Arizona pedals to 3rd place in 'bike-friendly' safe routes Sep 13, 2008
by Kerry Fehr-Snyder - Sept. 13, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Arizona is a better place to commute by bike and to ride for pleasure than 47 other states, a first-ever national ranking shows. (AZCentral -- News)
KNUST signs MOU with Wahome Steel Company Sep 3, 2008
Under the agreement, KNUST will, from time to time, be expected to bring to the attention of Wahome the resources and capabilities of the university's College of Engineering and also provide continuing engineering education for staff of the company in areas where the university has the capacity at the appropriate fees. Professor Kwasi Kwafo Adarkwa, Vice-Chancellor of the university, initialled on behalf of KNUST, whilst Mr Isaac Yeboah, Managing Director of Wahome signed for his company. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Custom Briefings Announces Launch of Endocrine Daily Briefing Aug 30, 2008
Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Custom Briefings network of Bulletin News, LLC, announced today the launch of the Endocrine Daily Briefing, produced exclusively for the members of the prestigious Endocrine Society. Endocrine Daily Briefing is emailed Monday through Friday to over 14,000 Endocrine Society members, medical professionals engaged in the fight against such diseases as diabetes and osteoporosis. (PR Newswire)
Simpson tours energy center Aug 19, 2008
Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, pitched questions Monday ranging in subject from nuclear energy education to inquiries about a cable tray during his brief tour of a future engineering education facility at Idaho State University. Simpson, who is currently in Idaho while the House is on a five-week recess, visited ISU's future Energy Systems Technology and Education Center. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
BACK TO THE MOON: Obama outlines space plan... Aug 18, 2008
Fifty years after Sputnik, science, math, and engineering education in America is facing a crisis. As the National Academy of Sciences' Rising Above the Gathering Storm report concluded, a "danger exists that Americans may not know enough about science, technology or mathematics to contribute significantly to, or fully benefit from, the knowledge-based economy that is already taking shape around us." Barack Obama believes that NASA can inspire students to learn about mathematics, science and the... (The Drudge Report)
Pitt's nuclear engineering program receives NRC grant Aug 13, 2008
These grants signify that the University of Pittsburgh is becoming a major player in nuclear engineering education and in meeting the workforce and research needs for the nuclear renaissance in the United States, said Larry Foulke, director of Pitt s nuclear engineering program. Reader Comments. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Small towns beckon Aug 10, 2008
Web-based recruitment by rural regions luring professionals to small towns. Rural areas gain appeal among companies looking to cut costs. (CNN)
UTSA wins $175,000 science grant for water treatment research Aug 1, 2008
The funding comes from the NSF Division of Engineering Education Centers. The NSF funds research and education in science and engineering, through grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Low-Population States Recruit for Residents Jul 29, 2008
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. YOUR INTERACTIVE MAGAZINE REALTOR.ORG/realtormag. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Civil Engineering 101 Jul 13, 2008
Civil Engineering Education. Because civil engineering focuses on the study of structural systems, the core courses in a civil engineering curriculum reflect this. (Suite101.com)
Students create device to give disabled helping hand Jul 5, 2008
To fund the project, which took approximately 20 weeks to develop, Gijon and Surakitbanharn received a 350 grant from the American Society of Engineering Education. Developing the first Napkin Roll Assist prototype necessitated spending hours with VTC clients with similar disabilities, videotaping their movements and analyzing their primary difficulties in rolling napkins. (Santa Maria Times)
IBM and ETH Zurich form strategic partnership in nanoscience Jun 26, 2008
An important aspect of the new center is the unique opportunity for ETH Zurich students to pursue their research in close collaboration with an industrial partner, which is an important asset in ETH Zurich's engineering education. Key technology of the 21st century. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Firefighters honor their own heroes at banquet Jun 21, 2008
Eric Bradnese, nephew of Gerry and Sean Bradnese, will be putting his into an engineering education at Northeastern University. Thomas Carpenito, son of Mike Carpenito, plans to study psychology at Clark University this fall. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Johnson magnet school rocks Jun 15, 2008
Design News ' "Crisis in Engineering Education" (March 17, 2008) cites the dismal success rate for engineering students. As stated in the article, fewer than 50 percent of engineering students will successfully complete a four-year degree. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jumping on China's new power Jun 13, 2008
