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    College Seniors Inspire the Future of Science and Technology  Nov 30, 2008
    (ARA) - For DeVry University students majoring in Information Technology , Electronics Engineering Technology, or Biomedical Engineering Technology, required senior projects are about more than just completing requirements needed to graduate ... According to Dr. Li Tan, a faculty advisor for Biomedical Engineering Technology degree program at DeVry Decatur campus, students enjoy the scientific challenge and opportunities that senior projects present. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Bacterial Decision-making Explained By 'Moving' Theory  Nov 28, 2008
    27, 2008) Biochemists at North Carolina State University have answered a fundamental question of how important bacterial proteins make life-and-death decisions that allow them to function, a finding that could provide a new target for drugs to disrupt bacterial decision-making processes and related diseases. In a study published this month in the journal Structure, the NC State scientists show for the first time that the specific movements of these important bacterial proteins, called... (Science Daily)

    AT&T gives $85K to foster interest in math  Nov 26, 2008
    ATive $85K to pique students interest in science, math - St. Louis Business Journal. for free extra services. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Leading Japanese Shipbuilders Extend use of AVEVA Marine Solutions  Nov 25, 2008
    The Group has grown consistently since 1967 on the strength of pioneering engineering technology that protects the information assets of its customers from the volatile nature of the IT industry. The Group's history of innovation spans five decades and has produced most of today's major engineering IT technologies. (Canada Newswire)

    YCT adviser resigns, ashamed  Nov 24, 2008
    "Basically, I was ashamed of the way the YCT has behaved. I had agreed to be the YCT's adviser about three years ago when they couldn't find one so I offered to be adviser. I told them at the time that they needed to stand for what was the best conservativism and if I was ever ashamed of them that I was out of there," said Fike, associate professor of engineering technology and industrial distribution. Because of the recent actions of the YCT, including an egg-toss at a poster of President-elect... (The Battalion, TX)

    Young Conservatives adviser at Texas A&M quits  Nov 24, 2008
    John Fike, a professor in engineering technology and industrial engineering, quit the adviser role last week, the Bryan-College Station Eagle reported Sunday. The national petition asked for support for education as an enterprise devoted to human inquiry, enlightenment and liberation and had more than 4,000 signatures. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Why small cars are getting safer  Nov 22, 2008
    "With the intro of the new Fit, over 94% of Honda's sold in the U.S. will have the Advanced Compatibility Engineering technology.". A couple of years ago, automakers also adopted an initiative that will improve the safety for small-car drivers by agreeing to build trucks and SUVs with lower front ends. (CNN)

    Texas American Resources Appoints Tom Rogers as Vice President of Operations  Nov 20, 2008
    He holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering Technology from Oklahoma State University and is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, and the International Association of Drilling Contractors. ABOUT TEXAS AMERICAN RESOURCES COMPANY. (PR Newswire)

    Grades, not gameballs, motivate  Nov 15, 2008
    It s similar to a manufacturing or engineering technology degree, he said. The move couldn t have worked better for his family or his friends. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Intel inside your medical care  Nov 10, 2008
    November 9, 2008 7:30 PM PST. Intel has begun pilot programs to test a home health laptop, application, and database system that puts patients remotely in sync with their health care providers. (CNET News)

    Job cuts mounting for Middle Tennessee manufacturers  Nov 10, 2008
    Companies that do well in a tough environment will practice agile manufacturing, meaning they can adapt quickly to market changes, says David Gore, a 19 year Nissan veteran and professor at Middle Tennessee State University s department of engineering technology and industrial studies. He says Nissan has shown agility in the innovative new models it s introduced. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Engineered killer T cell recognizes HIV-1's lethal molecular disguises  Nov 10, 2008
    Established in July 2008 as a separate spin-out company, Adaptimmune was set up to develop Immunocore Ltd's (formely Avidex/MediGene Ltd's) unique T cell receptor engineering technology for adoptive T cell therapy, technology originally developed by Avidex when it was spun out from Oxford University. Adaptimmune holds an exclusive licence to the adoptive therapy use of the technology and is aiming to exploit this unique capability in the development of targeted T cell therapy in HIV and cancer... (EurekAlert!)

