Virgina Tech has announced that Dr. Scott F. Midkiff, NC G '79, will become the university's vice president for information technology and chief information officer beginning in October. Currently, Dr. Midkiff is a professor and head of the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Read the news release Τ The September... Continue Reading →
Engineers, Events, & People, August 2012
Last week, aerospace engineer Lawrence M. Mead Jr., NJ D '40, passed away at the age of 94. Most recently Mead was a senior vice president of Grumman Aerospace Corp. (now Northrop Grumman). He is known as the design chief for the A-6 Intruder, a fighter and bombing aircraft that could carry up to 18,000... Continue Reading →
News & Announcements, August 2012
This week, Virginia Commonwealth University announced the selection of Barbara D. Boyan, Ph.D., as the new dean of the VCU School of Engineering. She will begin her new position on January 1, 2013. Currently, Dr. Boyan is associate dean for research and innovation at the Georgia Tech College of Engineering. She is also a professor... Continue Reading →
Engineering Recognition & TBP Apparel
Dr. Stanley Atcitty, NM A '92, was recently profiled by the Indian Country Today Media Network for being awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Dr. Aticitty is currently an energy storage systems researcher at Sandia National Laboratories. Read the article The PECASE award is given to outstanding scientists and engineers... Continue Reading →
HQ Temporary Closing & Other News, August 2012
Tau Beta Pi Headquarters will be closed August 15-16 due to construction work being done at the University of Tennessee in the Dougherty Engineering Building. During this time, the website, the phone lines, and other services will not be available. HQ will re-open Friday, August 17. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Τ Kettering University... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Opportunities, & Partners
Teach For America is a consistent supporter of Tau Beta Pi and a valued partner. Friday, August 24, is the deadline for the TFA first corps member applications. Why do I teach? “I teach because the next Turing or Gates or Zuckerberg might be sitting in my classroom. Kids in every zip code should have... Continue Reading →
Engineering Leaders, August 2012
The Wall Street Journal recently profiled the research center for wireless technologies at Polytechnic Institute of New York University scheduled to open this winter. Theodore S. Rappaport, Ph.D. (IN A '82), is the founder and director of the research center that "will combine research in wireless technologies, computing and medical applications." According to the article,... Continue Reading →
On the Move: Awards & Industry
Crouch Engineering, a leader in railway and bridge engineering, recently announced several promotions within the company to new leadership positions. Kevin N. Lindsey, P.E. (TN G '00), has been named Manager of Engineering overseeing the firm's engineering and project management staff. Derek B. Godwin, P.E. (TN G '08), is now the Manager of Structures. Click... Continue Reading →
On Campus, July 2012
The University of Kentucky College of Engineering has announced that Dr. John Y. Walz, LA B '82, has been named the 10th Dean of Engineering and will begin his new position September 1, 2012, pending approval by the UK Board of Trustees. Dr. Walz has been a professor and department head of chemical engineering at... Continue Reading →
Volunteer Appointments & Building Dedication
The Tau Beta Pi Executive Council has approved the appointment of Christopher F. Benson, UT A '08, as a District 12 Director of Tau Beta Pi. Benson is an electrical engineer at the ETC Group. He has been an advisor to the Utah Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Pi since 2009. He served as chapter... Continue Reading →
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