Many SMEs are rushing to China to take advantage of the country's massive economic expansion. It's not just the big players that are "hugging the panda" to expand, writes Tim Harcourt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Is community college an option? Jun 6, 2008
Having completed an associate s degree in pre-engineering at a Community college in Mississippi, I was much better prepared for a University engineering education. I would advise, as I have in the past, any student to go to a community college prior to a four year university. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chemical Engineer Reveals The Secret Ingredient Of The Perfect Sandwich May 23, 2008
Speaking at Birmingham University to an audience of chemical engineers, scientists and students, Campbell was awarded IChemE s Frank Morton medal recognising his outstanding service to chemical engineering education. Bubbles have made wheat the world s most important food crop. (Science Daily)
Learn all about nanotechnology in Cambridge May 14, 2008
Panelists Tim Miller, the museum s nanoscale science and engineering education associate, Sam Lipson, director of environmental health for the Cambridge Public Health Department, and others, will join moderator David Sittenfeld, manager of the museum s forum program, to discuss nanomaterials, their applications and potential risks, and the monitoring actions being considered by the city. Then, citizens assume the roles of city council members, health officials, pharmaceutical workers, and... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
International Manager of YouTube Speaks about YouTubes India Plans May 11, 2008
It does not have to be a commercial partnership as IIT is using YouTube as a platform to standardize engineering education across India. Its a Government of India initiative where they are taking the entire IIT course curriculum and putting it online, so that students anywhere in the world can have access to the learning and education, which is very exciting. (TechShout!)
Pitroda wants IITs to adopt engg colleges May 10, 2008
NEW DELHI: Concerned over the "glaring regional imbalance" in engineering education, the National Knowledge Commission has suggested that the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology should adopt some lesser known engineering colleges to raise their standard. In a letter to PM Manmohan Singh, NKC chairperson Sam Pitroda has also suggested integration of science and engineering education ... As for integration of science and engineering education, Pitroda said, "We have entered a period in... (Times of India)
No U-turn on Indian road safety Apr 16, 2008
Last Updated: Thursday, 19 April 2007, 15:06 GMT 16:06 UK. By Harman Sidhu Singh. (BBC News -- South Asia)
RPI engineers a way for students to span globe Apr 12, 2008
The first universities to collaborate with RPI on its new program -- called REACH, for Rensselaer Engineering Education Across Cultural Horizons -- are Technical University of Denmark and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. The program, to be phased in through 2015, is an exchange. (Albany Times Union)
Cooper replaces Wilburn as Petty's crew chief Apr 9, 2008
"Stewart is that new breed of crew chief that couples a mechanical engineering education with a lot of practical at-track experience," Petty said. "I know Robbie has been trying to get him in the organization for some time. The 45 team is a talented race team, and we'll benefit from having a guy like Stewart at the helm.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Engineering Achievements Recognized Apr 8, 2008
He is responsible for the delivery of engineering education to students and for management of the faculty, staff and facilities. RGsponsored the award since its inception in 1964. (R News)
Couple donate $25M to Princeton Apr 8, 2008
The gift from 1963 Princeton alumnus Dennis J. Keller and his wife, Constance Templeton Keller, will endow Princeton's recently created and newly renamed Keller Center for Innovation in Engineering Education and support other initiatives in engineering and ecology. The Keller Center fosters teaching and student projects that cross conventional academic disciplines while preparing students in all fields to collaborate on solving problems, according to Princeton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Science Generation: A National Imperative Summit at the American Museum of Natural History Apr 8, 2008
Rowing Together: Building Consensus and Action across Sectors Achieving Excellence and Equity: The Debate over National Standards Science Generation: Talking Back: Interactive Luncheon Session with Parents and Students Making It Happen: Leadership and Cross-Sector Partnerships Inspiring the Science Generation: Science and the American Imagination Panel Speakers Include: John Abele, Retired Founder/Chairman, Boston Scientific Corporation, and Chairman, FIRST Natalie Angier, Science Columnist, The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NASA Future Forum - Miami Apr 6, 2008
SpaceRef - Space News as it Happens. Sunday, April 6, 2008. (NASA Watch)
Texas Instruments and IIT Kharagpur to collaborate on breakthrough medical technology research Apr 1, 2008
