Tau Beta Pi

Summer 2026

In this issue, Trudy E. Bell's feature explores the evolution of refracting telescopes in the nineteenth century. Congratulations to our 93rd group of accomplished Fellows who have been awarded stipends for a year of graduate study. Take a bicycle ride on Australia's East Coast with Hu and read the New Engineering Solutions for Tomorrow (NEST) Program update as it builds bridges between academia and industry. The Association welcomes the North Carolina Theta and Massachusetts Lambda Chapters (with images) after their recent installations. Don't forget to tackle a Brain Tickler and submit your answer!

Spring 2026

On the cover and in this issue, you'll find details about the Association's finances in the Executive Director's report and a story on AI and art. We're proud to publish nearly a year's worth of donors to recognize your support of the Alumni Giving Program. In addition, there are college profiles of the 265th and 266th chapters of Tau Beta Pi to be installed this spring. Our annual families listing includes a profile of three Tau Bate brothers. If you know of TBP members in your family, send the information to d.lane@tbp.org. Checkout the caption contest and as always enjoy the issue!

Winter 2026

This issue includes a snapshot of the 119th TBP Convention, held in Albuquerque, NM. Congratulations to our top collegiate chapters of 2024-25, including FL Alpha (R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter) and the Chapter Project and Chapter Excellence Award winners. Enjoy Lyle's final “Why Do We Call it a …” column as we celebrate his life and contributions to the field. Marla Peterson shares her President's report (2025) on the State of The Association. Also, meet our newly elected Executive Council members who will serve the 2026-28 term, led by 2026 President Tom Pinkham. Be sure to check out Bridget Moorman's third installment of Engineering and the Creative Industries as she profiles textiles.

Fall 2025

Meet this year's Association award winners and 254 scholarship recipients in this issue. You'll also find three feature articles: Alan Brown presents the next medical revolutions in biomedical engineering, Bruce Lindvall details why graduate studies in engineering are important, and a discussion about the NEST Program with MI Gamma project coordinator. Get to know the Executive Council candidates running for office at this year's annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We hope you enjoy the issue as we say so long summer and hello fall.

Summer 2025

In this issue, Nick Divilbiss shares the Bentspedition Finale! During this adventure, he has visited 260 of the 264 Tau Beta Pi collegiate chapters in search of Bent monuments and Sigma Tau pyramids. Congratulations to our 92nd group of outstanding Fellows who have been awarded stipends for a year of graduate study. Checkout Adrienne Peltz's article on Engineering Elegance - The application of Science to Create Jewelry. The Association welcomes the Connecticut Delta Chapter, which was formally installed as the Society's 264th collegiate chapter on May 1, 2025. Don't forget to send in your witty captions for the Caption Contest and answers to the Brain Ticklers!

Spring 2025

This issue includes another probing feature article by Trudy E. Bell - "Killer Sun" and a timely look at "The Case of Ethel Ricker and Illinois Alpha" by Megan M. Harrison (IL A '26), on one of the first eligible women not initiated into the Association. Meet this year's class of NAE Fellows and we welcome our 264 th chapter which will be installed at Fairfield University (CT) in May. This year's TBP families listing includes a four-generation Tau Bate family profile. If you know of Tau Bates in your family and would like to be included in an upcoming issue, send the information to d.lane@tbp.org. Thank you to all our donors for your support of the Association through the Alumni Giving Program and of course, don't forget to pick your brain with the latest Brain Ticklers.

Winter 2025

This issue highlights the 118 th TBP Convention, held in Rapid City, SD. Congratulations to the 2023-24 R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter, MI Gamma, at the University of Michigan and our Chapter Project and Chapter Excellence Award Winners (see pages 14, 18, & 20). Ron Hickling, 2024 President, shares his annual report on the State of The Association as he hands the gavel to Marla A. Peterson, TBP's 2025 President. Also, meet our newly elected Executive Council members who will serve the 2025-27 term. Nick Divilbiss provides a Bentspedition Update and will share more in the Summer 2025 grand finale article! Kat Friedrich pens our feature article "Space Industry Technology Lands on Earth." Thank you to all those who made donations during the year; we are grateful for your support of The Association. Don't forget to send in your witty captions for the Caption Content and submit your solutions to the Brain Ticklers.

