Alumni News: July 2009 Part II

President Barrack Obama has named the 100 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. This is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on young professionals. Read the press release

Ten of the 100 recipients are Tau Beta Pi members:

Department of Defense

David P. Arnold, FL A ’99

Seth R. Bank, IL A ’99

John O. Dabiri, NJ D ’01

Christopher L. Dwyer, PA B ’98

Sanjay Kumar, MN A ’96

Jason R. Petta, IL A ’97

Sharon M. Weiss, NY K ’99

Patrick J. Wolfe, IL A ’97

Rashid Zia, RI A ’01

National Science Foundation

Joel L. Dawson, MA B ’96

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Space shuttle Endeavour will try to launch today, Monday at approximately 6:51 p.m. (EDT). Endeavour has been grounded for more than a month due to weather and gaseous leaks.

Douglas Hurley, LA B ’88, is the pilot for the mission.
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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Michigan has awarded Paul H. Gross, C.C.M., MI G ’83, its Silver Circle Award for career excellence. Read news release

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