Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has named Doreen D. Edwards, Ph.D. (NY S '97), as the next dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. Dr. Edwards is currently dean of the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University (NY) and acting vice president of Statutory Affairs for the university. She will join RIT... Continue Reading →
Pi Day Challenges & Don McMillan
On the eve of the third annual Tau Beta Pi Day, the Association is announcing the inaugural Pi Day Chapter Fundraising Competition. Starting today and running until Monday, March 21, Tau Beta Pi members from graduating classes 2012 thru 2015 can participate by making a donation to the Association. The collegiate chapter with the highest... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Events: Pi Day, TX Alpha Centennial, Alumni Gatherings
A reminder that Monday, March 14, 2016, is Tau Beta Pi Day. We encourage everyone to wear their Tau Beta Pi Bent, apparel, or insignia. We also invite you to participate in local events that might be taking place near you. For a list of known activities being hosted by alumni and collegiate chapters of... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Liz Tilberis Award, & District Conferences (March 2016)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. System Administrator with Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc. in Knoxville, Tennessee 2. Vice President Facilities Engineering at COORS Healthcare Solutions in Reno, Nevada 3. Dashboard Software Test Engineer with Accenture Federal Services in San Antonio, Texas 4. Engineer II-VAS NOC with MTN-Uganda in Kampala, Uganda 5.... Continue Reading →
Images of Tau Beta Pi (March 2016)
The Florida Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at Florida International University (FIU), hosted approximately 90 students for a MindSET structures hands-on module as part of the FIU Engineering Expo 2016. The students responded positively to the activity and presented their structures along with an explanation of its engineering purpose. Several students indicated a desire... Continue Reading →
EMF TEDx Talk, Bent Selfie, Things to Do w/An Engineering Degree
Earlier this month, Jeromy C. Johnson, SD A '98, spoke at TEDxBerkeley. His talk was entitled "Wireless Wake-Up Call." You can watch a video of the talk on Johnson's website and learn more about how he became an EMF Exposure expert. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and "had a successful career in... Continue Reading →
Women in Engineering (February 2016)
DiscoverE is leading the charge for Girl Day or "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" day on Thursday, February 25. This year's focus is on engineers and engineering students as role models to show young girls "how creative engineering is and how engineers are changing our world." A great example of what the engineering community is... Continue Reading →
Presidential Early Career Award, District 12 Conference, & BEYA Awards
One hundred and five researchers have been selected as recipients of the 2016 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. According to the press release, this is "the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers." Several of this year's... Continue Reading →
New Dean, EWeek 2016, & System Administrator Position (February 2016)
The University of Michigan (U-M) College of Engineering has announced Alec D. Gallimore, Ph.D. (NY G '86), as the next Dean of Engineering, beginning July 2016. Dr. Gallimore will succeed David C. Munson Jr., Ph.D. (DE A '75), who previously held the position for two terms. Dr. Gallimore is currently an associate dean for academic... Continue Reading →
Academic All-Americans, Engineering Futures, & Polar Plunge
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN) recently profiled seven current student-athletes who have earned Academic All-American honors. Rose-Hulman has produced 117 Academic All-Americans and at least one Academic All-American for 30 consecutive years, which is the longest annual streak among NCAA Div. III institutions. According to the news article, "on two occasions, Rose-Hulman student-athletes have been... Continue Reading →
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