The collaboration also reflects TI's commitment to engineering education and developing the next generation of innovators. The research projects TI is funding at IIT Kharagpur will be undertaken by students holding B. Tech, M. Tech, M. Stats or M. Sc (Physics or Mathematics) degrees with specializations in image processing, neural networks and pattern recognition, digital signal processor-based embedded system design, and MEMS-based bio-sensors. (PR Newswire)
Ryerson gets failing grade for making a scapegoat of an innocent ... Mar 30, 2008
UOIT receives in-kind contributions worth millions of dollars from Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education OSHAWA, Ontario (March 27, 2008). . (Northumberland Today)
SMU Welcomes Three Alumni into Engineering Hall Of Leaders Mar 29, 2008
And at a time when very few women pursued engineering, Karen Shuford demonstrated how powerful and broad an engineering education can be in terms of social philanthropy. About Southern Methodist University A private university located in the heart of Dallas, SMU is building on the vision of its founders, who imagined a distinguished center for learning emerging from the spirit of the city. (PR Newswire)
/R E P E A T -- PACE to announce largest ever in-kind donation to UOIT/ Mar 27, 2008
UOIT only the sixth Canadian university to become a PACE institution OSHAWA, ON, March 26 /CNW/ - Representatives from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will welcome officials from the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE) to the university's Oshawa campus on March 27 to announce details about UOIT becoming a PACE institution. The announcement will include specific details of the partnership, including one of the largest ever in-kind... (Canada Newswire)
Western Refining donates $50,000 to NMSU Mar 27, 2008
"We are extremely pleased with the investment Western Refining is making in the engineering education of our youth," Castillo said. "The funds being received will help us to increase the opportunities for talented young students to enter into a career in engineering.". (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Oklahoma Lawmakers Want Guns for Students While Governor Warns of `Chaos' Mar 27, 2008
D. candidate in engineering education, got a weapons permit and joined the gun- rights group after the attack, which claimed a friend's life. I really thought a lot, obviously, about the loss of my friend, and what I would do to protect myself and anybody else from having this happen to them,'' Stanton said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Full Story » Mar 25, 2008
The Fund has allocated 100,000 for an engineering education program at CU's College of Engineering and Applied Science and 96,000 for the Addiction Research and Treatment Services program at the School of Medicine and Department of Psychiatry, the release stated. The Daniels Fund is a Denver based organization that funds programs with a national impact on aging, alcoholism, substance abuse, amateur sports, disabilities, education, youth development, and the homeless and disadvantaged. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
INCF and Allen Institute for Brain Science collaborate on Brain Atlas service improvement Mar 19, 2008
KTH accounts for one-third of Sweden's technical research and engineering education capacity at university level. Education and research cover a broad spectrum - from natural sciences to all the branches of engineering as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
15th Annual Career Tech Expo is held Mar 16, 2008
Winners include: Robert Parsano (Family and Consumer Science), Astoria; Tom Gilliam (Technology and Engineering Education), Canton; Ashley McCabe (Agriculture), Cuba; Andrew R. Friedrich (Family and Consumer Science), Havana; Caitlyn Welker (Business), Lewistown; and Savannah Landis (Business), Spoon River Valley. Winners of the Scholastic Bowl are Lewistown team members Joseph Erwin, Jonathan Harn, Seth Weaver, and Caitlyn Welker. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Delores M. Etter Mar 15, 2008
has given $2 million to to endow a distinguished chair in engineering education and director of the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education ... The Caruth Institute for Engineering Education was endowed in October with a $10. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Local military engineers honored at February banquet Mar 7, 2008
Everett McDaniel, Army ROTC for mentoring and management of engineering education toward military careers. William McDaniel, Kansas City District Corps of Engineers for engineering leadership in the field. (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Baseball to Play First Game at Nationals Park Mar 1, 2008
George Washington Baseball. Current ConditionsIn Washington, DC. (Gwsports.com)
Students compete in regional math contest Feb 28, 2008
Leadership is provided by members of the Alaska Engineering Education Foundation and the Alaska Society of Professional Engineers. For more information on Mathcounts, contact Douglas Murray, P.E., Southeast Alaska Mathcounts coordinator, at 780-6151. (Juneau Empire)
BofA donates $1M to museum Feb 28, 2008
