Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, PR A ’68, has been named the Outstanding Engineer in North Carolina for 2008 by the North Carolina Society of Engineers. Read the full article at NCSU.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation Announces 2008 Inductees
The National Inventors Hall of Fame™ honors the women and men responsible for the great technological advances that make human, social and economic progress possible. The Selection Committee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation selects inventors for induction. These are selected from a field of people nominated by peers and the public. FourContinue reading “National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation Announces 2008 Inductees”
NOAA Student Scholarship Opportunities
NOAA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences. Undergraduate Scholarships (for students who are currently sophomores): –Continue reading “NOAA Student Scholarship Opportunities”
Women for Hire; Spring 2009 Schedule
The Women for Hire spring 2009 Career Expos schedule has been announced. Thanks to the partnership between Tau Beta Pi and Women for Hire, Tau Beta Pi females are offered a free membership to the Women for Hire Network. Simply email Women for Hire (at megan@womenforhire.com) and include “Tau Beta Pi” in the subject line.
Civilian Engineer Named One of “Top Five New Faces of Engineering”
Elizabeth C. Burg, SD A ’06, a project engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Balad Resident Office in Iraq has been selected as one of the 2009 USACE “Top Five New Faces in Engineering.” Read the full story.
Professor Wins Saudi International Prize for Water
Dr. Abdul Wahab Mohammad, PA A ’89, was named as a recipient of the 2008 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water. Mohammad won in the Alternative Water Resources branch of the award. He is currently a university professor at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). Read full article from Lehigh University.
Alternative Career Event
The Engineering Society of Detroit is hosting the “Alternative Career Choices for Engineers and Technical Professionals” event, January 28th at the Rock Financial Showplace, Novi. Click here to read more and for a link to register.
2009 Bernard M. Gordon Prize
The 2009 Bernard M. Gordon Prize will be presented to Drs. Thomas H. Byers, CA A ’75, and Tina L. Seelig “for promoting engineering leadership by developing and disseminating technology entrepreneurship educational resources for engineering students and educators around the world.” Learn more or visit the STVP education center.
2008 Truman Scholarships Announced
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation provides funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. There were two Tau Bate 2008 Truman Scholars: Cortney Ann Timmons, OK G ’09, Oklahoma State University Emily Dawn Calandrelli, WV A ’10, West Virginia University
JETS 2009 Virtual Semi-Finals
Tune in Tuesday, January 13, to watch teams of students present their assistive technology engineering device. To learn more visit JETS.
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