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NEWSLETTER Published by Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering National Headquarters at the University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE HONOR SOCIETIES

Number 50 www.chi-epsilon.org Summer 2010 News from the National Office IN THE NEWS

With the close of the 41st Conclave at the Univer- FOUR CHI EPSILON MEMBERS AWARDED TAU sity of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, there have been changes in BETA SCHOLARSHIPS the National Council of Chi Epsilon and our headquarters. Gene Glysson, District Councillor for the Great Lakes Dis- The Fellowship Board of , the engineer- trict has retired and is now an Emeritus Councillor. Tom ing honor society, announces the selection of 102 Tau Beta Wolff from Michigan State University has been elected as Pi Scholars from 389 applicants for undergraduate study District Councillor. Bob Holtz has stepped down from be- during the 2010-11 academic year. Most winners will re- ing the District Councillor for the Rocky Mountain District ceive a cash award of $2000 for his or her senior year of and Janice Chambers from the has been engineering study, and a few will receive $1000 for one se- elected to this position. Bill Highter has also retired from mester. All Tau Beta Pi scholarships are awarded on the the Council as the District Councillor for the New England competitive criteria of high scholarship, campus leadership District. Michael Symans from Rensselaer Polytechnic and service, and promise of future contributions to the engi- University has been elected the new District Councillor. neering profession. All scholars are members for Tau Beta Neil Rowan, who has long been the Editor of the Transit has Pi. Of the winners, ten are civil engineering students. retired from the Council and this position. We shall surely All of this year’s scholarships are named for mem- miss the leadership provided by these retiring councillors, bers or corporations. The Record Scholarships, awarded for and will look forward to the contributions to be made by the the first time in 2001, commemorate Leroy E. Record, KS A new councillors. ’29, whose generous bequest will provide earnings to sup- The office of National Secretary/Treasurer, held by port awards tin perpetuity. Tom Petry, retired from Missouri University of Science and Corporations sponsor the remaining scholarships. Technology, has become the office of Executive Secretary. The Fluor Scholarship, awarded for the tenth time, is funded Tom’s duties, as well as those of the national office, now by a gift from the Fluor Foundation. The Lindeburg Schol- include Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor of the Transit. As arships are sponsored by Professional Publications, Inc., part of the changes made, Sichan Lee is now the Secretary and named for its president, Michael R. Lindeburg, PE. of the Office, and Michele Singleton is the National Assis- Laura A. Divel of the re- tant Editor. ceived a Fluor Scholarship. Jennifer A. Johnson of Clem- Members might notice that the nature of commu- son University received a Lindeburg Scholarship. John G. nications and publications has changed dramatically. The Hoppe, IV of and Tai T. Luu of the changes have been directed by the National Council to up- New Jersey Institute of Technology each received a Record date and economically optimize as much as possible. All Scholarship. We salute these Chi Epsilon members. documents, newsletters and issues of the Transit are now available on our website: chi-epsilon.org. We still mail out EMILY FRONHEISER OF BARGE WAGGONER newsletters to those who have told us they wish to receive SUMNER & CANNON BECOMES them. Subscriptions to the Transit are not for sale anymore, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER but a good number of life-time subscribers still receive the Transit by mail. We use emails, to let those who wish, to Nashville, TN – Emily R. (Gwaltney) Fronheiser, know when the issues of the Transit and Newsletter are PE, has successfully completed the process and examina- available to be downloaded. As has been the case with tion to become a licensed Professional Engineer. Emily has many honor societies and professional organizations, we been with the Nashville office of Barge Waggoner Sumner have had to deal with rising costs, so have had to take these & Cannon (BWSC) since 2007 as an Engineer Intern. She steps for the good of Chi Epsilon. works within the aviation group on airports throughout the ...continued on page 5... 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS DEXTER C. JAMESON 2 Seven national scholarships in the amount of $3000 each were award- NATIONAL ed to Chi Epsilon members for 2010. These were awarded in the name of John A. Focht, Bro. B. Austin Barry, Arthur N.L. Chiu, Joseph L. SCHOLARSHIP Brandes, and Dexter C. Jameson, Jr. The funds for these scholarships were made possible by the generous contributions of members Chi Epsilon.

JOHN A. FOCHT BROTHER B. AUSTIN NATIONAL BARRY NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS Timothy W. Francisco Michigan State BS in CE & ME, Dec 2010

2010 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS Ten scholarships at $1,500 each were awarded in 2010, for a total of $15,000. These awards combined with the seven national awards, gives us the largest Yue ‘Claire’ Zhao Elise M. Barrella total annual awards ever at $36,000. Nebraska - Omaha BS in CE, May 2010 PhD in CE, May 2011 CENTRAL DISTRICT

Ting-Cheng Wen Brice Campbell University of Hawaii Texas Tech Stephen Austin MS in CE, May 2010 BS in CE, May 2010 Kansas State BS in CE, May 2010 JOSEPH L. BRANDES ARTHUR N. L. CHIU NATIONAL NATIONAL CUMBERLAND SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP DISTRICT