"Not only does the museum serve as an economic engine, attracting tourists and other businesses to the area, but each year, the organization engages thousands of young people in interactive environmental, science and engineering education.". Related Industry News. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
The Firing Line: 2/25 Feb 25, 2008
One such task reads like this: "Publish a firing line in The Daily Texan emphasizing the superiority of engineering education and engineering careers." ... Last week, as part of Engineering Week scavenger hunt competition, sponsored by the Student Engineering Council, the firing line "It's not L-week," Feb. 21, was submitted on the behalf of one of the competing student organizations with the goal of "emphasizing the superiority of engineering education and engineering careers.". (The Daily Texan, TX)
Wind turbine to fuel part of Babson College Feb 24, 2008
"UMass Lowell has been a leader in plastics engineering education and research for the past 50 years," said Bob Malloy, a professor chairman of the plastics engineering department. "These professorships will allow our department to embrace the next generation of technology, one that addresses the growing need for environmental sensitivity.". (Boston Globe)
Merry-go-round Gives Light to Ghana Feb 7, 2008
Professor Shumway, BYU associate professor of technology engineering education, is developing a curricular unit together with his TEE 378 practicum class. "We are developing a curriculum framework. We don't want to take something and impose it on them," Shumway said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Students sought for annual catapult competition Jan 20, 2008
"The first catapult competition was such a great success, but this year's event is being expanded to be even more exciting," said Maxine Woolsey, engineering education outreach specialist. "The event will be all day instead of only in the evening. The registration fee is $5 per student, which includes a T-shirt and membership in MJAS.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Youths to construct utopias in city-building contest Jan 15, 2008
Future City, the largest engineering education program in the country, has motivated interest in math, science and engineering since 1993. About 30,000 students from more than 1,100 schools in 40 regions nationwide participate. (AZCentral -- News)
We'll work with China for better trade ties: PM Jan 14, 2008
BEIJING: Addressing concerns of Indian industry doing business in China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said the governments of both the countries will work together to put in place an environment for greater trade, investment and economic interaction by creating a level-playing field, dealing with issues such as non-tariff barriers, IPR protection and market-related exchange rates. "I would like to assure this gathering that both governments will work together to put in place an... (India Times, India)
Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Hanna Strategies LLC Jan 8, 2008
"We're also expanding our work in engineering education in China, and look forward to continuing our commitment to the country and its students." As part of the acquisition, Hanna Strategies president, Samir Hanna, has joined Autodesk as a vice president in the Manufacturing Solutions division and Chien-Ming Huang, Hanna Strategies general manager, is now vice president at the Autodesk China Research and Development Center. "I am excited to become part of a growing development center that will... (PR Newswire)
As wealthy colleges eliminate loans, others feel pressure to compete Dec 31, 2007
With a $10 billion endowment, MIT cannot offer as much as Harvard in financial aid, and MIT also has set a priority of spending more money on the rising costs of science and engineering education, she said. Tufts is not ignoring the middle class, but does not believe it is asking too much of most students to take out a loan, Coffin said. (Boston Globe)
Governor announces plan for 20,000 more engineers Dec 27, 2007
Launch the Engineering Education Council to bring more private funds into "pipeline" programs at state universities and colleges and other engineering programs. These programs help move math and science students into the engineering field. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Letting UA share in state surplus will benefit Alaskans Dec 18, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. Post a photo of your lights to our map and plot out the best tour. (Anchorage Daily News)
India eyes fixes for education Dec 18, 2007
Engineering education in India is in trouble ... While engineers anywhere can expect to make more in industry than academia, India's situation is extreme, according to "Engineering Education in India," a report published by IIT Bombay in September for the Observers Research Foundation ... Indian-born engineers in the United States also point to systemic weaknesses in engineering education as part of the problem. (EETimes)
IIT-B to deliver `live lectures' in virtual classrooms Dec 9, 2007
