September 2006 THE A Publication for the Collegiate Bulletin Chapters of Tau Beta Pi Dynamic Denver!

he Colorado Beta Chapter is The model pleased to host the 101st an- initiation for Colo- nual Tau Beta Pi National rado Beta will be T s Bu r eau. V isi tor Convention on October 5-7, 2006. The held at the hotel, members, led by Arrangements Chair after which host Stacey D. Bagg, CO B ’07, will enthusi- students will lead astically welcome Tau Bates to Denver tours through and Boulder, home of the University of several engineer- Colorado at Boulder. ing departments Breathtaking mountains and in- and other areas of interest on campus.

teresting activities make the Denver/ C on ve nt i & © D e n ve r Me tro The expenses Boulder area a popular international The 101st Convention will be tourist destination. Those who arrive of one student held in Denver/Boulder. by air will be greeted by hosting mem- delegate per chapter and the on-site bers at Denver International Airport. expenses of chapter advisors will be Transportation will be provided to the paid by the Association. Non-voting Renaissance Hotel, where all conven- delegates and alumni are welcome, tioneers will stay. Business meetings, encouraged, and invited to attend at Engineering Futures and ICE sessions, their own expense. NSID and four meals will be held at the hotel. Detailed information about the I THIS ISSUE E Representatives from graduate business of the Convention is on the schools of engineering and companies following pages. Additional informa- such as Boeing, General Motors, Sandia tion is available on our website at 101st Convention 1 Labs, Owens Corning, Schlumberger, www.tbp.org, and you may register Raytheon, CH2MHill, and Northrop online at www.tbp.org/tbpconv. You Convention Business 2 Grumman and graduate engineer- may contact Headquarters by email ing programs at universities such as at [email protected]. Our phone McDonald Mentor 3 Columbia, Lehigh, Purdue, Kansas, number is 865/546-4578 and our fax Dr. Carter J. Kerk, P.E. Michigan, and Oklahoma will be avail- number is 865/546-4579. able at recruiting booths from 9 a.m. to This special national Convention 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 5. Be sure promises to provide exciting memories, 2006 Chapter Survey 4 to bring copies of your résumé and the new friendships, and a fitting finale to chapter’s résumé book! Tau Beta Pi’s 101st Convention. Our 2006 Distinguished Alumnus 5 A new Executive Council will be hosts look forward to extending their Major General William A. Anders installed to serve the Society during hospitality. 2006-10—the Foundation Slate. See you in Colorado! 2006 Laureate 6 Devin T. Wiley

Engineers Without Borders 2006 Outstanding Advisor 7 Dr. Robert E. Barnes Dr. Bernard Amadei, professor of civil engineering s Bu r eau V isi tor at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will be the Issue available at www.tbp.org featured speaker at this 101st Convention. He is the- founder of Engineers without Borders. a n d © B o ulde r C on ve nt i FRONT: Page  Tau Beta Pi Bulletin

