Engineering Professionals, November 2011

University of Iowa professor emeritus, Himie Voxman, IA B ’33, passed away last week at the age of 99.

Voxman was the director of the UI school of Music for 26 years. His undergraduate degree was in chemical engineering, but he is known worldwide for his musical publications. In 1995, UI named the Voxman Music Building in his honor. Read more

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According to a press release, Stephen R. Maguin, CA O ’70, will retire effective in early 2012 as chief engineer and general manager of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.

Maguin is a 41-year employee of the Sanitation Districts, serving for five and-a-half years in his current position.

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The Atmosphere Recovery of Eden Prairie was recently named the national winner of the Cleantech Open competition. The analyzer company will receive a cash prize and business.

Ron Rich, a veteran aerospace and environmental engineer is CEO of the six-person company. Read the article for more information

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