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    Banks design receives blessing  Aug 14, 2009
    The board endorsed the direction the design is heading, said Michael Moore, the board s secretary and interim director of the city s Transportation and Engineering Department. There were smiles all around. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Florence Dorothy Weber Valentine  Aug 13, 2009
    She enjoyed a long career as secretary, working at the schools her children attended and later as secretary and office manager for the Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colo. In retirement, she and her husband lived in Colorado, Arizona and Oregon, enjoying exploring them all. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Officials differ over public way construction  Aug 11, 2009
    Council President Arthur Vigeant told the Operations and Oversight Committee last Monday that Building Commissioner Stephen Reid said the engineering department authorized construction of a driveway on Fitchburg Street. The engineering department is not allowed to authorize that type of work, Vigeant said ... But Public Works Commissioner Ronald LaFreniere said the engineering department did not give authorization for the work. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Cycling crashes common  Aug 10, 2009
    Dennis Ellis, of the Richmond County Traffic Engineering Department, sifts through each year's bicycle accident reports to compile a list of where they occur. He said people don't take cycling seriously, citing the state's lax helmet laws, in which no one younger than 16 can be fined or imprisoned for not wearing a helmet. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Power plant safety debate far from settled  Aug 10, 2009
    "We've been generating nuclear waste for 60 years. Nobody has been killed or injured as a result of dealing with nuclear waste for 60 years," said Lee Dodds, the head of the Nuclear Engineering Department at the University of Tennessee. Reach Walter Jones at (404) 589-8424 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    De Ferran to retire from American Le Mans Series  Aug 8, 2009
    The two-time IndyCar champion believes making the transition from racing exclusively in sports cars to open wheel will be smoother because of the team's strong engineering department and a management staff (including former Honda Performance Development chief Robert Clarke) well versed in the Indy Racing League. "The skeleton of how to operate the team is always there," de Ferran said. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Repairs related to flood get go-ahead  Aug 6, 2009
    His first 12 years were spent with the county engineering department. In 1977, he was named county highway superintendent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Hedgcoxe family mourns death of Pat Garner Hedgcoxe  Aug 5, 2009
    In the early 1970s Mr. Hedgcoxe enjoyed the challenge of opening the new engineering department at the University of Houston, Victoria Campus. As department head, he spent evenings recruiting a full staff and spent nights teaching himself new subjects for lecture the following day. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Longtime Brainerd employee reclassified  Aug 5, 2009
    He believed the engineering department would be back before the city council next year asking to add another engineering technician to replace Waltz. "I'm voting against this motion, that's not in best interests of citizens," Olson said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Flight passage unclear for Air India  Aug 3, 2009
    It has 5,000 people in the engineering department to maintain the aircraft and nearly 10,000 in the ground-handling services. Therefore, one simple way to improve the financial position of the sick airline would be to cut down the excessive flab. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    City considers options for traffic light repairs  Jul 31, 2009
    She said the safety factor is a concern, noting that she has been in contact with Mayor Richard Howard, as well as the engineering department and traffic commission. They have been doing an analysis as to what it would take to repair (the light), she said. (Malden Observer, MA)

    Plano council to hear budget presentation Wednesday  Jul 30, 2009
    4 million from the engineering department, 960,000 from the parks and recreation department, 319,000 from the planning department and 363,000 from the finance department. The city has not released any more information regarding the 09- 10 fiscal year budget deficit since the council s budget work session in March. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Actions taken over the next decade to demonstrate and deploy key technologies will determine US energy future  Jul 29, 2009
    C. MICHAEL WALTON 2 Ernest H. Cockrell Centennial Chair in Engineering Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering University of Texas Austin. RESEARCH COUNCIL STAFF. (EurekAlert!)

    School of Mines raises a record $30.7M  Jul 28, 2009
    5 million was raised toward Mines $25 million goal for Marquez Hall, a teaching and research facility that will house Mines petroleum engineering department. The school said it is now within about $400,000 of its goal for Marquez. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Scientists closer to making implantable bone material, thanks to new research  Jul 27, 2009
    3 Cambridge University Engineering Department, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, UK.. The following funding acknowledgements from the authors appear at the end of the paper. (EurekAlert!)