    ACC game development program opens  Nov 5, 2008
    for free extra services. Subscribe to Austin Business Journal. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Where the heart is: India native makes Ellensburg home  Nov 5, 2008
    Central student Ben Grogan, a junior mechanical engineering technology major has taken two courses with Pimomo. I think he is an excellent teacher, Grogan said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Sunyani Poly admits fresh students  Nov 2, 2008
    Giving a brief account on the history of the institution, he stated that, the Polytechnic was "established in 1997 to provide career focused education and training for students pursuing tertiary level programmes in Applied Science, Engineering Technology, Commerce and Business Studies with the objective of preparing students adequately for the world of work and provide an opportunity for those who have the capacity to pursue higher degrees of programmes". The Rector said the institution, since... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Scientists warn of key paparazzi  Nov 1, 2008
    October 31, 2008 5:51 AM PDT. Duplicating keys via distant digital images. (CNET News)

    Constellation Energy Gives RIT $45,000  Oct 30, 2008
    The gift was given to the college in support of its efforts to create five courses in nuclear engineering technology and health physics. Constellation Energy is a FORTUNE 125 company and is the nation's largest wholesale energy seller. (R News)

    Rogers' homemade boat is a testament to his artistic skills  Oct 27, 2008
    Grant has B.S. in manufacturing and engineering technology from Nicholls State University. And after I saw his finely-made creation, it was obvious that his studies had been put to good use. (New Iberia, LA)

    Hybrid trains studied at NIU  Oct 27, 2008
    With a 1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is exploring how new technologies like biodiesel, fuel cells and composite materials could make locomotives run better ... We re hoping to understand a couple things what problems there may be with fuel mixing and combustion, and how that relates to emissions of carbons, said engineering technology assistant professor David Schroeder. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    DATA from Overseas Phase III Trial of "Actemra" a Humanized Anti-Human IL-6 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, Demonstrates Efficacy in Preventing Structural Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients  Oct 27, 2008
    ActemraR (humanized anti-human IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody)ActemraR is a humanized antibody to the human IL-6 receptor, and was created using genome engineering technology. It controls IL-6 molecules by stopping IL-6 from binding with IL-6 receptors. (JCN Network, Japan)

    Debate to delay 'white space' vote heats up  Oct 25, 2008
    In a report , the commission's Office of Engineering Technology concluded that for the most part devices with geolocation and sensing technologies could be used to avoid interference with broadcast TV channels. But tests regarding interference with wireless microphones, which also operate without an FCC license in that spectrum band, produced mixed results. (CNET News)

    Linking knowledge creation, intellectual endeavors, economy  Oct 24, 2008
    Linking knowledge creation, intellectual endeavors, economy. Public release date: 23-Oct-2008. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Electric Car Project Nears Completion  Oct 24, 2008
    majoring in manufacturing engineering technology. "It's quite a novelty.". (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Imagineering the future  Oct 22, 2008
    Senior engineering technology major J.R. Cox works on his senior design project for ENTC 422 on Tuesday in Thompson Hall. Page 1 of 1. (The Battalion, TX)

    ITT Tech offering bachelor's degrees  Oct 18, 2008
    The institute will offer degrees in construction management; electronics and communications engineering technology; and information systems security ... The electronics and communications engineering technology program falls under the School of Electronics Technology. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    Broadcasters challenge FCC 'white space' report  Oct 18, 2008
    In a report released earlier this week, the commission's Office of Engineering Technology (OET) said that devices with geo-location and sensing technologies could be used without interference. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said this week that he will submit a proposal for the rest of the commissioners to vote on that would open up white spaces for unlicensed use. (CNET News)

    Jeers, Cheers Over FCC White Space Report  Oct 17, 2008
    The FCC's Office of Engineering Technology (OET) yesterday its tests and said it found no major interference problems. RELATED ARTICLES. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Broadcasters Hit FCC Over White Spaces Report  Oct 17, 2008
    On Wednesday, the FCC's Office of Engineering Technology (OET) issued a report that conditionally supported use of wireless devices that could access unregulated spectrum, or white spaces, that will be freed up in 2009 when a government-mandated switch to digital television takes effect. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said Wednesday that white spaces could be used as long as they did not interfere with broadcasters. (CRN)

    European stocks pare early sharp falls  Oct 16, 2008
    British engineering technology company Aveva Group Plc said it expected its full-year results to be towards the top end of forecasts following strong growth in the first half, sending its shares up 7. 3. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Space-rugged robot put to volcano test  Oct 16, 2008
    October 14, 2008 1:29 PM PDT. Scarab, a robot developed by Carnegie Mellon University with support from NASA, is about to be tested at Hawaii's Mauna Kea volcano to prove its fitness for the extreme conditions of space. (CNET News)

