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Tau Beta Pi Scholars
- 2003-04
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Lindsey
C. Gardner, Nagel Scholar No. 15
A University of Memphis mechanical engineering major, Lindsey
chairs the ASME student chapter, is Secretary of Tau Beta
Pi’s Tennessee
Epsilon Chapter, program chair for Omicron Delta Kappa, and is active
in Pi Tau Sigma. She was named the SGA outstanding senator of 2001-02
and last year chaired the group’s finance committee. She holds
a leadership position in her social fraternity and serves on the search
committee for the new academic affairs vice provost. Lindsey enjoys
intramural sports and volunteers in the wider community, including
her church and St. Jude’s Hospital. |
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Kyle
B. Guice, Nagel Scholar No. 16
At the top of his class at Louisiana Tech University, Kyle is majoring
in chemical engineering and will graduate in May 2004. He has already
published and presented his research on nanoengineering microcapsules
and fluorescent sensors and is a member of several technical and professional
societies, including the Louisiana Tech Engineers Association (president
and secretary), the AIChE student chapter, and the Biomedical Engineering
Society. He holds a LaSpace scholarship for undergraduate research
and was elected to Tau Beta Pi and Omega Chi Epsilon. |
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Arwen
E. Brown, Dodson Scholar No. 13
The top chemical engineering student at the University of California,
Irvine, Arwen contributes much to campus life. An ambassador and
peer
tutor in the university’s honors program, she is activities
chair for Tau Beta Pi, secretary for both Omega Chi Epsilon and Eta
Sigma Phi, and is active in SWE and the AIChE. She is a tutor for
the center for opportunities and diversity in engineering and will
be a teaching assistant during her senior year. Arwen takes dancing
lessons (jazz, ballet, and folk) and has added a second major—classical
civilizations. |
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Monica
C.R. Branco, Elsa & Peter Soderberg Scholar
No. 5
A major in chemical engineering with minors in chemistry and biology
at Villanova University, 20-year-old Monica has already enjoyed two
summer internships in the pharmaceutical field. Upon completing an
M.B.A., she hopes to attain a management position in a biomedical
R&D pharmaceutical company, using her background to face the
challenges of the dynamic industry of drug discovery and development.
On campus,
she is student supervisor of the dining services, runs in varsity
track and field events, and was elected to Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Epsilon
Delta, and Tau Beta Pi. |
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Danielle
R. Thibodeau, Stabile No. 4
Number one in an engineering class of 1,764 at Arizona State University,
Danielle will graduate in December 2004 with two majors—bioengineering
and computer systems engineering—and a minor in mathematics.
She plans to pursue her Ph.D. in bioinformatics,which merges the
fields
of mathematics, computer science, and biology to analyze living systems.
The ability of engineers to manipulate genes will revolutionize the
health-care industry. Danielle is Vice President of Arizona Beta
and
is a member of SWE and WISE. |
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Michael
L. Youngblood, Ala. Power 4
Michael is at the top of his engineering class of 259 students at
the University of Alabama in Huntsville and is majoring in mechanical
engineering. Twenty-six years old and married with two children, he
plans to be involved in thermodynamics and/or fluid mechanics both
in the workplace and in graduate school, ultimately designing thermal
systems. He was elected to Mu Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, Phi Kappa
Phi, and Tau Beta Pi honor societies. A stay-at-home dad, he finds
time to tutor fellow classmates and volunteer in the community. |
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Matthew
M. Hodge, Fluor Scholar No. 3
A civil engineering student at the University of South Carolina Honors
College and the recipient of the Paul Fidler community service award
for 2002, Matt is a founding member of the USC Service Council, president
and fundraising chair of Habitat for Humanity, and trip leader during
alternative spring breaks. He hopes to lead a service group to Latin
America in 2004. This spring he studied engineering at la Universidad
Catolica de Valparaiso in Chile. He hopes to pursue research in international
engineering ventures. |
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Ryan
C. Burnley, Campbell Scholar No. 2
A mechanical engineering major minoring in music, Ryan is studying
at Iowa State University and anticipates being in school for at least
three more years; he will attend graduate school. A university honors
scholar, Ryan has been elected to Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma,
Phi Kappa Phi, and Tau Beta Pi—he is project officer and event
coordinator. He is a student member of the ASME and SAE and volunteers
for Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society. Ryan sings
in the Iowa State Men’s Choir and the men’s acappella
ensemble. |
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Debarati
Chattopadhyay, DeFries No. 1
At Lehigh University, 20-year-old Deb is participating in a demanding
dual arts/engineering program, pursuing degrees in astrophysics and
computer engineering. This summer she is involved in the NSF-funded
research experience for undergraduates in the physics department.
