Anthony M. Olenik, NY T '08, Tau Beta Pi District 2 Director recently attended the spring initiation of the New York Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Syracuse University. He posted two images of the seven new initiates, officers, and Bent monument to the TBP District 2 Facebook page. One of the images is... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Mechanical Engineer Hire, & NSBE Grant
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Patent Prosecution Technical Specialist with Harness Dickey & Pierce in Reston, Virginia 2. IoT Security Staff Engineer at GE Digital in San Ramon, California 3. Associate Architect/Architectural Engineer with Wiss, Janney, Elstern Associates, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas 4. GRC Sales Engineer Nordics with EMC in... Continue Reading →
Student Profile, Goldwater Scholars, & Spring Initiation (April 2016)
The University of Mississippi recently profiled James M. Robinson II, MS B 2016, a senior general engineering major. According to the news story, Robinson decided to pursue engineering because of his love for mathematics and science. He has been involved in a research initiative "Heads in the Game." The interdisciplinary STEM education program works with... Continue Reading →
Honor Society Partnership Awards & Events (April 2016)
The Indiana Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at Purdue University, is co-hosting a tour "representing all engineering disciplines" for students from Happy Hollow Elementary School. The tours will take place on Thursday, April 7. Approximately 200 sixth grade students in nine groups will participate in the tours aimed at "exciting students about STEM majors... Continue Reading →
Distinguished Alumni, Scholz Symposium, & Seismic Advisory Panel
Robert D. Taylor, CA K '82, is one of three to be recognized at the 2016 California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Distinguished Alumni Awards. Taylor is founding partner and CEO of Centinela Capital Partners, LLC. He graduated from CSUN with a degree in engineering and is being honored for being "a financial industry leader and... Continue Reading →
On Campus: EightE-Days, Eminent Engineer, & Senior Recognition
From March 30 to April 3 the EightE-Days festival will take place at the campus of the Colorado School of Mines. The festival was established in 1934 as an earnest showcase of engineering skills. Today, it is packed with activities designed to allow engineers to let loose. More than 25 Mines clubs will host events... Continue Reading →
BGS Award, Accessibility Engineer, & Chi Epsilon Leadership
Nick A. Brown, LA G '82, is one of three recipients for the 2016 Business Achievement Award from Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) International Honor Society. Brown is president and CEO of Little Rock-based nonprofit corporation Southwest Power Pool. Southwest Power Pool oversees the wholesale power market and bulk electric grid on behalf of utility and... Continue Reading →
Alumni & Student Recognition & Scholarships (March 2016)
At the recent University of Florida (UF) Engineering Leadership Summit, biomedical engineering graduate student Shannon B. Brown, FL A '14, received the Linda Hudson Scholarship. At this year's summit, Linda P. Hudson, FL A '72, was a keynote speaker. Hudson is chairman and CEO of The Cardea Group, past CEO of BAE Systems (2009-14), and... Continue Reading →
Andrew Grove, SAE Fellows, & Minivan Engineer
On March 21, Intel announced that the company's former CEO and Chairman Andrew S. Grove passed away at the age of 79. According to the obituary, Grove, Ph.D. (NY H '60), "became Intel's President in 1979 and CEO in 1987. He served as Chairman of the Board from 1997 to 2005. Both during his time... Continue Reading →
Civil Engineer Profiles & NC Zeta Installed
Amber L. Sosa, P.E. (NV A '04), has been named the 2015 Young Civil Engineer of the Year by the Truckee Meadows Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Sosa is a senior civil engineer with the City of Sparks (NV) and was nominated by her peers for "demonstrating qualities as technically sound,... Continue Reading →
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