ENGINEERING COUNCIL
RECEIVES “ORDER OF
THE ENGINEER” CHARTER
FOR ASNT
The American Society for Nondestructive
Testing (ASNT) Engineering Council
(ENGC) held its first Engineer’s Ring
Ceremony on 23 October 2024 during
ASNT 2024 at the Caesars Forum in
Las Vegas, Nevada. The ceremony,
held in accordance with the Order of
the Engineer Code of Regulations, was
conducted to establish the ASNT Order
of the Engineer Link. The three wearers
of the engineering ring conducting the
ceremony were Gregory Garcia, Dr.
John (Jack) C. Duke Jr., and Dr. Shant
Kenderian. Two engineers, David G.
Moore and Dr. Anish Poudel, made the
Obligation of the Engineer pledge.
The ASNT Order of the Engineer is a
fellowship of engineers trained in science
and technology and dedicated to the
practice, teaching, or administration of
their profession. In making the commit-
ment to the Obligation of the Engineer,
under the ASNT Order of the Engineer
Link, the participant is publicly pledging
to practice integrity, fair dealing, toler-
ance, and respect and to uphold devo-
tion to the standards and dignity of
the nondestructive testing engineering
profession. After making the pledge,
engineers receive a stainless steel ring
to be worn on the pinky finger of their
working hand as a symbol of their
commitment.
“I regard my engineering responsibili-
ties very seriously it is not just a job, but
impacts human life, safety, and economy.
In short, we have to uphold engineering
integrity,” said Kenderian, who first took
the pledge in 1985.
Poudel, who took part in the 2024
ceremony, added, “I value my engi-
neering and NDE responsibilities to
the highest ethical standard. This is a
testament to my lifelong commitment to
ethical engineering practice, professional
responsibility, and the integrity of the
engineering profession.”
The Engineering Council Recognition
Committee will conduct future Order of
the Engineer Ring Ceremonies under
Charter/Link number 359 at ASNT annual
conferences in accordance with ASNT
Policy ENGC-RC-03: Engineering Council
NDT Engineer (NDTE) Recognition.
Questions can be addressed to
Engineering Council Chair Gregory
Garcia at greg.garcia@evrazna.com.
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SOCIETYNEWS
Participants in ASNT’s first Order of the Engineer ceremony (l to r): Jack Duke, Anish Poudel, David Moore,
Gregory Garcia, and Shant Kenderian.
REGISTER NOW
FOR VOLUNTEER
SUMMIT 2025
The Volunteer Summit, to be held
30 May–1 June in St. Louis, Missouri,
is a talent development program
that aims to engage, recognize,
and inspire ASNT volunteers by
offering tailored workshops and
sessions based on their roles. Any
member of ASNT who volunteers or
is interested in volunteering may
attend, including section leaders,
those interested in committee and
council work, speakers, and instruc-
tors. Registration is free however,
attendees are responsible for their
own transportation and hotel accom-
modations. The three-day event
will happen at the Hyatt Regency
St. Louis at the Arch. The summit will
kick off with a meet-and-greet Friday
evening, followed by a full day of
workshops and learning on Saturday,
an ASNT-hosted dinner on Saturday
evening, and a half day of workshops
on Sunday. The registration deadline
is 19 May and space is limited. Visit
asnt.org/events to register.
REGISTER NOW
FOR RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM
It’s not too early to register for the
2025 ASNT Research Symposium,
which will be held 23–27 June
in Indianapolis, Indiana. Take
advantage of valuable discounts
when you register by the 3 June
early bird deadline. Each year the
ASNT Research Symposium delivers
the most valuable exchange of
advances in nondestructive evalua-
tion (NDE). The symposium not only
spotlights cutting-edge research but
also the students who are the future
of NDE research. Visit asnt.org/
events to register.
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RECEIVES “ORDER OF
THE ENGINEER” CHARTER
FOR ASNT
The American Society for Nondestructive
Testing (ASNT) Engineering Council
(ENGC) held its first Engineer’s Ring
Ceremony on 23 October 2024 during
ASNT 2024 at the Caesars Forum in
Las Vegas, Nevada. The ceremony,
held in accordance with the Order of
the Engineer Code of Regulations, was
conducted to establish the ASNT Order
of the Engineer Link. The three wearers
of the engineering ring conducting the
ceremony were Gregory Garcia, Dr.
John (Jack) C. Duke Jr., and Dr. Shant
Kenderian. Two engineers, David G.
Moore and Dr. Anish Poudel, made the
Obligation of the Engineer pledge.
The ASNT Order of the Engineer is a
fellowship of engineers trained in science
and technology and dedicated to the
practice, teaching, or administration of
their profession. In making the commit-
ment to the Obligation of the Engineer,
under the ASNT Order of the Engineer
Link, the participant is publicly pledging
to practice integrity, fair dealing, toler-
ance, and respect and to uphold devo-
tion to the standards and dignity of
the nondestructive testing engineering
profession. After making the pledge,
engineers receive a stainless steel ring
to be worn on the pinky finger of their
working hand as a symbol of their
commitment.
“I regard my engineering responsibili-
ties very seriously it is not just a job, but
impacts human life, safety, and economy.
In short, we have to uphold engineering
integrity,” said Kenderian, who first took
the pledge in 1985.
Poudel, who took part in the 2024
ceremony, added, “I value my engi-
neering and NDE responsibilities to
the highest ethical standard. This is a
testament to my lifelong commitment to
ethical engineering practice, professional
responsibility, and the integrity of the
engineering profession.”
The Engineering Council Recognition
Committee will conduct future Order of
the Engineer Ring Ceremonies under
Charter/Link number 359 at ASNT annual
conferences in accordance with ASNT
Policy ENGC-RC-03: Engineering Council
NDT Engineer (NDTE) Recognition.
Questions can be addressed to
Engineering Council Chair Gregory
Garcia at greg.garcia@evrazna.com.
SCOPE
|
SOCIETYNEWS
Participants in ASNT’s first Order of the Engineer ceremony (l to r): Jack Duke, Anish Poudel, David Moore,
Gregory Garcia, and Shant Kenderian.
REGISTER NOW
FOR VOLUNTEER
SUMMIT 2025
The Volunteer Summit, to be held
30 May–1 June in St. Louis, Missouri,
is a talent development program
that aims to engage, recognize,
and inspire ASNT volunteers by
offering tailored workshops and
sessions based on their roles. Any
member of ASNT who volunteers or
is interested in volunteering may
attend, including section leaders,
those interested in committee and
council work, speakers, and instruc-
tors. Registration is free however,
attendees are responsible for their
own transportation and hotel accom-
modations. The three-day event
will happen at the Hyatt Regency
St. Louis at the Arch. The summit will
kick off with a meet-and-greet Friday
evening, followed by a full day of
workshops and learning on Saturday,
an ASNT-hosted dinner on Saturday
evening, and a half day of workshops
on Sunday. The registration deadline
is 19 May and space is limited. Visit
asnt.org/events to register.
REGISTER NOW
FOR RESEARCH
SYMPOSIUM
It’s not too early to register for the
2025 ASNT Research Symposium,
which will be held 23–27 June
in Indianapolis, Indiana. Take
advantage of valuable discounts
when you register by the 3 June
early bird deadline. Each year the
ASNT Research Symposium delivers
the most valuable exchange of
advances in nondestructive evalua-
tion (NDE). The symposium not only
spotlights cutting-edge research but
also the students who are the future
of NDE research. Visit asnt.org/
events to register.
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