Hire American' provisions frustrate universities, employers May 3, 2009
The effect could be most acute in states such as California and New Jersey, national leaders in immigrant-founded engineering and technology businesses. In California, foreign nationals helped create more than half of the start-up companies in the Silicon Valley, according to a Duke University study. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Millions in funding coming to Devils Lake Public School District Apr 29, 2009
It would also open the doors for these students to enroll in many other science, engineering and technology programs at other universities or technical institutes, Swiontek said. The board will make a decision at their next meeting. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Schmidt, Mundie Named to Obama's Tech Council Apr 29, 2009
Group designed to give the White House a pipeline to some of the leading voices in science, engineering and technology ... PCAST is designed to give the White House a pipeline to some of the leading voices in science, engineering and technology as the administration crafts policies in those areas. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Webasto Converges on Capitol Hill to Showcase Environmental Innovation That Reduces Fuel Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Apr 28, 2009
April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Webasto Product North America is making a big impact in the fight to save the planet through innovation, engineering and technology, and the company is making its presence known on Capitol Hill next week with congressional office visits and a technology demonstration near the Capitol building. Webasto is a global leader in idle-reducing heating and cooling solutions for the transportation industry and has been blazing the path to a cleaner future. (PR Newswire)
Sentel Corp. acquires 24/7 Solutions Apr 17, 2009
Sentel Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of WC Holding Inc. of Alexandria, provides engineering and technology services including chemical and biologic defense services and software engineering, primarily to federal defense agencies. McLean-based 24/7 Solutions is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Sentel. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
EWI gets $1M for clean energy center Apr 16, 2009
The institute, located on s west campus, is a nonprofit engineering and technology organization focused on research and development of materials joining and welding. They absolutely are ready to take off (on advanced energy), Brown said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
EIC and Boeing Unveil Technology Project for Science and Technology Education Apr 14, 2009
To do so, EIC will engage businesses and industries in major fields that require advancements in engineering and technology to enhance their future competitiveness, and will target all levels of education, extensive community outreach and all forms of entertainment media. The relationship reflects Boeing's on-going commitment to promoting the development of quality learning environments in the areas of math, science and literacy necessary for future success in the workforce and in life. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Institute marks 50 years of scientific achievements Apr 13, 2009
Now in its 22nd year, the award recognizes outstanding international achievement in science, engineering and technology. This year's medal was presented to Dr. Francis Sellers Collins, a geneticist who helped lead the breakthrough unraveling of the human genetic code. (North County Times)
Digital TV reception eludes some Apr 12, 2009
The FCC official in charge of engineering and technology, Julius Knapp, said when a station moves from VHF to UHF, there are spots where the signal will not reach as well as it did before, even though overall coverage will be the same. The good news for people like Vanderpool is some stations will use their VHF frequencies for digital transmissions after June 12. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Pols Blast Time Warner Cable's Bandwidth Metering Apr 9, 2009
At last week's Cable Show '09, Jim Blackley, Cablevision Systems senior vice president of corporate engineering and technology, said on a panel discussion that bandwidth-usage caps are not in the MSO's plans. "We don't want customers to think about byte caps so that's not on our horizon," he said. (Multichannel News)
Nigeria: President Sacks Six National Petrol Directors Apr 8, 2009
Similarly, Mr. Faithful Abi Abiyesoku from the South-south replaces Mr. Olusola Williams Ayangbile from the South-west, as the GED in charge of Engineering and Technology, while Mr. Stanley Lawson, from the South-south has been dropped as the GED in charge of Finance and Accounts. Mr. Michael Abiodun Arokodare, who hails from the South-west, is the new acting GED in charge of Finance and Accounts. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Shake-Up in Fuel Company, Six Directors Fired Apr 8, 2009
