INCE-USA is a non-profit professional organization whose primary purpose is to promote, through its members, noise control solutions to environmental, product, machinery, industrial and other noise problems. INCE-USA is a Member Society of the International Institute of Noise Control Engineering, an international consortium of organizations with interests in acoustics and noise control.
INCE-USA publishes the Noise Control Engineering Journal, the pre-eminent academic journal of noise control.
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Nominate yourself, a colleague, or a team for a prestigious INCE-USA award.
INCE-USA hosts postings for job opportunities related to Noise Control Engineering.
The INCE Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization, established in 1993 to support education in Noise Control Engineering. Click here to donate to the Foundation.
Discover the good vibrations at NOISE-CON 2026, in the thriving downtown district of Long Beach, California. Please join us for three days (July 9-11, 2026) of educational programming and networking, where you can connect with noise control leaders and get the tools you need to enhance your professional development. The conference venue, the Westin Long Beach, is overlooking the marina and tranquility of the Pacific Ocean and very close to popular area attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific and the Queen Mary. In addition, the hotel/venue is one block from a light rail line connecting to LAX, near two other airports, and is walkable to numerous restaurants, entertainment, and recreational activities — fun for the whole family! The organizing committee hopes that the attendees are able to enjoy all the city has to offer. See more details.
The recording from INCE’s webinar on Acoustics and Fire-Resistant Design is now available for viewing. Click here for access to this webinar recording and others.
Become a member today so you can take advantage of INCE-USA membership benefits, including discounted registration for the upcoming NOISE-CON 2025! Learn more here.
Each year we present the INCE-USA Professional Exam for those individuals who wish to become INCE Board Certified and have had their application approved by the INCE-USA Certification Board (CB). This year’s exam will be held on July 8th, 2026, during the Noise-Con 2026 conference. To ensure adequate time for the Certification Board to review and approve applications, and for the approved candidates to prepare for the exam, we are asking that all applications be received by March 3, 2026. The INCE Bd. Cert. application form and additional information about required experience, education, and professional references as well as a professional exam study guide can be found here. The INCE Board will host an online discussion about the exam and certification requirements, the online meeting information can be found here. E-mail: vp_board_cert@inceusa.org with any questions.
Each year we present the INCE-USA Professional Exam for those individuals who wish to become INCE Board Certified and have had their application approved by the INCE-USA Certification Board (CB). This year’s exam will be held on June 8th, 2025, at the aforementioned Noise-Con 2025 conference. To ensure adequate time for the CB to review and approve applications, and for the approved candidates to prepare for the exam, we are asking that all applications be received by February 24, 2025. The INCE Bd. Cert. application form and additional information about required experience, education, and professional references as well as a professional exam study guide can be found here. E-mail: vp_board_cert@inceusa.org with any questions.
Both student and professional Noise Control Engineering awards will be available at the upcoming NOISE-CON 2025. Student awards include Student Paper Competition, "Classic Papers in Noise Control Engineering" Competition, Leo Beranek Student Medal for Excellence in Noise Control, Martin Hirschorn IAC Prize – Graduate Student Project Award and INCE-USA Travel Awards. Professional awards being offered this year include the Nancy Timmerman Members’ Choice Award and the George C. Maling Excellence in Noise Control Engineering. Follow the link for more information and application/nomination information. Deadlines are fast approaching!
Both student and professional Noise Control Engineering awards will be available at the upcoming NOISE-CON 2024. Student awards include Student Paper Competition, "Classic Papers in Noise Control Engineering" Competition, and INCE-USA Travel Awards. Professional awards being offered this year include the Nancy Timmerman Members’ Choice Award, the George C. Maling Excellence in Noise Control Engineering, the William W. Lang Award for the Distinguished Noise Control Engineer and the Laymon N. Miller Award for Excellence in Acoustical Consulting. Follow the link for more information and application/nomination information. Deadlines are fast approaching!
The latest issue of the Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), Volume 73 Number 4 for September-October 2025 has been released. Take a look!
The latest issue of the Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), Volume 73 Number 3 for July-August 2025 has been released. Take a look!
The latest issue of the Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), Volume 73 Number 2 for April-June 2025 has been released. Take a look!
The latest issue of the Noise Control Engineering Journal (NCEJ), Volume 73 Number 1 for January-March 2025 has been released. Take a look!
I recently met with Daniel Hanley, a Technical Sales Engineer at Larson Davis. I was impressed by both his willingness and energy to volunteer with young people, and the unique way in which he is fostering his career with a mix of military and private-sector professionalism.
In talking with Andy, I was struck by how much he cares about how sound and noise affect all people, including the minority who might be considered outliers in their sensitivity to noise.
As problem-solvers, we often want to use mathematics to explain our solutions; however, numbers are not always the answer. At the end of the day, creating a peaceful environment experientially and physically is the ultimate goal.
There are similarities between a well-oiled machine and a well-oiled institute: creating efficiencies in the physical designs, collaborations in past and present research, and proper maintenance.