    University of Dayton lands $750K to boost minority engineering students  Jul 25, 2009
    said Kevin Hallinan, chair of the University of Dayton s mechanical and aerospace engineering department and the renewable and clean energy masters program. Cincinnati-based Messer Construction and the Virginia Kettering Foundation have donated $20,000 and $15,000, respectively, to support first-year students in the Minority STEM Summer Bridge Program, a program designed to help minority students get a feel for the college experience before their first class. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)

    Inspectors Enter Homes While Indicted  Jul 24, 2009
    HOUSTON -- The Houston Public Works & Engineering department has begun researching a policy change after Local 2 Investigates found a city building inspector remaining on the job while facing a felony child rape charge. With hidden cameras, Local 2 Investigates followed the employee who remained on duty for weeks after being arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old female relative. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Cities look at parking solutions  Jul 24, 2009
    "We have some striping under way. The engineering department has applied for a safety grant for our crosswalks.". She said they are eyeing using more south-side parking on or near Main Street. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Students embed stem cells in sutures to enhance healing  Jul 21, 2009
    The undergraduates performed this work during the yearlong Design Team course, required by the school's Biomedical Engineering Department. The undergraduate team located a machine that could weave surgical thread in a way that would ensure the most effective delivery and long-term survival of the stem cells. (EurekAlert!)

    Waterloo asks public's help in clearing storm sewer intakes  Jul 21, 2009
    If you notice that an inlet is full of debris or not working correctly or have any questions or comments, please contact Waste Management at (319) 291-4553 or the Engineering Department at (319) 291-4312. More Stories from News. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    * FEATURE: Neihu line becomes source of headaches  Jul 20, 2009
    Tsai Tien-ho (M), director of the electrical and mechanical engineering department at Taipei Rapid Transit Corp (TRTC), said that no other country had ever attempted to integrate two systems on a subway line. The US has adopted a different system for a subway extension line, but the original line was rebuilt to be compliable with the new system, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    PWD: Learning to detect slope failures can save lives  Jul 20, 2009
    Its slope engineering department consultant Erika Motoyama said slope safety awareness would enable people to identify warning signs prior to a disaster. The campaign, entitled Safe Slopes Save Lives, includes an exhibition featuring graphics and posters on preventive measures for landslides. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Slideshow: Unique look at 'micro' electronics  Jul 19, 2009
    In the end, my preference to math over physics, and the general upturn in the electronics industry nudged me towards the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. I've had no major regrets since then--electronics is a fascinating field--but one thing I probably miss is really seeing the product of my work. (EETimes)

    Thank yous for Saturday, July 18, 2009  Jul 18, 2009
    My thanks to Mayor Matt Harter, council member Mike Larsen and the Engineering Department for their help. City workers are terrific. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    City water source - Phase Two: A treatment plant  Jul 18, 2009
    All bids were referred to the city s engineering department for review and recommendation. Devils Lake City Engineer Mike Grafsgaard thought perhaps they would be ready to let the bids by the next City Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 20. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)

    Western announces executive management appointments  Jul 17, 2009
    His expertise includes operations, engineering and maintenance, and includes managing a BHP Billiton coal mine and managing the engineering department for Fording Coal. Most recently Mr. Dirk was the Managing Partner at MineTeck Associates, a mine consultant firm he founded, the General Manager of Western Canada for P H MinePro, and a member of P H MinePro Canada's board of directors. (PR Newswire)

    PLWC: electric rates will increase  Jul 17, 2009
    The board of directors also heard from engineering department manager David Moss that the Center Hill Sewer Project, although behind schedule, should be completed by main contractor S&J Construction Co. of Jacksonville within two or three weeks. Moss said PLWC has 4. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Blind Can Take Wheel With Newly Designed Vehicle  Jul 17, 2009
    Virginia Tech was the only university in the nation to accept the nonprofit's call two years later, said Dennis Hong, director of the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory, part of the Virginia Tech mechanical engineering department ... In the passenger seat is Greg Jannaman, who led the student team within the mechanical engineering department during the past year, and is monitoring the software of the vehicle. (Science Daily)

    Application for indoor recreation facility withdrawn  Jul 16, 2009
    The Watertown Engineering Department, which is overseeing the project, intends to investigate an alternative location on the far side of Veterans Memorial Park, near Park Road. Currently, investigations are being made at the new location by wetlands scientist to determine and confirm the existing wetlands. (Town Times, CT)