Convention Business Committees Visit the The purpose of the annual meeting Petitions Recruiting Fair! is to conduct Tau Beta Pi business. D.A. Kamat, advisor If you arrive early on the first day of the Delegates, who are often chapter presi- This group will consider and recom- 2006 Convention in Denver, visit the TBP dents or officers, will begin their official mend action on petitions for new chapters recruiting fair. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3 duties on Thursday afternoon. They from San Francisco State University and p.m. in the corridor outside the Con- will oversee the Association’s fiscal and the United States Military Academy. course Ballroom (see info on back cover). governmental policies, choose the ma- jor chapter award winners, prepare for Constitution and Bylaws District conferences, learn more about Dr. R.W. Mead, advisor Convention Site the Tau Beta Pi election and initiation Two subject have been assigned for di- S.J. Houghton, advisor process, receive leadership training, rect consideration: 1) a proposal to modify Delegates from this committee will install the 2006-10 Executive Council, Bylaw V to allow suspension of chapter recommend acting on a joint invita- and plan future Conventions. They officers, and 2) a proposal to modify Bylaw tion to host the 2008 Convention are assisted in their duties by the Ex- I to delay the Convention assessment due from California Lambda and Upsi- ecutive Council, chapter advisors, and date. Additional proposals may arise for lon and invitations to host the 2009 national officers, who serve as commit- consideration during the Convention. Convention from Massachusetts tee advisors. Beta and from New Jersey Beta. In The delegates are the legislative, Chapter & Association Financial Affairs accord with the Constitution, the executive, and judicial body of this pri- S. D. Jennings-King, advisor Convention site may not be selected marily student-run organization. Each Committee members will: more than three years in advance. delegate arrives ready to participate • Review the chapter accounts receivable The 2005 Convention made no and has already been assigned to one of to the national Headquarters, decision regarding the 2008 Conven- the Convention committees. • Review the annual reports of the Associ- tion. Michigan Iota is hosting the Each committee elects a student ation’s auditor and Treasurer for 2005-06, 2007 Convention in Dearborn. chair to conduct its internal affairs and • Determine allowable delegate expenses represent the group on the Convention for the 2007 Convention (and review Resolutions floor. Any Constitution or Bylaw chang- unusual allowable delegate expenses for S.L. Forkner, advisor es brought forth from the committees the 2006 Convention), and Team members will prepare resolu- are voted on by the Convention during • Review an old proposal regarding the tions—statements of appreciation the major business meetings. reimbursement of on-site expenses of and mementos—for presentation This year seven standing commit- non-voting delegates. to the Convention at the Saturday tees will survey the Association, along morning business meeting and the with two ad hoc groups. The commit- Rituals Saturday evening Initiation and tees and their advisors are organized as E.J. D’Avignon, advisor Awards Banquet. follows. Members of this group will: • Prepare the Model Initiation on site. Award Dr. E.A. Stephan, advisor The principal assignment of this Computer Screen Images 1 committee is to select the recipients of the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Now Available Chapter Award and the R.H. Nagel Give your PC or laptop a new look Most Improved Chapter Award for with a Tau Beta Pi screen image. 2005-06. The team will select a single They are: winner in each category and as many honorable mentions as are deserved. 1 TBP Screen “Radiance” Winners will be announced at the A winning T-shirt design by student awards banquet on Saturday. Edwin A. Guerra, ID B ’06, inspired this vividly colored screen image of Chapter Advisor (ad hoc) W.A. Hull, advisor the Bent. 2 Committee members will review the 2 TBP Screen “1885” Advisor Program, discuss ways to Tau Beta Pi traditions abound in this improve the Advisor corps and the screen image, including the Bent chapters, and make recommenda- tions for development of Advisors. monument and a passage from the Constitution. Curriculum Review (ad hoc) Artwork can be downloaded at www. R.L. Werneth, advisor tbp.org/pages/formembers.cfm Team members will hear appeals from 25 chapters to permit non- ABET/EAC-approved curricula to be considered as eligible curricula. September 2006 page  Convention Highlights

