Research & News

• New CEE Chair
  Nancy Love, former Virginia Tech civil and environmental engineering professor, has joined the College as chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. At Virginia Tech, she earned her department's Alumni Teaching Excellence Award and the college's Excellence in Research Award. Her research is in the area of environmental biotechnology. She has received the National Science Foundation's (NSF) CAREER Award, one of the NSF's highest honors for early-career faculty. Professor Love replaces interim department chair Roman Hryciw. More
• Why That Face Looks Familiar
  Research suggests the human brain is hardwired before birth to recognize faces and places -- not words. More
• Student Scooters
  Students in the "Mechatronic Systems Design" course designed, built and tested full-sized, two-wheeled balancing scooters in just eight weeks. More

Bits - Brief Items

• Entrepreneurs Welcome!
  Join us for an entrepreneurship opportunities fair on Wednesday, March 19, on North Campus. For more information, contact the Center for Entrepreneurship, (734)763-1021.
• What Will Help You Learn?
  Deba Dutta, new Scholar-in-Residence at the National Academy of Engineering, will lead a study on lifelong learning needs of engineering professionals. He will work with industry executives, academic administrators and other leaders to recommend new models for enhancing technical competencies and preparedness of the engineering work force. More
• Walt Weber Honored
  Walter J. Weber, Jr., Gordon M. Fair and Earnest Boyce Distinguished University Professor and a professor of chemical engineering and of environmental engineering, was honored with the 2007 Lawrence K. Cecil Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The award recognizes his 50-year career and international leadership in applying chemical engineering principles to solve significant environmental challenges.

Alumni & Giving

• 2008 Alumni Directory
  The College will publish a Michigan Engineering Alumni Directory in 2008 -- the first in a decade. The directory will appear online and in print. Look for email and printed requests for updated information from Harris Connect and take advantage of this networking opportunity.
• Need a Job?
  he Engineering Career Resource Center can connect you with hiring companies and help you prepare for career transitions. More
• Grad Students Get New Support from University President
  Phase II of the President's Donor Challenge will provide $1 for every $2 of giving for graduate- and professional-student support. More