After graduation, she will remain on campus to complete her astrophysics
degree and perhaps an M.S. in engineering. Deb was elected to Phi
Eta Sigma and TBP, which she served as Vice President. She is vice
president of the Indian Students Association and a member of SWE. |
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Daniel
J. Monnin, Honig Scholar No. 1
A mechanical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati, Dan
is the top student in his department. He was elected to Alpha Lambda
Delta, Pi Tau Sigma, and Tau Beta Pi. He has served as vice president
of U.C. Ambassadors and Corresponding Secretary of the Ohio Beta
Chapter.
He tutors students in physics, volunteers at a food pantry, and is
a team leader for BikeWorks as a member of the ASME. Dan is a co-op
student with a power-generation firm and may enter the workforce
before
continuing with a master’s degree. |
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Debanik
Barua, Utt Scholar No. 1
the top student in an engineering class of more than 1,400 students
at Purdue University, Debanik is majoring in aeronautics and astronautics.
A member of the AIAA, he is a senator in the Student Government, a
floor representative in his residence hall, and cultural secretary
for the Bangladeshi Students Association. A member of Tau Beta Pi
and Sigma Gamma Tau, he plans to acquire an advanced degree in orbital
mechanics, focusing on trajectory optimization and mission design
for interplanetary flights. |
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Eric
M. Andris, Duke Energy Sch. No. 1
A junior at Valparaiso University, Eric will receive a B.S.E.E.
in 2004. He grades for several professors, is a tutor in the
learning
center, and was a mentor for an introductory freshman class, “Exploring
Engineering.” He is a student member of the IEEE, was elected
to Alpha Lambda Delta, and has served as treasurer to his fraternity,
Phi Sigma Kappa. He plans either to enter graduate school or begin
a career in power electronics or control systems. He will earn a
P.E.
license after experience in industry. |
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Neal
D. Koenig, GM Scholar No. 1
Neal is majoring in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University
in East Lansing and is Mini Baja team leader in the Society of Automotive
Engineers, as well as an officer of the ASME chapter. He designs
websites
for organizations and plays intramural frisbee and ice hockey. He
is an Eagle Scout and a member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma. Neal
plans to finish his B.S. degree and begin work on a master’s
degree and will continue studying computers and web design; he is
training for certification in network and systems administration. |
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Noy
Bassik, Record Scholar No. 30
Noy is completing two B.S. degrees at Rutgers—one last
May in electrical engineering and the other next year in chemical
engineering.
He plans a career in medical science and will enter a joint M.D./Ph.D.
program in biomedical engineering. He has had summer job experience
in both pharmaceutical and engineering areas. Noy is President
of
the Tau Beta Pi New Jersey Beta Chapter and a former dorm president.
A participant in the Rutgers engineering scholars program (NSF-funded),
he is a member of Omega Chi Epsilon and Eta Kappa Nu. |
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Melanie
R. Bernard, Record Sc. No. 31
majoring in both biomedical and electrical engineering at Vanderbilt
University, Melanie is a distinguished scholar and has interned at
the National Institute of Standards and Technology. She plans to pursue
a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. She hopes to be an engineering-related
intern again this summer and will seek a part-time research position
next year. Melanie is active in the Vanderbilt Engineering Council,
the Society of American Military Engineers, and is Vice President
of the Tennessee Beta Chapter. |
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Alicia
D. Boudreaux, Record Sc. No. 32
Alicia is studying mechanical engineering at Louisiana Tech University,
where she has joined Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, and Phi Kappa Phi.