Fall 2024

This issue introduces Tau Beta Pi's annual major award winners and our 253 named scholars. Acclaimed author Jill Tietjen shares priceless information in her feature article "What I Wish I had Known When I Graduated from College." Meet the Executive Council candidates who will be running for office at our annual Convention next month in Rapid City, South Dakota. Take a minute and submit a witty caption for the Caption Content, pick your brain with the popular Brain Ticklers, and check out the new TBP merchandise. Happy Fall y'all.

Summer 2024

In this issue, Alan Brown's feature, "Fighting a Rising Tide," looks at rising oceans, how they threaten to overwhelm Miami and how the city is fighting back with old and new engineering. "Bentspedition - A Monumental Adventure," by Nicholas Divilbiss, 85th president of the KS Gamma Chapter at K-State, shares his adventures as he travels to every TBP chapter in search of Tau Beta Pi Bent and Sigma Tau monuments. He shares his ups and downs and how grateful he is for Tau Beta Pi's role in both his personal and professional life. You can even follow along on his journey using the QR code provided in this issue. Congratulations to our 31 Fellows who have been awarded stipends to complete their graduate work. In March, Tau Beta Pi's first two international chapters were installed at American University of Sharjah and Texas A&M University at Qatar. Thank you to over 2,800 donors who made donations to support our organization. Don't forget to submit your witty captions for the Caption Contest and answers to the Brain Ticklers. Enjoy!

Spring 2024

This issue includes two feature articles, "Engineering the Skeleton" by Trudy E. Bell and "Three Letter Acronyms: TLAs in Use These Days" by Arthur T. Johnson. Tau Beta Pi's first two international chapters were installed in March at The American University of Sharjah and Texas A&M University at Qatar. Meet our newest Tau Beta Pi Families, and if you have not submitted your "TBP family," we would love to hear from you. Send your information and even a photo to tbp.media@tbp.org. At the 2024 Convention in South Dakota, we will recognize the 50th Anniversary of the merger with Sigma Tau (page 53). Thank you to over 3,000 Tau Bates and others who made donations to the Association. Pick your brain with the latest Brain Ticklers and submit your witty captions to the Spring 2024 "Caption this Photo" Contest.    Happy Spring y'all.

Winter 2024

This issue contains four feature articles, including Engineering and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Attribution of Artworks by Bridget A. Moorman; The Greatest Show on Earth by Trudy E. Bell; Why Do We Call it a ...Gause by Lyle D. Feisel; and the Summary of Activities and Business from the 2023 Convention. President Rachel Alexander presents the State of the Association. Congratulations to the recipients of the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award, the R.H. Nagel Most Improved Chapter Award, and the J.D. Froula Most Improved Chapter Award. Thank you to our alumni and others who made donations to the Association; we truly appreciate your support! Sit back and enjoy the Brain Ticklers while also pondering a witty caption for the Caption Contest.
On behalf of everyone at Tau Beta Pi Headquarters, we wish you and your family a wonderful and prosperous New Year!

Fall 2023

Tau Bates, I hope you had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the start of a beautiful fall season.
This issue of The Bent features our Association Award winners who will be recognized and honored at the annual Convention in Atlanta, GA, October 12-14. Meet the 265 Scholars for 2023-24 who were selected for their high scholarship, campus leadership and service. Kat Friedrich pens the feature article "Hydrogen May Heat up the Engineering Job Market." Submit your witty captions for the latest caption contest and enjoy picking your brain with the Brain Ticklers.

Summer 2023

Welcome to the four new chapters that were installed this spring into the TBP family: Georgia Delta, Tennessee Eta, North Carolina Eta, and Massachusetts Kappa. Congratulations to the 90th group of Tau Beta Pi Fellows for 2023-24. Alan Brown's feature "Drought and the Reengineering of the America West" looks at how engineers have responded with massive projects to conserve and create water resources. Send in your witty captions to the Caption Contest and pick your brain with the Brain Ticklers!

Spring 2023

This issue includes two feature articles: "Engineering for Equity: Factors and Aspirations" reprinted with permission from the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and "When Professional Engineering Services Go Awry" written by Richard T. Redano, NC A '78. The Association welcomes four new chapters to the Tau Beta Pi family that were installed this spring: Georgia Delta at the University of Georgia, Tennessee Eta at Lipscomb University, North Carolina Eta at Western Carolina University, and Massachusetts Kappa at Merrimack College. Reports include an update on the Chapter Endowment Initiative and profiles of the 28 members of Tau Beta Pi who are among the 106 newly elected NAE Fellows. Pick your brain with the Brain Ticklers and be sure to send in your favorite captions to the Caption Contest.