Engineering Futures 2006 TBP-McDonald Mentor Dr. A.M. Brenner and Facilitators Facilitators will introduce EF to delegates. Students will have Dr. Carter J. Kerk, P.E. the opportunity to explore ways to develop their own leadership skills or HIS OUTSTANDING braska and obtained his Ph.D. at the to improve their chapters and to achievements in teaching and University of Michigan. He won the strengthen District ties while voting his advancement of professional Benard Ennenga award at SDSMT delegates conduct Convention busi- F engineering, Dr. Carter J. Kerk, P.E., in 2002 and was named the most ness. South Dakota Alpha ’81, is the inau- valuable professor in the industrial On Friday, non-voting delegates gural Tau Beta Pi-McDonald Mentor. engineering department at Texas will be involved in Engineering Dr. Kerk, associate A&M University in Futures training sessions, designed professor of indus- 1995. to teach them practical solution- trial engineering at He has been exten- oriented leadership techniques such South Dakota School sively involved with as motivation, planning, delegation, of Mines and Technol- leadership positions and team building. Voting delegates ogy, has proven to with the Girl Scouts, who complete their committee as- be an inexhaustible Boy Scouts, Cub signments should join the sessions in source of support for Scouts, and Knights progress. engineering students of Columbus. He has who seek professional received awards for District Directors and personal excel- his work in ergonom- Directors will be meeting with lence. ics, workers’ safety, delegates daily to assist them with Students and and academics, organizing their local chapter activi- alumni praise him including an NSF ties and planning District confer- for offering academic award in research. ences and other annual events. support, helping them Dr. Kerk has find jobs, assisting earned a reputation Convention Extras them with résumés, discussing study for not only his comprehensive tech- The Convention itself is organized skills and techniques, writing letters nical expertise, but also for having to assist the delegates in their roles of recommendations for employment what one student described simply as chapter leaders. The opening ori- and scholarships, encouraging their as “the biggest heart.” Considering entation is a lesson in parliamentary activities in professional societies, that each semester, he advises 30 procedure. Parliamentarian James and giving advice on personal mat- incoming freshmen, 60 non-first-year W. Johnson Jr. will act as a role ters. students, and numerous others, Tau model for delegates as they observe He received his bachelor’s and Beta Pi’s selection committee con- Robert’s Rules of Order in action. master’s at the University of Ne- curs with that conclusion. Convention Chair Ronald M. Hick- ling will lead the major meetings throughout the eventful three days. Officers may familiarize them- selves with various attractive chap- 2007 Fellowships Bylaw Requirement ter and insignia items that will be available at the Headquarters dis- Tau Beta Pi’s 74th annual program of Because of the ratification of amend- play in the hotel lobby. graduate fellowships for study in the ments passed by the 2002 Convention, On Thursday evening Dr. Ber- 2007-08 academic year will close Feb- all Tau Beta Pi chapters are required nard Amadei will speak. Saturday ruary 1, 2007, when applications must to list all eligible curricula for both evening is traditionally the highlight undergraduate and graduate member- be in the possession of Director of Fel- of the Convention when the other ship in their chapter bylaws. lowships D. Stephen Pierre Jr., P.E. annual Association awards will be The Convention established April presented. In addition to recogniz- Up to 20 cash awards will be given, 1, 2004, as the compliance date, and a ing the R.C. Matthews Outstand- each worth $10,000, made on the total of 181 chapter bylaws with ap- ing Chapter and the R.H. Nagel promise of future development in engi- proved curricula have been received. Most Improved Chapter, the 2006 neering or related fields, and financial Fines will be levied on non-complying Laureate, Distinguished Alumnus, need. Winners will be selected by the chapters as required. National Outstanding Advisor, and Fellowship Board and notified in April. If you need assistance, contact inaugural McDonald Mentor will be All members of Tau Beta Pi are eligi­ Roger Hawks at the national Head- introduced. ble to apply. Students and alumni may quarters in Knoxville, TN. He can be The 101st national Convention download informational pdf files from reached at [email protected] or by phone could very well be the most enjoy- www.tbp.org. Applications will be ac- at 800-TAU-BETA. able convention that you’ll ever attend. Please join us! cepted beginning November 1, 2006. Page  Tau Beta Pi Bulletin

