On July 29, the Friends of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology hosted the Inaugural Greater Los Angeles Engineer of the Year Gala. Seven awards were given out, inlcuding: Special Award / President's Award: Dr. Steven Chu, U.S. Department of Energy Engineering Leadership Award: Alan J. Fohrer (CA D '73), Southern California Edison Designer of the... Continue Reading →
Making News, August 2010
NASA has awarded a grant to two University of Memphis professors for research "into materials suitable for use in long-term, distant space missions." Dr. Jeffrey Marchetta, TN E '97, is one of the professors. He will work with scientists and engineers from several space centers and will involve students, giving them a chance to work... Continue Reading →
Announcements & Opportunities
The registration deadline is July 30 for the 105th Convention of Tau Beta Pi. Join in the celebration of Tau Beta Pi's 125th Anniversary at the site of its founding, at Lehigh University. Visit the general information page about the Convention for all the details. See you in Valley Forge, PA! Τ The Association of... Continue Reading →
2010 Tau Beta Pi Awards
Tau Beta Pi proudly announces the Association's 2010 Awards. All award winners will be honored at the 125th Anniversary Convention, October 7-9, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Distinguished Alumnus - Dr. Merl Baker, Kentucky Alpha 1945 Outstanding Advisor - Dr. Robert E. Efimba, P.E., Massachusetts Beta 1963 McDonald Mentor - Dr. Donna S. Reese, Mississippi... Continue Reading →
Recognizing & Remembering Leaders, July 2010
Tau Beta Pi regretfully announces the passing of Linda R. Stuffle, P.E., Michigan Beta 1971. Linda is survived by her husband, Dr. Gene Stuffle, ID B '66, and their son Rob. Linda and Gene were instrumental in the establishment of the 234th collegiate chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Idaho State University. The Stuffles traveled... Continue Reading →
Advancement & Opportunities
The Indo-U.S. Collaboration for Engineering Education is highlighted in a recent article by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The program "offers practical training for engineering professors in India," and was founded by Dr. Krishna Vedula, MA Q '67. The workshops are held in India each summer. To date more than 1,000 Indian faculty members have... Continue Reading →
Inside & Outside the Classroom
This past weekend, a team of Virginia Tech students and faculty won the top prize at the Solar Decathlon Europe. The competitions is the first European version of the Solar Decathlon that is held every two years on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Tech's "Lumenhaus" placed 13th in the 2009 competition in D.C., but... Continue Reading →
Engineers, Innovators, & Difference Makers, June 2010
An article byThe Chronicle of Higher Education recently profiled "The Master Scheduler." An engineering professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, George L. Nemhauser, Ph.D. (MD A '58), is "an expert in solving fleet-scheduling problems" and started a company to help sports leagues schedule their games in the 1990s. According to the article, Sports Scheduling Group... Continue Reading →
On the Move, June 2010
The Portland Tribune reported that Dr. Earl F. Weener, MI G '71, has been unanimously confirmed as the newest member of the National Transportation Safety Board. The five-member board "is responsible for making safety recommendations aimed at preventing transportation accidents and investigating civil aviation, railroad, highway, marine, and pipeline mishaps." Dr. Weener spent 24 years... Continue Reading →
Tau Beta Pi: 125 years
Tau Beta Pi was founded on June 15, 1885. Today, the Association proudly celebrates 125 years of excellence. With a total initiated membership of 516,000, Tau Beta Pi is the world's largest engineering honor society. There are 236 collegiate chapters and 16 alumnus chapters across the country. The World Headquarters of Tau Beta Pi is... Continue Reading →
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