Winter 2023

This issue provides the summary of activities and two years of business from Tau Beta Pi's first in-person Convention since 2019. President Menna Youssef presents the President's report on the State of the Association. Rachel Alexander, incoming TBP President, shares her experience on attending a TBP Convention as a delegate. Congratulations to the honorees of the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award, the R.H. Nagel Most Improved Chapter Award, and the J.D. Froula Most Improved Chapter Award. Bridget Moorman's feature on Engineering and Design looks at the evolution of the design process; part of a series on engineering and the creative arts. Lyle's Law series continues with "Why do we call it a ...HERTZ. Thank you to our alumni and others who made donations to the Association. We truly appreciate your support. Sit back and enjoy the Brain Ticklers while also pondering a witty caption for the Caption Contest!
On behalf of everyone at Tau Beta Pi Headquarters, we wish you and your family a safe and prosperous New Year!

Fall 2022

Congratulations to the Association's 2022 Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, and Distinguished Alumni Award Winners. They will be honored at this year's Convention in Knoxville, TN. The Fellowship Board announced the selection of 254 scholars for the 2022-23 academic year. Alan Brown provides our feature "Is Fusion Finally Ready for Prime Time?" Meet the Executive Council candidates, enjoy the Brain Ticklers, and submit your witty answers to the Caption Contest.

Summer 2022

Lauren Swett, ME A '04, takes you along on her journey to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro; meet our 2022-23 TBP Fellows; and Lyle explores a tesla in his latest "Why Do We Call it a ...?

Take some time to submit your witty caption in the latest Caption Contest, test your skills with the new Brain Tickler problems, and read about the accomplishments of your fellow Tau Bates in Who's Who and Alumni Notes.

Welcome Summer!

Spring 2022

This jam packed issue includes two features: "Decarbonizing the Atmosphere" by Trudy Bell and "Is it Time for this Baseball Rule to Change?" by Michael A. Chiarito. Reports include an update on the Chapter Endowment Initiative and NAE Fellows are profiled. Families, Letters, Caption Contest, Executive Council Minutes, and Council's Corner are just a few of the departments included. Enjoy!

Winter 2022

Happy Holidays from Tau Beta Pi!

This edition includes several feature articles, including: How Does Engineering Bridge into the Traditionally "Creative Realm of Music" and Howard University & Tau Beta Pi: A Shared History. Tau Beta Pi welcomes the 257th chapter into the family - Georgia Gamma at Georgia Southern University.

Submit your witty captions for the Caption Contest, tickle your brain with the latest Brain Ticklers, and read about some of our featured Tau Bates in Who's Who, In the Colleges, and Alumni Notes.

Fall 2021

Congratulations to the Association's Award Winners for 2021 - Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, Distinguished Alumni, and Laureates. They will be honored at this year's Convention in Knoxville, TN. The Fellowship Board announced the selection of 261 scholars for the 2021-22 academic year. Alan Brown provides one of our features "Powering our Electric Vehicles" and guest author David Newman's feature explains the dangers of zombie patents. Meet the Executive Council candidates, enjoy the Brain Ticklers, and submit your witty answers to the Caption Contest.

Summer 2021

Tau Beta Pi names 28 Fellows for graduate study in 2021-22; check out their bios beginning on page 6. Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Councillor Mike Peterson's article shares how to work through your options and next steps. Lyle Feisel's ninth in his series of "Why do we call it a ...?" features Joseph Henry and his discovery of the phenomenon of self-inductance. Major Gifts Officer Sherry Jennings-King introduces the Trestle Society. Georgia Southern University's petition was approved and will be installed as the 257th chapter of Tau Beta Pi & four additional petitions have been received for new collegiate chapters. Treasurer George Youssef shares "The Next Chapter" in his Council's Corner. To round out the issue are Brain Tickler's, Caption Contest, and Authors, to name a few. Many thanks to all of our Alumni Giving Donors who support Tau Beta Pi.

Enjoy your summer.

Spring 2021

This issue features Alan Brown's Profiles in Leadership #15 on Krenar Komoni - his journey from war-torn Kosovo to CEO of Tive, Inc. David J. Nagel provides our second feature "Integration and Interfaces: Making the case for more educational focus." Reports include NAE Fellows and the Chapter Endowment Update. Executive Council Minutes, Families, Brain Ticklers, and the Caption Contest are just a few of the departments covered in this jam packed issue.

