On the Move, Part II, July 2010

Dr. Achille Messac, MA B ’80, has been named the new chair of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Dr. Messac was previously a professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he served for a year as the acting department chair.
Read the press release for more information

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CNET news highlighted Dr. John Morrell, CT A ’86, and his vibrating seat system.

The article gives details about the driver’s seat “with motorized actuators, the side of the seat closest to the danger offers tactile feedback.” Dr. Morrell is currently an associate professor at Yale University and a former Segway engineer.

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Sundae L. Knight, P.E. (FL D ’04), was recently profiled by The Bradenton Times as a candidate for the County Commissioner (District 6) seat in Manatee County.

Sundae is currently a Base Energy Manager at Global Corporate Services and former bridge engineer with Sarasota County. Read the profile here or visit Sundae’s website

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