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MATHCOUNTS

About MATHCOUNTS Since its creation in 1983, MATHCOUNTS has been the premier nationwide program for middle school mathematics. Its mission is simple: increase enthusiasm for and enhance achievement in middle school mathematics throughout the United States. In Maryland, the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers (MDSPE) oversees and organizes the Maryland
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Mike Sarafin Bio

Mike Sarafin, Mission Manager, NASA Headquarters EXPERIENCE: Sarafin currently serves at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., as the mission manager for Artemis III, which will land astronauts on the Moon to advance long-term human lunar exploration and scientific discovery. Before, in late 2022, Sarafin served as the mission manager for
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MDSPE Announces New Board Slate and Directors at Large

(Elkridge, MD. June 29, 2023) – The Maryland Society of Professional Engineers has elected new members of the Board and Directors at Large effective July 1.
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Webinar Presentation Summaries

Frederick Douglass Tunnel – A New Era of Passenger Rail in America Luigi Rosa, PE, PMP, CCM | AVP, Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program | Amtrak Our first presentation will be delivered by Luigi Rosa, Assistant Vice President for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program at Amtrak. With over $6 billion invested
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2024 Industry Icon Award

2024 MDSPE Industry Icon Award Recipient Oscar Barton, Jr., PhD, PE Oscar Barton, Jr., PhD, PE is a Professor and Dean of the Morgan State University Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering. A native of Washington, D.C., he received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee (Institute) University, his
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