'Guardian, friend and protector' Aug 6, 2008
technical with an engineering degree, ex-military, and even recent college graduates. radioshack offers extensive training that helps you be successful and grow. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Aug 6, 2008
Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. Thursday February 22 2007 11:29 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
On the horizon, a world not drowning but waving Aug 6, 2008
Sinanian started out with an engineering degree then did a masters in engineering science. Early work with the NSW Department of Energy took a turn when he became interested in alternative energy, including the harnessing of methane from landfills. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Edwin Canner, 84; WWII pilot founded engineering firm Aug 5, 2008
He had enlisted in the Army Air Corps after graduating from Winthrop High School, and later used the GI Bill to attend the University of Michigan, from which he graduated with an engineering degree. He married Merna Kostick a few years after the war ended. (Boston Globe)
Elsie MacGill: First Female Aeronau... Aug 4, 2008
Attending the University of Toronto, Elsie graduated in 1927 as the first woman in Canada with an electrical engineering degree in hand. She accepted a position with the Austin Automobile Company in Pontiac, Michigan, just in time for their introduction to aircraft manufacturing. (Suite101.com)
FCC slams Comcast Internet practices (110) Aug 4, 2008
Although I have a tremendous amount of respect for each of my colleagues, none of us has an engineering degree. House Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio said the FCC enforcement was a dangerous path and one that could stifle innovation and kill American jobs. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hornor, Riedel engaged Aug 1, 2008
She graduated from Newell-Fonda High School in Iowa and received a civil environmental engineering degree from South Dakota State University. She is employed with the Department of Environment al Resources in Sioux Falls. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jul 31, 2008
He earned an engineering degree from the Air Force Academy and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Hawaii. Police, Fire, Courts Star-Bulletin staff. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Oil companies give $1.6M to support UH petroleum program Jul 30, 2008
The is rolling out a new petroleum engineering degree in the spring of 2009, and it s getting a hefty boost from two oil companies all too aware of the looming dearth of qualified personnel in that field as the work force s average age nears retirement. Houston-based (NYSE: MRO) has pledged $600,000 over three years, bringing its total donations to the university since 1989 to $1 million. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Blowin' in the windfall Jul 30, 2008
"If you can do your four-year engineering degree, you'll lift your income from $40,000 to $100,000 for the rest of your life.". THE 40-YEAR-OLDS. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why 700 MHz is Valuable Jul 29, 2008
Paul holds a BS degree in Systems Engineering from Boston University and a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. Paul is a well-known conference speaker and has spoken at many events including Interop, Next Generation Networks, WiFi Planet, Internet Telephony and more. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Anchorage power plans impact MEA Jul 26, 2008
Charles Norris wrote on Jul 25, 2008 1:24 PM:" Mr. Gas Plant,Thank you for being yet another one who holds true to the reporting of the Frontiersman. This is a reporter's error and a small one at that. Is is easy for all of us to mix up energy, watts, etc. who are not in the business. You must have missed the part where Carmony has an electrical engineering degree, and was a Manager of Engineering in one of the largest electrical cooperative facilities in the lower 48 before coming to Alaska.... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Davis delinquent on taxes - do voters care? Jul 25, 2008
Troller wrote on Jul 25, 2008 8:05 AM:" Hmm? How important is the late tax issue? Maybe the candidates should debate that one! Should be a good one too. What with Al's BA from Harvard and Brian's U of I Nuclear Engineering degree and MIT masters and PhD in Mechanical Engineering plus a medical degree from Northwestern University. But you say MPR is scrutinizing Davis? MPR going after a republican candidate? WOW! There's a bit of news! Perhaps Davis needs to set up an escrow account for taxes so,... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ode to joystick Jul 25, 2008