2006 Chapter Survey­— Recognized as the Premier Honor Society?

Is Tau Beta Pi universally recog- So, does your chapter publicize its vision station into giving your chapter nized as the premier honor society? activities? coverage whenever you improve your To be so recognized is Tau Beta Pi’s Does it tell all classmates the names community, advance our profession, or vision. Recognized where? For a start, of the latest group of initiates? support your alma mater. on every engineering campus. Two survey questions addressed the Why not invite those students who A record-setting 212 chapters subject of chapter publicity: are academically eligible but are not yet completed this year’s annual Chapter members to an orientation meeting? Survey. Two questions addressed on- Are new initiates given public recognition? Headquarters has sample letters and campus awareness of TBP: • Always 15% (vs 9% last year) an invitation used by 44% of chapters. • Frequently 18% (vs 25% last year) A PowerPoint presentation is available How would you rate the awareness of • Sometimes 44% (vs 54% last year) on the Chapter website. Only 45% (up Tau Beta Pi in your engineering school? • Never 23% (vs 12% last year) from 30% last year) of chapters used • High 15% (vs 10% last year) this resource last year. • Medium 64% (vs 58% last year) Are projects and programs of your chap- An important step in the invitation • Low 21% (vs 32% last year) ter given publicity? process is the follow-up. While 64% of • Always 9% (vs 8% last year) scholastically eligible students were How would you rate the knowledge of • Frequently 30% (vs 26% last year) rejected and not elected, nearly all of Tau Beta Pi in your engineering school? • High 8% (vs 16% last year) • Sometimes 50% (vs 54% last year) them (90%) were rejected for lack of interest—three quarters were listed as • Medium 62% (vs 64% last year) • Never 11% (vs 12% last year) not responding to the chapter’s invita- • Low 30% (vs 21% last year) How can you introduce others on tion! Follow up to see if the invitation Note that most chapter presidents campus to Tau Beta Pi? Hang our post- was lost. Emails often bounce back or put awareness squarely in the “me- ers or place brochures in prominent simply never arrive. Did you follow dium” category—not ideal if we are locations (see www.tbp.org/chapters/re- up to find out why they chose not to to achieve our vision and not where sources/materials/index.cfm). More respond? Doing so could help you move you want to be to attract the best and than half of the chapters reported from the medium to the high rankings brightest to become members. using these materials last year, and the and to strengthen your chapter. Among eligible candidates who reaction to them was overwhelmingly Is Tau Beta Pi recognized on your decline Tau Beta Pi, “lack of interest” (>80%) positive. campus? If it is, then good job! I en- remains the reason most-often given Place an article in the school news- courage your chapter to keep up the by them. paper listing your new members. Men- good work. If not, why not? Maybe it’s Why are they not interested? Most tion the high standards that Tau Beta time to jump in and lend a hand. likely, they simply aren’t aware of Tau Pi stands for. It’s much easier than you —Roger E. Hawks Beta Pi or don’t know what we do. think to coax a local newspaper or tele- Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

TAXES: An Important Notice to All Chapters

A Tau Beta Pi chapter typically type of income may be taxable as unre- Satisfying the preceding require- qualifies for tax exempt status un- lated business income. The following ments for non-member income does der Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(7) guidelines (under current law) should not automatically protect a chapter which grants exempt status to “clubs be observed to measure the permis- from loss of exemption. A chapter organized for pleasure, recreation, sible extent of non-member income: still may be disqualified if its members and other non-profitable purposes.” do not “commingle” sufficiently or if (For more about “clubs” please go to • A club may receive up to 35% of its gross the club engages in excessive activi- http://www.irs.gov/charities/nonprofits/ receipts from non-member sources. ties, even of a non-income producing article/0,,id=96189,00.html). • In applying the 35% test, no more than 15% of nature, that do not serve its exempt The primary source of income for a total gross receipts may be derived from the use of purposes. 501(c)(7) organization must be from its the club’s facilities or services by the general public. Any questions or concerns about members—usually fees or dues. A 501 • If a club has outside income that exceeds either the qualification of your chapter as a (c)(7) organization may receive small the 35% or 15% limits, an organization’s qualification 501(c)(7) should be discussed with your amounts of outside income without for exemption under 501(c)(7) may be in jeopardy. chapter’s tax advisor. losing its exempt status; however, this September 2006 page 

