The online application are now open to apply for Tau Beta Pi Fellowships and Scholarships. Beginning November 1, 2010, the Fellowship and Scholarship Programs are accepting applications from members. The deadline for Fellowship applications is January 31, 2011. The deadline for Scholarship applications is March 1, 2011. For more information click here Τ The American... Continue Reading →
Making News: Academic Recognition, Feature Films, & Volunteering
Three varsity soccer athletes, two from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and one from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, have been named to their respective 2010 ESPN Academic All-District teams. The three Tau Beta Pi student-athlete members are: Brad Shelofsky, NY G 2011, a junior mechanical engineering major, soccer team captain, and two-time Liberty League defensive performer of the... Continue Reading →
In the News: Difference Makers
Earle S. Freedman, MD B '50, is director of Maryland's State Highway Administration office of bridge management. He is 80 years young and a recent article commemorated the 60th anniversary of his hiring. In addition to being Maryland's longest-tenured employee, Mr. Freedman is "generally recognized nationally as one of the foremost bridge engineers in the... Continue Reading →
Student Achievement, Service, & Villanova Model
Late last week the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced the 2010 recipients of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards. The class of sixteen was chosen from 121 semifinalist, and two are Tau Beta Pi student members. Isaac Odim, MN B 2011, is a senior running back at the University of Minnesota,... Continue Reading →
Engineering News, Part II, October 2010
A press release from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University highlights the successful petition to establish a new chapter at Tau Beta Pi's 2010 annual Convention in October. Dr. Howard Curtis, P.E. (IN A '63), professor at Embry-Riddle, and student president Evan Phillips traveled to Pennsylvania to present the petition to the Convention. The new chapter, Florida Iota,... Continue Reading →
Tau Beta Pi at U.S. Science & Engineering Festival
Tau Beta Pi is hosting a booth today and tomorrow as part of the U.S. Science and Engineering Festival Expo. The two-day Expo, Oct. 23-24, will take place on the National Mall and is free to attend. The Expo runs from 10am - 5:30pm this weekend. Tau Beta Pi's booth will host a MindSET Program... Continue Reading →
News, Opportunities, & Participation in K-12 Activities
The momentum is building for the first ever USA Science & Engineering Festival. The culmination of the festival will be a two-day Expo on the National Mall (Oct. 23-24). The White House recently mentioned the Festival in a press release. Tau Beta Pi will be hosting a booth at the Expo. Volunteers from DC Alpha,... Continue Reading →
Collegiate News: Events, Partnerships, & Projects
The Illinois Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi at the Illinois Institute of Technology is hosting two October events on campus. Mole Day, on October 21, the chapter will provide food to students and a special prize to anyone that can guess the correct quantity of candy in the jar. This Saturday, October 23, the... Continue Reading →
Making News: Past & Present
Steven J. Sasson, NY G '72, has been named an honoree and recipient of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Sasson, retired Eastman Kodak Company researcher, was recognized for his contributions to the invention of the digital camera. The Medal is the nation's highest honor for scientists, engineers, and inventors and recognizes "contributions... Continue Reading →
Innovation: Concepts, Designs, & Events
The Associated Press is reporting on "the latest airport security technology being developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory (NM)." A new generation liquid scanner was tested this week at Albuquerque's international airport. The device is several years from being used, but could allow airline passengers to bring liquids back onto planes. Stephen W. Surko, P.E.,... Continue Reading →
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