Eugene G. Sukup, IA A '10, recently received an honorary degree, doctor of science, from Iowa State University (ISU). Together with his wife Mary, they established Sukup Manufacturing Co, in 1963. "Over the past 50 years, Mr. Sukup and his company have amassed more than 80 U.S. patents." Click here to read more about Eugene... Continue Reading →
Scholars, Digital Medicine Seminar, & Outstanding Graduate
The 2016 recipients of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) student academic scholarships have been announced. The criteria used to select recipients include academic achievement, relevance of coursework/experience to the award, activities and work experience, and leadership. This year's awards ceremony will take place as part of TMS 2016 Annual Meeting & Exhibition February... Continue Reading →
Attorney of the Year, Honorary Doctorate, & Holiday / Star Wars Rap
The Minnesota Lawyer has selected Daniel W. McDonald, MN A '82, as the "Attorney of the Year 2015." McDonald is a partner at the intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould. According to the press release, he was selected for this "award based on leadership in professional associations, success in important cases, participation in newsworthy... Continue Reading →
On Campus: Scholar, Initiates, & New Hire
Two seniors from Princeton University have been awarded the Daniel M. Sachs Class of 1960 Graduating Scholarship, which provides them an opportunity to travel abroad after graduation. Sarah H. Cen, NJ D 2016, a mechanical and aerospace engineering major will pursue a master's degree in engineering science at Worcester College, the University of Oxford (UK).... Continue Reading →
Engineer Profiles II: Author, Former Dean, & Study-Abroad Student
Patience Griffin, MO A '93, had her fourth book in the Kilts and Quilts series released this month. She is an award-winning author, has a master's degree in nuclear engineering, and is known for her quilting of a September 11th Story Quilt. Griffin was part of a Q&A with the Harlequin Junkie where she shared... Continue Reading →
Alumni Forum, Organization of the Week, & Prosthetic Device
Ford, Bacon & Davis (FB&D) recently highlighted a Tau Beta Pi Alumni Engineering Forum hosted by the University of Houston (UH), Texas Epsilon Chapter. The event was co-sponsored by the Tau Beta Pi Texas Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter and took place on the UH campus on December 14, 2015. The four panelists were: Rick Moore... Continue Reading →
Jobs & Computer Science in the News (December 2015)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with Miami University in Middletown, OH 2. Software Engineer, Mobile Products at Forbes Media in Jersey City, New Jersey 3. Assistant Professor of Mining & Engineering at the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, MO 4. Assoc. Principal SW... Continue Reading →
Co-Op of the Year, Outstanding Graduate, & Scholarship Recipient
Hailey L. Sullivan, OH L 2017, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Co-Op of the Year Award at Youngstown State University. Sullivan is a junior chemical engineering major and particiapted in a co-op at ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, as a proposal engineering for eight months earlier this year.... Continue Reading →
Engineer Profiles: Athletes, Professor, & Students (Dec. 2015)
One Tau Bate was recently selected for the 2015-16 Capital One Academic All-America® Division III volleyball teams. Click here for the All-America Division III first, second, and third volleyball teams. Sarah C. Jensen – IN B 2015, a chemical engineering senior at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and third team All-American. She led all 2015 NCAA... Continue Reading →
Pi Day STEM event, New CTO, & Alumni Chapter Party
Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, IL, is hosting a STEM Discovery Night on Pi Day - 3.14.16 - Monday, March 14, 2016. Last year's event was heralded as the first-of-its-kind in the school district at the K-8 level, and they were thrilled by the large audience, terrific reviews, and the attention of many surrounding... Continue Reading →
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