Constitutional 2006 Distinguished Alumnus Amendment Ratified The 2005 Convention approved one William A. Anders amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws and sent it to the chapters for ratification. With 229 chapters or HIS OUTSTANDING lifetime book of Genesis during a live trans- eligible to vote, 172 or more affir- achievements, Major General mission to Earth. mative chapter votes were required F William A. Anders, Ohio Eta ’62, Anders’ lifelong drive to explore to ratify an amendment, and 58 or is the Tau Beta Pi 2006 Distinguished “the other side of the mountain” more negative votes would defeat Alumnus. had found it’s ulti- the amendment. As a young of- mate expression. Headquarters received 170 valid ficer-student at the His instinctive ballots (plus 10 invalid for lack of a Air Force Institute of passion for bring- chapter quorum). The Council acted Technology, he adopted ing others along on on the proposed amendments on a creed: “Leave a com- his journey never June 2 and voted on behalf of those munity where we serve diminished, even chapters submitting an invalid or no a little bit better than after leaving the ballot. we found it.” Anders Apollo program. personally solicited He became one Amendment funds from hundreds of the founding 1. Revise the responsibilities of the of other institute organizers of the trustee. (Const. Art. XVII, Sec. 2 and 3) students to help to Yosemite National establish Wright State Institute, which University. lets the disadvan- Outcome After graduation taged and students 1. Unresolved by chapter vote; 162 from AFIT, he was experience the affirmative, 8 negative. Ratified by selected to train as an astronaut. secrets of biology, chemistry, and Council vote for invalid and missing His capabilities and character shone earth science through visits to chapters. through, and he was given the nod as national parks. He has supported the spacecraft systems engineer and the development of special learning pilot for Apollo 8. Their assignment materials to teach algebra to at-risk was to orbit the Moon and return, students. thereby testing the Saturn V rocket— Professionally, he became the the largest rocket ever flown—and ambassador to Norway, executive the new lunar orbiter. secretary of the National Aeronau- While a later Apollo mission would tics & Space Council, and chairman deliver Neil Armstrong onto the lunar of the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- surface, the flight of Apollo 8 trans- sion. In industry, he held many key formed Moon visitation from science positions including vice president fiction to science fact. of General Electric, executive vice Anders is often remembered for president for operations at Textron, two spontaneous actions he took and chairman and CEO of Gen- during his Apollo mission. eral Dynamics Corp. In Even as the public sat 1993, he was named the spellbound by photos of the National Security Indus- The Bent that Soared Moon itself, Anders turned trial Association CEO the camera homeward and of the year. He was hon- When 2006 Distinguished Alum- snapped an unplanned ored as a distinguished nus Major General William A. photograph now famously alumnus of AFIT in Anders, Ohio Eta ’62, flew his known as “Earthrise” 1990 and the U.S. Naval Apollo 8 mission around the Moon (right). This startling look Academy in 2000, and in 1968, one of the few trinkets he at Earth—common today, he serves as a trustee of was permitted to carry with him in but a revelation to the the USNA foundation. a leather pouch was an official Bent public then— is still hailed He was elected to the (shown encased in plastic above). as the most influential National Academy of At the 1969 national Convention in environmental photograph Engineering in 1984 and Houston, TX, he donated the his- ever taken. Anders’ other was inducted into the toric item to Tau Beta Pi. It is now impromptu decision was National Aviation Hall of on permanent display at national to read a passage from the Fame in 2004. Headquarters in Knoxville, TN. Earthrise 1968 Page  Tau Beta Pi Bulletin

2006 Laureate 100 ΤΒΠ Scholarships! The Tau Beta Pi Association Scholar- ship Program for senior-year study Devin T. Wiley during the 2007-08 academic year will close March 1, 2007, when applications must be in the hands of Director of evin T. WILEY, Arizona auditioned to qualify for a piano Fellowships D. Stephen Pierre Jr., P.E., Alpha ’07, of the University minor. The faculty instead placed Alabama Power Company, P.O. Box of Arizona, is the 2006 Tau him into the piano performance D 2247, Mobile, AL 36652-2247. Beta Pi Laureate in the arts for major track. He soon was com- Depending on our trust earnings, up his achievements in his chemical peting against upperclass and to 130 cash awards, each worth $2,000, engineering studies, at the piano doctoral piano students in the could be given in our fantastic, expand- keyboard, and in his community. prestigious University of Arizona ing program. They will be made on the At an early age, something president’s competition, in which basis of high scholarship, strong recom- about Devin caught the atten- he won the grand prize. mendations, extracurricular activities, tion of a local piano teacher. His When he taught piano at an and financial need. Winners will be se­ interest grew, despite the limita- elementary school for two semes- lected and notified in early April. Only tions of living in an isolated rural ters, he found he could instill a junior members of Tau Beta Pi who will community. His mother supported love of music in his students and be full-time seniors in 2007-08 are eligi­ and encouraged the development intrigue them with the physics ble to apply after November 1 online at of his musical talents. In time, he and mathematics involved. In www.tbp.org. needed more instruction than his college, he applied this inte- small community could provide. grated pedagogical approach as His parents made some sacrifices a teaching assistant. According Educational Loan Fund and relocated to a larger com- to one faculty member, Devin’s munity where his talent could effectiveness led some students Since 1935, Tau Beta Pi has assisted meet with more to skip classroom student members with their financial advanced teach- lectures in favor needs while in school or with payment ers, and soon his of his presenta- of their initiation fees through our abilities increased tions. Student Loan Fund. We are pleased to dramatically. While at the offer this service for student members Devin’s talents university, he in amounts up to $2,500 per member. went well beyond helped found the Repayment is required after three music alone. local chapter of years, and a simple interest rate of His aptitudes Engineers With- 6% is charged from the day the loan is in science and out Borders. He received. mathematics were reasoned that Interested students can obtain encouraged by his engineers could promissory notes and loan applications father. By high be most effective from their chapter presidents, the school, he was when teamed website, or directly from Secretary- winning praise for with students Treasurer Jim Froula at the national his demonstration from business Headquarters in Knoxville, TN. of superconductiv- and anthropol- ity in his chemistry and physics ogy, and he recruited accordingly. courses. His school gave him His 20-person group built homes Student Assistance Fund

