Clark School Retains High U.S. News Rankings
The Clark School's graduate program maintained its ranking in the 2010 Edition of "America’s Best Graduate Schools" published by U.S. News & World Report. The Clark School is listed at 17th in the nation overall; among public university programs, the Clark School ranks 9th in the nation. Regionally, the Clark School is third among all East Coast schools and 1st among public mid-Atlantic schools.
Hybrid Inventor Severinsky to Speak at Commencement
Alex Severinsky, inventor of the Hyperdrive hybrid electric/internal combustion engine power train for Toyota vehicles and the 2008 inductee into the Clark School's Innovation Hall of Fame, will be the commencement speaker at the Clark School's graduation ceremony.
Meet Pamela Siemer—Director of Development for Corporations and Foundations
 Pam Siemer recently joined Clark School External Relations as director of development for corporations and foundations. She will focus on the school's Corporate Partners program and other important development initiatives. Pam previously served as executive vice president for United Way of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Ky., for five years. Prior to that, she was employed at her alma mater, Ohio University, for 15 years. She was associate dean for development in the Russ College of Engineering for nine years and then served as the university’s assistant vice president for external and federal relations. She is a seasoned fundraiser, having generated substantial financial support from private, corporate and government sectors. Feel free to contact Pam via email or by phone at 301.405.8289.
The Clark School is Now on Facebook!
 The Clark School is now on Facebook, where you can view the latest photos from Clark School events, learn about upcoming events and read the latest Clark School news. Facebook members, please click this link and then click “Become a Fan” to start seeing updates from the Clark School on your Facebook homepage. The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech) also has a Facebook page. Become a fan of Mtech to receive updates on entrepreneurial events and programs.
LEAFHouse Reaps More Honors
LEAFHouse, the 800 square foot solar-powered home designed by the University of Maryland's 2007 Solar Decathlon team, on which many Clark School students participated, has earned an "Award for Distinctive Residential Architecture" from the Washingtonian/American Institute of Architects (AIA) 28th Annual Awards Program.
Team Excels at Baja SAE Alabama
The University of Maryland TerpsRacing Baja team, which includes many Clark School students, has placed third overall against an international field of 100 teams at the Baja SAE Alabama 2009 competition at Auburn University, April 16-19.
Clark School Tops in NIST Fellowships
Clark School students were awarded 23 of 150 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) this year. Students from elsewhere at the University of Maryland took another nine slots, meaning that the university represents 20 percent of all SURFs (the most from any one university).
Volunteer Opportunities for Clark School Alumni
The Engineering Alumni Chapter Board of Directors is seeking alumni who are interested in helping the Clark School continue to excel. If you are interested in learning how you can help the Clark School, contact Josey Simpson ’84, director of alumni relations at 301.405.2150 or josey@umd.edu.
Save the Date! Clark School of Engineering Alumni and Faculty Golf Outing, September 23
Come out for an afternoon of fun and networking with your friends and fellow alumni at the 6th Annual Clark School of Engineering Alumni and Faculty Golf Outing and Banquet at the newly-renovated UM Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 2 p.m. An awards banquet and silent auction will immediately follow. If you would like to assist the Alumni Chapter Board in planning this tournament, please contact Josey Simpson.
Reunion Volunteers Needed from the Classes of '49, ’59, ’69 and ’84
This year's reunion classes of 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1984, please mark your calendars for October 15, when the Clark School will hold its Engineering Alumni Reunion. More details coming soon! If you are a member of any of these classes and would like to help plan the reunion, please contact Josey Simpson ’84, director of alumni relations, at 301.405.2150 or josey@umd.edu.
Biz Buzz!
We want to hear from you! Send in your business card (electronically or in the mail) and register to win a Clark School of Engineering gift ensemble featuring an embroidered t-shirt, embroidered hat, car decal, and a stress Terp! Send to: Josey Simpson ’84, Director of Alumni Relations, 3216 Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-2831, or josey@umd.edu. The drawing will take place on Friday, June 12th. One entry per person please.