Welcome Spring!

Winter 2021

WELCOME 2021! This issue provides the summary of activities and business from Tau Beta Pi's first Unvention. President Smith presents his annual report for the 135th year of the Association. Congratulations to the honorees of the R.C. Matthews Outstanding Chapter Award, the R.H. Nagel Most Improved Chapter Award, and the J.D. Froula Most Improved Chapter Award. Alan Brown's feature "Plug-and-Play Robots: Closer Than You Think" prepares us for what may be coming sooner than we thought! Lyle's Law series continues with "Why do we call it an ...OHM. Sit back and enjoy the Brain Ticklers while also pondering a witty caption for the Caption Contest!

Fall 2020

135 years of Tau Beta Pi - time to uplift the look and feel of your magazine. Let us know what you think! This issue introduces the 2020 Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, Laureates, and Distinguished Alumni. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of this year's in-person Convention and plans are in the final stages for a virtual "Unvention." The Fellowship Board announced the selection of 282 scholars for the 2020-21 academic year. Alan Brown continues his series of Profiles in Leadership and features John Bravman. Mr. Brown also provides our feature "A Pandemic Cannot Stop Engineering Innovation." Mr. Gomulinski provides his Executive Director's Report and Executive Council Candidates are introduced. Please send us your witty captions for the "Caption this Photo" contest and your answers to the Brain Ticklers!

Welcome Fall!

Summer 2020

The Fellowship Board announces the selection of 30 engineering students for graduate fellowships in 2020-21. Tau Beta Pi welcomes two new chapters -TX Xi at the University of Texas at Dallas and AR Beta at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Bruce King, CO B '78, pens our feature "A New Carbon Architecture." Lyle Feisel's series continues with "Why do we call it a ...Farad?" Don't forget to submit your witty captions to our Caption Contest and answers to the Brain Ticklers.

Spring 2020

This issue features another interesting feature from Trudy Bell - Time Traveling: Forgotten Great Chronometric Expeditions to Map the Earth. Sherry Jennings-King provides the Chapter Endowment Initiative Update with new gifts and pledges received. TBP Vice President, George Morales, shares his plans and new ideas for 2020 in the Council's Corner. Executive Council Minutes from April, May, and June 2019 are on page 45. Don't forget to send in your witty captions to our Caption Contest and your answers to the ever popular Brain Ticklers.

Welcome Spring!

Winter 2020

This issue highlights the 114th Convention and includes Association Chapter Awards, Chapter Project Awards, President Paugh's Report to the Convention, and introduces our new Executive Councillors elected at Convention. Our feature, by Louis Qualls, Ph.D., takes a New Look at Molten Salt Reactors. Lyle Feisel's popular series explores "Why do we call it a ... Joule?" Tau Beta Pi's new logo is revealed. Don't forget to send in your witty captions to the Caption Contest and enjoy the Brain Ticklers!

Fall 2019

This issue introduces the 2019 Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, Laureates, and Distinguished Alumni who will be recognized at Tau Beta Pi's Convention in Columbus, OH, October 10-12. The Fellowship Board announced the selection of 289 Scholars for the 2019-20 academic year. Executive Director Curt Gomulinski provides his Executive Director's Report. Alan Brown's article features Printing Success Stories in 3D. Don't forget to send in your clever captions for the popular Caption Contest and submit your Brain Ticklers.

Summer 2019

This issue features the 2019-20 outstanding Fellows. An edited excerpt from Tau Bate Ray Rothrock's new book on cybersecurity is an interesting read. Tricia Gomulinski, with the help of many others, pens the final article to mark the 50th anniversary of women being initiated in the Association. Meet Dali Polivka, who has "covered" The Bent for 20 years. The very popular Caption Contest broke the all-time record with 69 captions. Enjoy the Brain Ticklers and Enjoy the Summer!

Spring 2019

This issue features the second of three articles to mark the 50th anniversary of women being initiated in the Association. Trudy Bell reviews the current and global issues affecting the recycling refuse and reports on the role of modern materials. Major Gifts Officer, Sherry Jennings-King, shares progress and developments on the Chapter Endowment Initiative. Don't forget to submit your witty captions to the Caption Contest and your solutions to the Brain Ticklers. Our popular Families department contains five pages of multi-generation, centenarians, bi-spousal, and siblings. If your family needs to be added, please contact tbp@tbp.org. Enjoy!