special recognition for perform- for families in Nogales, Mexico, he Tau Beta Pi Student Assistance ing 1,000 hours of local volunteer using materials cast off by maqui- T Fund was endowed in 1992 through work in four years. ladoras—assembly plants. the interest and generosity of C.C. During a year in France as a He has continued his involve- Young, Illinois Alpha ’24. Its purpose Rotary exchange student, Devin ment while maintaining a high is to make funds available to student lent his musical and organiza- grade point average in his rigor- members of his and other chapters tional talents to a fundraiser. The ous engineering program. who would otherwise be without suf- event raised roughly $3,000 which His ultimate goal is to become ficient financial resources to remain in helped establish a sustainable certified as both a doctoral engi- college. Repayment is not required, drinking-water program for 5,000 neer and as a medical doctor who no interest is charged, and grantees people in rural Madagascar. He can build unique research and are requested to help others in need later used his performance skills teaching programs to help solve should they become financially secure. repeatedly to benefit local and critical problems regarding hu- Interested students should write national causes. man health. And without doubt, directly to Secretary-Treasurer Jim Devin chose chemical engi- his future will include a continu- Froula at the national Headquarters neering as his college major, but ing piano accompaniment. in Knoxville, TN. September 2006 page 

Pointers for 2006 National Outstanding Advisor Chapter Officers

Chapter officers are responsible for re- Dr. Robert E. Barnes porting their Chapter’s activities with Headquarters. The notion of commu- R. ROBERT E. BARNES, New He entered SUNY at Buffalo and nicating with a mysterious and distant York Nu ’84, is the Tau Beta completed his master’s degree in “Headquarters” might seem a little Pi 2006 National Outstanding 1976. After working in industry, he intimidating. Actually, HQ is a very D Advisor. He is currently the associ- returned to complete his doctorate approachable and friendly organiza- ate dean for student in 1984. He joined tion—and a great source for help. affairs at the State the dean’s staff in Here are some important pointers for University of New 1983 and became starting the year right. York at Buffalo and the school’s associ- Chief Advisor of New ate dean in 1994. Stay Current York Nu. He now also holds Check with all of your officers and According to col- positions as co- make sure that their school addresses, leagues and students, executive director phone numbers, and emails are up-to- Dr. Barnes conscious- of U.B.’s strategic date. Make sure the shipping address ly avoids the spot- partnership for is correct also. Note any changes on light. His enthusiasm industrial resur- the Officer Fall Address Report which is legendary. When his gence program and is due on or before October 31. Submit advice is sought, he executive director the report after you have made any responds in a posi- of EngiNet, an en- necessary changes. tive and enthusiastic gineering distance- Deadlines Do Matter manner without ever learning program. Meeting deadlines affects your dominating the discus- He was Headquarters grade for a Secretary’s sion. His low-key approach encour- inducted into Tau Beta Pi as an emi- Commendation. TIP: Don’t wait until ages students to step forward and nent engineer in 1987 and, shortly you’re cramming for finals to file your accept leadership roles. thereafter, became a Tau Beta Pi reports. Many chapters send in their His reputation for reliability, Advisor. In 1994, he became Chief reports two weeks early, just to avoid integrity, and personal charm have Advisor for New York Nu. In that the deadline crunch. made him welcome throughout the same year, the Chapter hosted Tau university community. He builds Beta Pi’s National Convention. Keep Good Books positive relationships with faculty Under his guidance, the Chapter Accurate financial reporting is impor- members and works closely with has undertaken several new and tant, not just for financial reasons. Be- university alumni to establish schol- innovative programs. Tau Bates cause of certain tax laws, your Chap- arships. He acknowledges students’ regularly staff a room in the engi- ter could lose its tax-exempt status if hard work and plays a part in every neering library so that they can help you fail to report certain information graduation ceremony. undergraduates who visit and have and/or fail to pay taxes due to the IRS. His level of commitment is demon- questions. The group participates in Contact HQ if you have questions. strated by his continuing support of social events where faculty and stu- Request Extensions Early the local Tau Beta Pi annual honors dents can interact freely. Each year, Filing deadlines for reports can be ex- recruitment dinner. Throughout the Tau Bates recognize their favorite tended, but only if you ask before the planning process, he encourages stu- professor and teaching assistant at deadline date arrives. TIP: Headquar- dents to manage the venue and make the spring induction banquet. The ters is strict on this point. the final decisions. Other faculty activities of New York Nu under his Need Help? Just Ask HQ! members credit Dr. Barnes for the watch led to honorable mentions for You may call Tau Beta Pi Head- event’s excellent reputation among Most Improved Chapter in 2001- quarters at 1/800/TAUBETA for an participating employers. 02 and for Outstanding Chapter in explanation of procedures, answers to Dr. Barnes earned his bachelor’s 2004-05. your questions, or anything else you degree in industrial technology from Dr. Barnes is a member of the would like to know. Good communica- State University College at Buffalo. ASEE and IIE. tions with HQ is a key to having a successful Chapter. HQ looks forward to hearing from you. Remember to visit www.tbp.org Undergraduate membership reporting is all-electronic, and all chapters must You must file all required reports on- use the online system. The fully automated system helps chapters receive timely line. Log on for more information. responses through email. For information on how to use the system, see: www. tbp.org/chapters, or call Headquarters. All other chapter reports not requiring —Rebecca M. Davis signatures should also be submitted online. Collegiate Chapter Assistant Page  Tau Beta Pi Bulletin

