Ann Arbor and Dearborn, Michigan, will be the site of Tau Beta Pi's 2017 Convention. We hope to see you there in less than five days! We expect some exciting events, plenty of fun and hard work, and most importantly the camaraderie of our members as they meet, network, and spend time together working on... Continue Reading →
Nobel Physics Prize, Alumni Event, & Mid-Career Ph.D. Profile (October 2017)
The Nobel Physics Prize was awarded to three scientists for "their roles in detecting faint ripples flying through the universe - gravitational waves predicted a century ago by Albert Einsten that provide a new understanding of the universe." One of the scientists is Kip S. Thorne, Ph.D. (CA B '62), Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus... Continue Reading →
X-ray Telescope, Resume Event, & KU Scholarship Finalists (October 2017)
The Indiana Gazette recently profiled Isaac A. Mastalski, PA L 2018, for his work this summer on the Advanced Telescope for High Energy Astrophysics X-ray Integral Field Unit. NASA plans to launch the most advanced X-ray telescope ever built along with Mastalski's project focused on altering the chemistry of electrochemical baths to produce gold and... Continue Reading →
Convention Info, OSU Alumni Award, & GoFly Challenge (September 2017)
Roughly ten days until the start of the 112th Convention of Tau Beta Pi in Ann Arbor/ Dearborn Michigan. The Convention schedule has been updated and the agenda, business summary, and committee assignments have been posted to the website. Take a look before you start your travels and make plans for what you'd like to... Continue Reading →
Florida Inventors HOF, IL Citizen Engineer of the Year, & Dayton Hire (Sept. 2017)
Earlier this month, the fourth class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame was inducted. Among the eight inventors "recognized for their innovations that have revolutionized global communications, provided better health care, and advanced artificial intelligence and other modern technologies," was Richard D. Gitlin, Sc.D. (NY H '64), a distinguished professor of engineering at the... Continue Reading →
Natural Materials Grant, New Alumni Chapters, & NFL Hire (September 2017)
Case Western Reserve University associate professor LaShanda T. Korley, Ph.D. (GA A '99), is leading a research team developing functional materials inspired by substances found in nature. The team received a grant from the National Science Foundation Partnerships for International Research and Education program to allow for work to be done at CWRU, in Switzerland,... Continue Reading →
Tufts Positions, USF Event, & Honda Hires (September 2017)
Tufts University is seeking candidates at the rank of lecturer, assistant professor, and professor of the practice. Here are a few of the disciplines with openings: biomedical engineering, computational material science & engineering, electrical & computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. Click here for more details from the listing on The Chronicle of Higher Education.... Continue Reading →
Univ. of Portland Hire, Alumni Events, & Dean Davis to Retire
Kathleen Bieryla, Ph.D. (PA L '04), was profiled as a recent hire at the University of Portland as an assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering. Previously, Dr. Bieryla was a faculty member at Bucknell University (PA). She made a trip last year to Chile to teach engineering courses to college students. Her bachelor's degree... Continue Reading →
STEM Talk, Hyperloop Founder, & Environmental Engineering Position (September 2017)
On Tuesday, September 19, at 7pm (ET) join @EducationNation and @DiscoverEorg (on Twitter) for September's #ToolkitTalk. This month's topic is "Pathways to STEM: Inspiring the Next Generation." Marvi A. Matos, Ph.D. (PR A '01), project group lead for materials and processes at Blue Origin will be one of the featured speakers. Dr. Matos earned her... Continue Reading →
Convention Speaker, Jobs, & Academic Leadership Awards (September 2017)
James A. Anderson, MI E '66, is the keynote speaker for the Advisor and Mentor Appreciation Banquet on Friday, October 13, at the 112th Convention of Tau Beta Pi. Mr. Anderson is president, CEO, and chairman of Urban Science, a global consulting firm, with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. He actively supports and is involved with... Continue Reading →
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