    Honors: Oct. 9  Oct 14, 2008
    Arik Landsman of Brookline graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology on Aug. 17 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering technology. Loading commenting interface. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Briefs of the Week  Oct 10, 2008
    Rotich, an engineering technology major, continued to show why he is one the top cross country runners in the Atlantic Sun Conference at the 2008 Greater Louisville Classic from E.P. "Tom" Sawyer Park on Saturday morning. Rotich entered the race on a hot streak after winning back-to-back individual titles, but his bid for a third straight crown was snapped, as he finished sixth overall. (East Tennessean, TN)

    Community College of Philadelphia to Break Ground On Multimillion Dollar Expansions in Philadelphia  Oct 4, 2008
    The grant also will help support a new Institute for Biotechnology and Advanced Manufacturing, which will offer certificates in bioprocessing (fermentation) and process technology (process control/petrochemical) at both the College's NERC and Main campuses that can lead to an Associate's degree in Applied Science and Engineering Technology. The Institute will also offer skill upgrading for incumbent workers. (PR Newswire)

    Local Briefs  Oct 3, 2008
    The Northern Illinois University College of Engineering and Engineering Technology has received a 1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help the railroad industry find ways to get better use from its fuel and reduce the pollution produced by locomotives. A diesel locomotive can move a ton of freight 436 miles using a single gallon of diesel fuel, according to data collected by the Federal Surface Transportation Board. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Adetayo Adesanya  Oct 3, 2008
    As an electrical and computer engineering technology major at Purdue, the phrase pertains to his academic goals and aspirations. Recently, Adesanya has been successful on both fronts, winning the gold medal at the 2008 Big Ten Indoor Championships and winning the Undergraduate Student Technical Research (USTR) competition at the National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE) convention. (Purduesports.com)

    More news reports...  Sep 17, 2008
    Senior engineering technology major Sean Moya strikes an arc Monday in the Metal Fabrication Lab inside Thompson Hall. . (The Battalion, TX)

    Recital Hall ready, now just add musicians  Sep 15, 2008
    Its sophistication is the result of developments in computer technology that allow precise acoustic mapping of existing recital halls with engineering technology that allows the desired sound to be provided within the architectural design. With a $3 million annual budget, Dr Malan is hoping to attract more than 100,000 visits a year. (The Age)

    National Science Foundation funds DCC program  Sep 5, 2008
    The new nanotechnology track will be part of DCC's Advanced Manufacturing Technology program, which currently offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Polymer Manufacturing Technology. Both degree tracks were developed under prior funding from the National Science Foundation. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)

    Q&A: The new diplomas  Sep 3, 2008
    For instance, in "discovering engineering technology" learners will look at practical skills, computer-aided engineering, routine maintenance, materials and electronics. But what this learning does not do is turn them into engineering workers. (BBC News -- UK)

    WIU graduates  Aug 26, 2008
    Sheffield - Justin Boelens with a Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering technology. Spring Valley - Jeffrey Baker with a Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering technology and Joshua Pellegrini with a Bachelor of Science in law enforcement and justice administration. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Carestia, Franson  Aug 24, 2008
    He is attending Oregon Institute of Technology, where he is majoring in electronics engineering technology and applied mathematics. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Selecting the Right Physics Course  Aug 22, 2008
    They include such majors as: biology, chemistry, geology, premed, and engineering technology. Calculus Based Physics. (Suite101.com)

    University System wants $2.45 billion next fiscal year  Aug 21, 2008
    8 million for an engineering technology center at Southern Polytechnic State University. Over the last three years, our student enrollment has grown by 19,400 students, said Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr., in a a press release. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    With energy in focus, heat pumps win fans  Aug 14, 2008
    "We've got them all the way from Texas to the Arctic Circle," said Bose, a professor of engineering technology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. And even without financial incentives from the government or energy utilities, says John Shonder of the Energy Department's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, "ground-source heat pumps have the lowest life-cycle costs in several cost studies that I've done" of heating and air-conditioning systems. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Canon Announces Low-Priced All-in-Ones  Aug 13, 2008
    Your source for in-depth computer hardware info. A free service rounding up the week's news, articles, tips and reviews. (HardwareCentral)

