Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has named Doreen D. Edwards, Ph.D. (NY S '97), as the next dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Dr. Edwards is currently dean of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University (NY) and acting vice president of Statutory Affairs for the university. She will join RIT... Continue Reading →
Pi Day Challenges & Don McMillan
On the eve of the third annual Tau Beta Pi Day, the Association is announcing the inaugural Pi Day Chapter Fundraising Competition. Starting today and running until Monday, March 21, Tau Beta Pi members from graduating classes 2012 thru 2015 can participate by making a donation to the Association. The collegiate chapter with the highest... Continue Reading →
University Alumni Giving Back (March 2016)
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has announced a $5 million commitment to fuel the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative. The gift from David J. Trone and June Malament Trone, NY O '78, "will establish the Trone Family Public Policy Initiative Fund, providing funding for research and other critical support promoting clear, fact-driven,... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Events: Pi Day, TX Alpha Centennial, Alumni Gatherings
A reminder that Monday, March 14, 2016, is Tau Beta Pi Day. We encourage everyone to wear their Tau Beta Pi Bent, apparel, or insignia. We also invite you to participate in local events that might be taking place near you. For a list of known activities being hosted by alumni and collegiate chapters of... Continue Reading →
R&D: Sleep Headband, Graphene, & Nanosatellites
Michael C. Larson, Ph.D. (LA B '84), is the founder and president of Mind Rocket, Inc., which has already raised 18 times its original Kickstarter campaign goal. Dr. Larson, who is also professor and chair of engineering and innovation at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, has had to place an order for 5,000... Continue Reading →
Faculty Award, Powerful Females, & Career Achievement
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has announced the winner of the 2016 College of Engineering at Illinois Tau Beta Pi Daniel C. Drucker Eminent Faculty Award. Scott R. White, Ph.D. (MO B '86), is this year's recipient of the Drucker Award, one of the most prestigious faculty awards in the College. Dr. White is... Continue Reading →
On Campus: Tenure Track Opening, Dean Returns to Faculty, & Mater Sci Chair
Applicants are encouraged to apply for a tenure track faculty opening in mining and explosives engineering with an appointment at the assistant or associate professor level to start Fall 2016 at Missouri University of Science and Technology. "The successful applicant will have an earned doctoral degree in a physical science or engineering field (engineering is... Continue Reading →
Engineer Spotlight: New Faces, Outstanding Alumni, & Intl. Women’s Day
Cody W. Dodge, CA Q 2016, has been named one of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2016 new faces of civil engineering. The new faces, college edition, program "spotlights the next generation of civil engineering leaders by highlighting their academic success, volunteering and dedication to making a positive impact on society through civil... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Liz Tilberis Award, & District Conferences (March 2016)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. System Administrator with Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee 2. Vice President Facilities Engineering at COORS Healthcare Solutions in Reno, Nevada 3. Dashboard Software Test Engineer with Accenture Federal Services in San Antonio, Texas 4. Engineer II-VAS NOC with MTN-Uganda in Kampala, Uganda 5.... Continue Reading →
EMF TEDx Talk, Bent Selfie, Things to Do w/An Engineering Degree
Earlier this month, Jeromy C. Johnson, SD A '98, spoke at TEDxBerkeley. His talk was entitled "Wireless Wake-Up Call." You can watch a video of the talk on Johnson's website and learn more about how he became an EMF Exposure expert. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and "had a successful career in... Continue Reading →
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