You're Invited: Innovation Hall of Fame and White Symposium, October 4
We hope you can join us as we induct Raymond J. Krizek, M.S. '61, civil engineering, into the Clark School's Innovation Hall of Fame, October 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the Kim Engineering Building, for his work in geotechnical engineering. The induction ceremony will be immediately followed by the 2007 Charles and Helen White Symposium on Engineering Innovation—"Innovation: Enhancing and Protecting Our Environment."
Cheer on the UM Solar Decathlon Team,
October 12-20
LEAFHouse, the UM entry into the 2007 Solar Decathlon, will be on the National Mall from October 12-20. The public can visit all of the houses on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays (houses will be closed for judging on Oct. 17). Don't forget to vote for the UM house when you visit!
Reunion for the Classes of '47, '57 and '67,
October 18
The Clark School's alumni reunion for the classes of '47, '57 and '67 will take place on the evening of October 18 at 6 p.m. at the Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building. Please contact Cornelia Kennedy, director of alumni relations at 301.405.2150 or ckennedy@umd.edu if you would like to attend.
Connect & Learn: UM Technology Start-Up Boot Camp, October 19
The University of Maryland's Technology Start-Up Boot Camp is an intensive, one-day workshop and networking event about launching new ventures. Connect with new venture experts, grant makers, angel investors, venture capitalists, and both active and aspiring entrepreneurs. Learn how to assess your idea, fund your venture, secure your IP, market, and perfect both your business plan and elevator pitch.
Join in the Search for the Clark School’s New Dean
Your participation is vitally important to the success of the Clark School’s nationwide search for a new dean. Please view a letter from the chair of the search committee to learn more about how you can help ensure the Clark School’s continued rapid progress.
Great Expectations: Clark School Update
Thanks to gifts from many Clark School alumni, staff, faculty and friends, a professorship fund established in honor of Nariman Farvardin, former Clark School dean and current UM provost, has reached $500,000. The professorship will be used to recruit or retain a professor of engineering. To learn more about the Great Expectations campaign, please contact Steve Beeland.
Contribute to Knight Scholarship to Honor Reliability Benefactor
C. Raymond Knight, formerly of ARINC and supporter of the Clark School's Reliability Engineering Program, passed away in mid-September. Knight established the C. Raymond Knight Endowed Scholarship in 2000 to provide annual awards to students studying reliability engineering. His family asks that donations be made to the scholarship in lieu of flowers. For more information, please contact Radka Nebesky (301-405-8072).
 Blast from the Past: Help us Uncover Clark School History
Help us identify the people in this photo and we will send you a Clark School decal for your car! Every month we will include a photo from the Clark School archives, so you, our alumni, can help us catalog the Clark School's past. Send any information you have to Missy Corley. You still have a chance to identify what is going on in last month's photo as well.
Whiting-Turner Lecture Series Fall Speakers Announced
Please join us for the Fall 2007 Whiting-Turner Lecture Series as it kicks off with Ray Johnson, senior vice president and CTO of Lockheed Martin Corporation and a member of the Clark School’s Board of Visitors, on the evening of Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. in the Kim Engineering Building lecture hall. On November 29, Robert Briskman, Clark School alumnus and co-founder of SIRIUS Satellite Radio will give the next lecture, also at 5 p.m. in the Kim Building lecture hall.
Save the Date! Alumni Attending IEEE GLOBECOM Conference—Alumni Reception November 26
Clark School alumni attending GLOBECOM in Washington, D.C., this fall are invited to attend an alumni networking event sponsored by Texas Instruments and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the evening of November 26 at the Kim Engineering Building. Save the date and watch for more details in upcoming editions of the e-newsletter.
Save the Date! Rotorcraft Center 25th Anniversary Celebration, November 30
The Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center’s 25th Anniversary celebration will take place on Friday, November 30, at 8 a.m. at the Riggs Alumni Center. The event will include speakers, educational and research sessions, and a reception and dinner. For more information, please contact Nicole Roop (301-405-8959).
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. There are volunteer positions available in the Student Outreach Committee, Alumni Outreach Committee and the Communication and Fundraising Committee. Check our calendar for events and upcoming meetings. Contact Cornelia Kennedy, director of alumni relations, if you are interested in attending.
Update Your Personal Information
Stay in touch with the Clark School by making sure we know how to reach you with announcements, news and more. Visit the Alumni Association web site to update your preferred contact information or contact Cornelia Kennedy.
Your Name Here—Sponsorship Opportunities
Thanks to Corporate Partner ATK for sponsoring this month's edition of the 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 newsletter but also alumni receptions and student projects. Contact Cornelia Kennedy to learn how you can make a difference!
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Work with Our Corporate Partners
Are
you looking for a job? The Clark School's Corporate
Partners are always looking to fill positions with
experienced engineers! Below are direct links to their
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Alumni
Notes
Each month, we will randomly select a name from the Alumni Notes featured in this e-newsletter to win a Clark School t-shirt! This month's winners are the DeVenys! Don't miss your chance to win the next t-shirt - send us your news today by emailing Cornelia Kennedy!
Flavia DeVeny, B.S. '92, aerospace engineering, announced that she is now the vice president of engineering for Martinrea International, Inc., an automotive parts supplier. DeVeny, who received an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Oakland University in Michigan, is married to Jay DeVeny, B.S. '91, mechanical engineering.
Emily Devillier, B.S. '03 and M.S. '06, biological resources engineering, is working for the Army Corps of Engineers as an environmental engineer.
Robert Fishman, Ph.D. '80, mechanical engineering, will become chief executive officer of Ausra, Inc., a developer of utility-scale solar thermal power technology, on October 15. Fishman previously was executive vice president of Calpine Corporation.
Joseph A. Reyes, B.S. '57, electrical engineering, received the 2007 Hector Barreto, Sr. Award at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce annual convention in September. Reyes is on the Clark School Board of Visitors.
Simarjeet Saini, Ph.D. '01, electrical engineering, has been appointed associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Waterloo in Canada.
Herbert K. Struemper, Ph.D. '97, electrical engineering, has been hired as a senior associate scientist by Pharsight Corporation, a provider of software and strategic services for clinical drug development.
Mark Tischler, B.S. '78 and M.S. '79, aerospace engineering, has received the AIAA Aerospace Software Engineering Award, which is presented for outstanding technical and/or management contributions to aeronautical or astronautical software engineering.
The Clark School Mourns the Passing of…
Over the past two months we learned of the passing of alumni John K. "Jack" Cullen, Jr. (B.S. '60 and M.S. '69, electrical engineering) and Alfred J. Simpson (B.S. '71, civil 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
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'82,
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