Jennifer Krahn Stephen Markwardt Claire McKenzie Montana State BS in CE, May 2010 BS in CE, May 2010 BS in CE, May 2010 2010 DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS (continued) 3 GREAT LAKES NORTH CENTRAL SOUTHERN DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT

Pierre Fuller William McElroy Candace Watson Lawrence Tech/MIT Wisconsin - Platteville Alabama - Birmingham PhD in CE, 2012 BS in CE, May 2011 PhD in CE, May 2011

METROPOLITAN PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT DISTRICT DISTRICT

Daniel Hesslein Sarah Klug Taraka R. S. Mullapudi California - Berkeley BS in CE, May 2010 BS in CE & EE, May 2010 PhD in CE, Dec 2010

During the 2008 National Conclave, the Scholarship Committee decided to award NEW ENGLAND ROCKY MOUNTAIN an honorary scholarship of $1000 to each DISTRICT DISTRICT of three students. This year’s winners are:

Eric Neuhaus, , Cumberland District

Jennifer Tsang, The Cooper Union, Met- ropolitan District

Travis Mitchell Heba Alwakiel Jennifer Ciofolo, Northeastern Univer- Portland State sity, New England District BS in CE, June 2011 MS in CE & EE, Winter 2010 DR. STEVEN WRIGHT 4 DR. RANDY DYMOND 2010 NATIONAL ARTHUR N.L. CHIU 2010 NATIONAL JAMES M. ROBBINS OUTSTANDING FACULTY ADVISOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD AWARD

Dr. Wright is very active and involved in Michigan’s Chi Dr. Dymond goes above and beyond the typical calling of Epsilon chapter. He attends and participates in all meetings, a professor. Due to his passionate dedication to the field social events and community service projects, going so far of civil engineering and commitment to students, he was as to outline scheduled events and reserve necessary rooms singularly responsible for conceiving and developing a prior to the beginning of the semester. He offers options for mentorship program granting interested students valuable social events, volunteer work, and fund raising to each of- opportunities by connecting them with professionals both ficer meeting. He helps pledges get signatures for the pledge inside and outside the classroom. Dr. Dymond also pushed books and find volunteer opportunities so they can meet to integrate technology into the CEE department and the pledge requirements. He also keeps the chapter updated on College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. Because of his all ongoing events and actions throughout the Chi Epsilon efforts, his students became among the most marketable honor society. Dr. Wright turns the ‘open-door policy’ into a straight out of college, learning CADD and other engineer- revolving door as he seems always available to his students. ing-based computer programs. He is an inspirational pro- He even goes out of his way by consistently emailing in- fessor who understands what a student needs to learn from formation on scholarships and internship opportunities and a class. He puts considerable effort into trying to ensure his providing information on possible professional groups and students walk away from his courses with as much knowl- their benefits. edge and insight on a topic as possible.