    Texas Tech spring graduates  Aug 8, 2008
    Midland: David Belloc, BS, exercise and sport sciences; Kaylin Nicole Booker, Magna Cum Laude, BA, public relations; Kaitlan Ariel Botkin, BA, public relations; David Michael Bua Jr., MBA, general business; Beau Jeffrey Chambers, Cum Laude, BS, petroleum engineering; Jill Chandler, Summa Cum Laude, BS, nutritional sciences; Amanda Ashley Cox, M.Mus., music performance; Elizabeth Anne Dirks, BM, music; Adrian Alberto Escudero, Magna Cum Laude, BS, mechanical engineering; Tyler W. Frost, BA,... (Odessa American, TX)

    WIT graduates class of 160 students  Aug 7, 2008
    Timothy B. Fox, arts and sciences and electronic engineering technology; Amanda K. Boisen, child care development assistant; Cory G. Nickles, *Joshua Stevens and *David A. Whitaker, electrician; Erica E. Ellensohn, marketing management; Alejandro Anguiano, mechanical engineering technology; Kaleena L. Gaskill, medical coding specialist; Shawn R. Rasmussen and Dayla Rae Wobbeking-Brown, paraeducator preparation; Ashley J. Brienzo, *Sean C. Hagey, Kristina M. Weis and *Carol S. Wielenga, physical... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Chrysler LLC Announces New Head of Global Electric Motorcars  Aug 5, 2008
    In addition to his responsibilities with GEMA, Coventry will continue to build on the innovation and engineering technology that are hallmark to the GEM vehicle. As well, he will focus on expanding market share in Chrysler's mission to deliver environmentally friendly products to our customers. (PR Newswire)

    NIU increases outreach efforts for students in the region  Aug 5, 2008
    The program is being funded in an unprecedented way this first year by Outreach, the Office of the Vice Provost and four colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, and Health and Human Sciences ... Co-chaired by Kaplan and Vice Provost Gip Seaver, the Task Force includes college deans Rich Holly (Visual and Performing Arts), Chris McCord (Liberal Arts and Sciences), Shirley Richmond (Health and Human Sciences), Promod Vohra (Engineering and... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Vaccine To Protect Against Black Plague  Jul 31, 2008
    His research led to the formation of UCF's first biotechnology company, called Chlorogen, for the commercial development of patented chloroplast genetic engineering technology. In 2004, he won UCF's Pegasus Professor Award, the top honor given to a faculty member who excels in teaching, research and service. (Science Daily)

    London caps skyscrapers; Paris piles high  Jul 30, 2008
    Architects use new computer and engineering technology to "push the design envelope to further promote this unique world-city image," Pounders says. London refuses to play along. (USA Today)

    Montana road runs through God's country  Jul 28, 2008
    At the same time, modern engineering technology increases safety and longevity. New guardrails are designed to be removed in the autumn to let the winter avalanches glide through. (Boston Globe)

    Wilmington student graduates with nursing degree  Jul 25, 2008
    Excelsior s bachelor degrees in electronics engineering technology and nuclear engineering technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Excelsior Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program is the first exclusively distance learning-based program to be admitted to full membership in to the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP). (Wilmington Advocate, MA)

    Univision Network Requests 45 Xtreme SD PC Encoding Units From LOV Engineering  Jul 18, 2008
    LOV Engineering technology will provide Univision with a high quality, low bandwidth 'LIVE FEED' solution for field reporting MIAMI, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Univision, the #1 and largest Spanish network in the country met with LOV Engineering representatives, CEO Jorge Alberto Cano, CTO Omar Suner and USA Division Representative Jerry Gonzalez at Network headquarters in Miami on July 2. LOV Engineering reps presented the Xtreme SD Encoding Box prototype as well as the Xtreme SD PC prototype to... (PR Newswire)

    Jaideep Mishra: The tech divide  Jul 15, 2008
    So technology in this sense extends beyond engineering technology to include management techniques and learning by doing. Continued. (India Times)

    High achievers  Jul 15, 2008
    Kristen Kelly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in architectural engineering technology, and Nicholas Melanchook graduated with a Bachelor of Science in construction management. Earns Norwich diploma William Edward Robinson of Saugus received a degree in criminal justice from Norwich University at a May 11 commencement ceremony. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)