    Designers answer call to fight rising seas  Jul 16, 2009
    "It's an infrastructure made of water," said Liz Ranieri, whose firm worked on the concept with Mark Stacy, a professor in UC Berkeley's engineering department. The winning entries can be viewed online at. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Ship Captain and Chief Officer Plead Guilty to Crimes Related to Pollution From Cargo Ship Traveling to New Orleans  Jul 16, 2009
    The Coast Guard's investigation revealed that Lekkas, as the ship's master, was in charge of the vessel's operation and was responsible for both the deck department and the engineering department. Chief Officer Posas had direct authority over the deck department, which oversees ship navigation, cargo loading and ballasting. (PR Newswire)

    Brookline man charts problematic handicapped parking spaces on Beacon Street  Jul 15, 2009
    The engineering department was making decisions about what was logical and not consulting people who would actually use them, she said. They re being very proactive now and we are thrilled. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    TOMORROW'S NEWS Hanalei Bay Resort management company speaks out (533)  Jul 15, 2009
    wildbill wrote on Jul 13, 2009 5:49 PM:" After having worked in the engineering department at Hanalei Bay Resort for 3 years under both quintus and celebrity management I can see why the owners want celebrity out.Hbr is a 30 plus year old property that is beginning to show its age both in the structures and facilities systems (water,electrical,sewage and mechanical).During the latter part of 2006 and through 2007 the chief engineer Shannon Watt and myself continually walked the property... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Experts say break ‘was a surprise’  Jul 14, 2009
    It was a surprise, said Loren Runar Anderson, a former head of USU s civil and environmental engineering department who is now retired. Roughly a year ago, Anderson collaborated with colleague Robert Pack on the hillside research, which was prompted by a 2005 landslide. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    CCWD employees take advantage of golden handshake  Jul 14, 2009
    Allshouse s resolution stated that she served the district diligently since Oct. 5, 1981, and found her true calling in the esteemed Engineering Department. I have worked with Vicki for eight years and not once did she ignore me, Director Bertha Underhill said, laughing. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    On the road: Area road work  Jul 13, 2009
    Sources: Athens-Clarke Transportation and Public Works; University of Georgia; Jackson County Engineering Department. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Monday, July 13, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Streetwise Costa resigns after 10 years  Jul 11, 2009
    " He'll alternate between taking paid time off to be with his 19-year-old son and working. Mr. Costa was publicly stripped of control of snow removal in February 2008, after complaints prompted Mr. Ravenstahl to give that duty to Deputy Director of Operations Rob Kaczorowski. He has also been at the helm when the department has been accused of letting politics affect the paving or plowing of streets, contracting with the politically connected, or struggling with worker discipline. Mr. Costa has,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Removal of Antietam Creek dam sought  Jul 10, 2009
    Tissue said the City Engineering Department has ordered signs that will say, No Swimming or Wading Dangerous Currents. The signs will be placed on each end of the dam within the next few weeks, Tissue said. (The Herald-Mail Online)

    Lexington Public Works building almost ready for prime time  Jul 10, 2009
    This week, the staff of Lexington s Department of Public Works and its Engineering Department began moving in to the new $27. 5 million facility on Bedford Street. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    Challenging job  Jul 9, 2009
    With the help of the planning and engineering department, we have come up with a revised standard for up-to-date disabled-friendly toilets for all buildings as well as new guidelines for homes for the elderly to ensure that the needs of all are taken into consideration. Perhaps the most exciting of all the disabled-friendly facilities in Petaling Jaya is the universal design pavement that can be used by everyone, including the elderly, the blind, the physically disabled, and even mothers with... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Review board tells architects they have more work to do  Jul 9, 2009
    Michael Moore, the city's interim director of the Transportation & Engineering Department, said the board scheduled another working session for July 22. Board members asked the development team's architects to continue to refine their design for the first phase of the nearly billion-dollar Banks project, Moore said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Bunnell hires new city clerk  Jul 8, 2009
    Davis started in Palm Coast as a senior staff assistant in the city's engineering department and then became records manager for the city clerk's office before his promotion to deputy clerk in 2007. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Mystery Of Bat With Extraordinary Nose Solved  Jul 8, 2009
    The typical horseshoe bat's nose is half that long, said Rolf Mueller, an associate professor with the Virginia Tech mechanical engineering department and director for the Bio-inspired Technology (BIT) Laboratory in Danville, Va ... One of the researchers is Rolf Mueller, an associate professor with the Virginia Tech mechanical engineering department, who directs the Bio-inspired Technology Laboratory. (Science Daily)

