Congratulations to the UM Solar Decathlon Team!
LEAFHouse, the University of Maryland's entry into the 2007 Solar Decathlon, lead all U.S. entries in the competition and placed second overall. The team's entry also won the People's Choice award for the second competition in a row. Visit the team's web site for more information and also learn how to support the 2009 Solar Decathlon team.
Honoring and Exploring Environmental Engineering Innovation
On October 4th, the Clark School inducted Raymond J. Krizek, M.S. '61, civil engineering, into the school's Innovation Hall of Fame for his work in geotechnical engineering. The induction ceremony was followed by the 2007 Charles and Helen White Symposium on Engineering Innovation, titled “Innovation: Enhancing and Protecting Our Environment.” Click for special text of the symposium’s closing comments by Krizek and pictures of the ceremony and symposium. Video of the symposium is online as well.
Event for Alumni Attending IEEE GLOBECOM, 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 Engineering Alumni Chapter on the evening of November 26 at the Kim Engineering Building. To RSVP, use the online form.
Alumnus to Deliver Final Fall Whiting-Turner Lecture on Satellite Radio, November 29
Please join us for the final Fall 2007 Whiting-Turner Lecture, “Satellite Radio,” on November 29. Robert Briskman, M.S. '61, electrical engineering, and co-founder of Sirius Satellite Radio, will give the lecture, at 5 p.m. in the Kim Building lecture hall. For more information about this lecture and to watch video of past lectures, please visit the lecture series web site.
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).
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. The deadline for receipt of applications is November 19.
Great Expectations: Clark School Update
Solypsis Corporation (now Raytheon Solypsis) co-founder Warren Citrin, has created a $250,000 Impact Pre-Seed Fund program available to select University of Maryland student entrepreneurs. The Impact Pre-Seed Fund offers grants, in $500 to $5,000 increments, to students in the university's Hinman CEOs and Hillman Entrepreneurs programs, who present business plans for new companies that benefit society. To learn more about the Great Expectations campaign, please contact Steve Beeland.
Ephremides Establishes Chair Professorship
Anthony Ephremides, Cynthia Kim Professor in Information Technology, and his wife, Jane, have pledged $1.5 million to the Clark School for the creation of the Anthony Ephremides Chair in Information Sciences and Systems. The professorship will provide annual support for a faculty member in the field of information sciences and systems in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Ephremides has a joint appointment with that department and with the Institute for Systems Research.
BAE Systems Executive Supports WIE Conference
The Clark School would like to thank Linda Hudson, president of the BAE Systems land and armament division, for her gift of $15,000 to Women in Engineering (WIE) toward the WIE DREAM conference to be held in February. For more information on this gift and how you can support the Clark School, please contact Darleen Lugenbuhl at 301-405-9590 or dlugenbu@umd.edu.
 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. Congratulations to Michael Nye (B.S. '03, civil engineering), who correctly identified the concrete canoe team in last month's photo last month's photo.
New Minor in Engineering Leadership Development
The Clark School has introduced a new educational opportunity for students – a Minor in Engineering Leadership Development. Students can earn the minor by completing coursework in communication, global awareness, project management, understanding oneself and working with others. The new 16-credit minor will be available to students in the spring 2008 semester.
Prove You're An Innovator: Certificate in Innovation Management
The Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. Smith School of Business have teamed up to offer an intensive five-part executive education series on managing innovation, launching Dec. 7. The robust curriculum leverages the unique capabilities of two world-class institutions. Completion of four of the five modules results in a Certificate in Innovation Management from both schools.
Can Your Building Pass an “Energy Audit?”
Mechanical engineering graduate students performed an “energy audit” this fall for two buildings in Maryland as part of their Energy Efficiency and Conservation independent study. An energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy a building consumes and to evaluate what measures can be taken to make the building more energy efficient. The audit reveals problems that may, when corrected, save significant amounts of money over time.
“Nature-Made” Computers
At the Clark School, Ray Phaneuf, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has developed a template nature can follow to produce "self-assembling" structures. The template causes atoms to be arranged in a defined pattern that can serve a variety of purposes—a semiconductor in a laptop, a component in a cell phone or a sensor in a wearable device.
