The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has announced the recipients of the 2017 A.M. Turing Award "for pioneering a systematic, quantitative approach to the design and evaluation of computer architectures with enduring impact on the microprocessor industry." Former Stanford University president John L. Hennessy, Ph.D. (PA Q '73), and retired professor of the University of... Continue Reading →
Drexel Dean, NASA Engineer School Tour, & ASEE President-Elect (March 2018)
Sharon L. Walker, Ph.D. (CA D '98), has been appointed as the next Dean of the College of Engineering at Drexel University (PA). She will begin her new position on September 1, 2018. Currently, she serves as the interim dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Walker earned her... Continue Reading →
Louisiana Scholar, UAB Undergrad of the Year, & Alpha Pi Mu Scholars
The Louisiana Engineering Foundation has awarded Dillon D. Benoit, LA G 2019, the James and Margaret Mohr Civil Engineering endowed scholarship. Benoit is pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Louisiana Tech University. According to the news announcement, he is editor of the student-run, COE and Science E&S Magazine, surveying team captain for the... Continue Reading →
UCF President, EE Job Opportunity, & TBPi Day Images (March 2018)
The University of Central Florida (UCF) and its Board of Trustees has selected A. Dale Whittaker, Ph.D. (TX D '83), as president-elect and will be confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors. Dr. Whittaker is currently the provost and executive vice president at UCF. He will replace the current UCF president, John Hitt, who plans... Continue Reading →
Basketball Academic All-American, Miami Dade HOF, & More Pi Day Media (March 2018)
Nicole L. Buckingham, MI H 2019, was named to the 2017-18 CoSIDA Academic All-America College Division Basketball second team. Buckingham is studying biomedical engineering at Lawrence Technological University. She is a two-time WHAC First Team-All Conference selection and averaged 17.3 points/game as a small forward on the women's basketball team this season. Τ Miami Dade... Continue Reading →
Recap Part 1: Tau Beta Pi Day 2018
Thank you to everyone that made this such a great 2018 Tau Beta Pi Day! Many chapters have upcoming events planned for March and event into April. In the next weeks, this blog will highlight as many of the great TBPi Day activities as possible. In addition, be on the lookout for the annual #TauBetaPiDay... Continue Reading →
Happy Tau Beta Pi Day (3.14.18) & Ohio Presidential Leaders
Enjoy the 5th Annual Tau Beta Pi Day! Τ Β Dylan A. Denner, OH D 2019, is one of two engineering students selected for the Ohio University Presidential Leadership Society. He will serve as an official representative of the university and Office of the President at various presidential events throughout the academic year. Denner is... Continue Reading →
NSF Internship, SHPE Event Attendee Profile, & TBPi Day Highlights & Reminder (March 2018)
Astrapi-Corp is looking for a Ph.D. student in electrical engineering with a research concentration in Digital Signal Processing, or related topics, to make major contributions to a new form of signal modulation. The internship is NSF-funded and applicants must have legal status to work in the U.S. Contact Tanay M. Bhatt, Ph.D., P.E. (TX H... Continue Reading →
TBP Council Nominations, NAVAIR Engineer, & USF Engineering Expo (March 2018)
The 2018 Tau Beta Pi Convention will elect three members to serve on the Executive Council (EC). Members interested in serving on the EC must be nominated by a chapter—either collegiate or alumni—by April 1. Read the position description for more information. If you think you know of a good candidate or are interested in... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Cybersecurity Speaker, & Inaugural ECU TBPi Day Event (March 2018)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Facilities Engineer with Town of Saugus in Massachusetts 2. Dean, School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio 3. Electrical Engineering Intern, Automation Specialist with Rockwell Automation in Cambridge, California 4. Industrial Engineer at Belk in Jonesville, South Carolina 5. Professor in Artificial... Continue Reading →
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