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 →
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 →
Engineering FYI, August 2014
The August issue of Tau Beta Pi's publication, The Bulletin, is now available in DigiMag® format. This issue has information on the Association's Membership Award for collegiate chapters, a new District Director, networking with TBP alumni, Tau Beta Pi Day (3.14.15), and much more. This publication is only available online and contains clickable links to... Continue Reading →
ASEE Fellows 2014
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has announced the 2014 class of newly elected Fellows. "The fellow grade of membership is conferred upon an active member of ASEE who has been a member for at least 10 years, in recognition of outstanding contributions to engineering or engineering technology education." There were 12 Fellows elected... Continue Reading →
In the News, August 2014
Deji B. Badiru, Ph.D., P.E., has been named the 2015 National Public Service Award winner as selected by the U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Dr. Badiru, TN G '79, is currently the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Dean, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, engineering professor, and head of systems... Continue Reading →
In Support of Engineering, August 2014
The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas has announced a gift from the late T.W. "Tom" Whaley Jr., Ph.D. The gift will "create an endowment aimed at bringing more of Texas' best and brightest high school student to Austin," specifically providing assistance for 34 engineering students in the first year. Dr. Whaley,... Continue Reading →
News & Events, July 2014
This week, Ford Motor Co. announced plans for a $1 million scholarship program to be named in honor of former CEO Alan Mulally, KS A '68. The Alan Mulally Leadership in Engineering Scholarship will "provide financial assistance to students pursuing degrees in automotive engineering." According to the article from the Associated Press, the new scholarship... Continue Reading →
Association Awards & Scholars, July 2014
The largest class of Tau Beta Pi Scholars has been announced with a total of 242 scholarships awarded. This year the Association received 451 applications for the 2014-15 class of scholars. Read the press release for more information and find the list of TBP Scholars here. Images of all the Scholars will be published in... Continue Reading →
Pushing Boundaries, June 2014
The mayor of Paducah, KY, Jeffrey R. Seay, Ph.D., P.E. (AL E '04), and an undergraduate chemical engineering student recently traveled to Gabon, Africa, to discuss economic development opportunities and potential research and collaboration between the University of Kentucky (UK) and Gabon. Dr. Seay is a an assistant professor at UK Paducah and explained how... Continue Reading →
Leaders in Engineering, May 2014
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) have announced the 2013-14 Capital One Academic All-District At-Large Men's Teams, including Division I, II, III, and college (division). All first-team Academic All-District selections advance to the national Capital One Academic All-American ballot. An impressive 12 Tau Beta Pi members have been named to 2013-14 Capital One... Continue Reading →
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