FISHER/UNITECH will offer a program, "No Engineer Left Behind," for displaced designers and engineers. The program offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable industry skills. This service is free for displaced workers in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Kansas. Read more or visit http://www.funtech.com for more information.
Google Co-Founder to Receive Honorary Doctorate
Larry Page, MI G '95, will deliver the spring 2009 commencement address at the University of Michigan and receive an honorary doctorate in engineering. Read article.
Tau Beta Pi Fellowship Program Receives ASEE Award
In its 75th year, the Tau Beta Pi Fellowship Program has won an American Society of Engineering Education's Corporate Member Council (CMC) 2009 Excellence in Engineering Education Collaboration Award. The award will be presented at the 2009 CIEC Conference in Orlando, FL, February 3-6. Be sure to check http://www.tbp.org for the upcoming press release announcement.
NOAA Student Scholarship Opportunities
NOAA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; and computer and information sciences. Undergraduate Scholarships (for students who are currently sophomores): -... Continue Reading →
Women for Hire; Spring 2009 Schedule
The Women for Hire spring 2009 Career Expos schedule has been announced. Thanks to the partnership between Tau Beta Pi and Women for Hire, Tau Beta Pi females are offered a free membership to the Women for Hire Network. Simply email Women for Hire (at megan@womenforhire.com) and include "Tau Beta Pi" in the subject line.
Alternative Career Event
The Engineering Society of Detroit is hosting the "Alternative Career Choices for Engineers and Technical Professionals" event, January 28th at the Rock Financial Showplace, Novi. Click here to read more and for a link to register.
JETS 2009 Virtual Semi-Finals
Tune in Tuesday, January 13, to watch teams of students present their assistive technology engineering device. To learn more visit JETS.
Executive Council Nomination Slates
Dear Tau Bates: Each Executive Council of Tau Beta Pi serves for four years. The time has now come to nominate candidates for the next Executive Council. We invite you to submit a slate of five members to stand for election by the 2009 Convention. The successful slate will take office at the end of... Continue Reading →
Thank Your Mentor Day
January 22nd is Thank Your Mentor Day. Be sure to take time this month to honor an important mentor in your life. To learn more visit http://www.mentornet.net.
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