2010 DISTRICT FACULTY ADVISOR AWARDS 2010 DISTRICT EXCELLENCE IN DISTRICT RECIPIENT UNIVERSITY TEACHING AWARDS Cumberland Brian Anderson NC-Charlotte Great Lakes Steven Wright Michigan DISTRICT RECIPIENT UNIVERSITY Metropolitan Vito Guido Cooper Union Cumberland Randy Dymond Virginia Tech New England Michael Symans Rensselaer Great Lakes Jason McCormick Michigan Pacific Michael Riemer California Southern Mary Hughes Auburn Southern Robert Barnes Auburn Southwest Audra Morse Texas Tech Southwest Paola Bandini Mew Mexico St. IN THE NEWS cont. IN MEMORY... 5 State of Tennessee and the Commonwealth of . Emily obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Albert Carroll “Mac” McCutchen, P.E., F.ASCE, Civil Engineering from the in In- a pioneer in stereotopographic mapping, a leader in pro- diana. She is a member of Chi Epsilon National Civil Engi- fessional organizations in Missouri, and renowned for his neering Honorary Society and currently serves as secretary honesty and organizational skills, died April 13, 2008. Born and treasurer for the Nashville Branch of the American So- July 22, 1912 in Bass, Arkansas, Mr. McCutchen was the ciety of Civil Engineers. Originally from New Harmony, youngest and only son of seven children born to Norris IN, she currently resides in Nashville. Joshua and Mary Alice Davis McCutchen. He left home at age 13, living with his sister and brother-in-law to attend CHI EPSILON MEMBER WINS NSPE FELLOWSHIP high school and attain two years of college in agriculture at Arkansas Polytechnic College. He later attended the Uni- Jeff Roman, P.E., has been selected by the National versity of Missouri. Society of Professional Engineers as this year’s recipient of Mr. McCutchen began working for the U.S. Geo- the 2010 John W. Gregorits Management Study Fellowship. logical Survey in 1931, first serving as a rod man in Arkan- Applicants were judged based on Undergraduate GPA, Pro- sas and later mapping the central U.S. as a surveyor. During fessional Activities, Community Activities, Letters of Rec- a 1937 to 1938 break in service, he worked for the Seismic ommendation, and an Essay. The scholarship will help Jeff Exploration Corporation of Houston, Texas. His experience pursue an Executive MBA from the , in all phases of topographic mapping and collaborations which he starts in August. Jeff is a Principal and Director of with the Tennes see Valley Authority in the 1930s led to his Engineering at EnSite, Inc. (www.en-site.com) in Fort My- selection as the first Central Region Chief of Photogram- ers, FL. He is a Chi Epsilon member of chapter 117, having metry in Rolla, Missouri by 1946. He was instrumental in earned his BSCE from Lawrence Technological University the technological transition from plane table mapping in the in Southfield, MI. field to stereotopographic mapping from aerial photography in the office. He was appointed as the Chief Topographic DR. ROBERT E. EFIMBA NAMED TAU BETA PI’S Engineer for the Central Region (also known as the Mid- 2010 NATIONAL OUSTANDING ADVISOR Continent Mapping Center Chief in Rolla) in 1969 where he served until his retirement in 1976. April 14, 1972, the Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, has profession recognized Mr. McCutchen by election to Chi named its 17th National Outstanding Advisor in its pro- Epsilon, the Civil Engineering Honor Society as a Chap- gram to recognize engineering faculty who make important ter Honor Member of the then Rolla contributions to students and collegiate chapters. While Chapter. the primary goal of Tau Beta Pi is to recognize students of superior scholarship and exemplary character and to honor eminent practicing engineers, the Association also lauds ex- Billy Taylor Sumner, age 86, died on December cellence in engineering education and in the ethical practice 1, 2009. He was a magna cum laude engineering gradu- of engineering. ate of Vanderbilt, where he was a member of the honorary Dr. Robert E. Efimba, PE, Massachusetts Beta ’63, scholastic society Tau Delta and the Sigma Nu fraternity. In associate professor of civil engineering at Howard Univer- 1999, he was initiated as a Chapter Honor Member of the sity, and Chief Advisor to the District of Columbia alpha Vanderbilt chapter of Chi Epsilon. chapter, is the 2010 Tau Beta Pi National Outstanding Ad- He served in the US Army during World War II in visor. He will be honored on October 9, 2010, at the 105th the China Burma India Theater and was later commissioned annual Convention to be held in King of Prussia, Pennsyl- as an officer in the US Army Reserve, retiring as a Major. vania. Tau Beta Pi President Dr. Larry A. Simonson, PE, He was a leading environmental engineer, specializing in will present $1000 and a commemorative plaque to Dr. the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Efimba. Another $1000 grant will be presented to Howard In 1955, along with two former Vanderbilt classmates, he University College of Engineering’s discretionary fund. formed Barge, Waggoner and Sumner, which later became Dr. Efimba was cited by students and friends of Tau Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., now one of the Beta Pi for his dedication to the enhancement of the Asso- southeast’s leading engineering and architectural firms. He ciation, at the local and national levels, his personality and became president of the firm in 1985 and chairman in 1988, commitment to inspiring excellence, and an ability to steer serving as chairman emeritus and senior consultant until his students toward success. Dr. Efimba has been Chief Advi- death. sor to DC Alpha for 20 years and an advisor to the chapter ...continued on page 6... for nearly 33 years. IN MEMORY... cont. 6 recourses. Upon graduation, he joined the Ohio Northern He was very active in professional organizations, University as an assistant professor. In 1960, he moved to serving as president of the American Consulting Engineers Las Cruces to join the faculty of New Mexico State Univer- Council (ACEC), trustee of the American Academy of En- sity, where he directed the Engineering Experiment Station vironmental Engineers, chairman of the Professional Engi- and the Building Materials Research & Testing Institute. He neers in Private Practice division of The National Society retired in 1986, after 26 years of service. In 1987, he was of Professional Engineers, and numerous other leadership elevated as a Chapter Honor Member of the New Mexico positions in professional societies. Professional awards in- State University chapter of Chi Epsilon. cluded an Engineering News Record award for service to Naren was appointed by President Ronald Reagan his profession, and the ACEC Edmund Friedman Profes- as the US Commissioner of the International Boundary and sional Development award. Water Commission, US-Mexico. Upon leaving the Com- mission in 1994, Naren began a new career as a consult- ing engineer. Naren was a member of several scholastic Narendra Nagesh Gunaji (79), beloved husband, and professional societies, including the American Society father, grandfather, professor, and friend, went to be with of Civil Engineers, the American Water Recourses Associa- the Lord on April 6, 2010. He was born on January 9, 1931, tion, and the Water Pollution Control Federation. In 1967, in Belgaum, India. Naren grew up in India a curious, in- he received the Outstanding Service Award from the NM telligent, driven young child. He received, with honors, a Society of Professional Engineers, which named him Engi- bachelor of civil engineering degree from the Government neer of the Year in 1985. In 1990, he was a Distinguished College of Engineering, University of Pune, India. In 1954, Service Award recipient from the University of Wisconsin- Naren came to the to attend the University Madison Engineering Department. He published extensive- of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his MS in civil ly on water resourced management, waste treatment, and

engineering followed by a PhD in hydrology and water hydraulics.

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