at NOON ending promptly at 1:00p.m.

(PLEASE NOTE: We are working on improving the audio/visual experience at the Roundtable meetings.)

Topic:

“Are You a Professional or Just an Engineer?”

This presentation discusses the actions required by an engineer to be truly a “professional” as opposed to an individual who responds to “givens,” “deliverables” and “time allotted.” Too often some engineers define their role as merely applying the science and knowledge of engineering to defined tasks. Is that all there is to being a “professional” or are their additional standards that must be met to distinguish between professional behavior and just plain good engineering? If so what are these standards and how do you as an individual stack up against them? You may be surprised and find out that you have not always acted as the professional you think you are.

Event Flyer: Flyer – Roundtable 141114

Speaker:

Kenneth E. Arnold, P.E.
Senior Technical Advisor, WorleyParsons and Consultant

Kenneth E. Arnold is a part-time senior technical advisor at WorleyParsons as well as an independent consultant to the oil and gas industry.  In 1980 he left a 16 year career at Shell to establish Paragon Engineering Services in Houston. In 2005 Arnold sold the company to AMEC plc, a U.K.–based international project management and services company, and he retired from AMEC in 2007.

He is co-author of two textbooks, several chapters in technical books, and more than 50 technical articles. Arnold has been active in the Society of Petroleum Engineers as the first technical director of projects, facilities and construction, vice president of finance, editor of the facilities portion of the Petroleum Engineering Handbook, and a three time distinguished lecturer.  He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and is currently vice president of The Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas and will be its president in 2015. In 2013 he received the Distinguished Achievement Award for an individual from the Offshore Technology Conference.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cornell and MS in civil Engineering from Tulane.

Location & Parking:

Grand Hall in the Rice Ley Student Center Detailed campus maps are available on the web at http://www.rice.edu/maps/ or download the map here here. The Ley Student Center, located in the central part of Rice campus, is building number 45 on the campus map. The Central Campus Garage, which is the closest parking facility, is located at building number 53, to the left of the Ley Student Center across the street.

Rice University is a popular meeting location. In the remote possibly the underground parking is full, the second closest parking is the West Lot. Continue down the Laboratory Loop Road to the stop sign. Cross the street and the gate will be on the left. Be sure to bring an umbrella if the weather seems inclement.

The campus also offers a bus shuttle that runs about every 15 minutes as it loops the campus. Look for the bus stop signs to use or enjoy a short brisk walk!

Registration:

$25 per person for online registration and $35 per person for on-site registration – a boxed lunch will be served. At the time of registration, you will asked to indicate your meal choice of SANDWICH or SALAD or VEGETARIAN meal. We are unable to honor requests beyond these 3 options. Sammy’s is next door if you desire or need an alternative meal. PLEASE HONOR YOUR MEAL SELECTION WHICH WILL BE NOTED ON YOUR NAMETAG. $ 0 for Rice Students and $15 for Rice Faculty – registration required in advance. Online registration will close at Noon on Thursday, November 13. On-site registration is available on the day of the event for $35 per person.

Payment accepted online by credit card at time of registration.

In order to protect the privacy of the luncheon attendees, the list of attendees is not published or distributed.

This Roundtable qualifies for one (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH). Your email confirmation at completion of registration serves as your PDH and payment receipts. Paper receipts may be picked up at the registration desk at time of check-in.