The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) have announced the 2014-15 Capital One Academic All-District Football 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. Eleven Tau Beta Pi members have been named to 2014-15 Capital One Academic Football Teams,... Continue Reading →
On Campus, November 2014
After the 27th Annual West Virginia University (WVU) Pumpkin Drop took place on October 24, the West Virginia Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi moved in to help clean up the 327 pumpkins that fell 11-stories from the Engineering Sciences Building. Chapter members separated the remains of the pumpkins' safeguards into four piles, donated 16... Continue Reading →
In Support of Engineering, November 2014
Tau Beta Pi the Engineering Honor Society is now accepting applications for the 82nd annual program of TBP Fellowships. Any member of the Association, including students and alumni, planning on full-time graduate study during the academic year 2015-16 is eligible to apply. The deadline to complete and file the application is February 1, 2015. More... Continue Reading →
Engineering FYI, November 2014
At the annual Conference of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Gwynne E. Shotwell, SpaceX President and COO, took part in an opening keynote and conversation with SWE President Elizabeth Bierman. Shotwell, IL G '86, joined SpaceX in 2002 as its seventh employee. Today, she manages the daily operations of a $5 billion company with... Continue Reading →
News, Jobs, & Events, November 2014
The Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees has approved the opening of the new department of biomedical engineering at MSU. The effective date for the new unit will be January 1, 2015 and the first courses will be offered in Spring 2016. According to the news announcement, "the new department will become a focal... Continue Reading →
Student & Athlete Recognition, October 2014
The College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) have announced the 2014-15 Capital One Academic All-District Teams for men's and women's soccer, 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. Six Tau Beta Pi members have been named to 2014-15 Capital... Continue Reading →
Engineer Comedy, Press, & Publication, October 2014
Technically Funny comedian Don P. McMillan, PA A '81, has a weekly podcast that "takes you deep into the hilarious world of one's and zero's. Combining computers and comedy like no one has before." He posted a recent podcast on "How to Make an Engineer Laugh" and was sporting a very cool brown hoodie that... Continue Reading →
Awards, Recognitions, & Scholarships, October 2014
This month President Obama announced the newest class of recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation. These are "our Nation's highest honors for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science and technology. The awardees will receive their medals at a White House ceremony later this year."... Continue Reading →
Collegiate Chapter News, October 2014
The Senior CLASS (Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®) Award honors the attributes of NCAA Division I senior student-athletes in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. The award program is designed exclusively for college seniors who are utilizing their complete athletic eligibility, remaining committed to their university and pursuing the many rewards... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Events & Opportunities, October 2014
The award-winning Engineering Futures (EF) program of Tau Beta Pi has openings for (volunteer) Engineering Futures Facilitators. If you are interested, you can send an email to the EF Coordinator. A few details about the volunteer position follow: Must be a Tau Beta Pi member Must have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering Serves... Continue Reading →
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