Last week, The White House named 11 individuals and four organizations as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. Read the news release here Douglass L. Henderson, AZ A '78, is one of the recipients of this year's award. Dr. Henderson is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.... Continue Reading →
On the Move: January 2011
General Motors has announced the promotion of Mary Barra, MI Z '85, to senior vice president of global product development. Most recently Barra was a vice president of global human resources. In her new role, she will be in charge of the "development of future cars and trucks." Click here to read more Τ The... Continue Reading →
Honors, Program, & Research
Last week Zach Carr, NJ A 2011, was a recipient of the NCAA Top VIII award. The honor "recognizes current student-athletes who will have completed their athletics eligibility for their success on the fields and courts, in the classroom and in the community." Click here for more on this year's recipients from the NCAA or... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Events, & News: January 2011
The New York Times covering the decision of Apple chief executive Steven Jobs to take a third medical leave, announced that Timothy D. Cook, AL A '82, will take over day-to-day operations. Mr. Cook is currently chief operating officer at Apple and has been with the company since 1998. Read the full article to learn... Continue Reading →
Tau Beta Pi Announcements
This is an important reminder that the deadline for receiving nominations for the 2011 Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus Program is February 1. You can click here to learn about the nomination process and submit your nomination online Τ The Executive Council of Tau Beta Pi is soliciting questions from members to ask candidates for... Continue Reading →
Awards & Nominations: 2011
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced the winners of three prestigious prizes this week. The 2011 Charles Stark Draper Prize went to Frances H. Arnold and Willem P.C. Stemmer. Dr. Frances H. Arnold, NJ D '79, is a professor at Caltech. According to the press release, "she is the only woman to have been... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year from Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Pi would like to wish you and yours a healthy and prosperous 2011. This has been a special year for Tau Beta Pi the Engineering Honor Society, as we celebrated our 125th Anniversary. We appreciate our members continued support and we hope that you will get involved with one or more of Tau... Continue Reading →
Education, Innovation, & Nuclear Power
As part of a series on struggles faced by educators of math and science, CNN highlights the image problem of science. The article, details the difficulties involved with teaching hands-on science without the funding. Teachers in the article say that to combat the negative image of science hands-on activities are needed, but the money, if... Continue Reading →
Engineering: Education, Innovation, & Recognition
Washington State University has announced that Dr. Shane Brown, P.E. (OR A '95), has received the NSF CAREER Award for his project "to better understand how practicing civil engineers learn engineering concepts." Dr. Brown plans to continue his research related to engineering education and will participate in the upcoming National Academy of Engineering's Frontiers of... Continue Reading →
Awards & Recognition, December 2010
The White House has announced the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. The Presidential early career award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Eight of the recipients are Tau Beta Pi members. Click here for... Continue Reading →
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