A leader in her collegiate church community, she is also active in
the ASME student chapter, SWE, and the Louisiana Tech Engineers’ Association.
Alicia looks forward to a summer internship with Chevron-Phillips
Chemical, and after graduation she may work as a member of a product-design
team or continue her education. She enjoys photography and volunteers
as a peer tutor. |
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Andrés
M. Bur, Record Scholar No. 33
The top-ranking junior in an engineering class of 200 at Tufts
University, Andrés majors in E.E. and is interested in optical imaging
for medical applications. He has been working with a team of physicists
from Tufts and Harvard and volunteers at Mass. General. After graduate
school, he plans to start his own company. A member of the IEEE, Recording
Secretary for the Massachusetts Delta Chapter, and elected to Eta
Kappa Nu, Andrés is a teaching assistant, intra-mural soccer
co-captain, and a member of the scuba club and ski team. |
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Benjamin
W. Downey, Record No. 34
The top engineering student in a class of 855 students at Kansas State
University, Ben is majoring in architectural engineering and has completed
his fourth of five years in the curriculum. After completing the EIT
period, he will become a licensed engineer. He is a founding student
member of the campus chapter of the Architectural Engineering Institute.
He is the Corresponding Secretary for the Kansas Gamma Chapter, president
of Campus Crusade for Christ, and student coordinator for Helping
International Students. |
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Melanie
R. Fici, Record Scholar No. 35
During the next two years, Melanie plans to complete degrees in mechanical
engineering and chemistry from Lawrence Technological University
in
Southfield, MI. During her accelerated five-year program, she has
held an internship with a mechanical contractor, working as a team
member involved in design build and design assist and construct project
proposals. The fundraising chair for her sorority, she was elected
to Pi Tau Sigma, is President of her Michigan Eta Chapter, is on
the
men’s soccer team, and is a member of ACS, ASME, and SWE. |
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Andrew
J. Fisher, Record Sch. No. 36
Selected Tau Beta Pi’s outstanding sophomore at the South Dakota
School of Mines and Technology, Andy stands high in his class of
261
students. An industrial engineering major, he is a licensed private
pilot, holding complex and high-performance ratings. A Richardson
scholar, he is treasurer of Phi Eta Sigma. President of the IIE campus
chapter, he hopes to establish a similar group for the SME. Andy
enjoys
intramural sports and is a tutor at the tech learning center. He
plans to earn an M.S. degree in technology management. |
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Brian
J. Genduso, Record Sch. No. 37
Next year, Brian will be completing both B.S. and M.S. degrees in
architectural engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He will
be taking the FE exam as a first step to becoming a professional engineer
and will be finishing his fifth-year thesis project. He is president
of the Student Society of Architectural Engineers and co-chaired the
AEI 2002 national student conference design project. He is active
in religious and service organizations in the community, plays alto
sax in the jazz combo, and enjoys intramurals. |
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Ryan
A. Griffin, Record Scholar No. 38
Ryan is majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Utah
and plans to earn a master’s degree, possibly in biomedical
engineering. An undergraduate research assistant for two years, he
might focus his career interests on robotics/mechatronics, systems
control, and automation. He was on the winning team in the school’s
riveted joint competition. Ryan is a member of the ChemE car team,
tour chair for engineering-day activities, communications chair for
Mortar Board, and a member of the institute choir. |
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Kelley
D. Haerer, Record Sch. No. 39
An engineering intern with a major contractor for the DOE in neighboring
Oak Ridge, Kelley has been working to gain experience in hydrogeology
and geo-technical areas. A civil engineering major at the University
of Tennessee, she will continue working on an advanced degree upon
graduation next May. Kelley serves as corresponding secretary for
the ASCE chapter and volunteers in a community soup kitchen and Boys & Girls
Club. She attended an ASCE workshop for student leaders and assisted
with outreach activities on Engineers Day. |
