The 2016 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Harry Diamond Memorial Award has been given to Bruce W. Suter, Ph.D. (FL G '72). The award honors individuals for significant technical contributions in electrotechnology while in government service. Dr. Suter is a principal electronics engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) information directorate. He... Continue Reading →
NAE Members 2017, Alumni-Student Workshop, & Tau Beta Pi Day (Feb. 2017)
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) President C.D. Mote Jr., Ph.D. (CA A '59), has announced the election of 84 new members and 22 foreign members into the NAE. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. "Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions... Continue Reading →
Attorney of the Year, Engineering Dean Opening, & Lecture (Feb. 2017)
John A. Dragseth, MN A '91, was one of three named "2016 Attorneys of the Year" in the team category by Minnesota Lawyer for their win at the U.S. Supreme Court for client Halo Electronics, Inc. The case, (Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.) has been widely cited as one of the most important... Continue Reading →
Centenarian, Academic All-District Basketball, & Faculty Profile
John J. McKetta Jr., Ph.D. (TX A '36), is professor emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) where the chemical engineering department bears his name. Dr. McKetta is a centenarian who has dedicated his life to his students. During his nearly 70-year tenure at UT, he served as vice chancellor of the UT... Continue Reading →
UC President, Early Career Awards, & VP of Academics
University of Louisville acting president, Neville G. Pinto, Ph.D. (OH B '80), has been named the next president at the University of Cincinnati (UC). Dr. Pinto previously spent 26 years as a faculty member and dean at UC. He began his new position in February 2017. Dr. Neville became UofL's interim executive vice president and... Continue Reading →
Collegiate Chapter Events (February 2017)
On Monday, February 13, the California Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Pi is hosting the STAR Banquet. This is the annual Student-Teacher Academic Roundtable at Stanford University. The event provides an opportunity for discussion between engineering students and faculty about the School of Engineering's successes and potential improvements. This year's meal is Thai food with... Continue Reading →
Non-Traditional Student, CA Psi Initiation, & TBP Social Media
FabSuite, a steel management software company in Virginia, recently profiled Charlie N. Cox, SC G 2017, for joining Tau Beta Pi on December 11, 2016. Charlie is an associate at Fab Suite (since 2013) and returned to The Citadel to complete his bachelor's degree in civil engineering. "It was a basic case of unfinished business,"... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Heat Transfer Memorial Award, & Chapter Installation (February 2017)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Ergonomic Engineer at Continental Carbonic Products, Inc. in Loudon, Tennessee 2. Associate Director, National Toxicology Program with NIEHS/NIH in Research Triangle, North Carolina 3. Tenured Faculty in Engineering and Policy at Arizona State University in Phoenix 4. Technical Support Engineer - Vascular with GE Healthcare in... Continue Reading →
Fellowship Deadline, Citizen of the Year, & Alumni Events (Feb. 2017)
The deadline to complete and submit your Tau Beta Pi Fellowship application is Wednesday, February 1, at 11:59 p.m. The deadline to have both letters of recommendation submitted is Wednesday, February 8, at 11:59 p.m. For more information, visit the Fellowship landing page. Recipients of the 84th year of the TBP Fellowship Program will be... Continue Reading →
UNO Provost, System Leadership Talk, & Renowned Mining Engineer
Mahyar A. Amouzegar, Ph.D. (CA N '89), began on January 9, 2017, as the new provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of New Orleans (UNO). Previously, Dr. Amouzegar was dean of the College of Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. He served in this role for the past five... Continue Reading →
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