A recent article from The Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA), highlighted the senior-project presentations taking place in the area at the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. One group of seniors from Penn devised a "chain lock that would be permanently attached to a bike rack; riders could open and close the lock with a card that... Continue Reading →
USA Science & Engineering Festival 2014
Here is a set of six images from Tau Beta Pi's participation at the USA Science & Engineering Festival 2014 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (April 25-27). More information, along with a Festival summary will be published soon. Thanks to all of our awesome TBP volunteers!! ΤΒΠ
Tau Beta Pi: Fellows, Festival, & Alumni Chapters
Tau Beta Pi would like to congratulate the 26 Fellows that comprise the 81st class of Tau Beta Pi Fellowships. All of this year's Fellows will receive a $10,000 stipend for the 2014-15 year of full-time graduate study. Read the press release to see the full list of this year's Fellows. Short bios will be... Continue Reading →
Newsmakers, April 2014
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) recently announced the results of the membership-wide vote for the 2014-15 ASEE officers. Joseph Rencis, Ph.D., was elected as president-elect and Col. Bobby Grant Crawford, NY U '85, was chosen as the vice president. Col. Crawford is an associate professor and director at the U.S. Military Academy. Dr.... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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