Winter 2019

This issue highlights the 113th Convention and includes Association Chapter Awards, Chapter Project Awards, President Holl's Report to the Convention, and introduces our new Executive Councillors elected at Convention. Our feature by Jill Tietjen is the first of three articles to mark the 50th anniversary of women being initiated in the Association. Lyle Feisel's popular series explores "Why do we call it a ...Coulomb?" Don't forget to send in your witty captions to the Caption Contest and enjoy the Brain Ticklers!+

Fall 2018

This issue features Rob Streeter as he reports on life and work at the South Pole. Alan Brown pens our 13th Profiles in Leadership on Clara Shih. The Fellowship Board announces the names of 288 Scholars for 2018-19. Our 2018 Award winners are announced, including McDonald Mentor, Laureates, and Distinguished Alumni. Executive Director Curt Gomulinski provides his Executive Director's Report. Enjoy the Brain Ticklers and send in your witty captions for the Caption Contest. Happy Fall!

Summer 2018

This issue features our 85th group of Fellows, Arielle Emmett reports on predicting and dealing with disasters like tsunamis and volcanoes, and Lyle Feisel's article answers "Why do we call it a Watt?" Reports include the Chapter Endowment Update, the installation of Oregon Delta, and the Executive Council candidates. Send us your best captions for the very popular Caption Contest and be sure to submit your answers for the Brain Ticklers.

Spring 2018

Trudy Bell's article "Masterpiece of Engineering" describes the restoration of a major 19th century astronomer's telescope. Ray Rothrock is featured in the series "Profiles in Leadership." Reports include the Chapter Endowment Update and Contributors to the 2017 Alumni Giving Program. Director of Alumni Affairs shares how Tau Bates stay Connected through our Association. Send in your clever captions to the popular Caption Contest and your answers to any or all of the Spring Brain Ticklers.

Winter 2018

This issue reports on the 112 th Convention and includes President Pih's report, Chapter Project Awards, and Association Chapter Awards. Meet our new Executive Councillors who will serve the 2018-20 term. Lyle Feisel explores "Why do we call it an ...Ampere?" Henry Petroski takes a critical look at the history and future of America's infrastructure. Curt celebrated his 40 th birthday with an adventure to the Grand Canyon. Send in your clever captions to our Caption Contest and answers to the Brain Ticklers!

Fall 2017

Fall 2017 features our 2017 award winners including McDonald Mentor, Outstanding Advisor, Distinguished Alumni, and Laureates. The Fellowship Board announces the names of 271 Scholars for 2017-18. Alan Brown pens our 11 th Profiles in Leadership on Robert Langer. Arielle Emmett reports on developments in hydrogen-powered electric trains abroad versus the U.S. Please send in your witty captions for our popular Caption Contest and enjoy the Brain Ticklers! Happy Fall!

Summer 2017

Summer 2017 features the 2017-18 Fellows. Lyle Feisel returns with a series of occasional articles exploring the history of engineering and science. Alan Brown examines how artificial intelligence is changing our world in "Robocopalyspe Now?" Curt's Editorial introduces the new structure and team members who will be leading TBP forward to execute the goals of the Strategic Plan. Idaho Delta, at Brigham Young University-Idaho, was installed as the 253rd collegiate chapter. An update on the Chapter Endowment Initiative is on page 45. Check out the latest Caption Contest and Brain Ticklers. Enjoy!

Spring 2017

Spring 2017 includes a timely feature by Trudy Bell on the current status of dams in the U.S. Coincidentally, the article appears shortly after the near disaster at the Orville Dam in CA. Alan Brown highlights Irwin Jacobs in our 10th Profiles in Leadership series. The Chapter Endowment article provides updates on new gifts, pledges received, and endowed chapters. Our 2016 AGP November-January contributors are listed. Each spring, we include our popular families section. Curt's Editorial discusses revisions to our Constitution & Bylaws. Check out our new insignia items - coffee mugs in four colors, new colors of hoodies and t-shirts, and a hat!

Winter 2017

Winter 2017 features the 111th Convention. Highlights include President Blackford's Report, Association Chapter Awards, and Chapter Project Awards. Curt's Editorial provides updates regarding The Bent. In his final Council's Corner, President Blackford shares his personal thoughts on TBP membership and the honor associated with being a member and president of this great Association. If you like numbers, Allen Klinger's feature "About Numbers" is for you. Make plans for Pi Day March 14. Meet our new Executive Councillors. Enjoy!

