December, 2002
The College of Engineering is pleased to release its second issue of Engineering @ Texas, an e-newsletter intended to keep alumni and friends of the UT College of Engineering informed about programs, students, faculty, research, and alumni at the College.
IN THE NEWS
Aerospace professor leads NASA's next space mission
More clues in the global warming mystery and its resulting polar ice cap melts will emerge from NASA's next space mission, thanks to the leadership of engineers at The University of Texas at Austin who helped design the mission's instruments and will monitor their valuable measurements.
ECE Alumna receives Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award
The Texas Exes recently named Duy-Loan Lee as one of four recipients of the Outstanding Young Texas Ex award. The holder of 20 patents (with eight more pending), Le was named among the Top 20 Houston Women in Technology in 2000 and was honored as the Technologist of the Year at the Women of Color Conference in July 2002.
UT researchers license drug delivery technologies to Dow
A pair of new nano-particle engineering technologies developed by two University of Texas at Austin faculty members has been licensed by The Dow Chemical Company and holds great promise for enabling the production of stronger, faster-acting pharmaceuticals and expanding treatment choices for doctors and patients.
Popular Science Selects Aerospace project as "Best of What's New" in aviation and space
Identical twin satellites launched to map Earth's gravity field under the direction of Dr. Byron Tapley, professor of aerospace engineering, are showcased in the Nov. 12 "Best of What's New" issue of Popular Science. NASA's GRACE I and GRACE II, which have been orbiting 310 miles above the earth since March 17, are among 10 entries chosen in the "Aviation and Space" category.
Mechanical Engineers show off Formula SAE Car at educational outreach event
The mechanical engineering department's award-winning Formula SAE car was a recent crowd pleaser at J.J. "Jake" Pickle Elementary School in Austin, where wide-eyed grade schoolers flocked to their gymnasium to view exhibits on topics ranging from science and technology to drama, business, geography and nursing.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations, College of Engineering Distinguished Graduates!
It is no surprise that UT College of Engineering alumni continue to make headlines in the news and have become leaders in today's industry. The College of Engineering recognizes the achievements of our alumni and has created the Distinguished Engineering Graduate Award to celebrate yearly these engineering leaders. This year's recipients are: J. C. Anderson, B.S. P.E., 1954; Dr. David E. Daniel, P.E.,B.S. C.E., 1972, M.S. C.E., 1974, Ph.D. C.E., 1980; Dr. Ralph Tillman Ferrell, B.S. Ch.E. 1961, Ph.D. Ch.E. 1966; Arnold Oliver, P.E., B.S. C.E., 1960.
To read more about these Distinguished Graduates, view past DG recipients, or to nominate someone for a DG award, visit the Distinguished Engineering Graduates website.
Searching for the perfect solution to year-end giving?
Here's the answer - how about your College? Send a charitable gift to the Friends of Alec Annual Giving Program by December 31 and help yourself to a tax deduction in April. Five minutes now could save you hundreds of dollars later. And you get more than just tax savings - your gift will also help the prestige and reputation of UT Engineering.
"U.S. News and World Report" ranks colleges and universities on seven basic "measures of excellence." One of these measures is alumni giving, specifically "…the average percentage of alumni who gave to their school during the (previous two) academic years…" Right now, UT Engineers rank low compared with other engineering alumni groups within Texas*:
| Rice 36% |
| Texas Tech 26% |
| Texas A&M 22% |
| UT Austin 13% |
A charitable gift now could save you money and save UT Engineering's pride! Make your gift online today. Be sure to direct your gift to the College of Engineering and show your support today!
Join the Engineering Alumni Volunteer Network today!
Interested in getting more involved with the College of Engineering? A new program is underway for College of Engineering Alumni! Because of the high demand of alumni who want to continually be involved with the College, the College has recently formed the Engineering Alumni Volunteer Network. This network is available to all engineering alumni and consists of many categories in which one can volunteer.
If you are interested in participating, sign up on the College of Engineering Alumni Volunteer website and join hundreds of your fellow engineering alumni in making a difference!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars - UT Engineering has a busy spring schedule that we want you to be part of!
National Engineers Week at The University of Texas at Austin
February 16 - 23, 2003
http://marconi.me.utexas.edu
Contact: eweek@sec.engr.utexas.edu
Engineering Day at Barton Creek Mall
February 15, 2003, 11am - 5pm
http://marconi.me.utexas.edu
Contact: eweek@sec.engr.utexas.edu
Explore UT
March 1, 2003
http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut
Contact: Tricia Berry, 512-471-5650, tsberry@mail.utexas.edu
Alec's Birthday
April 1, 2003
Contact: Alumni Relations, 512-471-2784, lschooley@mail.utexas.edu
ECE 100 Year Alumni Celebration
April 4, 2003
Contact: Stephanie Peco, 512-232-4298, speco@mail.utexas.edu
50-Year Reunion - Class of 1953
April 24 - 25, 2003
https://www.texasexes.org/events.php3?id=174
Contact: Erin Campbell, 512-471-3822, campbell@alumni.utexas.edu
CE Centennial Celebration Weekend - All CE Alumni
November 7-9, 2003
Contact: Kelsey Evans, 512-471-6151, kelsey.evans@mail.utexas.edu
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