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Jared
M. Henry, Record Scholar No. 40
Active in both Tau Beta Pi and the AIChE student chapters at the
University of Tennessee, Jared is majoring in chemical engineering
and will earn
his B.S. next May. He was awarded two honors in 2002 —the outstanding
junior in chemical engineering and the C.W. Keenan general chemistry
award. Jared will be interning with a major chemical company this
summer, and after graduation he may obtain a doctorate in medicinal
chemistry. On campus, he is active in both organized intramural and
recreational sports. |
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Ibrahim
M. Iqbal, Record Sch. No. 41
Ibrahim is on the dean’s honor roll in the department of engineering
and computer science at California State University, Fresno. In recognition
of his high level of academic success, he has been elected to Tau
Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Nineteen
years of age, Ibrahim will graduate in May 2004 with a B.S. degree
in computer engineering. He plans to return to academe and earn his
master’s degree after working in industry for a few years. |
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Andrew
P. Kannenberg, Record Sc. No. 42
Andy is a top engineering student at the South Dakota School of Mines
and Technology in a class of 261 students. The 21-year-old computer
engineering major was elected to Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Phi
Eta Sigma honor societies and has been active in the Christian Challenge
group on campus. He maintains the group’s website and email
listserv, keeping members informed of upcoming events. He participates
in the campus Linux User Group and offers computer support for other
students. Andy will start his career upon graduation. |
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Mohammad
Khorasani, Record No. 43
Mohammad is number one in the bioengineering department at Syracuse
University, maintaining a perfect 4.0 average. Elected to Phi Eta
Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi, he has served as a teaching
assistant in physics and an academic excellence workshop facilitator.
As a public service, he participates in the STEP program geared toward
minority students in middle and high school, and he volunteers at
Upstate Medical University. He has held internships in pharmacology
and in projects involving engineering DNA. |
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James
P. Kitchen, Record Sch. No. 44
A mechanical engineering major at Brigham Young University, 22-year-old
Jim has served his church in missions to Italy and Malta, where he
taught English and performed community service. He currently serves
as music chair for a local church congregation and is a member of
the campus Unix user group. Jim is an Eagle Scout and enjoys camping
and canoeing. He hopes to continue to participate in internships to
help provide for his family. He will seek work in a robotics-related
company. |
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Adam
S. Lyons, Record Scholar No. 45
Adam is the top engineering student at the University of Utah in an
engineering class of 206. A mechanical engineering major and Spanish-language
minor, 24-year-old Adam represented his church in Venezuela, where
he led 24 volunteers. An Eagle Scout, Adam enjoys snowboarding, wake-boarding,
and water and snow skiing. He has designed and constructed aluminum-framed
snowshoes and pontoon kick boats used for fishing. After earning an
M.S. degree, he would like to work in a job relating to the watercraft
industry. |
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Yao
Hua Ooi, Record Scholar No. 46
An international student from Malaysia, Yao Hua is the top engineering
student at the University of Pennsylvania and is majoring in computer
and telecommunications engineering. Yao Hua received the 2002 Manfred
Altman memorial award for “initiative, innovation, and ingenuity
in academic studies,” is the TBP 2002 outstanding sophomore,
and won the 2000 AT&T Asia-Pacific leadership award. He is editor-in-chief
of Penn’s oldest publication, the Pennsylvania Triangle, and
is student coordinator on the robocup team. |
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Cary
F. Opel, Record Scholar No. 47
Cary is a bioengineering major at UC, Berkeley, and has been working
25 hours a week for a plant-tissue-culture propagation service while
pursuing his bachelor’s degree. He has had summer internships
at the environmental engineering and health sciences laboratory and
will be working on a special project next year measuring biological
responses of tissues in the finger joint to repetition and load.
