Former NASA astronaut Michael J. Massimino, Ph.D. (NY A '84), is author of Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the University. Dr. Massimino's new book can be pre-orderd now and is scheduled to be released in hardcover on October 4, 2016. Dr. Massimino is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at... Continue Reading →
Association Convention Update, New Dean, & USB Chargers (July 2016)
The deadline to complete your Convention profile is August 1, 2016, for this year's Tau Beta Pi Convention in San Diego, CA. Information has been posted regarding the business summary, Convention agenda, and schedule. Coming soon, there will be information on the professional development sessions and some very exciting speakers and performers. Click here to... Continue Reading →
New Dean, Organic Products CEO, & Design Thinking Speaker (July 2016)
Old Dominion University (VA) has announced the selection of Stephanie G. Adams, Ph.D. (NE A '89), as the seventh dean of the University's Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology. Previously, Dr. Adams was professor of engineering education department head at Virginia Tech. She will be the first female engineering dean at the University, received... Continue Reading →
TBP Scholars, Dept. Chair, & Super GPS (July 2016)
Tau Beta Pi has announced the 2016-17 class of Association Scholars. This year 210 students were selected to receive cash awards for their senior year of engineering study. Read the press release for more information, including the names of several new scholarships. Short biographies of the Scholars will be published in August in conjunction with... Continue Reading →
ASM Fellow, Recruiting Fair, & Nuclear Energy Grants
Matthew J. O'Keefe, Ph.D. (MO B '85), has been named a Fellow of ASM International, a leading association of metals-centric materials scientists and engineers, according to an announcement from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. O'Keefe is chair of materials science and engineering and a professor of metallurgical engineering at Missouri S&T. He... Continue Reading →
Anniversary of First Member, Dean Initiated, & Summer Intern (June 2016)
June 15 marks the 131st anniversary of the first undergraduate student being initiated as a member of Tau Beta Pi. In 1885, Irving Andrew Heikes, PA A 1885, was initiated and became the first member of Tau Beta Pi. You can read a detailed account of the founding and early history of Tau Beta Pi... Continue Reading →
Academic All-American, 2016 Convention Schedule, & Athletics Hall of Fame (June 2016)
Tau Bate Nolan M. Lodden, IN D 2016, has been selected for the 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division I Baseball team. Click here for the All-America Division I first, second, and third baseball teams. Lodden is a senior electrical engineering major at Valparaiso University and first team All-American. He plays outfield for the varsity baseball... Continue Reading →
Molecular Air Purifier, Optical Science & Engineering, & Alumni Events (June 2016)
The Tampa Bay Times (FL) recently profiled a new molecular air purifier developed by professor and co-director of the Clean Energy Research Center at the University of South Florida. Yogi Goswami, Ph.D., P.E. (AL A '75), recently unveiled the 2-ft tall aluminum cylinder, which took more than two decades to perfect. Dr. Goswami started working... Continue Reading →
New President, Joint Picnic, & Founding Dean (May 2016)
John Y. Walz, Ph.D. (LA B '82), will be the next president of the Milwaukee School Engineering (MSOE), beginning July 1, 2016. Currently, Dr. Walz is dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Previously, he served as professor and head of the department of chemical engineering at Virginia Tech and worked... Continue Reading →
Pistilli Award, Hall of Fame, & Alumni Events (May 2016)
The Design Automotive Conference (DAC) Executive Committee will present the 2016 Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award to Soha Hassoun, Ph.D. (SD B '86), at the 53rd DAC June 5-9, in Austin, TX. The Pistilli Award recognizes women that have made important contributions in electronic design automation (EDA) and individuals that have helped... Continue Reading →
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