Though he has a civil engineering degree from Philadelphia's Drexel University, music has been his passion since childhood and he was a record producer before discovering the satisfactions of writing the soundtracks to video games. Largely self-taught as a conductor and an orchestrator, he has composed music for about 30 games, including the Myst franchise and Mass Effect, excerpts of which are often part of the show. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Wendler adds professional staff Jul 24, 2008
Kantorek, a registered professional engineer in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, holds an engineering degree from the University of Illinois Urbana. He brings an excellent skill set to add to the team, heading up the environmental compliance, due diligence, industrial hygiene, underground storage tanks, and soil and groundwater clean-up services. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
From Iran to Beijing, via son, shot put Jul 23, 2008
He graduated with an engineering degree and opened his own contracting company. He married and raised two boys. (USA Today -- Sports)
People Profile --Willie and Bobbie Schaer enjoying 25 years ‘back home’ Jul 22, 2008
CHAPPELL HILL World War II created several restarts in Willie Schaer s educational process which would culminate with a chemical engineering degree from University of Texas in 1950 ... Several months back in a hospital in England would then follow and Willie recalls, somewhat fondly, that in being kept overseas by the Army for a time after war s end he would be returned to Nottingham, England, for several added months of university schooling; another in the long line of schools where he... (Brenham Banner, TX)
PhD for only $1,200 Jul 22, 2008
Tuesday 22 July, 2008. One More Time - comment and observation By: Joe Lee, III. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
CSIR signs agreement with AIT University Jul 22, 2008
AIT accredited by the United Kingdom (UK) Engineering Council offer its high level engineering qualifications puts AIT a par with leading technological universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering degree programs in the UK and in the developed world. "Ghanaians can now obtain at AIT an internationally recognized professional engineering qualification acceptable in any part of the world," Prof Dziduno stated. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Reaching for the stars Jul 20, 2008
I was lucky enough to play football for five years there while I worked on an engineering degree. The plan to earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering would be a struggle for many. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Marthasville Business Gets Title of 'World's Greatest!' Jul 19, 2008
Ekstam, who grew up in Kansas City and Jefferson City and moved to Villa Ridge in 2001, doesn't have an engineering degree, but he's been around semi-trucks since he was a kid. He had been driving them since he was a teenager and used to go out on rides with his dad. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Appalachian Power announces changes Jul 19, 2008
He received his engineering degree from West Virginia University and an MBA from Averett. As external affairs manager, Jackson will be responsible for a broad range of community and governmental activities in Lynchburg and the surrounding county areas (Bedford, Amherst, Campbell, Appomattox, Nelson and Albemarle) as well as the Fieldale/Martinsville area including Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Bear killed after biting hiker Jul 18, 2008
JDOE wrote on Jul 17, 2008 2:29 PM:" John Ries has absolutely no ability to identify with the group that he is targeting. In consequence, he cannot possibly understand the ramifications of his proposal. Students that are not experimenting with drugs will be unaffected by the testing, but the ones that are using will suffer greatly. Taking into consideration teenage ignorance, when faced with an ultimatum between drugs and sports, almost all of the ones using will choose drugs! Sports are an... (Montana Standard, MT)
Seeking justice in 2006 shooting death Jul 17, 2008
He has nearly finished his high school diploma and hopes to go to UAA for an engineering degree. McKay mentioned all this Friday and questioned what purpose would be served by putting Bombard in prison for a long time. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cold Creek Capital Inc. Announces Amalgamation Agreement and Updates to Its Qualifying Transaction Jul 17, 2008
Mr. Coscio Maldonado obtained a civil engineering degree from Universad Mayor de San Andres, Facultad de Ingenieria (University of Mayor de San Andres, Faculty of Engineering), La Paz, Bolivia in 1979. Marcelo D. Guiscardo - Director of Amalco. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Pocket heartbeat: Winchester native runs PocketCPR manufacturing plant in his hometown Jul 17, 2008
Totman, who has an engineering degree from Dartmouth, said he saw the need for PocketCPR technology nearly 10 years ago after his career led him to develop an interest in the area of resuscitation. According to Totman, he noticed that in many cases of sudden cardiac arrest, CPR hadn t been delivered as frequently as it should have been. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Shrinking customers' energy bills Jul 16, 2008
