The Remington Outdoor Company (ROC) has announced the appointment of Virginia (Ginger) E. Chandler, TX Z '86, as senior vice president, new product development and innovation. Previously, Chandler led lean at Nike’s European logistics center and ran R&D and new product development for Smith & Wesson. She holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Lamar... Continue Reading →
Engineering FYI, September 2014
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has announced the election of nine to the class of 2014 SME College of Fellows. "Recipients are recognized by their peers and the manufacturing community as key contributors to the social, technical and educational progress of manufacturing." See the full list and detailed bios Richard J. Furness, Ph.D. (MI... Continue Reading →
In the News, September 2014
Fortune has announced their annual list of "The Most Powerful Women in Business" 2014. According to the announcement, "nearly half of the women on the list run huge companies - a record." Another recent article highlights the top women in the 2014 Fortune Most Powerful Women list for having degrees and backgrounds in STEM disciplines.... Continue Reading →
Innovation & Opportunity, September 2014
The Yale News recently profiled Minjoo Larry Lee, Ph.D. (RI A '98), for being awarded a grant "to develop dual-junction solar cells that can operate efficiently at extreme temperatures above 750 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to converting a portion of the sunlight directly into electricity, the solar cells will use the remainder of the light... Continue Reading →
Making News, September 2014
The MacArthur Foundation has announced the 21 recipients of the 2014 MacArthur Fellowships. "Those who think creativity is dying should examine the life's work of these extraordinary innovators who work in diverse fields and in different ways to improve our lives and better our world," said Cecilia Conrad, Vice President, MacArthur Fellows Program. "Together, they... Continue Reading →
Leaders in Engineering, September 2014
Luke M. Barbara, OH G '09, was recently featured by The Ohio State University (OSU) as the Director of the University's newest Global Gateway in São Paulo, Brazil. "Gateway offices are located in key parts of the world that allow the university to form international partnerships, establish a worldwide presence and connect Buckeyes with opportunities... Continue Reading →
Events & Images of Tau Beta Pi, September 2014
The College of Engineering at Valparaiso University recently shared an image from 1963 of then University president O.P. Kretzmann standing next to the Bent monument. The monument was unveiled as part of the induction ceremony of the Indiana Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Valparaiso on March 23, 1963. Thanks for sharing @ValpoCoE Τ... Continue Reading →
Developing Future Engineers, September 2014
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has announced that JoAnn P. Browning, Ph.D. (KY A '95), has been named dean and Distinguished Chair of the UTSA College of Engineering. Previously, Dr. Browning was associate dean of administration and professor of civil engineering at the University of Kansas (KU). While at KU she spent... Continue Reading →
On Campus: Inventor, Job Opportunities, & News
Sangeeta N. Bhatia, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the 2014 recipient of the Lemelson-MIT Prize. Dr. Bhatia, RI A '90, is being recognized "for commercializing miniaturized technologies that span the areas of drug toxicity, tissue regeneration, cancer therapeutics, noninvasive diagnostics and infectious disease." She is a biomedical engineer, professor, and Director of the Laboratory for... Continue Reading →
Scholars, Teaching Excellence, & Winners
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Scholarsh Program has announced the 2014-15 scholarship recipients. This year 38 ASME student members will receive nearly $150,000 funded by the ASME Foundation. At least seven of the scholars are Tau Beta Pi members. They are: (See the full list) 1. Jamie A. Nagode – (CT G 2015)... Continue Reading →
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