    Three MSU profs launch experiments on NASA rocket  Jul 7, 2009
    Back at MSU, Snider works with Brock LaMeres and Todd Kaiser in the electrical and computer engineering department to figure out how to design computers that can tolerate radiation in space. Radiation levels in space are significantly higher than at sea level, so normally-configured computers can fail when they encounter such levels, Des Jardins said. (Helena Independent Record)

    Armstrong enigma  Jul 7, 2009
    But if Armstrong thought a small aerospace engineering department at the University of Cincinnati would provide a refuge, he was to be disappointed. "His old boss told me when he first arrived, he spent two hours every single day signing autographs for members of staff and students. Apparently there was a window right at the top of the wall and people used to go and make human pyramids just to look into his office. "He dealt with it but he didn't like it, he couldn't walk across the campus... (BBC News -- Science)

    Beyond Google Docs: 7 Web-Based Collaboration Apps  Jul 6, 2009
    Virtually any IT or engineering department can find ways to reduce not only operating costs but also capital investment while maintaining and even improving service levels. Technology executives can drive unrealized efficiency into their departments while helping their companies better use technology. (TechWeb)

    * Dell again mislabels prices online  Jul 6, 2009
    X Hsieh Yu-shan, director of the Business and Engineering department at RSEA Engineering Corp. Dell Inc reportedly once again mislabeled price tags for products on its Taiwanese Web site yesterday, several Chinese-language media reports said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * ANALYSIS: Experts divided on political impact of GPA on Taiwan  Jul 6, 2009
    Hsieh Yu-shan (s), director of the Business and Engineering Department of the RSEA Engineering Corp (au{q), said the countrys accession to the GPA could have both a beneficial and detrimental impact on local businesses. We expect to see an increase in the number of foreign firms in the country after the accession, while there will be giant hurdles to overcome for local businesses eyeing overseas government procurement markets, Hsieh said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    A.G. picks plan for City Hall upgrade  Jul 5, 2009
    Under the chosen alternative, the city would trade the engineering department building at 200 E. Branch and its adjacent parking lot to NKT Commercial for the now-vacant building at 111 S. Mason St.. The city also would help NKT come up with commercial project options for the building and parking lot, although architect Fred Sweeney said recently discovered structural issues could lower the building s value in a trade. (Santa Maria Times)

    City to Work With DNR to Settle Landfill Citations  Jul 3, 2009
    "We've already addressed many of these items and we'll be following up with internal inspections through the engineering department," Briggs said. On the litter issue, Briggs said it's always been kept on-site and has not gone onto adjacent property. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Neighbors, others oppose sidewalks  Jul 3, 2009
    He did admit, as did others, that the town engineering department had been very nice. "They're trying to make it as easy as possible." "There's no choice and no recourse," said Trupp. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)

    SAWS recognizes 2009 WaterSavers  Jul 1, 2009
    The 2009 WaterSaver Award recipients include: Spurs Sports and Entertainment AT&T Center; Marriot Rivercenter Hotel; The Marriot Riverwalk Hotel; Embassy Suites Airport; Drury Southwest Inc.; Bexar County Freeman Coliseum; Transwestern Property Management toilet fixture retrofit; Equastone/Endura Advisory Group; ; Bexar County 4-H Council Haven 4-H Club; My Friend s House Christian Fellowship; Butler Management/Sonterra Medical Management Group; Imagine Homes; Wall Homes; American Sunrise; CPS... (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Khalid also in the dark over Bukit Antarabangsa  Jun 30, 2009
    Instead, it was given to the police and the Federal Government s engineering department, he said. When asked if he would pursue the matter further or even bring it up in Parliament, he said that the state should not be disturbing what the federal government was doing. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Jalan Gasing project to test viability of barrier-free access  Jun 27, 2009
    The project in Jalan Gasing is to come up with a typical model for our engineering department and for developers to be used for future developments, said Sharipah ... A MBPJ engineering department representative said that the pavement along the 500m stretch of road was upgraded at a cost of RM180,000, including railings installation and covering up of the drains. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own  Jun 26, 2009
    Although the team hadn t experienced success, it had the infrastructure in place, such as an engineering department and fabrication shop. Where our situation is different than other driver-owner combinations is that we didn t have to start from scratch, Stewart said. (Boston Globe)