Mr. Faithful Abiyesuku, hitherto Deputy Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, was appointed in acting capacity to replace Mr. Olusola Williams Ayangbile as Group Executive Director in charge of Engineering and Technology. Similarly, Mr. Michael Abiodun Arokodare, a Group General Manager in charge of accounts moved up in acting capacity to replace Mr. Stanley Lawson as Group Executive Director in charge of Finance and Accounts. (allAfrica.com)
Presidency drops six NNPC directors Apr 8, 2009
Also appointed is Mr. Faithful Abi Abiyesoku as GED Engineering and Technology, and Mr. Michael Abiodun Arokodare from South-West as GED Finance and Accounts. Abiyesoku replaces Olusola Williams Ayangbile (South-West) while Akorodare took over from Mr. Stanley Lawson (South-South) as GED Finance And Accounts. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
USA TODAY's 2009 All-USA 2-year College Academic Team Apr 7, 2009
Accomplishments: As a health fair volunteer, conducts blood-pressure screenings, which led to research project on the correlation between gender and hypertension; AmeriCorps tutor for about 55 schoolchildren; tutors disabled college students; arrived in the USA from Cambodia in 2006; secretary of applied science engineering and technology club; hospital volunteer. Eric Thompson, Mesa (Ariz. (USA Today -- News)
MCC Expo Explores High-Tech Careers Apr 5, 2009
They will also learn more about engineering and technology programs at MCC and RIT.. The event is April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. You can register by following the link below. (R News)
St. Marys University names new dean Apr 3, 2009
D., to serve as dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology ... Through his international and national connections, Erevelles will build upon the School of Science, Engineering and Technology s existing partnerships, while at the same time helping St. Mary s explore and forge new relationships;, St. Mary s President Charles Cotrell, Ph. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
It’s time to register for 4-H summer camps Apr 2, 2009
Programs will be offered in the following areas: GPS (Global Positioning Systems), digital video and photography, blogging, podcasting, and other science, engineering and technology areas. Tech Camp will be held June 29-July 2 at the W.P. Ridley 4-H Center. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Will it float? Apr 2, 2009
The program wasn t fully recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology until 2001. Now, 65 students are enrolled in the program. (Helena Independent Record)
SFCC grant extends green jobs training Apr 1, 2009
And a joint engineering and technology program at Santa Fe High School will get $89,584, with SFCC acting as the fiscal agent for the school, allowing the high school to purchase supplies needed for a dual credit program in engineering and advanced technologies. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Husky Happenings Mar 30, 2009
The projects were grouped into seven categories: computer and information science; engineering and technology; health science and technology; hu manities and arts, interdisciplinary topics, centers and institutes, physical and life sciences and social sciences, business and law. Jenna Duncan, News Staff. (Northeastern News, MA)
Gary and Mary West Foundation Commits $45 Million to Create Wireless Health Institute Mar 30, 2009
Along with Scripps Health and Qualcomm, the Institute is fostering an unprecedented convergence of science, medicine, engineering and technology to change the way health care is delivered. The West Wireless Health Institute is based in San Diego, California. (PR Newswire)
Northrop Grumman Discover 'E' Program Aims to Encourage Student Interest in Math, Science Mar 28, 2009
The National Engineers Week Foundation, a formal coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies, is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers among young students and by promoting pre-college literacy in math and science. Engineers Week also raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society. (Primezone Releases)
‘American Dream' tarnished for young Indians Mar 27, 2009
By contrast, studying at the Indian Institutes of Technology in Madras, part of a highly reputed nationwide network of engineering and technology campuses, costs about $1,200 a year. India too has taken a hit from the financial crisis which has slowed the scorching pace of growth of its IT outsourcing sector. (Globe and Mail)
As college grew, so did its influence Mar 27, 2009
Over the years, the words agriculture, land-grant, forestry, Extension Service and (more recently) engineering and technology would also be integral to what we now call Oregon State University and the city that started out as Marysville. So, in assembling the final chapter of our four-part Focus series recognizing Oregon s 150th birthday a section on culture and the notorious we wanted to start with OSU as the biggest influence on our region. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Extended life span - Bridge shows signs of old age, but replacement still out of sight Mar 24, 2009
