Last week the California Upsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at California State University, Sacramento, hosted a Cleantech Mixer to promote science and mathematics and offer professional networking opportunities. The U.S. Army highlighted the event and civil engineer Roger C. Henderson, OR A '83, of the Army Corps of Engineers for attending. Henderson has been... Continue Reading →
Announcements, TBP Fellows, & More
Dr. Michael Lovell, PA L '89, has been recommended as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's next Chancellor. Dr. Lovell has been serving as interim Chancellor since October 2010. Previously, he was Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at UWM. Click here for the news release Τ The 2011-12 class of Tau Beta Pi... Continue Reading →
Engineering News, Events, & Profiles
In late March the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hosted their 38th Convention in St. Louis, MO. The Chicago Tribune reports that the job fair that took place at the Convention was attended by top-drawer exhibitors and was an indication of the job options available to qualified attendees. Read the article for more information... Continue Reading →
Challenges, Innovation, & Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Transportation is sponsoring the Connected Vehicle Technology Challenge calling for new ideas related to the use of Dedicated Short-Range Communications. Visit the website, for more information. The deadline for submissions is May 1. Τ The Mass Transportation Authority of Michigan plans to build a gas station for hydrogen fuel and research... Continue Reading →
Student Scholarship Announcements
Katie Maass, TX A 2011, is a senior majoring in chemical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her pursuits and research related to fighting cancer and improving drug delivery have earned her several graduate fellowships. She has been awarded a Hertz Fellowship, offered a graduate research fellowship from NSF, and is to be... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Awards, & Events
Bucknell University has announced that Dr. Keith W. Buffinton, MA D '79, has been named dean of the College of Engineering. Dr. Buffinton has been serving as interim dean since 2009 and was selected through a national search. He will begin the new position on July 1. Read the announcement here Τ The Barry M.... Continue Reading →
Making News: April 2011
WBNG (CBS-TV) in New York recently highlighted the New York Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, at Binghamton University, for their MindSET activity working with sixth grade students from Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School. According to the article, this week the NY Tau Chapter will show students how to build "ultra-simple electric generators." Learn more... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Awards, & Events
The Home News Tribune recently highlighted the success of the Rutgers Formula Racing Team. Click here to read the full article The team was founded in 1989 by a group of engineering students at Rutgers. In the last few years, the team has struggled to raise funds to support the development of their car in... Continue Reading →
Engineering Conferences 2011
The Engineers Without Borders-USA International Conference will be held this weekend (March 24-26) in Louisville, KY. To register and see the list of speakers including Budd Ahearn (SC G '58), click here This event will focus on "empowering communities around the globe through transformative leadership, we can ignite positive change and empower sustainability within the... Continue Reading →
In the News, Part II: March 2011
Mohammad Qayoumi, Ph.D., has been named the next president of San José State University. Dr. Qayoumi holds engineering degrees from the University of Cincinnati and the American University of Beirut. He is currently President of California State University, East Bay. Read the press release Τ An associate professor and postdoctoral researcher from Ohio State University... Continue Reading →
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