Fall 2016

Fall 2016 Meet our prestigious award winners- Distinguished Alumni, Laureates, TBP-McDonald Mentor, and Outstanding Advisor who will be recognized at our annual Convention in sunny San Diego, CA, October 6-8. Read about our amazing Scholars who are striving to make significant changes to the environment, our health, and our world. Alan S. Brown showcases our 9th Profiles in Leadership series with an article on John Hennessy. J. Saikali pens an article on Engineering and Architecture and explains how engineering and architecture came together to realize an artist's dream. Our regular departments round out this full and exciting issue. Enjoy!

Summer 2016

Fears about possible dangers from electromagnetic fields caused by cellphones, wifi and other modern developments are outlined, along with suggested solutions, by Jeromy Johnson, SD A '98. Lisa S. Kim , MI G '90, and David T. Preissig, P.E., IA A '96, describe how STEM nights were organized to fire the imaginations for elementary students. We feature the installation of our latest chapter, North Carolina Zeta at East Carolina University, and introduce TPS's 24 new Fellows. There are reports on Constitution and bylaw amendments, along with a call for Executive Council nominations. Don't forget to look at the photo and send in your humorous entry for the Caption Contest.

Spring 2016

Spring 2016 includes Alan Brown's 8^th Profiles in Leadership featuring Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate, and founder of the popular 70s band, Boston. Trudy Bell chronicles the discovery of polar motion as the axis of earth's rotation wobbles into eternity. President Blackford shares his vision for the future of Tau Beta Pi in Council's Corner. Reports include the Chapter Endowment Update and Contributors to our 2015 Alumni Giving Program. Our Families department has grown to 4 pages! Be sure to submit your clever and witty responses to our popular Caption Contest.

Winter 2016

Winter 2016 features the 110^th Convention. Highlights include President Blackford's Report, Association Chapter Awards, and Chapter Project Awards. Curt's Editorial shares the history of the ACHS and Councillor Passman's first Council's Corner focuses on how Tau Beta Pi is implementing changes to make a greater impact on society and the engineering profession. Trudy E. Bell's article on California's Epic Drought is extremely thought provoking as we look at the tough choices that loom ahead. Joel Cuello's second Bent feature is on engineering's creative power. Pi Day will be celebrated around the world on March 14. Two TBP engineering professors look at the numerical properties with the digits involved in their article "Do You Know What's Hidden Inside That There Pi?"

Fall 2015

Meet our prestigious award winners, Distinguished Alumni, Laureates, TBP-Mcdonald Mentor, and Outstanding Advisor who will be recognized at our annual convention in Providence, Rhode Island, in October. Read about our amazing Scholars who are striving to make significant changes to the environment, our health, and our world. Alans S. Brown showcases our 7th Profiles in Leadership series with an interesting article on Linda Hudson, and Diane Kewley-Port shares her article on Engineering's Many Paths. Our regular departments round out this full and exciting issue.

Summer 2015

Meet Baxter and Sawyer new co-workers? Alan Brown's feature "Robots and Humans Get Close" describe how robots are becoming more interactive workmates to humans on the factory floor. Samuel Florman's feature discusses a wider world beyond the concrete and steel. Reports include the 2015-16 fellows, Gates Cambridge Scholars, and a spread on Pi Day events. Be sure to send in your witty caption for our popular Caption Contest, find out what your fellow Tau Bates are doing in Alumni Notes and Who's Who. The Executive Director's Editorial discusses the growing "Aliteracy" problem, and Susan L.R. Holl, Ph.D., Councillor, pens her first Council's Corner.

Spring 2015

Norman Pih, TN A '82, Association Vice President shares his thoughts on philanthropy. Curt's Editorial provides insight on endowing the future of Tau Beta Pi. Several articles feature the new Chapter Endowment Initiative along with profiles of six Tau Bates who have endowed Tau Beta Pi chapters. The 6th Profiles in Leadership series features Mark E. Dean, Ph.D., TN A '79, who shares his accomplishments and highlights during his remarkable career. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott are highlighted. The expanding Families section, our popular Caption Contest, Authors, plus our regular Departments round out this exciting issue.

