October, 2003 - Special Homecoming Edition
Greetings, Friend!
The College of Engineering is excited to release a special edition of Engineering @ Texas, in celebration of Engineering Homecoming coming up this November 13-15. Engineering @ Texas is 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
Biomedical engineers receive $3.8 million from National Science Foundation to establish graduate program to improve disease diagnosis and treatment
A National Science Foundation (NSF) grant from $3.8 million will help University of Texas at Austin engineers and scientists form a multidisciplinary graduate program to educate Ph.D. students in cellular and molecular imaging and treatment.
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UT Austin Hispanic engineers earn national awards
The Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC) has chosen two outstanding UT College of Engineering alumni and one current student as award recipients for 2003.
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UT ENGINEERING HOMECOMING WEEKEND
November 13-15, 2003
Be part of an ENGINEERING TRADITION!
The UT College of Engineering is known around campus and on numerous other campuses for its best students, the best traditions and the best alumni. Now the UT College of Engineering has another thing to brag about... the best Homecoming (and not just because we're the only ones on campus who have such an event either)!
Join in this year by taking part in at least one of the numerous events planned. I think you will find something rewarding, entertaining or reminiscing among the choices. Registration ends Wednesday, November 12 so register today!
Thursday, November 13
ORDER OF THE ENGINEER ALUMNI RING CEREMONY
Location/Time: 6:30pm, ACES Avaya Auditorium
(see map)
The Order of the Engineer tradition began at the College in 1992 by offering graduating seniors the chance to participate in this ceremony. Since then, over 900 engineering graduates have joined the Order. The purpose of the Order is to stimulate formal public recognition of engineers in the United States through two basic principles: (1) the primary purpose of engineering is service to the public, and (2) all members of the engineering profession share a common bond.
Join other engineers and UT alumni in making a commitment to your profession by participating in this formal ceremony. You will receive an Engineer's Ring that is to be worn on the pinkie finger of your working hand as well as an official certificate.
Friday, November 14
ASE/EM CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT CELEBRATION
Join the Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics Department for an event-filled day and help us celebrate the reason our department exists today!
History of Aviation Seminar - Dr. Hans Mark
ACES Avaya Auditorium, 10:00 am
ASE/EM Professor Hans Mark will talk about the history of aviation and how it has affected the development of current flight technology. Dr. Mark has served as director of the NASA-Ames Research Center, Secretary of the Air Force, Chancellor of the University of Texas System and most recently, Director of Defense Research and Engineering at the Pentagon.
BBQ Lunch/Outdoor Activities
Outdoors-Engineering Complex, 11:30 am
Join ASE/EM for a BBQ lunch and outdoor activities with AIAA, SGT, ASE/EM student design teams and representatives from Lockheed Martin. Stay until 1:00 pm for cake and to register to win free model airplanes, t-shirts and other aviation-related prizes.
History of Aviation Visualization Lab Presentation
Location/Time: Ongoing presentations, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Visit the Texas Advanced Computing Center's 3-D Visualization Lab and take a virtual tour of the history of aviation.
History of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Seminar - Captain John S. Craparo, USAFAux, Civil Air Patrol
ACES Avaya Auditorium, 2:00 pm
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was founded in 1941 and its current mission is to serve America by developing our nation's youth; performing local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.
This celebration supported in part by Lockheed Martin.
Learn more about ASE/EM Celebration.
FRIENDS OF ALEC APPRECIATION EVENT
Location/Time: Headliners Club Downtown, 221 W. 6th St., 6:30 pm
As a thank you to the very generous Friends of Alec annual giving donors, the College of Engineering is hosting a special cocktail reception. Donors who have given at the centennial level or higher ($100+) this past fiscal year are cordially invited to hear an update on the College, mingle with other Friends of Alec, and to allow for a personal "thank you." All invitees should have received an invitation in the mail the week of October 27th.
Learn more about Friends of Alec.
1990-1995 ENGINEERING ALUMNI REUNION
Location/Time: Iron Cactus Downtown, 606 Trinity, 6:30 pm (see map)
Calling all alumni from 1990-1995 - Reunite with former classmates and friends for this fun event in downtown Austin! Join other early 1990s engineering graduates for food and drinks at this Austin hotspot.
This reunion is headed by Susan Wang, BSME 1993 and Brad Castleberry, BSCE 1993.
See more information and a list of who's coming.
Saturday, November 15
Location/Time: 3 hours before kick-off, locations vary per department
This is the time for your department to entertain! Come join your department for presentations, departmental updates, tours, and games.
Aerospace Engineering - WRW Building
ASE/EM alumni, come and explore your department and meet the new chairman, Dr. Robert H. Bishop! Reminisce in WRW while visiting various laboratories and talking with students and faculty members.
Biomedical Engineering - ENS Building, Front Porch
BME alumni - come by the Engineering Sciences building (ENS) front porch to get "highlights" on the newest department! Great things are happening and we'd love to tell you about them. All COE alumni are welcome to stop by and get some goodies.
Chemical Engineering - CPE Building, Room 2.218
Join the ChE Alumni Club, ChE student organizations, and the ChE Department for tours, chemistry extravaganzas, and fun for alumni and kids. Reunite with ChE classmates, learn what the ChE student organizations have going on, and enjoy some ChE humor.
