Luke M. Barbara, OH G '09, was recently featured by The Ohio State University (OSU) as the Director of the University's newest Global Gateway in São Paulo, Brazil. "Gateway offices are located in key parts of the world that allow the university to form international partnerships, establish a worldwide presence and connect Buckeyes with opportunities... Continue Reading →
Events & Images of Tau Beta Pi, September 2014
The College of Engineering at Valparaiso University recently shared an image from 1963 of then University president O.P. Kretzmann standing next to the Bent monument. The monument was unveiled as part of the induction ceremony of the Indiana Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Valparaiso on March 23, 1963. Thanks for sharing @ValpoCoE Τ... 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 →
On Campus: Inventor, Job Opportunities, & News
Sangeeta N. Bhatia, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the 2014 recipient of the Lemelson-MIT Prize. Dr. Bhatia, RI A '90, is being recognized "for commercializing miniaturized technologies that span the areas of drug toxicity, tissue regeneration, cancer therapeutics, noninvasive diagnostics and infectious disease." She is a biomedical engineer, professor, and Director of the Laboratory for... Continue Reading →
Events, Jobs, & Opportunities, September 2014
Tau Beta Pi's 2014 Recruiting Fair will take place on Thursday, October 2, in Spokane, Washington. The Fair kicks-off the Association's annual Convention each year. For a list of companies, graduate schools, and non-profits that will be in attendance, visit this web page. All collegiate chapters of Tau Beta Pi are encouraged to submit a... Continue Reading →
2014 Innovators Under 35
MIT Technology Review recently announced the 35 Innovators Under 35 for 2014. According to the introduction and full list, the Innovators were nominated by the public or by MIT Technology Review's editors from roughly 500 nominees and judged on "the originality and impact, or potential impact, of their work." Each innovator is also classified in... Continue Reading →
Engineer, Comedian, Guest Performer
Tau Beta Pi is excited to announce that Don McMillan, PA A '81, will present his "Engineer@Heart" show for attendees on Thursday night at the 109th Convention of Tau Beta Pi in Spokane, WA. McMillan is an engineer and comedian with Technically Funny, Inc. He joined Tau Beta Pi as an undergraduate at Lehigh University.... Continue Reading →
Making News, August 2014
Earlier this summer, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recognized 18 scientists and engineers with the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scienctist and Engineer of the Year Award. The annual award was established in 2006 by Delores M. Etter, Ph.D. (NM B '79), and is sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for... 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 →