Cary
plans to take a brief intermission from academe and to work in the
biotech industry upon graduation. After saving enough money, he will
enter graduate school in bioengineering. |
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Scott
A. Roberts, Record Scholar No. 48
A chemical engineering major at the University of Kansas, Scott is
president of the AIChE student chapter and is regional conference
vice chair responsible for raising funds for the $20,000 budget. Other
activities include participating on the Chem-E car team, designing
and maintaining the AIChE website, and volunteering in the community.
He is Vice President of the Kansas Alpha Chapter, an engineering ambassador,
and a mentor for international students. Scott is an Eagle Scout and
assistant scoutmaster. He plans to do computational research in graduate
school. |
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Cole
J. Shaw, Record Scholar No. 49
An electrical engineering major at the University of Michigan, Cole
will graduate in just three years because of numerous AP credits.
Next year he will participate in the concurrent undergraduate/graduate
master’s program, taking EE sytems in the fourth year. After
working for several years, Cole will re-enter UM to pursue an M.B.A.
He has participated in a summer internship working as a team member
engaged in control-systems development for a tire company. He is
an
electrical-power coordinator on the solar-car team. |
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Jacob
B. Spence, Record Scholar No. 50
The number-one chemical engineering student at the University of Kansas,
21-year-old Jacob is an All-American collegiate scholar nominee and
member of the varsity football team. After a summer internship with
an area chemical company, he plans to return to school to continue
researching CO2-expanded solvents. A member of both TBP and Phi Kappa
Phi, he is active in the AIChE student chapter. After graduation,
and depending on his internship experience, he will either work in
industry or attend law school. |
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Harold
S. Thompson III, Record No. 51
Tommy attends Mississippi State University and is majoring in mechanical
engineering. He will complete his undergraduate studies with minors
in mathematics and business and certification in the campus engineering
entrepreneurship program in December 2004. Tommy is active in the
American Foundry Society, president of Pi Tau Sigma, treasurer of
ASME, and was elected to Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma, Lambda
Sigma, and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. He is an engineering ambassador
and a co-op student, having studied in England and France. |
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Kristen
A. Voigt, Record Scholar No. 52
Kristen is majoring in civil engineering at the Pennsylvania State
University with a focus on transportation. She has begun her research
project for a senior honors thesis. Kristen is vice president of the
campus chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and is
active in ASCE. A member of the Schreyer Honors College, she was elected
to Tau Beta Pi and Chi Epsilon. Kristen will work as a professional
engineer in transportation and traffic planning and design with a
private firm before pursuing a graduate degree. |
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Chad
M. Wolfe, Record Scholar No. 53
A senior in mechanical aerospace engineering at Oklahoma State University,
Chad has held leadership positions in his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta,
volunteering many hours of community service. For his high academic
standing, he was elected to Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Tau
Beta Pi honor societies, and the Order of Omega. Currently undecided
about attending graduate school, Chad may enter the workforce. He
is interested in specializing in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning,
and refrigeration, subjects he may study further. |
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Marisa
Wong, Record Scholar No. 54
A peer tutor in physics and engineering science, Marisa is majoring
in mechanical engineering at SUNY Binghamton and is the top student
in her engineering class. Ever helpful to others, she chairs academic-success
seminars for SWE, assists students in Dickinson Residence, is a personal
mentor/student advisor, assists minorities in the educational opportunity
program, and volunteers for food and clothing drives. She enjoys
building
houses for Habitat for Humanity. Marisa was elected to Pi Tau Sigma
and is Recording Secretary for TBP’s New York Tau Chapter. |
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Sarah
A. Woodard, Record Sch. No. 55
Sarah is pursuing a five-year program in architectural engineering
at Kansas State University and will receive her undergraduate degree
in May 2005. She has already participated in several internships
and
will be able to complete a master’s degree in December of that
year. On campus, she is Vice President of her Tau Beta Pi chapter,
group leader for a student-orientation seminar, and co-committee head
for her department’s open house. She is a member of the student
chapters of ASCE, AEI, and ASHRAE and enjoys intramural sports. |
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