It was a busy weekend of activities for Tau Beta Pi chapters across the country. The University of Arkansas Chapter of Tau Beta Pi celebrated its 100-yr anniversary with Executive Director Curt Gomulinski, MI E '01, on hand for the ceremony. Τ Here is a video of Matthew A. Morrison, Ph.D. (FL G 2014), and... Continue Reading →
Engineers in the News, April 2014
The Western Herald (MI) recently profiled Fernanda Pereira, MI K 2014, a senior majoring in chemical engineering at Western Michigan University. She has been involved with the local chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), serving as both vice president and president. She joined the Michigan Kappa Chapter of Tau Beta Pi in 2012.... Continue Reading →
TBP Collegiate Chapter Events & Community Involvement
The West Virginia Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at West Virginia University, is hosting its annual Spring Bike Drive from April 7 to April 18. The event is co-sponsored by Positive Spin, a local nonprofit organization that encourages alternative transportation and serves as a bicycle-recycling center. You can donate bicycles, bicycle parts, new helmets,... Continue Reading →
In the News, April 2014
The state of New Jersey recently recognized Shannon Frone, NJ Z '11, "for her innovative work in the field of healthcare." Frone is a product engineer in research and development at the Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Flanders facility. She "was honored on the floor of the New Jersey State Legislature in March as part of the... Continue Reading →
Collegiate Fundraising, Awards, and Events, April 2014
The Texas Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), would like to provide scholarships to its collegiate members who help improve the lives of those less fortunate through K-12 STEM education volunteer work. TX Alpha has started an endowment with UT but needs help raising the funds. All... Continue Reading →
Honors & Innovation, April 2014
The New Faces of Engineering-College Edition, a program of DiscoverE (formerly known as the National Engineers Week Foundation) and its partners, announced the 2014 winners today. Funding for the program is provided by NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying). The College Edition program recognizes the accomplishments of 3rd, 4th and 5th year... Continue Reading →
Association Opportunities & News, April 2014
April 1 is the deadline to apply for Tau Beta Pi Scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. This is the 16th year for the Tau Beta Pi Scholarship program. Click here to read about the amount available for scholarships and those that are eligible. Today, is also the deadline to nominate Tau Bates for the... Continue Reading →
In Support of Education, March 2014
The Pitt News, the daily student newspaper of the University of Pittsburgh, profiled a recent event with the Scientists, Engineers and Mathematicians for Service (SEMFS) student group. The group hosted 35 local K-12 students for a day of hands-on activities. The president of SEMFS is Amy M. Howell, PA L 2016, who talked about the... Continue Reading →
Making News, March 2014
Jill S. Tietjen, P.E. (VA A '76), recently participated in a Q&A for the March issue of the Society of Women Engineering (SWE) newsletter. Tietjen is currently the president of the Board of Directors of the National Women’s Hall of Fame, is a licensed professional engineer in Colorado, and CEO of Technically Speaking, a national... Continue Reading →
Goldwater Scholars 2014
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation recently announced the 2014-15 Goldwater Scholars. This year 283 scholarships were awarded to undergraduate sophomores and juniors based on academic merit in mathematics, science, and engineering. A total of 1,166 students were nominated by college and university faculty in the Unites States. Read the press release... Continue Reading →
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