Civil/Architectural Engineering - ECJ Building and Plaza
Kids of all ages can learn how to build bridges, create foundations and more with Civil Engineering student groups on the ECJ plaza. Inside the building, we'll be displaying information on some of the outstanding projects of our alumni, as well as images up from the 2003 CE Centennial Celebration the weekend before.
Electrical and Computer Engineering - ECE Tent, ECJ Plaza
ECE is graduating its 10,000th BSEE this semester and the department is 100 years old - we have a lot to celebrate! Come by the Activity Tent and see if you remember enough to solve "simple" EE problems. Have the opportunity to win tee-shirts, coffee mugs, and pins!
Mechanical Engineering - Lot 56
The Department of Mechanical Engineering will be hosting our annual BYOB Tailgate gathering in Parking Lot #56 (east of the ETC building). The department will provide hors d'oeuvres and music. We hope to see our ME Alumni there!
Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering - CPE Building
Visit the Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering Department and hear a presentation on the state of the industry. Tours of the PGE facilities will also be available for alumni.
Location/Time: 2 hours before kick-off, ECJ Plaza
This is the main event of the weekend! Mingle with students, faculty, staff and alumni while eating and drinking your fill before the big game - UT vs. Texas Tech. A great place to meet up with former classmates and friends. A fun and family-friendly event!
Tailgate Extras:
Kids Activity Tent - Supported by the Women in Engineering Program (WEP) and the Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program (EOE)
Fun for both kids and alumni! Take the puff mobile challenge and compete against others to prove who really is the best at engineering!
EOE/SHPE/NSBE Mini-Reunion
Come reunite with former EOE participants, members and of officers of Pi/NSBE/SHPE, classmates and friends in the designated spot at the Dean's Tailgate Party!
Face Painting - Sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Engineering Education (CLEE)
WEP/SWE Mini-Reunion
Come reunite with current and former WEP participants, SWE members and officers, classmates, and friends in the designated spot at the Dean's College Tailgate. Help celebrate women in engineering!
1990-1995 Engineering Alumni Mini-Reunion
Continue the fun from the night before and meet other 1990-1995 engineering graduates in the designated spot at the Dean's College Tailgate!
**Parking will be available for Dean's Tailgate Party/Department Entertainment attendees in lot 53 behind CPE (off of Deen Keeton and Speedway).
ENGINEERING HOMECOMING BALL
Location/Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am, Texas Union
When is the last time you got dressed up and spent a fun night out? Relive your high school days and join the engineering community at the Engineering Homecoming Ball!
Dancing, hors d'oeuvres, and a coronation will highlight the evening as well as the announcement of "Engineering Homecoming King, Queen and Professor." This fun event in not only a social, but al proceeds from ticket sales will go toward an engineering summer camp for middle school girls. All ticket sales are considered a donation and are tax deductible.
Learn more about the Homecoming Ball.
What could be more exciting than ENGINEERING HOMECOMING? (Maybe UT beating Texas Tech...). Register today for any of these events on the UT Engineering Homecoming website. If you have any questions regarding Engineering Homecoming, please don't hesitate to contact the Engineering Alumni Relations Office at 512-471-2784 or alumni@engr.utexas.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mentor first and second year students through WEP's online Y2 eCommunity
The Women in Engineering Program (WEP) Y2 eCommunity is up and running! The Y2 eCommunity is an online resource center specifically for second year (Y2 = Year Two) engineering women. Resources available to the students include important links to University and external websites, live chat venues, and engineering discussion boards. The site is currently open to all first and second year female engineering students; some who have been filling the discussion boards with some great questions. As an eCommunity mentor you will be given a guest log on for the Y2 site and some basic instructions for reading and posting to the discussion board. You may visit the site when ever you find it convenient and take a few moments to answer discussion board questions.
Visit the Y2 eCommunity website for additional information and to sign up online.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendars - UT Engineering has a busy schedule that we want you to be part of!
CE Centennial Celebration Weekend
November 7-9, 2003
Contact: Margaret Chapman, 512-471-1279,
mpchapman@mail.utexas.edu
Principles of Software Testing Online and Onsite
November 10 - December 12, 2003
Contact: CLEE, 512-471-3506, clee@engr.utexas.edu
November 11, 2003
Contact: CLEE, 512-471-3506, clee@engr.utexas.edu
College of Engineering Homecoming Weekend
November 13-15, 2003
Contact: Alumni Relations, 512-471-2784,
lschooley@mail.utexas.edu
Introduction to Object Technology Short Course - Charity Event for the United Way
November 24, 2003
Contact: CLEE, 512-471-3506, clee@engr.utexas.edu
WEP End of Semester Celebration: Travel Safety and Other Fun Holiday Tips
Monday, December 8, 2003
Contact: Tricia Berry, 512-471-5650,
tsberry@mail.utexas.edu
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WANT MORE?
College of Engineering Alumni website
Update your address, view up-to-date info on alumni and campus events, participate in the Friends of Alec Annual Giving Program, and much more
College of Engineering News
Read the College of Engineering's most recent news releases
Friends of Alec Annual Giving Program
Learn about how you can support the College of Engineering
Continuing Education - Center for Lifelong Engineering Education (CLEE)
Find out how you can continue your education through the UT College of Engineering
UT News
Read the University's most recent news releases
Daily Texan online
Read about what's happening on campus at the Daily Texan online
Texas Exes Alumni Association
Join the network and become a Texas Exes engineer!