    LHI eyeing Onalaska? Weber says LHI will need to expand outside La Crosse  Jun 25, 2009
    AWARDS: Making a Difference Awards, for efforts to help the downtown, were announced for Howes Diamond Jewelers; La Crosse Police Department; La Crosse Parks and Recreation Department; Steve Low s Midwest Toyota-Scion; Wettstein s; Western Technical College President Lee Rasch; River Architects Inc.; Designing Jewelers; Hawkins, Ash, Baptie LLP; Michaels Engineering Inc.; and Greg Pederson of the city s Engineering Department. BOARD: Elected to three-year terms on Downtown Mainstreet s board... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Caledonia grapples with drainage woes  Jun 25, 2009
    Since 1996, the town's engineering department has recorded 220 storm water complaints, including 105 in the first six months of this year. And though the list is a rough draft, it highlighted the seemingly mundane topic of drainage as an important town issue. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Part of Bolton Street to close today  Jun 25, 2009
    A portion of Bolton Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, according to a Richmond County Engineering Department press release. The closure will be between Hilda and Avalon Avenues, the release said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    KIUC weighs in on federal energy proposals (427)  Jun 23, 2009
    KIUC President Randy Hee and Board Chair Phil Tacbian led the Kaua i contingent, which also included Board members Dennis Esaki, David Iha and Allan Smith, engineering department manager Mike Yamane and regulatory staffer Wanda Kabutan. KIUC is committed to reducing its use of fossil fuels and moving aggressively toward more use of renewables, but is concerned about proposed federal legislation that would limit its flexibility in crafting solutions that work best for Kaua i.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Obituaries for Tuesday, June 23, 2009  Jun 23, 2009
    Corlis worked at City Service in Tomah, was in the U.S. Army for five years, then worked at Tomah Locker Plant and Burnstad s as a meat cutter, at Tomah Veterans Hospital as a nurse s aide and then worked in the boiler plant at VA. He later transferred to VA engineering department and was a repairman. Corly served in the United States Army during World War II from 1941 to 1945. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Neighborhood tackles trash, graffiti  Jun 21, 2009
    Jim Lamson with the city's Project Management and Engineering Department said the city plans to put $75,000 toward road and curb improvements on San Roberto. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)

    Despite heavy rains and flooding, road work is on schedule  Jun 21, 2009
    Crews poured about 100 yards of concrete Monday, but lost nearly half of it in the heavy rains, said David Bechtel, project manager in Mandan's engineering department. Other than that, asphalting and road maintenance projects have not been delayed due to weather, Bechtel said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Report: Radiation high from radio tower  Jun 16, 2009
    said the foundation's engineering department has been in contact with the Federal Communication Commission and a congressional representative. But Novak said he wasn't aware of the study or any health concerns, and he believed any issues with signal interference had been dealt with. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Development department to be nixed, says council  Jun 16, 2009
    He blamed Urman and the engineering department for not providing timely information to SEAGO to get the projects considered. Urman said he only recently learned he was supposed to help represent the city at SEAGO meetings. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Indoor recreation facility may get new location  Jun 16, 2009
    The Town of Watertown Engineering Department and Parks and Recreation will be looking at a new location for the indoor recreational facility at Veteran's Memorial Park: Off Park Road, on the far side of the park. The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to pursue environmental and engineering studies for the location at its Thursday, June 4, regular meeting. (Town Times, CT)

    13WMAZ's DTV Switch Begins June 12  Jun 6, 2009
    Just plug in the converter box and hook the antenna cable connector to the back of your TV. On June 12, 13WMAZ's engineering department will shut off the station's analog and old digital transmitter. They will turn on a brand new high-powered digital transmitter. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    Boosting communication on Marlborough's special projects  Jun 5, 2009
    The committee recently recommended approving the special permit, but the city's engineering department submitted comments about the project after the vote ... Council President Arthur Vigeant said he was concerned because councilors went through the necessary process and the engineering department did not give information that was requested several times. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)

    Community Colleges Expand Green Job...  Jun 4, 2009
    The Center, which partners with nearby Western Michigan University's engineering department, has an active on-campus 50 kilowatt turbine, and 50 and 350 kilowatt decommissioned turbines, and provides installation, operation and maintenance technician training for small, commercial, and utility grade turbines. Green Job Opportunities Beckon. (Suite101.com)