Even the bridge built recently in Minneapolis has a life span of only 100 years, Hale wrote, and it has been built with the latest engineering and technology. How, he wondered, can the Heron Bridge, originally built nearly 90 years ago, possibly be considered safe today. (Missoulian, MT)
Corporations in Burma Mar 23, 2009
A German engineering and technology company operating worldwide, Siemens is supplying gas turbines to Total for a new platform in the Yadana gas field. SuzukiSuzuki invested millions into a project with the regime-owned Myanmar Automobile and Diesel Engine Industries (MADI). (Suite101.com)
Tewksbury student competes in robot egg hunt Mar 20, 2009
UMass Lowell, with a national reputation in science, engineering and technology, is committed to educating students for lifelong success in a diverse world and conducting research and outreach activities that sustain the economic, environmental and social health of the region. UML offers its 12,000 students more than 120 degree choices, internships, five-year combined bachelor s to master s programs and doctoral studies in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management, the School... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Genetics research wins DRI's Nevada Medal Mar 18, 2009
(AP) - The Desert Research Institute has named a genetics researcher the winner of its 2009 Nevada Medal for outstanding international achievement in science, engineering and technology. Francis Sellers Collins served as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute from 1993 to 2008. (KLAS-TV)
Tewksbury robotics team takes silver at regional competition Mar 17, 2009
The mission is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Gracious professionalism is part of the culture of FIRST. It s a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Sky high eyes Mar 13, 2009
The event was held as part of National Science and Engineering Week - an annual event celebrating science, engineering and technology - and to give manufacturers the chance to show off some of their creations. Military use of UAVs has been growing fast. (BBC News -- Technology)
Grease proof Mar 13, 2009
7 per cent of the overall SET (science, engineering and technology) workforce. But why. (BBC News -- UK)
'US pushing brains back home to India, China' Mar 9, 2009
Immigrants founded a quarter of all US engineering and technology companies started between 1995 and 2005, including half of those in Silicon Valley. In 2005 alone, immigrants' businesses generated $52 billion in sales and employed 450,000 workers. (Sify.com, India)
DEATHS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009 (46) Mar 8, 2009
Sam was employed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal for 32 years, most recently working as an Industrial Specialist for the Directorate of Engineering and Technology. He earned his black belt in Taiho-Ryu Karate under Sensei Bo Hardy, and tried very hard to live up to the credo of Discipline-Honor-Respect-Humility. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Adi Dar Appointed General Manager of Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop, Replacing Haim Rousso, Appointed Elbit Systems Executive Vice President for Engineering and Technology Excellence Mar 2, 2009
Dar will replace Haim Rousso, who will become Elbit Systems Ltd.'s Executive Vice President for Engineering and Technology Excellence. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Free but fickle, digital TV reception eludes some Mar 2, 2009
The FCC official in charge of engineering and technology, Julius Knapp, said that when a station moves from VHF to UHF, there are spots where the signal will not reach as well as it did before, even though overall coverage will be the same. The good news for people like Vanderpool is that some stations will use their VHF frequencies for digital transmissions after June 12. (MSNBC -- Television)
Xerox President To Address WPI Graduates Feb 26, 2009
was one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Burns will give the address at WPI's 141st commencement exercises May 16. (R News)
Have jobs -- if you'll travel Feb 26, 2009
The high-paying jobs in engineering and technology drew more than 700 professionals, many of them out of work, to the Raleigh Convention Center. But now, the small print: For most of those jobs, applicants had to be willing to uproot the family and move -- to Charlotte, to Pittsburgh and even as far as the Middle East. (News & Observer)
NHS Team Beta Readies Robot for FIRST Event Feb 25, 2009
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics seeks to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging students in mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills. FIRST, founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway Human Transporter, is comprised of more than 1,680 teams and 42,000 students from around the world who compete in the 41 regional events, preparatory to the FIRST Championships, held annually in... (Voices, CT)
Toyota displays hybrid Prius Feb 24, 2009
