Why Engineering Licensure Matters More Than Ever

In this episode of The 21st Century Engineer, host Dr. Dennis Truax welcomes Monica Gilmore, Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Together, they unpack why professional licensure (PE) still matters in today’s evolving engineering landscape — and what’s at stake when fewer engineers pursue it.

Monica shares:

• Her 20+ year journey from civil engineer to executive director

• What most students don’t know about the PE path

• The “three E’s” of licensure: education, exams, and experience

• How visibility and storytelling are shifting the profession

• Her passion for outreach, mentorship, and public safety

Whether you’re an engineering student, EIT, or licensed PE — this episode will challenge you to think deeper about responsibility, legacy, and what it really means to be a professional engineer in the 21st century.

🔗 Subscribe, follow, and share if you believe in the power of engineering to shape the world.