Preparing for Real-Life Disasters, Virtually
Emergency response personnel from Maine to Florida will soon be able to participate in disaster training drills from their offices or perhaps even their living rooms thanks to a new 3-D training "serious" game that allows remote participants to interact online in various disaster and accident situations. The software is sponsored by the I-95 Corridor Coalition and is scheduled to be deployed in 2008.
John L. Bryan Mentor Award
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has established the John L. Bryan Mentor Award in recognition of Bryan's more than 50 years of commitment and dedication to educating and mentoring students and practicing fire protection engineers. Bryan, Clark School professor emeritus of fire protection engineering, is the inaugural recipient of the award, which was presented to him last month.
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 Black & Decker 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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Martin R. Ahmad, B.S., '85, electrical engineering, has been selected as the new aircrew systems program manager by NAVAIR, a rare accomplishment for a civilian.
Andreas Bernhard, M.S. '95 and Ph.D. '00, aerospace engineering, has been promoted to chief of a new fleet management engineering branch of Sikorsky Aircraft.
Gary D. Bilyeu, B.S. '96, civil engineering, is the new vice president for operations at Skanska USA Building in Rockville, Md.
Brittany Blueitt, B.S. '06, mechanical engineering, has entered Harvard University's Law School, where she plans to study intellectual property law.
Rich Clements, B.S. '81, chemical engineering, has been hired as sales manager by Paratherm Corporation.
David Dee, M.E. '98, civil and environmental engineering, has been elected Region 4 governor of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Christian Dubay, B.S. '95, fire protection engineering, has been appointed private-sector co-chair of the American National Standards Institute Homeland Security Standards Panel. Dubay is vice president and chief engineer at the National Fire Protection Association.
Jessica Galie, B.S. '04, mechanical engineering, has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship for to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Masters Degree program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Since graduating from the Clark School, she has worked for GE Healthcare.
Farhan Gandhi, M.S. '92 and Ph.D. '95, aerospace engineering, an associate professor of aerospace engineering at Penn State, has been named a recipient of the Popular Mechanics 2007 Breakthrough Award.
Casey Grant, B.S. '81, fire protection engineering, is the new program director for the Fire Protection Research Association.
Keith Heckler, B.S. '88 and M.E. '00, fire protection engineering, co-wrote an article featured in the November issue of Engineering Systems Magazine, “Designing for Life Safety: Beyond Sprinklers, Fans and Dampers,” along with Tom Stanton (below).
Soma Sau Kalb, B.S. '95, electrical engineering, was featured in an article in the Annapolis Capital newspaper. Kalb is a former cheerleader for the Washington Redskins football team and currently assists with their junior cheerleading program. Kalb also has a master's in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in electrophysiology from Duke University.
Raj Khera, B.S. '86 and M.S. '88, electrical engineering, and CEO of MailerMailer, received the Pride of India Gold Award from by the NRI Institute of India. The award recognizes people of Indian origin for outstanding achievements in their chosen fields and for public service contributions toward the economic development of India and their country of residence.
Mary Lacey, B.S. '78, mechanical engineering, was profiled in Federal Computer Week in October. Lacey is program executive officer of the National Security Personnel System.
Henry Smith, M.S. '77, civil engineering, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the Economic Development Authority of the island of St. Thomas.
Tom Stanton, B.S. '80, fire protection engineering, was the co-author of the article, “Designing for Life Safety: Beyond Sprinklers, Fans and Dampers,” featured in this month's issue of Engineering Systems Magazine, along with Keith Heckler (above).
Derrick Treichler, B.S. '06, mechanical engineering, was profiled in the Frederick (Md.) Gazette for his volunteer work with victims of hurricane Katrina.
The Clark School Mourns the Passing of…
We are sad to report the passing of alumni Michael G. Lyons (B.S. '91, mechanical engineering), Henry E. Frankel (B.S. '58, chemical engineering), John William “Jack” Garner (B.S. '68, electrical engineering), Michael Riess (M.S. '62, aeronautical engineering), James P. Byers (B.S. '84, chemical engineering) and Leon R. Yourtee (B.S. '39, civil engineering).
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