AABEA is
a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious Tax-exempt voluntary scientific and
technical professional organization organized exclusively for educational,
scientific, and charitable programs.
AABEA was
established in 1984 in the State of Pennsylvania. An amended constitution and by-laws
ratified by the general members in May 1999 is the guiding document for the organization.
AABEA presently
has nine chapters: Southern California, Tristate, Washington DC,New England, Seattle,
North Texas, Silicon Valley, Arizona, Central Ohio, Arizona and New Jersey.
The organization
has the following goals and objectives:
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To bring together and share ideas, technology,
and experiences between
engineering, architecture, and computer science professionals of Bangladesh and
North America.
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B.
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To work towards the advancement of engineering,
architecture, and computer science professions in Bangladesh.
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To work towards the advancement of engineering,
architecture, and computer science professions of Bangladeshis in North
America.
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D.
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To provide assistance in job search and
career enhancement for its members and affiliates.
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E.
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To conduct seminars and other educational
programs.
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To provide mutual assistance and cooperation
between AABEA and other non-political associations/societies and institutions.
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G.
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To help develop feasibility studies of
various engineering and technological concerns of Bangladesh.
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H.
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To collaborate with public bodies and
with other societies for the benefit of the engineering, architecture, and computer
science professions as a whole.
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To honor any individual/Group who has
made significant and outstanding contributions to the profession of
Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science.
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J.
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To carry out any other activities incidental
to, or conducive of, the above objectives. accomplishments of AABEA.
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K.
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Networking Among Members: Membership Directory,
Quarterly Newsletter, Web page etc.
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L.
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Professional Advancement for Members:
Quarterly Seminar on technical/non- technical issues of general interest to all
members, EIT/PE Review Courses for members, Training for members on Information
Super Highway.
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Career Advancement for Members: Active
Job Search, information exchange, help in job placement, seminar and training on
resume writing and interviewing.
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Advancement of Engg., Architecture, and
computer science professions in
Bangladesh: Yearly Excellence award for exceptional scientific research work on
applied technology in Bangladesh.
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Established “Bangladesh Scholarship” in
memory of Dr. Fazlur Rahman Khan, the legendary Bangladeshi structural engineer,
at the Lehigh University in Pennsylvania
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Active Member Participation: Yearly General
Membership Meeting for members’ input, comments, and guidance, Convened the 2nd
Biennial Convention and Seminar in New York in December 1998.
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Social/Cultural Activities for Members
and Their Families: Annual Dinner, Cultural Show, and Picnic for members, their
families, and friends.
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Miscellaneous: Financial Help for Members
- Fund raising for members in severe health and financial condition.
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