Last week, Edmund T. Cranch, Ph.D. (NJ G '44), passed away at the age of 91. Dr. Cranch was the 12th President at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) from 1978-85. Before joining WPI, he spent most of his career in engineering education and academic administration at Cornell University. According to the obituary from WPI: "One of... Continue Reading →
Leaders in Engineering, February 2015
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) President C.D. Mote Jr., Ph.D. (CA A '59), has announced the election of 67 new members and 12 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 →
On Campus News, February 2015
A group of students from the Michigan Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at Oakland University (OU), recently attended the North American International Auto Show in Detroit "to network and learn about the latest vehicles on the market." In an article on the OU website, MI Theta Chapter president Abedin Sherifi, MI Q 2015, spoke... Continue Reading →
Awards, Jobs, & Major Gifts, February 2015
The 2015 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering has been awarded to Robert S. Langer Jr., Ph.D. (NY D '70), as announced by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Dr. Langer has been recognized for being a "ground-breaking chemical engineer awarded for his revolutionary advances and leadership in engineering at the interface with chemistry and medicine." He... Continue Reading →
Newsmakers, February 2015
The West Coast Conference recently announced that Pamela A. Eibeck, Ph.D., P.E. (AZ G '79), has been appointed to serve on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Committee on Academics as vice chair of the committee. Currently, Dr. Eibeck is president of University of the Pacific. She is a mechanical engineer with bachelor's,... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Events, & Hires, February 2015
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Info Sec Engineer at Bank of America in Texas, D.C., New Jersey, and other U.S. locations 2. Manufacturing Engineer with BAYER in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania 3. Civil Engineer with Foth in Columbia, South Carolina 4. Software Development Engineer with SmarTek21 LLC in Kirkland, Washington 5. Field Service... Continue Reading →
Dean Opening, New Grant, & Published Article
Marquette University seeks applicants and nominations for the position of OPUS Dean of the OPUS College of Engineering. A complete leadership profile is available. Read more about the search on Marquette's website. Nominations and inquiries of interest may be sent in confidence to the University's executive recruitment consultant: Baker and Associates LLC. Τ Thanks to... Continue Reading →
AIAA Fellows, Insignia Shirts, & Events, January 2015
Earlier this month the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced the class of 2015 Fellows and Honorary Fellows. The induction ceremony is scheduled for May 6, 2015, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Read the press release for more details. Nine of the 22 AIAA Fellows are... Continue Reading →
Follow-ups, Deadlines & Info, January 2015
The Winston Churchill Foundation has announced the complete list of 14 Scholars for 2015-16. We previously highlighted three Tau Bates and there are another three on the list. That brings the total to six Tau Beta Pi members are 2015-16 Churchill Scholars. The other three Scholars are: 4. Catherine K. Groschner – (PA G 2015)... Continue Reading →
News & Notes, January 2015
Syracuse University (SU) has announced a permanently endowed fund that "will provide scholarship aid, modification of physical facilities, special aid or assistance, or any effort deemed most necessary to make education possible for qualified students with physical disabilities. It is the first endowment gift to provide scholarships to qualified students with physical disabilities." The fund... Continue Reading →
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