    Honors: July 10  Jul 13, 2008
    Tae Wook Ko is majoring in mechanical engineering technology ... Serge Subach is majoring in mechanical engineering technology. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Motorists Go to Extreme Measures to Conserve Fuel  Jul 7, 2008
    St. Louis News - "All The News That Is Saint Louis". How To Reach Us: St. Louis Front Page P.O. Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188. (Saint Louis Front Page)

    A glimpse of Trabzon in Turkey's eastern Black Sea region  Jul 6, 2008
    But lots of non-Christian visitors also thronged the building as they were amazed by its architecture and by how people in the past could build such a building when engineering technology was nowhere near as advanced as it is now. "It is really incredible," said a visitor from Iran, who was on holiday in Trabzon with his wife, adding that curiosity had prompted him to visit the monastery. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Slaughter-Rauch  Jul 6, 2008
    with a bachelor s of science degree in electronics and engineering technology and Texas A&M with master s of science in business administration. He is employed by Information Systems Engineering Command on Fort Huachuca, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Ethanol Coproducts Eyed As Fillers In Plastics  Jul 3, 2008
    Rosentrater is based at the ARS North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory in Brookings, S.D. He conducted the research with Robert A. Tatara, a professor at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Department of Technology, part of NIU'S College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The researchers compressed molded blends of DDGS and phenolic plastic resin (ranging from 0 to 90 percent DDGS) and found that DDGS concentrations between 25 and 50 percent worked best as fillers in plastics. (Science Daily)

    Prescott leads Arnold parade  Jul 3, 2008
    A teenager at the beginning of World War II, Prescott taught mechanical engineering technology at San Joaquin Delta College for 20 years. Upon Prescott's retirement in 1983, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation that read, May your retirement be as meaningful as your influence on us is. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Dilly, Howardson wed  Jul 2, 2008
    He graduated from SDSU in 2002 with a bachelor of science degree in electronic engineering technology. He currently works in live event services at Daktronics, Inc. in Evans, Ga. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)

    There's nothing to do? Area summer camps keep kids busy  Jul 2, 2008
    Area summer camps - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch. Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Biotech vs. pharma: once different, now collaborative entities  Jul 2, 2008
    Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    MSC.Software Accelerates Engineering Simulation in Leading Power Management Company, Delta Electronics  Jun 30, 2008
    Delta Electronics, with a strong presence on the international stage, is always on the forefront of new business and engineering technology. This relish for innovation is matched with a tremendously talented, forward-looking team that embraces new initiatives,'' said David Yuen, Vice President, MSC.Software Asia Pacific. (Primezone Releases)

    Local students honored on chancellor's list  Jun 26, 2008
    Ridgeland-Jacob Huber, applied science; Ian Thompson, vocational rehabilitation; Amanda Wachsmuth, art education; Spooner-Stephene Allard, business administration; Ryan Bloms, golf enterprise management; Jodie Bray-Commings, technology education; Daniel Buchmann, technology education; and Gregory Stone, engineering technology. The Chetek Alert 2008. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    LLC Civil Engineering Technology students win statewide contest  Jun 25, 2008
    This was a huge undertaking but the students really stepped up to the challenge, said Galen Altman, Civil Engineering Technology coordinator ... Graduates of the Lake Land Civil Engineering Technology Program are prepared to work in several different fields, including construction inspection, material testing and surveying. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    William and Mary School of Business Professor John Strong Named to National Academy of Sciences Study Commission on Postal Reforms  Jun 19, 2008
    June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John Strong, CSX Professor of Finance, has been appointed to a National Academy of Sciences Study Commission to examine prospective changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS). The Commission will review the Postal Service's universal service obligation (USO) and the postal monopoly in the United States, including the monopoly on the delivery of mail and on access to mailboxes. (PR Newswire)

    UW-Stout staff members retire  Jun 17, 2008
    Since the beginning of his career at UW-Stout in 1995, he has been program director in industrial technology and program director of engineering technology. He lists working with the Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp for Girls, known as STEPS, for 12 years as one of the highlights of his career at UW-Stout. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Today's Stories  Jun 15, 2008
    Professional 8 Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology 8 Learning Center Tutor (2 pos. (). (The Augusta Chronicle)

