About Us

Silicon Valley Engineering Council (SVEC)

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Silicon Valley Engineering Council (SVEC) is the largest umbrella organization of engineering societies in Silicon Valley.

Founded in 1989, the Silicon Valley Engineering Council is a non-profit educational 501 (c)(3) organization. Its purpose is to serve its member engineering and technical organizations in Silicon Valley and provide outreach to education and the community.

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“It’s essential to keep the flow of young people excited to go into professions that really build for the future and I wish Silicon Valley Engineering Council the best of success…”

Dr. Steven Chu — Former Secretary of Energy
SVEC at a Glance
93
Hall of Fame Inductees
9
Engineering Society Members
3
STEM/Sponsorship Programs
50+
Annual Technical Events
Goals and Objectives
  • Increase public understanding of the impact of engineering and science in enhancing the quality of life.
  • Sponsor and promote engineering educational activities, programs and outreach.
  • Promote community service by the engineering and technical societies and their members.
  • Coordinate activities and assist communications among local engineering organizations.
  • Coordinate Engineers Week activities in the Silicon Valley.
Programs and Services
  • Establish an information service for member organizations.
  • Promote regional pre-engineering educational outreach programs such as Discover ā€œEā€, MATHCOUNTS, StRUT, FutureCity and FIRST Robotics.
  • Sponsor the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame to recognize contributions to the profession and past achievement.
  • Grant the SVEC Keeper of the Flame Award to acknowledge dedication and endeavors of K-12 math and science teachers.
  • Coordinate Engineers Week activities in the Silicon Valley.
Benefits
  • Increase community exposure to engineering and technology.
  • Provide a channel of communications for information exchange between societies and the community.
  • Provide opportunities for participation in programs sponsored by the Silicon Valley Engineering Council.
  • Leverage the resources of the engineering societies to enhance existing educational and technical programs.
  • Provide training and networking for society officers.
  • Establish a relationship with other Silicon Valley technical organizations
  • Publicize programs and information for member organizations.
  • Maintain a website promoting member organization events.
  • Promote engineering programs.