Winter 2015

Meet our new Association President, Joseph P. (JP) Blackford DC G '95, in his first Council's Corner. Executive Director Gomulinski's Editorial announces the launching of the online Bent. Trudy E. Bell pens a very interesting article on pipeline safety and the engineering challenges when dealing with aging high pressure pipelines. Read about the highlights of the 109th Convention in Spokane, WA, including awards, installation of the new Executive Council, and granting of two new TBP chapters. Reports on EC Meetings, Request for Association Award Nominations, and Introduction of our New Executive Council are included. Enjoy the Brain Ticklers, Caption Contest, and many more interesting Departments.

Fall 2014

This issue features our 2014 Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, Distinguished Alumni, and Laureates. Alan Brown reports on the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. The 5th Profiles in Leadership series features Herbert A. Wertheim, O.D., D.Sc., FL B ’62, who founded the world’s largest manufacturer of optical hemicals. Our outstanding 2014-15 Scholars are introduced. Curt’s Editorial, Contributors to the 2014 Alumni Giving Program, Executive Director’s Report, along with our regular Departments complete this exciting issue.

Summer 2014

The Ultimate Selfie from NASA Astronaut, Richard A. Mastracchio, CT B '82, graces our cover. Martha K Hicks, MI G '83, recounts her climb through the ranks of various engineering jobs at Ford Motor Company. "Putting the Engineer Into Popular Entertainment" by Stefan Jaeger is also featured. Reports on Executive Council Meetings, Pi Day, Engineering Futures Abroad and 2014-15 Fellows are included. The Executive Director's Editorial provides exciting news regarding the Tau Beta Pi trust. Enjoy the regular Departments including Who's Who, In the Colleges, Caption, Contest, etc.

Spring 2014

This issue begins with Jason A. Huggins, P.E., FL A '96, Councillor, expressing his thoughts on the privilege and honor to serve as a member of the Executive Council as he prepares to pass the baton to new leadership. The 4th Profiles in Leadership series features Hector de J. Ruiz, Ph.D., TX A '68, Chairman and Founder, Advanced Nanotechnology Solutions. Alan Brown looks at the issues involved in cooling supercomputer systems. Curts Editorial focuses on the inaugural Tau Beta Pi Day. Reports include EC Meetings, The University of Texas-Pan American, and our regular Departments which also include Book Review, Authors, and many other interesting items.

Winter 2014

Our third Profiles in Leadership series features Bonnie J. Dunbar, Ph.D., TX E '83, retired astronaut and now a university professor. Highlights of the 108th Convention in Ames, IA, are reported. John R. Luchini, Ph.D., P.E., MI G '71, shares insights and input from EF Facilitators and TBP volunteers in "What Mother Never Told You About Engineering Futures." Sadly, John passed away in September 2013 and will be sorely missed. President Simonson reports to the Convention, 2013 Association Chapter and Project Awards are highlighted and our regular Departments fill out this issue.

Fall 2013

There is a New Law in Town – Robocop – a military robot who checks out potential bombs in Iraq. Read Alan Brown's feature on how technology is changing the face of law enforcement. "A Bridge Unites a State," by Colleen L. Hill-Stramsak, P.E., MI E '00, tells how a suspension bridge creates a modern marvel of civil engineering. We also introduce our 2013-14 Scholars. Reports include the Executive Director's Report and 2012-13 Gifts to TBP and our regular Departments.

Summer 2013

This issue highlights the installation of three new TBP chapters. Trudy E. Bell's feature article looks at the facts and figures of shale gas extraction. Reports include Contributors to 2013 Alumni Giving Program, Request for Executive Council Nominations, Executive Council Meetings, Ratification of Constitution and Bylaws Amendments, and Departments which include Lyle's Law Reprised, District Doings, Letters and, of course, Brain Ticklers.

Spring 2013

Trudy E. Bell pens our second Profiles in Leadership series on Norman R. Augustine, M.S.E., NJ D '57; Alan S. Brown looks at the effects of education of free massive online open courses; and Joel L. Cuello, Ph.D., PA B 89, discusses "A World Without Walls" in his feature. Reports include Our new Website, Executive Council Meetings, and the Establishment of a Petitioner's Support Fund. Curt's Editorial discusses the Convention Focus Groups, and other articles include the rapidly growing Families section, Letters, and Brain Ticklers.

