The nation's largest and leading voluntary health organization, The American Diabetes Association (ADA), has announced the election of Joseph C. Cook, Jr., TN A '65, to its Board of Directors. Currently, Cook is a principal and co-founder of Mountain Group Capital, LLC and the Limestone Fund, LLC. He has been actively involved with the American... Continue Reading →
Engineering FYI: On the Move, January 2010
The New York Times reported on President Obama's announcement of a new initiative to train math and science teachers in America. Wednesday's announcement coincided with awards for excellence in teaching and mentoring to more than 100 educators. One of the teachers honored was Ben Flores, Ph.D., (TX Q '85) from The University of Texas at... Continue Reading →
In the News, January 2010
Northrop Grumman has announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from Los Angeles to the Washington (D.C.) area by 2011, according to reports in the Washington Post. Northrop's chief executive and president, Wes Bush (MA B '83) said, "We are a global security company, and all of the federal processes are in the Washington area.... Continue Reading →
Government Policy and Engineering, December 2009
NASA and Google are claiming to have developed ways "to monitor both the carbon and dioxide pollution and the levels of forest destruction that contribute to global warming." The timing is good as the world awaits a possible "climate deal" at the Copenhagen United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009. NASA's technology would be a satellite... Continue Reading →
Engineering Trends, December 2009
A recent entry in the, U.S. News & World Report, Professors' Guide obtained advice from Edward Crawley (MA B '76), professor of engineering at MIT, for undergraduate engineering students with high career aspirations. The ten strategic suggestions include extra tips for using social media and developing effective communication skills. Read the full list, which includes,... Continue Reading →
Gender Parity & Opportunities in Engineering
Recently, the Obama administration has recommitted itself to "women's advancement in the sciences." This year marks the 37th anniversary of Title IX and efforts continue toward understanding how a growing pool of women in research science continue to "leak out before obtaining tenured positions at colleges and universities." A recent advice column in The Chronicle... Continue Reading →
Engineering News: Energy & Sustainability
At Kansas University, a project is working to turn treated sewage into commercially viable biofuel using algae. According to KU professor, Val Smith, the research is a positive for America all the way around. "It's like a win-win-win-win-win." Read the article for more information on this project. Τ A new type of solar panel will... Continue Reading →
Engineering News; Activities & Opportinities, November 2009
A popular job-related article for engineers searching for work was highlighted in PlasticsToday. A virtual job fair for engineers has been created by Fisher/Unitech, making "over 800 jobs available." The online job fair is available through November 30, 2009. Read article Τ Tau Beta Pi International Headquarters is proud to announce The Ohio State University's... Continue Reading →
Opportunities & Announcements, September 2009
The Boy Scouts of America have announced that Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr., IN A '46, has made a $50 million contribution toward the completion of a new National High Adventure Base located in West Virginia. The Bechtel family has a tradition of Scouting, as Stephen D. Bechtel, Jr., became an Eagle Scout in 1940, has... Continue Reading →
In the News, August 2009
In an energy-related article this week, 'smart grids' or energy networks' ability to increase the power capacity of the United States were highlighted. The increase could help offset future capacity needs predicted by the current demand for energy. The article highlights other countries energy strategies along with new technologies. Read full article Τ As an... Continue Reading →
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