Clark School Human-Powered Helicopter Flies
 A team of more than 50 students at the Clark School has succeeded in flying their human-powered helicopter, Gamera (named after a Japanese film monster, a flying turtle that breathes fire). Pilot Judy Wexler, a 24-year-old biology graduate student at UM, pedaled furiously with both her hands and feet, taking the craft several inches into the air, setting a world record for human-powered helicopter flight with a female pilot.
New Department Chairs Named
Clark School Dean Darryll Pines has announced that Professor Balakumar Balachandran has been selected to lead the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Professor James Milke will chair the Department of Fire Protection Engineering.
Clark School Lab Donates Ornithopter to Smithsonian
The Clark School's Morpheus Lab, based at the National Institute of Aerospace, has donated an ornithopter (flapping-wing vehicle) sculpture developed by Clark School students and researchers to the Smithsonian American History Museum Spark! Lab in Washington, D.C.
Great Expectations Spotlight: Entrepreneurship Endowment to Support Innovation
Anchen Lin, the wife of Hung Chang "Jimmy" Lin (1919-2009), a beloved longtime professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has made a gift to the Clark School to endow a new fund in her husband’s name. The purpose of the Jimmy Lin Endowment for Entrepreneurship is to provide annual awards to students, staff, and faculty who transform their ideas into innovations through invention and technology commercialization. To learn more about the Great Expectations campaign and how you can make a difference through scholarships, fellowships, and support for competitions and student activities, please contact Leslie Borak.
Clark School Alumni Spotlight: Alumnus Is a Key Designer for Sikorsky X2TD
 Building a helicopter that can fly 100 mph faster than current production models, with increased maneuverability, endurance and high-altitude performance, has earned a team of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. engineers, including Clark School alumnus Ashish Bagai (pictured; B.S. '90, M.S. '92 and Ph.D. '95, aerospace engineering), the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy—one of aviation’s highest honors. The Sikorsky X2 Technology DemonstratorTM (X2TD) will, according to the company, change the way helicopters operate, delivering higher speeds and radically improved performance in medical, search and rescue and military applications, while maintaining the efficient hovering and low-speed attributes of conventional rotor-wing aircraft. Bagai was responsible for the aerodynamic design of the craft’s main rotor blades, a key element in its success.
Save the Date! 8th Annual Clark School of Engineering Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament, September 14
Come out for an afternoon of fun and networking with your friends and fellow alumni at the 8th Annual Clark School of Engineering Alumni Chapter Golf Tournament. Shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. followed by an awards banquet and silent auction. If you would like to assist the Alumni Chapter Board in planning this tournament, please contact Gregg Wollard or Dan Fallon at clarkalumnigolf@gmail.com. Watch this space for more details!
Join the University of Maryland Online Alumni Community!
Connect online with friends (and friends-of-friends-of-friends) based on shared interests, common acquaintances, professions, locations and more. The Online Alumni Community is free and exclusive to Maryland graduates (former Terp Alumni Network members will need to re-register) and is a social and career tool brought to you by the Maryland Alumni Association. Register now and watch your Terp connections grow!
Your Name Here—Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to Corporate Partner Bechtel 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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Notes
Each month, we randomly select a name from Alumni Notes to win a Clark School t-shirt. This month's winner is John Firmin! Don't miss your chance to win the next t-shirt--send us your news today by emailing Josey Simpson.
Professional
Brian Alexander (B.S. '71, mechanical engineering) recently joined Catholic University as director of energy management and sustainability.
Norman A. Beck (M.S. '76, electrical engineering) reports that he has been retired for 17 years. His last position was as program manager at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I.
Michael Griffin (Ph.D. '77, aerospace engineering), former administrator of NASA, is president-elect of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics board of directors.
James D. Smith (B.S. '83, electrical engineering) has been named chief patent judge at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Personal
John M. Firmin (B.S. '36, civil engineering), who is retired from the building construction industry, informs us he is glad to still be here at more than 98 years old.
Jason Schoenbrun (B.S. ’06, computer engineering) and his wife, Sarah (nee Neumann; B.S. ’06, psychology), announce the arrival of their baby girl on March 28, named Hallel Hadasah.
The Clark School Mourns the Passing of...
Over the past month, we were saddened to learn of the passing of Fred Wheaton (former biological resources engineering professor); Martin Reiser (professor emeritus in electrical and computer engineering); Edward R. Saunders Jr. (B.S. '48, electrical engineering); Alden L. Rogers (B.S. ’51, mechanical engineering);
and Alexander Augustine Fleury (B.S. ’51, civil engineering)
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