BlackboardSpring 1997
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Professor Owusu awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Spring 1997
Professor Yaw A. Owusu of the Department of Industrial Engineering has been selected to receive a Fulbright Scholar award. Dr. Owusu will use the award for study and research in Ghana during the 1997-98 academic year.
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Planning Grants Awarded to COE Faculty
Spring 1997
The FSU Council on Research and Creativity announced the award of planning grants to three College of Engineering faculty. The awards are presented to encourage development of research proposals for attracting outside funding which supports scholarly...
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Dr. Chandra Elected as Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Spring 1997
Dr. Namas Chandra of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Dr. Chandra's research interests are in the application of finite element methods in the study of solid...
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Engineering Students Roll out Solar Car for National Race
Spring 1997
To Students at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering who have spent months building a solar-powered car, a qualifying trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway June 13th might as well be the Indy 500.
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Recent Recognitions and Awards to Faculty and Students of the College of...
Spring 1997
FACULTY RECOGNITIONS Prof. Steven W. Van Sciver, FSU Distinguished Research Professor Prof. Emmanuel G. Collins, Jr., FSU Developing Scholar Award Prof. Marilyn Barger, AFOSR Summer Faculty Research Appointment STUDENT...
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Dean Chen Elected a Fellow of ASCE
Spring 1997
Dr. Ching-Jen Chen, Dean of the College of Engineering, was elected Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers in April. Dr. Chen is also a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Theoretical and Applied...
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Prof. Braswell honored by IIE and FSU
Spring 1997
Robert N. Braswell, Professor of Industrial Engineering, was recently honored by both the Institute of Industrial Engineers and Florida State University for his achievements at the College of Engineering.
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BBC-TV to cover College of Engineering Graduation on April 26th
Spring 1997
British Broadcasting Company TV Science Producer Sam Roberts will come to Tallahassee next Saturday to film the Graduation Ceremony of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering as part of a documentary they are producing about space exploration. The...
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FAMU-FSU CE Instructor Teaches in Germany
Spring 1997
Millard W. Hall, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, travels to the one-thousand year old city of Weimar, Germany for a Visiting Professorship at the Bauhaus-UniversitŠt Weimar. From April...
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Wesson is First to Complete ONR Fellow Program
Spring 1997
Dr. Garlen Dale Wesson, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been recognized as the first person to complete the Office of Naval Research Future Faculty Fellowship Program for Historically Black Engineering Colleges.
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Dr. Thagard Appointed to Air University Board of Visitors
Spring 1997
In a recent announcement, Col. Ronald Townsend, Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, stated that Dr. Norman Thagard, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of College Relations at COE, has been appointed to the AFIT Board of...
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COE to Compete in SUNRAYCE 97
Spring 1997
SUNRAYCE 97, a long-distance solar car race, is the most visible part of an overall, ongoing team initiative that brings together some of the best minds from the public and private sectors in the pursuit of technical innovation, educational...
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Engineering Faculty Makes Great Showing at Capital Regional Science...
Spring 1997
College faculty were highly visible at the Capital Regional Science and Engineering Fair which was held in FSU’s Tully Gym on February 14th and 15th. The Fair brings together the winning entries at the middle and high school levels for a regional...
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SUCCEED Succeeds; Preparing for the Second Five Year Project
Spring 1997
SUCCEED (Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering EDucation) is one of six coalitions comprising NSF's Engineering Education Coalitions Program. The main purpose of this NSF program is to effect a comprehensive revitalization of...
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NASA Astronaut to Donate Space Suit to Smithsonian
Spring 1997
Dr. Norman Thagard, the first American to ride aboard the Russian Space Station Mir from a Russian launchpad, will donate the space suit he wore on that flight to the Smithsonian. This special ceremony will take place at the National Air and Space...
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Solar Team Runs Indy Speedway!
Spring 1997
After several weeks of hectic activity, the COE solar car team arrived in Indianapolis on June 14th as a "rookie team" in Sunrayce97, an intercollegiate cross-country race from Indy to Colorado Springs in cars fueled by the sun! Sunrayce97...
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Systems Physiology Workshop hosts Dr. Thagard as Guest Speaker
Spring 1997
Dr. Norman Thagard addressed the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Systems Physiology Workshop as guest dinner speaker on May 28th in Washington, DC. His topic, "Lessons from MIR" reviewed his experiences aboard the...
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Dr.Thagard Receives Lovelace Award
Spring 1997
Dr. Norman Thagard, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Director of College Relations, received the W. Randolph Lovelace Award from the Society of NASA Flight Surgeons on May 14th.
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Second Annual Industry Day Held April 11st-12th
Spring 1997
The College held its second Industry Day on April 11st and 12th. This annual event is designed to promote partnerships between the College and industrial corporations by attracting projects which give real-world experience to our students and at the...
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1997 ASCE Southeast Regional Conference >> FAMU-FSU Chapter Results
Spring 1997
Geotechnical Competition--- 1st Place
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College Breaks Ground for Phase II
Spring 1997
On Friday afternoon, February 7th, the College broke ground for the construction of Phase II, the second building in the three-building original plan for the Engineering School.
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Mayor Proclaims Engineers Week in Tallahassee
Spring 1997
Mayor Ron Weaver of the City of Tallahassee officially proclaimed National Engineers Week in Tallahassee in recognition of the outstanding efforts of the College and its students and faculty. The Proclamation Follows:
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Martin Terrell Appointed Director of Development
Spring 1997
The College of Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Martin Terrell as Director of Development, effective February 15, 1997. Mr. Terrell will be responsible for fund-raising, public relations and industry and alumni affairs for...