Talking to reporters at the 18th International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF), he said The small car will be entirely new, designed specifically for the Indian market. Work on our second plant in Bangalore is on schedule and some of the additional capacity will be for the small car. (Hindu)
Ethiopia: Germany Keen to Make Adama University Country's Best Feb 24, 2009
Currently the university has admitted over17, 000 students in various fields of engineering and technology. comments. (allAfrica.com)
Higher ed goes green: Efforts help environment, save money Feb 23, 2009
Robert Whalin, JSU's associate dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, said he thinks the new engineering building will have a strong impact on student recruiting in the fall. "We expect to see more applicants, particularly in math and science," he said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Just how much does healthy living protect against a stroke? Feb 21, 2009
Just how much does healthy living protect against a stroke. Just how much does healthy living protect against a stroke. (guardian.co.uk)
Former Tyco chiefs jailed for $150m corporate theft Feb 20, 2009
Tuesday 20 September 2005 08. Former Tyco chiefs Dennis Kozlowski and Mark Swartz, who for many represented the excess gripping corporate America in the late 1990s, were sentenced to between eight and 25 years in prison yesterday. (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
EngTech Expo Offers Interactive Learning Feb 20, 2009
Middle and high school students explored all that engineering and technology has to offer at the EngTech Expo Wednesday. Interactive displays were set up by various groups for students to learn more about what is available as a part of National Engineering and Technology Week ... This was the first year that the Engineering and Technology Student Council organized an event like this. (The Daily Universe, UT)
North Carolina A&T Receives $50,000 Siemens Building Education Grant to Fund Energy Engineering Scholarships, Courses and Curriculum Feb 19, 2009
The university's history as one of only eighteen 1890 land-grant universities is reflected in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, engineering and technology. North Carolina A & T also has a rich civil rights legacy, and its students, especially the Greensboro Four, are credited with beginning the sit-in movement in the 1960's. (PR Newswire)
Ready to rumble Feb 19, 2009
Each year, the nonprofit organization FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) holds contests focusing on engineering and technology for students of different ages, including a high school robotics competition. This year s high school competition is called Lunacy and is themed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Congressman Erik Paulsen Visits Third Wave Systems Feb 19, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Newly-elected state congressman Erik Paulsen (R) stopped in Third Wave Systems' headquarters today for a discussion of the company's engineering and technology advancements. During his visit, the congressman visited with TWS administrators and Board members. (PR Newswire)
Northrop Grumman Celebrates Engineers' Week With Education, Competition and Creativity for Southern California Students Feb 17, 2009
National Engineers Week was established in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers to help ensure a diverse, well-educated engineering work force by increasing the understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers among young students. It also raises public understanding and appreciation of engineers' contributions to society. (Primezone Releases)
E-Week aims to spark interest in engineering Feb 16, 2009
Engineers Week is a national event that was started in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers as a way to increase interest in engineering and technology careers among young students. Engineers do so much for us, and there are so many wonderful things that come out of schools with research that we really need to celebrate them, said Beth Francis, the secretary for the engineering college and the person in charge of organizing the week s activities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Indians lead in setting up US tech firms Feb 16, 2009
The research, conducted by professors of Duke University and the University of California, also shows that an immigrant figures among the founders of every fourth engineering and technology firm in the country. Further, every fourth engineering and technology company founded by immigrants have Indians as its founders ... 3% of all engineering and technology companies established in the US between 1995 and 2005 inclusive, says the report titled Americas New Immigrant Entrepreneurs. (India Times, India)
Expo, open house set Feb 14, 2009
It is about careers in engineering and technology. The event will have various student engineering projects on exhibit along with universities and businesses available to talk with the visitors that attend. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Online gambling firm in talks with rival Feb 12, 2009