Education: , engineering degree, and , M.B.A.Family: Married with three grown children and two grandchildren. Drink: Red wine from Mantra and Ridge wineriesExercise: Union City Sports Center, exercise bike in the winter, ride bike during the summer. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Dying to Boost Solar Efficiency by 50% Jul 14, 2008
Written by Published on July 14th, 2008 Posted in. MIT has perfected a dye technology that could change the solar world as we know it. (CleanTechnica)
On mend from surgery, man slipped off his bed, spent five days on floor Jul 14, 2008
Earning a civil engineering degree at the University of Illinois, he worked for firms in different states and was raising two sons with his wife, Rosemary, when his life took a tragic turn about 1970. His wife and children were killed when the car she was driving crashed into a power pole in Colorado. (Modesto Bee, CA)
100 lose jobs as Acer cuts direct sales division Jul 13, 2008
Degree wrote on Jul 9, 2008 10:45 PM:" I went to Gateway as a young adult with an Engineering degree. I left shortly thereafter when I realized I was working with high school graduates, with little or no experience....in Gateway's Engineering department! What an insult! I had paid for my degree, yet, here's someone from the area, with connections, making the same money, doing the same job that I had gone to school to learn! I'm a native to the Siouxland area, yet, will never go back to the job... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rockin' on the river Jul 13, 2008
Eventually, he left school and his work toward a civil engineering degree to move to Nashville. "Unless you love civil engineering as much as you love music," Brice said, recalling the advice of songwriter/producer Doug Johnson, "you need to be here.". (The News-Herald)
Jefferson City man arrested, charged for robbery Jul 13, 2008
He is such a good boy (heading off to MSU in the fall for a Engineering degree. He has a good head on his shoulders and am glad nothing bad happened to him during all of this. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Momentum endorses computer engineering degree at Stout Jul 13, 2008
Updated Jul 12, 2008 - 06:06:25 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
N.D. power plants won't hire our graduates Jul 13, 2008
patriot wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:52 PM:" This isn't true. My brother was hired at one of the plants with an engineering degree straight out of NDSU. And paid him wages comparable with all the out of state companies he was also being recruited by. His experience prior to college? He was a high school farm kid, nothing different than many other ND kids. I guess I would have to say "Stop whining. " ". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Virginia Louise Ridders Blue Jul 13, 2008
While Bill worked and finished his engineering degree at the University of Washington, Virginia worked in the UW chemical engineering department. After the birth of her five children, Virginia devoted much time to her children through many activities at St. Catherine s School and Girl Scout leadership. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Army Corps gets new Louisville leader Jul 13, 2008
After graduating from West Point with a civil engineering degree, Landry received his commission as a second lieutenant in the Corps of Engineers in 1985. He also has a doctorate in civil engineering from the. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Paul Johannessen, radio-navigation innovator Jul 7, 2008
In 1949, he received an engineering degree from Schou's Institute of Technology in Oslo, and then decided to move to the United States to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He made the trip alone, however, asking his fianc to wait until he completed a semester before she joined him. (Boston Globe)
Veteran's legacy written in stone Jul 5, 2008
He graduated with an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, then earned his law degree from the now-defunct Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1959. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tomasz is on the job: Bridge repair, bike path among top priorities for new DPW director Jul 3, 2008
He received an engineering degree from UMass as well as a Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard University. In addition, Tomasz worked for the DPW in Rockport for 10 years. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Notable Local Deaths Jun 29, 2008
Lavelle became a full-time employee after he earned a mechanical engineering degree in 1940. His service in the Navy Seabees in the Pacific during World War II was deferred for several months while he completed work on the Cleveland tank plant, now the International Exposition Center. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Carmi native sings, speaks here; will perform July 11 Jun 28, 2008
