This past weekend, the 249th collegiate chapter of Tau Beta Pi was installed at The University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas. The official installing deputy of the Texas Nu Chapter of Tau Beta Pi was TBP president Larry A. Simonson, Ph.D., P.E. (SD A '69), assisted by TBP Executive Director Curtis D. Gomulinski, MI... Continue Reading →
On the Move, March 2014
S. David Wu, Ph.D. (PA A '81), was recently named as the next provost and executive vice president of George Mason University. He will begin his new position on July 1. Currently, Dr. Wu is dean of Lehigh University's College of Engineering. He has spent 27 years at Lehigh University and has been the dean... Continue Reading →
In the News, March 2014
General Motors CEO Mary Barra, MI Z '85, announced today a new safety chief at GM. Jeffrey M. Boyer, MI Z '79, has 40 years of experience in engineering and safety at GM and will assume the newly created position responsible "for the safety development of GM vehicle systems, confirmation and validation of safety performance,... Continue Reading →
Engineering Honors & Traditions
The Delaware Engineering Society recently chose Joseph Jakubowski, P.E. (DE A '01), as the 2014 Young Engineer of the Year. According to the article, Jakubowski was nominated "because he is regarded by his peers as a leader who regularly takes time to offer meaningful project and career advice. He inspires those around him to respect... Continue Reading →
Tau Beta Pi Day 2014, Enjoy!!
Today is March 14, Tau Beta Pi Day, 2014! If you are looking to get involved with Pi Day activities, check out our regional event listings here. At the very least, we encourage you to display your Tau Beta Pi membership and partake in some pie. We already did here at Tau Beta Pi Headquarters:... Continue Reading →
Pi Day Activities & Other News and Events
March 14 is Pi Day and Tau Beta Pi is encouraging all of its members to take part in the international celebration to display your membership and to participate in engineering-related activities. You can find a full list of Tau Beta Pi Day activities here. The list includes activities on Pi Day and for the... Continue Reading →
Awards & Recognition, March 2014
In February during the 35th Annual Federal Engineer of the Year (FEYA) Banquet, the National Society of Professional Engineers (2014) honored "engineers employed by a federal agency that employs at least 50 engineers worldwide." CDR Edward L. Zechmann, P.E. (NE A '00), and Michael F. Zoccola, P.E. (TN B '76), were among the top ten... Continue Reading →
Leaders in Engineering, March 2014
The University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Engineering has named Teik C. Lim, Ph.D. (AL B '85), as dean. Dr. Lim has served as interim dean of the College since 2012. His new position is effective as of March 10, 2014. He has been a member of the UC mechanical engineering faculty since 2002. Read... Continue Reading →
Campus News, March 2014
The 249th chapter of Tau Beta Pi at the University of Texas-Pan American will be installed on Saturday, March 22. The initiation is scheduled to begin at 4pm and TBP alumni in the Edinburg & McAllen, Texas area are welcome to attend. There will also be a celebratory banquet following the initiation. The cost to... Continue Reading →
Engineer Profiles, March 2014
NASA astronaut Rick A. Mastracchio, CT B '82, is currently serving as flight engineer aboard the International Space Station for Expedition 38, but that did not stop him and two other astronauts from participating in a live Q&A session with engineering students from Temple University. Mastracchio is a veteran of three other space flights. Read... Continue Reading →
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