About The Engineering Society of Buffalo

The Engineering Society of Buffalo
3200 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217
Phone 716-873-4455 Fax 716-873-4334
Office email: office@tesb.org

The Engineering Society of Buffalo (ESB) was founded in 1889 by a civil engineer, George R. Sikes. Letters inviting practicing engineers were sent soliciting membership. Mr. Sikes was an enthusiastic man, recall sending out several letters was no small feat in those days! In November of that same year, a decision was made to form a “Society of Engineers”- in the committee room of the common council of the city of Buffalo. Membership has grown today to over 175 engineers in the Western New York area.

The organization took on a distinct and clear operating structure- as evidenced by drafting of a constitution & by-laws- which are still in existence today. As needs dictate, the constitution may be amended following rules established by the Society. The ESB was incorporated in 1920 and, in more recent years, was declared as a non-for-profit organization. Contributions to the society are tax deductible. Business development continues to be a major focus. In January of 2002, John Beishline was named Executive Director to lead the ESB in offering services to various technical societies.

One of the most important aspects of the ESB is promoting the professional development of Engineers in Western New York. This is done through a scholarship program and sponsoring of further education.

The ESB supports academically qualified graduating high school seniors majoring in engineering at either SUNY Buffalo, ECC or NCC through the Scholarship Program. Since the inception of the scholarship awards in 1950, over 129 scholarships have been awarded. Total amount distributed is over $10,000 annually. Scholarships are primarily funded by the annual Scholarship Run- held each May.

The ESB offers review courses for both the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) exam as well as the Professional Engineering (PE) licensing exam- in all disciplines. Instruction is provided on a volunteer basis by member engineers with the appropriate license and training. Classes are held at the SUNY Buffalo, Amherst Campus. Click here for maps of the campus.

The ESB is proud to partner with many local leaders of engineering to foster Engineering Professionalism in Western New York. These partners, through their support, are awarded the special designation "Corporate Members".

The ESB offers members a variety of ways to participate. To apply for membership to the society, visit the Join ESB page.

SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS THAT OUR MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN

2007 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

2007 HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR

2007 FLYING BISON BREWERY TOUR

2006 ESB KART RACE

2007 ESB 5K RACE