He earned an engineering degree from Purdue University and another degree from Vincennes University. He committed his life to God and worked for Focus on the Family, helping counsel students at a Paducah, Ky. (Carmi Times, IL)
18 comments Jun 28, 2008
Btw doc, confusing a Landscape Architect (5 year bachelors degree minimum, 3 years practice, 3 day national exam, state licensing) with a 'landscaper' would be like me confusing your engineering degree with someone who drives a choo-choo train. Precision is not the forte of systems ecology, so it is easy to attack the strawman of "precisely how many people the planet can support". (Human Events Online)
All sewn up: Burley man honored by DI for repair work Jun 27, 2008
He doesn t know why he can fix virtually anything no engineering degree, no formal training whatsoever but he thinks it started over nine decades ago. He s 91. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Feds to Rainbows: Move gathering Jun 26, 2008
Tyrel wrote on Jun 23, 2008 1:46 PM:" Well, I beleive you just attacked my intellect Ivy. I guess a Civil-Structural Engineering degree just doesn't hold the merit it once had. Yes, the oil and gas industry in Wyoming could use some work, but by industry standards the practices in this state are cutting edge. You can't change 100+ years of drilling techniques over-night, but we are working on it. What have you done lately for the benefit of society?You can however take your holier than thou... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Most Lucrative College Majors Jun 25, 2008
If you're looking for a big paycheck straight out of school, think about an engineering degree ... "It is a matter of supply and demand," says Lee, adding, "Engineers tend to stay at their jobs longer, so getting the good people right out of college is important." Despite the high pay, the number of engineering degrees issued has barely budged the past 10 years; 67,000 degrees were handed out in 2006, the latest year available ... One reason the number of engineering degrees has not grown much... (Forbes)
Lisa Patrice Mickens Jun 22, 2008
Lisa received her Doctor of Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering. Her dissertation title was Automated Script Identification of Off-line Unconstrained Handwritten Documents: A Texture Analysis Approach. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Proposal to investigate Adaro Jun 21, 2008
It is very embarrassing but luckily it was not UGM where I finished my chemical engineering degree. I had some very good professors at UGM (chemical engineering department) such as Pak Wahyudi, Pranto, Suryo, who are very good in the subject of converting matter to energy and vice versa. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Gateway to Wall Street Jun 20, 2008
However, when the Goldman Sachs recruiter mentioned he held a civil engineering degree and invited her to a preliminary interview, Ms. Avetisian became intrigued and accepted. She passed the initial interview round, which he conducted with her and other students at the Nashville conference, and early this year flew to New York City for a series of on-site meetings with Goldman Sachs in its Wall Street and Jersey City offices. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WiMAX performance Jun 18, 2008
Mobile Computing Tips. MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
WiMAX: What It Is & How It Works Jun 17, 2008
Paul began his career developing networking systems as a senior engineer at Bell Laboratories, Prime Computer and Chipcom Corp. He holds a BS degree in systems engineering from Boston University and a master of engineering degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University. Paul is a well-known conference speaker and has spoken at many events, among them Interop, Next Generation Networks, Wi-Fi Planet and Internet Telephony. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Former students get degrees at last Jun 16, 2008
resident, who ended up getting his engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin, was curious to see how campus had changed. I think I m more emotional about it than my dad, said son Gary Nakagiri. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
We hope Lodi shows faith in electrical utility Jun 16, 2008
Observer wrote on Jun 14, 2008 10:34 AM:" Papercutting Taxpayer....I'll admit that I don't have the electrical engineering degree that you must have to make intellectual comments on this subject. I only know what I've paid out of my pocketbook for the past 40 years. To me that's real! I know that over those 40 years that 37 of them I paid some of the lowest rates in the State. I don't follow it like I did when I was still in business but I think I've got a pretty good handle on it. ". papercut... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