Clark School Alumni Spotlight—Kindle Ink Inventor
 Jason Feick (B.S. '98, chemical engineering) is a senior ink scientist at E Ink Corporation in Cambridge, Mass., where he developed the ink used in the Amazon Kindle and Sony eReader.
Great Expectations: We Need Your Help to Fund Student Financial Aid
The Clark School needs you to help fund student financial aid. Student support has never been more critical: families’ savings have shrunk by 30 to 50 percent and many endowments have lost value such that they cannot fund scholarships for the foreseeable future. You can make a difference! Please contact Leslie Borak to learn how you can make a gift that will keep our students in school, and check out Keep Me Maryland for more information.
Blast from the Past: Help Us Uncover Clark School History
 Do you recognize anyone in this photo? Send any information you have to Missy Corley. The first three people to help us identify the people pictured will receive a Clark School t-shirt! Thank you to Michael Spath (B.S. '91, electrical engineering) who identified Matt Bennett (B.S. '91, electrical engineering) in last month's photo of the Walking Robot competition from 1991.
Your Name Here—Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to NEW Corporate Partner ExxonMobil for sponsoring this month’s edition of the Clark School's e-newsletter. There are many chances throughout the year to put your name and support behind the activities of the Clark School. Sponsorship opportunities include not only this e-newsletter but also alumni receptions and student projects! Contact us to learn how you can make a difference!
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Alumni
Notes
Each month, we randomly select a name from Alumni Notes to win a Clark School t-shirt! This month’s winner is Frank Cirillo, Jr. ! Don’t miss your chance to win the next t-shirt – send us your news today by emailing Josey Simpson.
Frank Cirillo, Jr. (B.S. '66, civil engineering) is on the Surveys and Investigations Staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. He recently retired from Parsons Corporation, where he was the consultants planning manager for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Capital Improvement Program.
Bhaumik Hotha (M.S. '96, civil engineering) has joined HDR Water as the D.C. metro lead.
Stephen Kerber (B.S. '03 and M.S. '05, fire protection engineering) of the National Institute for Standards in Technology has received the U.S. Department of Commerce Medal for Scientific/Engineering Achievement along with Daniel Madrzykowski (see below) for their work on positive pressure ventilation and wind-driven fires.
Daniel Madrzykowski (B.S. '88, mechanical engineering, and M.S. '93, fire protection engineering) also of NIST received the U.S. Department of Commerce Medal for Scientific/Engineering Achievement along with Stephen Kerber (see above).
William McGill (M.S. '03, aerospace engineering, and Ph.D. '08, reliability engineering) has joined the College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State as an assistant professor.
Dan Petno (M.S. '99, civil engineering) is now the owner of RW Armstrong, a global design and management consulting firm.
Evan Prucha (B.S. '05, civil engineering) is an assistant project manager for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Pedro Quintero (Ph.D. '08, mechanical engineering) has joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez as an assistant professor.
Rogelio Sullivan (B.S. '83, mechanical engineering, and M.B.A. '93) is the associate director of the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management Systems Center and the Advanced Transportation Energy Center at North Carolina State University.
Deborah Sweet (B.S. '06, chemical engineering) has been named the 2009 Fischell Fellow in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the Clark School.
Paul Tran (B.S. '95, electrical engineering), founder of Elucid Solutions, has been honored by the Washington Business Journal with its Minority Business Leader Award.
Enlu Zhou (M.S. '08, electrical engineering) will join the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as an assistant professor in the fall.
In Memoriam
Over the past month, we were saddened to learn of the deaths of alumni Clarence "Buzz" Pearl Jones, Jr. (B.S. '64, electrical engineering), Nicholas C. Paleologos (B.S. '60, electrical engineering), Alan Simmons (Ph.D. '57, electrical engineering) and Richard Roderick (B.S. '48, mechanical engineering and M.S. '55, mechanical engineering).
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Clark School Alumni, we produce this e-newsletter so we can tell you about the school, but also so you can tell your fellow alumni about yourselves. Send us news about your recent career moves and personal events and we will include them in upcoming issues. Please send your news to josey@umd.edu.
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