"We have set up a studio inside the campus which is just like any other classroom. It has all the facilities for uplinking the lecture to the devoted satellite - Edusat, which can transmit it to others. Colleges can have live lectures," head of IIT-B's distance engineering education progarmme Kannan Moudgalya told PTI.. Any engineering college which awards degrees to students can fit a receiver in their premises so that the students can "sit" for the lecture. (Hindu)
The Cur$e of the WA$L Dec 6, 2007
He is Professor Emeritus, Science Mathematics Engineering Education Center at Washington State University (Pullman, Washington 99164-4237). His telephone num ber is (509) 335-4844 and e-mail address is dorlich@wsu. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Pitt to rename school for donor Dec 6, 2007
"We are exceedingly fortunate that John Swanson -- who not only is recognized as one of the world's leading engineers, but also is one of our most loyal and generous supporters -- has chosen to make an extraordinary investment in the future of engineering education at Pitt," Pitt Chancellor Mark Nordenberg said in a statement. Nordenberg said a portion of Swanson's donation will also be used for a renovation of Benedum Hall, the academic home of Pitt's School of Engineering. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
After gift, Pitt renames engineering school Dec 6, 2007
"We are exceedingly fortunate that John Swanson -- who not only is recognized as one of the world's leading engineers but also is one of our most loyal and generous supporters -- has chosen to make an extraordinary investment in the future of engineering education at Pitt.". David Templeton can be reached at or 412-263-1578. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Co-oping at the University Nov 28, 2007
Taking advantage of his chemical engineering education, Van Den Bossche and Campbell have learned to brew their own beer. 1900 JPA hosted a giant potluck dinner with charades, and the aftermath of their Halloween party is still on display: Hanging on the coat rack by the door are a bear mask, a green helmet, a cowboy hat and a gold trench coat. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
The public-private way for ITE West campus Nov 27, 2007
According to an ITE market awareness brochure issued in February last year, the new campus will focus on the service and automotive industries, and the bidder would be required to "include spaces and facilities capable of delivering hospitality and automotive engineering education and experience", such as restaurants and practical workshop areas for engine testing or vehicle development. ADVERTISEMENT. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
EU a toothless tiger, say electronics panelists Nov 27, 2007
A positive differentiating factor, however, is the good quality of German universities and the high level of engineering education but at the same time he found some severe points of critique in which many agreed: While German engineers perhaps may be "top notch" in terms of technology education, they absolutely lack of business spirit. "During their entire education, engineering students here never get in touch with things such as business plan, fund raising, or marketing," he criticized amidst... (EETimes)
Proposed Presidential Innovation Nov 27, 2007
Then we asked for their plans to stimulate innovation in four major areas science and engineering education, green energy, the military, research and development as well as how they would develop better ways to measure innovation. We present their answers here. (BusinessWeek)
IT eating into manufacturing talent Nov 23, 2007
In a way it is easier and faster to train people in the services sector than in manufacturing -- where you do need a certain amount of formal engineering education, said Jamshyd Godrej, chairman of Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd.. Skills upgradation and training can happen in manufacturing sector only at the lower levels. (India Times, India)
Readers sound off on engineering education debate Nov 20, 2007
EE Times readers had plenty to say about the state of American engineering education in response to that challenges the conventional wisdom about test scores and demand for U.S. engineering graduates. Read more about the debate at our. (EETimes)
Modeling and simulation center opens Nov 17, 2007
Suffolk News Herald - Suffolk's Information and News Source. Saturday, November 17, 2007. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
ODU Opens New Tri-Cities Higher Education Center Nov 17, 2007
Old Dominion University officially opened its Tri-Cities Higher Education Center and headquarters for its Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center on Friday morning. The new building sits at the Portsmouth-Suffolk border, just a few miles up Interstate-664 from Chesapeake. (WTKR.com, VA)
Engineering education study draws industry fire Nov 14, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The debate over the state of American engineering education has reignited in recent weeks with the release of a contrarian study that concludes that American math and science students are, opposite to conventional wisdom, faring better than previously thought ... William Bates, vice president for government affairs at the Council on Competitiveness, said science and engineering education must become multidisciplinary. (EETimes)