BlackBerry co-CEOs worth more than $10 billion Jun 14, 2008
Lazaridis dropped out his engineering degree in 1984 to launch Research in Motion (RIM) in Waterloo near Toronto. Eight years later, Balsillie joined him. (India Times)
Safety Engineer Jun 14, 2008
MUST have Engineering degree, Nuclear Engineering preferred, and experience with Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Probabilistic Risk Assessments for nuclear power plants, from a utility operator NRC and-or government experience is a plus but utility experience is a MUST. Requires experience performing model updates, etc. using PSA development tools, especially CAFTA and EOOS. Mobilization / demobilization and per diem are available for the right candidates. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Why Are IT Security Pros so Bad? Jun 10, 2008
Perhaps it s my engineering degree and background. Perhaps it s from growing up around the aviation industry, with a retired 747 pilot for a father. (Datamation)
AW RADIO: Thebeau discusses draft options Jun 10, 2008
What are the odds that he returns, and what role will his petroleum engineering degree play in his decision. to read the rest of this story. (12thFan.com)
Former wall flower Evans looks to bloom Jun 9, 2008
There were many times when the going got tough, where I didn't have any money and would think I was fooling myself to think I was smart enough to get an engineering degree. I remember one particular point where I had to face my fears head on and bite the bullet and push through the fears at any cost. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Accused 9/11 mastermind asks judge to be executed Jun 6, 2008
"I can't mention about the torturing," said Mohammed, who received an engineering degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. "I know this is the red line.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Charlie Lokey, 93, committed, kind lawyer Jun 5, 2008
"He was determined he would never leave Atlanta after five years in the Navy, and he thought his chemical engineering degree would take him to other cities.". Instead he earned a law degree from the University of Georgia, and he joined his late brother, Hamilton Lokey, at Lokey and Bowden in 1946. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Work force training in the 21st century Jun 4, 2008
"Frankly, I wasn't interested in how to develop or enhance some four-year college curriculum leading to an industrial engineering degree," Kennedy said. "I need a fundamental skill base for my employees. We have to have an extremely strong work force to compete with overseas competition.". (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Nigeria:Niger Delta Leaders Dismiss Planned Summit Jun 2, 2008
"The Federal Government should now institute an inquiry into the activities of the oil companies to find out how many people of the Niger Delta are employed in these oil companies and those who have been employed outside the Niger Delta.Today, you have soldiers taking over the jobs of our people. Our people used to be petty contractors, today they have been given to soldiers by the oil companies even at a higher price. We are suffering. I think, you are seeing what Shell is doing?They said Mr.... (allAfrica.com)
Queen of the Hurricanes Jun 2, 2008
MacGill's supportive parents suggested she head to the University of Toronto for her electrical engineering degree. So at 18, she became the first woman in the program, amid the rowdy, beer-swilling engineers, who nonetheless were rather accepting, as were also the male engineering students at the University of Michigan. (Canada.com)
From trunk space to cup holders to baby seats Jun 1, 2008
He said it's best to start with an engineering degree and typically work as a test engineer for a vehicle maker, since there aren't a lot of opportunities for publication car testing ... Then I earned a mechanical engineering degree from University of Aston in Birmingham, England, and started working at Lucas Electrical, a supplier of electrical components. (Boston Globe)
Area students earn collegiate honors, degrees May 30, 2008
Andrew V. Bradford of Friendswood has received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Cecily L. Haley of Pearland has earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Angelo State University. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Terror suspect wins entrepreneurial award May 30, 2008
The ongoing MBA studies are distinct from the alleged activities Mr. Sriskandarajah is accused of engaging in while at the University of Waterloo, where he pursued an engineering degree and was involved in a Tamil student group. After months of investigation, the United States asked Canadian police to arrest him in August, 2006, charging that he among 10 highly significant North American agents for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. (Globe and Mail -- National)
