Cody W. Dodge, CA Q 2016, has been named one of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2016 new faces of civil engineering. The new faces, college edition, program "spotlights the next generation of civil engineering leaders by highlighting their academic success, volunteering and dedication to making a positive impact on society through civil... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Liz Tilberis Award, & District Conferences (March 2016)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. System Administrator with Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee 2. Vice President Facilities Engineering at COORS Healthcare Solutions in Reno, Nevada 3. Dashboard Software Test Engineer with Accenture Federal Services in San Antonio, Texas 4. Engineer II-VAS NOC with MTN-Uganda in Kampala, Uganda 5.... Continue Reading →
Images of Tau Beta Pi (March 2016)
The Florida Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at Florida International University (FIU), hosted approximately 90 students for a MindSET structures hands-on module as part of the FIU Engineering Expo 2016. The students responded positively to the activity and presented their structures along with an explanation of its engineering purpose. Several students indicated a desire... Continue Reading →
EMF TEDx Talk, Bent Selfie, Things to Do w/An Engineering Degree
Earlier this month, Jeromy C. Johnson, SD A '98, spoke at TEDxBerkeley. His talk was entitled "Wireless Wake-Up Call." You can watch a video of the talk on Johnson's website and learn more about how he became an EMF Exposure expert. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and "had a successful career in... Continue Reading →
E-Week Profile, UVA Alumnus, & OSU Scholars
Chemical engineering student Harrison D. Martin, WV B 2017, was recently profiled by the West Virginia University Institute of Technology news as part of E-Week. Martin has been interested in chemistry and why things happen since high school. Now as a junior, he is taking the courses that will allow him to chase his dreams... Continue Reading →
Women in Engineering (February 2016)
DiscoverE is leading the charge for Girl Day or "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" day on Thursday, February 25. This year's focus is on engineers and engineering students as role models to show young girls "how creative engineering is and how engineers are changing our world." A great example of what the engineering community is... Continue Reading →
Engineering Leaders: Rising Star, Chemistry Fellow, & Interim Dean (2016)
Christopher R. Fournier, P.E. (ME A '04), has been selected as the 2016 New Hampshire Young Engineer of the Year. Fournier is vice president and lead structural engineer with HEB Engineers Inc., where he has worked since graduating from the University of Maine with B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering. He will be honored... Continue Reading →
On Campus Hall of Fame, E-Week, & Scholarship
Five individuals were inducted and two engineering projects were honored by the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame this month. The Hall of Fame is overseen by engineering colleges and schools at Auburn Univ., Alabama A&M Univ., Univ. of Alabama (UA), Tuskegee Univ., Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham, Univ. of Alabama in Huntsville, and... Continue Reading →
Presidential Early Career Award, District 12 Conference, & BEYA Awards
One hundred and five researchers have been selected as recipients of the 2016 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. According to the press release, this is "the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers." Several of this year's... Continue Reading →
New Dean, EWeek 2016, & System Administrator Position (February 2016)
The University of Michigan (U-M) College of Engineering has announced Alec D. Gallimore, Ph.D. (NY G '86), as the next Dean of Engineering, beginning July 2016. Dr. Gallimore will succeed David C. Munson Jr., Ph.D. (DE A '75), who previously held the position for two terms. Dr. Gallimore is currently an associate dean for academic... Continue Reading →
