The University of South Alabama (USA) recently recognized the nine engineering students that were selected as 2015-16 TBP Scholars. Of the 261 Scholars, no other university in Alabama had more than two recipients and the USA contingent was the second-largest university representation in the country. USA Dean of the College of Engineering John W. Steadman,... Continue Reading →
Engineer Award, Alumni, & Scholar (August 2015)
Missouri University of Science and Technology adjunct professor of civil, architectural, and environmental engineering Robert R. Holmes Jr., Ph.D., P.E. (MO B '87), will receive the 2015 Government Civil Engineer of the Year award on October 13 in New York. Dr. Holmes is also the national flood hazard specialist and coordinator with the U.S. Geological... Continue Reading →
Engineering Jobs & Engineers, August 2015
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board oversees the defense nuclear complex operated by the Department of Energy. The Board is seeking (Tau Bate) engineers with education and work experience related to the review of all aspects of nuclear safety analyses for defense nuclear facilities, including hazard and accident analysis; functional classification of safety-related structures, systems,... Continue Reading →
In the News, August 2015
Associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University Christina D. Smolke, Ph.D. (CA D '97), was senior author of a paper published August 13 in Science describing how engineers had "reprogrammed the genetic machinery of baker's yeast so that these fast-growing cells could convert sugar into hydrocodone in just three to five days." "When we started... Continue Reading →
Making News, August 2015
The University of Notre Dame College of Engineering recently profiled three engineering students for being recognized by Tau Beta Pi. Recent graduate Ashley A. Armstrong, IN G 2015, was selected as one of five 2015 TBP Laureates for her achievements in athletics. She is the third TBP Laureate from Notre Dame in the past five... Continue Reading →
On Campus News, August 2015
The August issue of Tau Beta Pi's The Bulletin has now been published. This publication is available exclusively online. The issue contains an article from former University of Arizona and Lehigh University president Peter W. Likins, Ph.D. (CA G '57). You will also find tips from TBP collegiate chapter leaders on how to network with... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Events, & STEM (August 2015)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Sr. Software Engineer II at Raytheon in Orlando, Florida 2. Systems Engineer with Clean Coalition in Menlo Park, California 3. EHS Specialist 2 at Siemens in Knoxville, Tennessee 4. Program Director at Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) 5. Graduate Embedded Software Engineer from IC Resources... Continue Reading →
In the News, August 2015
Jean-Pierre Bardet, Ph.D. (TX H '78), has been named dean of the University of Miami's College of Engineering beginning this month. Previously, Dr. Bardet was head of the University of Texas at Arlington Urban Water Institute, where he was also a distinguished civil engineering professor and former dean of engineering. Click here for more biographical... Continue Reading →
TBP Alumni in the News (August 2015)
Florida Today is reporting that Apollo astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, MA B '62, is in the final stages of negotiations to lead the new studies on space exploration at the Florida Institute of Technology. The news came this week when Florida Tech President said, "Aldrin will be a research professor of aeronautics, and we're going... Continue Reading →
TBP Laureates & Other Leaders in Engineering (August 2015)
Tau Beta Pi has announced the selection of five students as 2015 Laureates in the annual program to recognize gifted engineering students who have excelled in areas beyond their technical majors. This year's TBP Laureates are Ashley A.Armstrong, (IN G '15) for achievements in athletics; Michael E. Holloway, (TN A '16) for achievements in the... Continue Reading →
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