    Central El Paso To Get Drainage Upgrades  Jun 3, 2009
    The city engineering department hopes to have the first phase of the project done by the end of the year. The second phase would more than triple the amount of water the system can pump. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Engineers: School renovation estimates too low  Jun 3, 2009
    The city engineering department estimates renovations at two elementary schools and the Marie Drake building would cost $44. 4 million. (Juneau Empire)

    Some Macon Residents Ready for Speed Tables  Jun 2, 2009
    Once approved by full council, people can begin contacting the city's traffic engineering department to request a traffic study in their neighborhood. Also at city hall Monday night, the appropriations committee approved the purchase of 12 new police cars. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    School of Mines gets $2.5M pledges  May 30, 2009
    Funds are being raised by the Golden college for Marquez Hall, a $25 million teaching and research facility that will house Mines petroleum engineering department. The new pledges consist of $1. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Macon Council Members Still Want Roads Paved  May 28, 2009
    Public Works Engineering Department Manager Bill Causey says of the seven streets listed in the 2009 budget request, three of them are not actually streets. That leaves four streets to be paved, with a total of ten occupied homes. (13WMAZ.com, GA)

    On Your Mind  May 28, 2009
    Why is it so hard for the street department or the engineering department in this city to get intersection improvements right the first time around. They finally completed Avenida Escuela at Fry Boulevard. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Winfield electronics manufacturer to expand  May 27, 2009
    Winfield-based has purchased 12,000 square feet of additional space to expand its engineering department and manufacturing space. S and Y is an electronics manufacturing solutions company at 606 Industrial Road. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)

    Engineering Technology Day exposes students to the future (7)  May 25, 2009
    It's in the running for a 2 million dollar prize from the Department of Defense and, last Thursday, Oregon State University Mechanical Engineering department's DARPA car was the star of Engineering Technology Day at Lebanon High School ... They can see students not much older than themselves doing these projects, said Belinda Batten, head of the Mechanical Engineering department at OSU.. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    County to deed land for road  May 24, 2009
    The city engineering department will review the project in August. The project is estimated to be completed in 2012. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    IBM sets up 'innovation center' in Vietnam  May 23, 2009
    It said it will help establish a cloud computing center at the Ho Chi Minh City campus and a Service Science Management and Engineering department at the Hanoi school. "With this IBM Innovation Center and new university collaborations, we are able to make IBM's technical resources and expertise more accessible to fuel innovation and help local businesses and academics compete on a global scale," said Jim Corgel, an IBM general manager for developer relations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    From A Queen Song To A Better Music Search Engine  May 22, 2009
    2009 ICASSP (IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing): "Dynamic Texture Models of Music," by Luke Barrington, Antoni Chan and Gert Lanckriet from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UC San Diego's Jacobs School of Engineering. To appear in ICASSP 2009. (Science Daily)

    Truckers tired of lack of communication between Bloomington departments  May 21, 2009
    Tom Kirk from Kirk Ccling in Bloomington described the most common problem: The citys engineering department issues permits to allow overweight trucks on city streets, but police stop the trucks and issue them tickets for being overweight. Public Works Director Jim Karch and Police Chief Randy McKinley said Wednesday was an opportunity for officials to listen to the business owners. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Gas prices jump 4 cents at most stations in region  May 20, 2009
    Sassafras Street will be closed for paving between West 14th and West 16th streets from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., the city's engineering department said. East Fifth Street will be closed between French and State streets so crews can do manhole work. (Erie Times-News, PA)

    First Use in Coronary Patients of a Combined Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Ultrasound Imaging Catheter  May 20, 2009
    The Biomedical Engineering Department of the Thoraxcenter, led by Prof. Dr. Ton van der Steen, provided expertise essential to the addition of IVUS to the NIRS system. (PR Newswire)

    New Mines building to be science facility, add space  May 19, 2009
    "We are currently doing research in a building designed over 50 years ago, and the face of research is now quite different," said David Dixon, chairman of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department ... The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department is bringing in a new faculty member in the next 30 days ... The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department is currently spread all over the campus. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Street work planned for Bismarck  May 19, 2009
    Dale Heinert of the city engineering department said work typically begins about one month after the bids are opened. Two of the city's one-way thoroughfares also will see major construction this summer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Open for Business  May 17, 2009
    According to the most recent traffic data provided by the city s engineering department, around 3,000 cars a day drive on Front Street between Neill Avenue and 14th Street. While that wouldn t qualify Front Street as a quiet country lane, it s a pretty low figure for a retail business hoping to raise its profile in the community. (Helena Independent Record, MT)

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