The Nobel Physics Prize was awarded to three scientists for "their roles in detecting faint ripples flying through the universe - gravitational waves predicted a century ago by Albert Einsten that provide a new understanding of the universe." One of the scientists is Kip S. Thorne, Ph.D. (CA B '62), Professor of Theoretical Physics, Emeritus... Continue Reading →
Convention Info, OSU Alumni Award, & GoFly Challenge (September 2017)
Roughly ten days until the start of the 112th Convention of Tau Beta Pi in Ann Arbor/ Dearborn Michigan. The Convention schedule has been updated and the agenda, business summary, and committee assignments have been posted to the website. Take a look before you start your travels and make plans for what you'd like to... Continue Reading →
Natural Materials Grant, New Alumni Chapters, & NFL Hire (September 2017)
Case Western Reserve University associate professor LaShanda T. Korley, Ph.D. (GA A '99), is leading a research team developing functional materials inspired by substances found in nature. The team received a grant from the National Science Foundation Partnerships for International Research and Education program to allow for work to be done at CWRU, in Switzerland,... Continue Reading →
Tufts Positions, USF Event, & Honda Hires (September 2017)
Tufts University is seeking candidates at the rank of lecturer, assistant professor, and professor of the practice. Here are a few of the disciplines with openings: biomedical engineering, computational material science & engineering, electrical & computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. Click here for more details from the listing on The Chronicle of Higher Education.... Continue Reading →
TBP Recruiting Fair, VCU’s 15th, & Marconi Young Scholars (September 2017)
On October 13 in Dearborn, MI, the Association's annual Graduate School & Corporate Recruiting Fair will take place at The Edward hotel. This event is free and open to all Tau Beta Pi members. We encourage all of those within driving distance to join us. If you are too far away, you can submit a... Continue Reading →
Alumni Events, Convention Schedule, & FL Engineer of the Year (September 2017)
Check out the upcoming alumni gatherings of Tau Beta Pi members scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. You can find the calendar with a list of all events here. A reminder that these events are open to all Tau Bate (alumni and student) from any chapter, unless otherwise stated. Find details below on... Continue Reading →
UK COE, WMIAC, & Disney Board (September 2017)
This week the University of Kentucky College of Engineering opened a new student resource, the James and Gay Hardymon Center for Student Success. The goal of the center is to "centralize essential student resources in one convenient location." The renovations to the necessary space were made possible from a gift by alumnus James F. Hardymon,... Continue Reading →
TBP Convention Experience, P.D. Soros Fellows, & Nutrition App (August 2017)
Want to know what to expect at this year's Tau Beta Pi Convention? Here is a video of Tomas W. Green, KS A 2018, with a recap of his experience from the 2016 Convention. Τ The 2017 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows have been announced. The 30 recipients are "outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants... Continue Reading →
Texas Flooding, Uber CEO, & VCU Grant (August 2017)
Tau Beta Pi has received word from members in Houston and the surrounding areas during this dangerous time. Fortunately, everyone has confirmed their safety, but many have been displaced or have have flooded homes. Our District Directors are in the process of reaching out to check in on students. The Association will work with our... Continue Reading →
NASA Mars Research, Eclipse Images, & County Engineer (August 2017)
In an article from The Washington Post, NASA's support of new research aimed at aiding astronauts survival on a mission to Mars is profiled. Tests are being done on how to produce nutritional supplements from yeast strains. Mark A. Blenner, Ph.D. (NY X '04), an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Clemson University,... Continue Reading →
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