In October 2016, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elected 391 Fellows who will be recognized, receive an official certificate, and fellowship rosette pin (the emblem of Fellowship). For the full list of Fellows, click here Here are just a few Tau Bate 2016 AAAS Fellows from the section on engineering: David... Continue Reading →
Alumni Events, Chief District Engineer, & EW Webinar (January 2017)
There are several 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 upcoming... Continue Reading →
In Memory Of (January 2017)
Omer W. Blodgett, MN A '41, was 99 when he passed away on January 11, 2017. Blodgett is a world-renowned authority on the design of welded connections. He spent 60 years working at Lincoln Electric, retiring as a senior design consultant. During his tenure, he authored numerous manuals and textbooks for the arc welding industry... Continue Reading →
TBP: Scholarships, Executive Council, & Events
For the 19th year, Tau Beta Pi will award and recognize members in support of their senior year of undergraduate study. Applications for this year's TBP Scholarship Program will be available beginning on January 15, 2017. The deadline to complete the application and have your recommendations sent in is April 1, 2017. The Association plans... Continue Reading →
Gordon Prize, Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer, & BEYA Promising Engineer (Jan. 2017)
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has announced the 2017 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education winners. The Gordon prize is split between the school and the individual professors recognized by the NAE. This year's Prize goes to Julio M. Ottino, Ph.D. (MA Z '76), "for an educational paradigm that... Continue Reading →
Jobs, Yale Dean, & ECHO Award (Jan. 2017)
Here is a list of current job opportunities: 1. Process Engineer at Enviva in Raleigh, North Carolina 2. Electrical Engineer with Planate Management Group in Palo Alto, California 3. President at Oakland University in Detroit, Michigan 4. Manager | QA Engineering with Raytheon in McKinney, Texas 5. Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Cast Products at Alcoa Corp.,... Continue Reading →
Process Engineer Position, Cardiologist Profile, & Professional Development Resources
Enviva a biomass fuels company is looking to hire a process engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably mechanical), working knowledge of value stream mapping and FMEA, and a minimum of three years of manufacturing experience. Because the company is "the world's largest producer of wood pellets" experience in... Continue Reading →
2017 BEYA, Gianforte Gift, Duncan Fraser Award (January 2017)
Eugene M. DeLoatch, Ph.D. (DC A '59), will receive the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) "for bringing about progress in higher education during his 50-year career." According to the article, Dr. DeLoatch is an engineering icon and will retire this year from his position as the founding dean of the School of... Continue Reading →
Chico Initiation, Brock Prize Laureate, & Front Range Holiday Party (2017)
On December 3, 2016, Luis D. Avina was initiated into Tau Beta Pi at the California Alpha Alpha Chapter, at California State University, Chico. He posted the image below to his Instagram account. Avina, CA AA 2018, is an electrical engineering major at CSU Chico and was one of 28 fall initiates at the CA... Continue Reading →
VP for Student Life, Student Spotlight, & TBP Fellowships (Dec. 2016)
The University at Buffalo (NY) has named A. Scott Weber, Ph.D. (NY N '77), as the vice president for student life effective January 3, 2017. Dr. Weber has been serving as the university's vice provost and dean of undergraduate education and as senior vice provost for academic affairs. In his new role, he will lead... Continue Reading →
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