     Linn-Benton Community College awards more than 800 degrees  Jun 14, 2008
    Crystal M. Hager, Certificate Childhood Care tion; Patrick S. Hager, Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology; Dylan E. Hagerty, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; Shawn C. Haile, Certificate 2 Year Automotive Technology; Joshua D. Hall, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; Matthew J. Hamel, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; Miryam F. Hamlyn, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; Ruth S. Hamlyn, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer; Brian D. Hedrick, Certificate Phlebotomy; Robert E.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Area residents graduate from Iowa WesternÊÊ  Jun 14, 2008
    Mondamin resident Stewart A. Hunter graduated and received an associate of applied science degree in architectural engineering technology. MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2008. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)

    New transfer agreements for NTC, UW-Stout  Jun 12, 2008
    One agreement signed Wednesday will allow students to earn a bachelor's degree in engineering technology by taking UW-Stout classes at the technical college, possibly starting next year. The students would first enroll in Northcentral's mechanical design technology associate degree program. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    New Century Shipbuilding plans IPO of up to $1.5 billion  Jun 12, 2008
    5 billion, to improve its engineering technology and expand production capacity. New Century has chosen to list in Singapore because the city-state is a global maritime hub and the market has a deep understanding of the shipbuilding industry, he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Local students graduate from UW-Stout  Jun 12, 2008
    The following are now UW-Stout graduates after ceremonies May 10: Stephanie Nichols, Chetek, Bachelor of Science in general business administration; Anthony Otto, Chetek, Bachelor of Science in general business administration; Crystal Huset, Barron, Master of Science in guidance and counseling; Justin Feiten, Bloomer, Bachelor of Science in engineering technology/mechanical design; Adam Frazer, Bloomer, Bachelor of Science in construction; Maryann Gumness, Bloomer, Bachelor of Science in art... (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Tim Atkinson (left), Lake City Community College executive director of workforce and economic development, congratulates Greg Ridilla, a plant manager at Hunter Panels Inc., Tuesday afternoon. Ridilla was one of 28 key partners who gave support toward the college earning a $1.9 million community-based job training grant. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter  Jun 11, 2008
    The money will allow LCCC to establish an associates Process Engineering Technology degree and other industry certificate programs. It will also provide summer institutes for middle- and high-school students to make them aware of the career possibilities available to them. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Biometrics: Tell Me By The Way I Walk  Jun 11, 2008
    10, 2008) Biometrics is commonly associated retinal scans, iris recognition and DNA databases, but researchers in India are working on another form of biometrics that could allow law enforcement agencies and airport security to recognize suspects based on the way they were, their characteristic gait. The team has revealed details of a comprehensive framework for gait recognition by computer. (Science Daily)

    HP unveils its new higher-up emphasis (102)  Jun 6, 2008
    Stalla said HP will maintain membership and sponsorship involvement with the Oregon Business Council, Oregon State University, Engineering Technology Industry Council and the Software Association of Oregon. In a May letter to Mysty Rusk, president of the chamber coalition, HP Site Manager Sam Angelos and Corvallis Director of Operations Kathy Miller wrote that the company has elected not to renew our membership in the Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition as part of a careful consideration of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    NEWS IN BRIEF  Jun 3, 2008
    Bradley is also a professor of chemistry and engineering technology at Fairmont State. President Martha Anne Dow died in September of breast cancer. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    2007-08 Scholar-Athletes of the Year  Jun 3, 2008
    67, Manufacturing Engineering Technology. GNAC Academic All-Star. (Wwuvikings.com)

    NH university system chancellor stepping down next year  May 30, 2008
    Concord Monitor Online - AP Headlines. The news you need now. (Concord Monitor)

    Newswatch, Police/Fire  May 30, 2008
    IBM is giving a new P6 supercomputer valued at more than $400,000 to Maui Community College for use in its electronics and computer engineering technology program. "The objective of the grant is to use the system for advanced analytics and allow projects between Maui Community College, IBM and the Maui High Performance Computing Center to further technology knowledge within the technical program at Maui Community College," Mark Ramsey of the Center for Business Optimization at IBM Global... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Banks not reporting cybercrime, police say  May 30, 2008
    Criminals make use of phishing e-mails and other forms of social engineering technology to steal personal information, which can in turn be used to defraud retailers and financial institutions. Social engineering fraudsters work from the belief that its easier to trick someone into giving up information than to steal it from them. (Globe and Mail)

    Schmack First-Quarter Net Loss Widens as Revenue Drops by More Than Half  May 28, 2008
    Updated: New York, May 28 03:25 London, May 28 08:25 Tokyo, May 28 16:25. Schmack Says First-Quarter Loss Widens; Sales More Than Halved. (Bloomberg -- Germany)

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