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Important Deadlines

• February 1 Fellowship Application • March 1 Scholarship Application • April 1 Laureate Nomination Distinguished Alumnus Nomination Outstanding Advisor Nomination McDonald Mentor Nomination • June 1 GIG Project Proposal Convention Bid for 2010

THE Bulletin of Tau Beta Pi (ISSN 8755-5670) Arrive Early for Recruiting Fair Vol. LXXX September 2006 No. 1 Attending the 2006 Convention in programs and partner organizations National Headquarters Denver? Try to arrive early on the such as NCEES, Kaplan AEC 508 Dougherty Engineering Building, UT P.O. Box 2697 first day so you can spend more time Education, and the Princeton Re- Knoxville, TN 37901-2697 at the recruiting fair. It’s Thursday, view will also be on hand. Telephone: 865/ 546-4578 October 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.— Bring a copy of your résumé and FAX: 865/ 546-4579 Email: [email protected] just before the Convention begins. your chapter’s résumé book/CD for www.tbp.org A record number of companies, each company. organizations, and schools (see par- If you cannot attend the Conven- Executive Director and Editor: James D. Froula, P.E., Tennessee Alpha ’67 tial list below) will be travelling from tion, your chapter’s delegates will be Asst. Secretary-Treasurer: Roger E. Hawks, all over the country to recruit YOU! able to deliver your résumé to your New York Lambda ’75 Several graduate engineering choice of companies. Executive Council President: Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, A RECORD NUMBER OF RECRUITERS WILL BE THERE! Florida Alpha ’96, West Lafayette, IN Vice President: Ellen D. Styles, Including Avago Technologies • Boeing • CH2M Hill • Eaton Corporation Alabama Delta ’85, Huntsville, AL Councillor: Alison L. Hu, California Gamma ’96, General Motors • L-3 Communications • Northrop Grumman Woodside, CA Owens Corning • Raytheon • Rockwell Collins • Sandia National Laboratories Councillor: Russell W. Pierce, Schlumberger • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Washington Alpha ’70, Puyallup, WA Councillor: Dr. Dennis J. Tyner, Massachusetts Epsilon ’85, Northfield, VT