The Highlands Today published an article covering the Skype video call between Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Steven W. Sell, FL Z '92, and a group of Hill-Gustat Middle School (FL) science students this week. Sell spent seven years working on the Mars Curiosity project and he provided information on the technology involved and answered questions... Continue Reading →
ASEE, All-Americans, & Scholarships
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) will host its 120th Annual Conference June 23-26 in Atlanta, GA. Tau Beta Pi will be hosting a reception at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in the Omni-Atrium Terrace B from 6-8 pm on Monday, June 24. The reception is an opportunity for deans, faculty, and others... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Events, & Jobs, June 2013
On June 6-7, teams will converge on Marshall, MI, for the SAE International Supermileage Competition. Last year's winning team from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College (Penn State Behrend), is preparing to defend their title. With a team made up of current students, alumni, and faculty member Richard B. Englund, P.E. (WA B '74), the... Continue Reading →
Making News, Part II, May 2013
This week, four students of the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science were recognized with the school's top awards. Three of the award winners are Tau Beta Pi members: (See the full list) Elizabeth J. Smith - (WY A 2015) selected as the Outstanding Junior by the Tau Beta Pi WY Alpha... Continue Reading →
Announcements & Events, May 2013
Aman Sinha, NJ D 2013, was recently profiled by Princeton University for being the valedictorian of the 2013 graduating class. Sinha graduated with a degree in mechanical & aerospace engineering and will give an address at Princeton's upcoming Commencement ceremony. The previous Tau Beta Pi NJ Delta chapter president plans to continue his education and... Continue Reading →
Profile: Engineering Students
The University of Virginia is profiling students from the class of 2013. Caroline C. Hackett, VA A 2013, is graduating this month with a degree in civil and environmental engineering. After graduation, she will work on a humanitarian and civic assistance mission with the U.S. Navy in Samoa, Tonga, and the Marshall Islands. "This usually... Continue Reading →
Awards & Appointments, May 2013
After 14 years at Wright State University, Dr. Nathan W. Klingbeil, OH Q '93, has been selected as the dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Previously, he was associate dean for academic affairs and professor of engineering. The Dayton Business Journal published an article profiling Dr. Klingbeil's work "that re-invented engineering education... Continue Reading →
Making News, May 2013
The Peninsula newspaper of Qatar reported on the spring commencement ceremony for Texas A&M University Qatar. The 400th engineer graduated from the university, including the first two chemical engineering master's program graduates. Dr. Mark H. Weichold (TX D '78), Texas A&M Qatar Dean and CEO, said that the graduates will be playing key roles in... Continue Reading →
In the News, May 2013
KOTV (OK) recently reported on the work of mechanical engineering students from the University of Tulsa. As part of their senior project the students created a "one-of-a-kind car (magic rider) designed so children, even without full control of their own bodies, can control something that moves" and a unique and safe slide. Click here to... Continue Reading →
Engineering: Education & Service
The Belleville News-Democrat (IL) recently profiled electrical engineer Gina R. Eberhart, IL E 2000. Currently, Eberhart is one of three female engineers working at Ameren. She earned her undergraduate degree in engineering from the University of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is interested in seeing more female engineers follow in her career path. "I... Continue Reading →
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