TED, (Technology, Entertainment, Design), started as an annual event "where some of the world's leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about." On February 12, there will be a "TEDx" event in Tampa Bay, FL. Included in the presenters is Dr. Paul Schnitzler, FL G '57, a faculty member... Continue Reading →
Engineering Recognition & Innovation
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers published its list of 2008-2009 Fellows in the November issue of Mechanical Engineering. Of the 105 Fellows selected by the ASME Board of Governors, and nominated by their peers, at least 20 are Tau Beta Pi members. To become a Fellow you must have ten or more years of... Continue Reading →
Tau Bate Spotlight: Awards & Recognition
The University of Southern California has announced the appointment of Dr. John Brooks Slaughter, WA B '56, as professor of education and engineering. "In his new position, Slaughter will focus on what has become his lifelong quest of increasing underrepresented minority participation" in the STEM disciplines." Read full news release Most recently, Dr. Slaughter was... Continue Reading →
Tau Bates in the News: Past & Present
Keith A. Bennett, OH K '84, started as the new Stark County Engineer December 30, 2009. According to an article in the Canton Rep, Bennett is the first Stark County engineer to come from the private sector almost 20 years. Read the full article for information regarding Bennett's unanimous selection. Τ James Presley Gill, MO... Continue Reading →
Engineering FYI: Chapter-Related
The University of Kansas has announced that it has received a federal grant to help build the Measurement, Materials and Sustainable Environment Center (M2SEC). The new M2SEC will incorporate "efforts to produce and evaluate biofuels, improve commercial avionics, and sense the movements of glaciers and ice sheets." Plans are for the building to to showcase... Continue Reading →
Announcements, Opportunities, & Reminders for 2010
Tau Beta Pi would like to remind its members about Engineers Week 2010. This year's theme is "Discover Engineering." Engineers Week runs from February 14 through 20. This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of DiscoverE-identified programs. Also, do not forget about Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (Feb. 18). Τ Tau Beta Pi is proud... Continue Reading →
Making News, January 2010
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has announced that professor Diran Apelian has been selected to receive the 2010 Robert Earll McConnell Award from the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). Dr. Apelian is being "recognized for working tirelessly for over 40 years dedicated to teaching, mentoring future engineering leaders, advancing the science and technology... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year: 2010
Tau Beta Pi would like to thank all of its members for another successful year. The Association depends on its members and is a reflection of the excellence of Tau Bates. We wish you and your family a wonderful and prosperous New Year, 2010. Be sure to visit the Tau Beta Pi website for information... Continue Reading →
Making News, Part III, December 2009
A reminder about the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Stem Global Competitiveness Conference to be held in Baltimore in February 2010. It was announced yesterday that the keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Stars & Stripes Dinner, Feb. 19th, at the Conference, will be Gen. Norton A. Schwartz. Read article Τ The National Science... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas Tau Bates
On behalf of Tau Beta Pi Headquarters, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas [Images courtesy of toxel.com Adobe Photoshop tutorials.] ΤΒΠ
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