At this year's American Solar Challenge banquet, James Hill, Ph.D. (CA G '62), received the second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Hill was honored, "for outstanding contributions to solar car competition and devotion to the success of Team PrISUm from Iowa State University." He has been an advisor to Team PrISUm since 1989. He plans to... Continue Reading →
Academic All-American, 3D Printed Bent, & Lafayette College Archives
One Tau Bate was recently selected for the 2016-17 Capital One Academic All-America® Division I volleyball teams. Click here for the All-America Division I first, second, and third volleyball teams. Ashley T. Evans – IN A 2018, majoring in mechanical engineering at Purdue University and second team Academic All-American. She is a setter on the... Continue Reading →
WSU President, VCU Fundraiser, & 75th Anniversaries (Dec. 2016)
Washington State University (WSU) selected Kirk H. Schulz, Ph.D. (MS A '86), as its 11th president. Previously, Dr. Schulz was president and professor of chemical engineering at Kansas State University. In addition, he is the chair of the NCAA board of governors, the association's highest-ranking decision-making body. Read the news announcement for more information on... Continue Reading →
ESI Grants, Litigation Trailblazer, & WV A Initiation (Dec. 2016)
Thirteen Early Stage Innovations grants from NASA's Space Technology Research Grants Program have been awarded to university-led proposals. Two of the selected proposals were awarded to Tau Bates, including: (Read the press release.) Albert To, Ph.D. - (CA A '97) University of Pittsburgh associate professor: "Prediction of Microstructure Evolution in DMLM processed Inconel 718 with... Continue Reading →
MA Epsilon 75th Anniversary, USAFA Opening, & OH Alpha Tutoring (Dec. 2016)
Chief Advisor of the Massachusetts Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Pi, Tom Sheahan, Sc.D., P.E. (NY M '81), and chapter president Ashley M. Testa, MA E 2017, commemorated the 75th anniversary of the installation of the MA Epsilon Chapter. The 78th chapter of Tau Beta Pi, MA Epsilon, was established on December 13, 1941. Dr.... Continue Reading →
Association News, Academic All-American, & Clemson Initiation (Dec. 2016)
The Ratification Ballot on Constitution and Bylaw Amendments approved by the 2016 Convention is now available. Alumni and collegiate chapters of Tau Beta Pi have until April 1, 2017, to vote on the amendments and submit their ballot to TBP HQ. In addition, the schedule for the Association's 2017 District Conferences has been released. Each... Continue Reading →
MIT Marshall Scholars, TBP AmazonSmile, & Cross-Country Champion
MIT has announced that four of its students are winners of the 2017 Marshall Scholarship competition. Funded by the British government, the Marshall Scholarships provide exceptional young Americans the opportunity for two years of graduate study in any field at a U.K. institution. Two of the scholars are Tau Bates: Zach R. Hulcher - (MA... Continue Reading →
TBP Bulletin & All-Academic Team (Nov. 2016)
The November issue of The Bulletin is now available. The issue includes a recap of the 2016 Tau Beta Pi Convention, dates and locations of (2017) District Conferences, and details on applying for the Student Advisory Board. In addition, find details about the Convention Ratification Ballot, how to nominate a Distinguished Alumnus, an article from... Continue Reading →
Ohio Lambda Spotlight, Academic All-Americans, & Med Society President-Elect
Youngstown State University (YSU) recently profiled the local chapter of Tau Beta Pi. Known as the OH Lambda Chapter, they held their fall initiation on November 9. A total of 21 new members were initiated and became lifetime Tau Bates. Read the article for highlights of chapter activities and benefits of membership. Chapter president Libby... Continue Reading →
Academic All-Americans, Rhodes Scholars, & VCU Initiation (Nov. 2016)
Three Tau Bates were recently selected for the 2016 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Division III Men's Soccer teams. Click here for the All-America Division III Men's Soccer first, second, and third teams. Steven E. Collins – NY G 2016, is a chemical engineering major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and first team All-American. He is an attacker... Continue Reading →
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