The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has announced the 2017 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education winners. The Gordon prize is split between the school and the individual professors recognized by the NAE. This year's Prize goes to Julio M. Ottino, Ph.D. (MA Z '76), "for an educational paradigm that... Continue Reading →
Benjamin Franklin Medal, FORBES 30 Under 30, & UCR Hiring
Two Tau Bates were among the eight laureates selected for the 2017 Franklin Medals by the Franklin Institute. The Franklin Medal is one of the oldest and most prestigious comprehensive science awards in the world. Click here to see the full list of Franklin Institute Awards for 2017. Nick Holonyak Jr., Ph.D. (IL A '50),... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Yale Dean, & ECHO Award (Jan. 2017)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Process Engineer at Enviva in Raleigh, North Carolina 2. Electrical Engineer with Planate Management Group in Palo Alto, California 3. President at Oakland University in Detroit, Michigan 4. Manager | QA Engineering with Raytheon in McKinney, Texas 5. Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Cast Products at Alcoa Corp.,... Continue Reading →
Process Engineer Position, Cardiologist Profile, & Professional Development Resources
Enviva a biomass fuels company is looking to hire a process engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably mechanical), working knowledge of value stream mapping and FMEA, and a minimum of three years of manufacturing experience. Because the company is "the world's largest producer of wood pellets" experience in... Continue Reading →
2017 BEYA, Gianforte Gift, Duncan Fraser Award (January 2017)
Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D. (DC A '59), will receive the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) "for bringing about progress in higher education during his 50-year career." According to the article, Dr. DeLoatch is an engineering icon and will retire this year from his position as the founding dean of the School of... Continue Reading →
Chico Initiation, Brock Prize Laureate, & Front Range Holiday Party (2017)
On December 3, 2016, Luis D. Avina was initiated into Tau Beta Pi at the California Alpha Alpha Chapter, at California State University, Chico. He posted the image below to his Instagram account. Avina, CA AA 2018, is an electrical engineering major at CSU Chico and was one of 28 fall initiates at the CA... Continue Reading →
Dan Carder Profile, ASEE Engineer Your Career, & Underground Transportation (Dec. 2016)
Daniel K. Carder, WV A '92, is one of three to be profiled as part of West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Inspiring West Virginians program airing Wednesday, December 21. Carder runs the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines, and Emissions (CAFEE) at West Virginia University where he earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He was named... Continue Reading →
Student Marshall, Sigma Xi Treasurer, & Outstanding Graduate (Dec. 2016)
Iowa State University College of Engineering has announced that Kate A. Krezowski, IA A 2016, will serve as the COE Student Marshall during the fall 2016 commencement ceremony. Krezowski is graduating with a degree in civil engineering. Her activities outside of the classroom include: working for the Center of Inter-American Studies in Ecuador, cooking for... Continue Reading →
VP for Student Life, Student Spotlight, & TBP Fellowships (Dec. 2016)
The University at Buffalo (NY) has named A. Scott Weber, Ph.D. (NY N '77), as the vice president for student life effective January 3, 2017. Dr. Weber has been serving as the university's vice provost and dean of undergraduate education and as senior vice provost for academic affairs. In his new role, he will lead... Continue Reading →
Lifetime Achievement Award, New Poster, & IEEE Senior Member (Dec. 2016)
At this year's American Solar Challenge banquet, James Hill, Ph.D. (CA G '62), received the second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Hill was honored, "for outstanding contributions to solar car competition and devotion to the success of Team PrISUm from Iowa State University." He has been an advisor to Team PrISUm since 1989. He plans to... Continue Reading →
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