What is the RJEC?
The Richmond Joint Engineers’ Council is an all-volunteer coalition of engineering, scientific and technical societies in the Richmond / Petersburg Metropolitan Areas of Virginia.
- RJEC promotes Engineering Education, and provides a vehicle to disseminate knowledge and information relating the art and science of engineering to its member societies and the general public. We provide speakers to Central Virginia schools and educational associations for in-class discussions on technical subjects related to engineering and what engineers do.
- RJEC publishes an electronic newsletter, holds monthly meetings, and sponsors several events for students and others in the Greater Richmond STEM community. Monthly meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at Max’s Positive Vibe Cafe at 2825 Hathaway Rd. All members of Richmond area technical societies are invited to attend and paid member societies can send voting delegates.
- RJEC as a part of the nationwide annual Engineers Week, hosts the Annual Engineers’ Banquet, conducts other activities to promote National Engineers’ Week, sponsors several contests including an Essay and Video Contest, and hosts an Engineering Ingenuity Day at the Science Museum of VA where contests are held and engineering careers are discussed with prospective students.
- RJEC sponsors several scholarships at VCU and VSU, and sponsors a Speakers Bureau, as well as hosting an Annual Leadership Forum for all area Engineering Societies. If you are interested in becoming a speaker or would like to request one, contact our Speaker Coordinator, Sara Bettinger.
- RJEC is also a sponsor of the FIRST Lego League competition in conjunction with the Science Museum of Virginia and promotes their annual contest. This annual competition is designed to challenge students in grades 4 – 8.