Thursday 28 December 2006 14. PartyGaming today confirmed it is in talks with smaller rival Empire Online (EOL), as reported exclusively by the Guardian. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
US giant puts up $5m to trap hackers Feb 12, 2009
Thursday 6 November 2003. The FBI and Microsoft combined forces yesterday against the shadowy teenage world of the computer hacker by offering $500,000 (300,000) bounties for information on the creators of MSBlast and SoBig viruses. (Yahoo News -- Computer Viruses & Worms)
Science spend Feb 10, 2009
The Department for Business, Enterprise atory Reform's most up-to-date science, engineering and technology statistics show that the UK still lags behind Japan, the United States, Germany, France and Canada in terms of government-financed gross domestic expenditure on R proportion of GDP. Shouldn't we be debating why we are spending so little on science, rather than how we should spend it. Bob Ward, London, UK. (BBC News -- Science)
Black holes: Einstein could have been wrong Feb 10, 2009
Last week, UMKC sought to answer these questions in the seventh annual Paul D. Bartlett, Sr., Lecture Series at the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology. This year, the Linda Hall Library invited Bailyn, the Thomas E. Donnelley Professor of Astronomy and Physics at Yale University, for a lecture called "How to See a Black Hole.". (University News, MO)
Care a concern for grads Feb 9, 2009
Senior Laura Biszko, a mechanical engineering and technology major, admitted to apathy towards her insurance. I don t know much about health insurance, she said. (Northeastern News, MA)
With DTV Delay a Done Deal, Stations Debate When to Switch Feb 8, 2009
Bill Hayes, director of engineering and technology for Iowa Public Television, said his stations will continue to run both digital and analog signals until June. My experience is that too many over-the-air viewers are either entirely unprepared or they have tried unsuccessfully to receive service and need to take additional steps, many of which involve working on outdoor receive systems, Mr. Hayes said. (Television Week)
Wireless drug control Feb 7, 2009
Australian and US researchers warn of the security risks in a forthcoming issue of the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology ... J. Biomedical Engineering and Technology, 2009, 2, 135-151 "Security risks for remote intelligent Pharmacy-on-a-Chip delivery systems" by YanYan Wang, John Haynes, and Carey Thaldorf. (EurekAlert!)
U.S. Green Building Council opens branch in Silicon Valley Mar 31, 2008
"Over the last decade there's been a lot of grassroots work on behalf of designers and architects and remodelers in working to make buildings greener, but in Silicon Valley you'll see a larger engineering and technology focus.". This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
BYU Center for Animation Formed Mar 29, 2008
The center will be housed in the Ira A. Fulton's School of Engineering and Technology while the animation program will remain in the College of Fine Arts and Communications. The center will foster further collaborative work from external partners, who will mentor and hire our students. (The Daily Universe, UT)
SAIC: So Am I Crazy? Mar 28, 2008
- Motley Fool- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Business)
Split in works for Oregon's economic development agency Mar 26, 2008
2 million investment in its Engineering and Technology Industry Council, or the Corvallis-based Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute. The governor also said the changes would allow officials to better pinpoint what kinds of skills employers need from workers. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Rio Tinto offers China olive branch amid wrangle over iron ore prices Mar 25, 2008
"There are opportunities for co-operation on a joint venture basis." Chinese state-owned enterprises could provide capital, engineering and technology for projects in Asia, Africa and South America. Albanese said he was philosophical about the harsh words directed at Rio Tinto last week by senior figures in the Chinese steel industry. (Business Report, South Africa)
Rio waves red flag at BHP bid Mar 24, 2008
He said Chinese state-owned enterprises could be useful in providing capital, engineering and technology for its projects in Asia, Africa and South America. China's Sinosteel has partnered Rio at its West Australian Channar iron ore mine since 1987, and China's Shougang is a partner in Rio's HiSmelt iron plant, also in WA. But on iron ore pricing, Mr Albanese is not about to do the Chinese any favours. (NEWS.com.au)
More mining alliances in China Mar 23, 2008
Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) could be useful in providing capital, engineering and technology for projects in Asia, Africa and South America, Albanese said, noting that Rio was already a partner with Chinese companies on a number of developments. I wouldnt say that we have any active engagement under way in that area. (India Times)