Winter 2013

Jason A. Huggins, Councillor, issues a challenge to all readers to contribute $13 to support the operation of TBP. Curt's Editorial reveals his personal goal of visiting each chapter in the country. Features include Trudy E. Bell's article on Asteroids and "Why Tau Beta Pi" by Elizabeth A. Stephan. Association Chapter and Project Awards are announced, Contributors to the 2012 Alumni Giving Program are listed, and our regular Departments — Chapter Eternal, Who's Who, Letters, Brain Ticklers, fill up this issue.

Fall 2012

This issue reports on a significant change in chapter reporting – the elimination of paper catalog cards. Information will now be collected electronically. Trudy E. Bell presents our first Profiles in Leadership series on Maria M. Klawe, Ph.D., CA Omega, '73, President of Harvey Mudd College. Star Trek Comes Back to Earth in Alan Brown's feature. Meet the award recipients of the McDonald Mentor, Outstanding Advisor, and Laureates. Reports include Engineering Futures going International, MindSET Summaries, and Executive Director's Report along with our regular Departments. Check it out.

Summer 2012

Curt's Editorial discusses change, Lyle's Law, and Chapter Communication. Sadly, this issue contains the final "Lyle's Laws." California Alpha Epsilon was installed as the 245th collegiate chapter. The 2012-13 Scholars and Fellows are presented. Trudy E. Bell's feature "Engineering the Heavens" discusses ways engineering lets us look into the heavens and Alan S. Brown looks at how Isaac Asimov's robot fiction foretells the future and problems we could face. Reports include on How to Stay Involved with TBP and Ratification of the proposed Constitution & Bylaws Amendments. Check out Brain Ticklers, Letters, and Who's Who.

Spring 2012

This issue contains a collaborative feature on ethics and ways to make them a part of the decision making process. Alan S. Brown is "Searching for that Killer App." Reports include New Insignia Item Contest, Executive Council Meetings, 2011 Contributors to the Alumni Giving Program along with many other articles. Executive Director Gomulinski's Editorial discusses ways to stay involved in TBP after graduation. President Larry Simonson discusses the Vision and Strategy of the Association in his Council's Corner. Don't forget to check out the Insignia, Families, Who's Who, and, of course, the ever popular Brain Ticklers.

Winter 2012

This issue welcomes our new Executive Director, Curt Gomulinski (for the record, he lets us know how to pronounce it). Features include "Deluged by a Data Tsunami" by Trudy E. Bell and "Good Guys, Wiseguys" by Samuel C. Florman, P.E. Reports include the Chapter Website Design Contest, the 2011 Chapter and Project Awards, First International Initiation among many other interesting articles. As always, enjoy the Brain Ticklers, Lyle's Laws, and Letters.

Fall 2011

This issue contains Executive Director Jim Froula's final Editorial as he prepares to retire and hand over the official title to Curt Gomulinski. Articles include bios on the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus, Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, and Laureates. Features on "An Engineer's Alphabet" and "Benjamin Franklin" provide interesting reading. Reports include the introduction of the Vision Development Group, $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, plus the regular Departments. Enjoy.

Summer 2011

Tau Beta Pi names 156 Scholars and 35 Fellows. Features include "Engineering Passive Houses" by Trudy E. Bell and "Biosphere & Sustainability" by David Ludwig and Timothy Iannuzzi. Reports include the 2011 Convention Preview, MindSET Project Grants, and Ratification of the proposed Constitution & Bylaws Amendments. Don't forget the Brain Ticklers, Lyle's Law, plus much more. Start reading!

Spring 2011

Alan S. Brown provides an informative article on the microprocessor and the future of mutli-core chips. Dr. Peter J. Denning provides some insight into getting your ideas adopted along with some real world examples. Lyle D. Feisel, Ph.D., P.E. has provided another one of his real world laws. You will also find the contributors list, letters to the editor, the ever challenging Brain Ticklers and Alumnus Notes regarding accomplishments of TBP members.

Winter 2011

This issue features the 105th Convention hosted by Pennsylvania Alpha. President Simonson discusses leadership transition in his Council's Corner. Jim Froula's Editorial "On to the Next Event" reflects on his upcoming retirement. Our featured article by Daniel E. Williams III, Ph.D., is "Explaining Human Knowledge." Reports include GIG and MindSET Projects, 2010 Chapter and Project Awards, and Applications for TBP Executive Director. Take a moment to read about your fellow Tau Bates in Who's Who, Alumnus Notes, and In the Colleges. Don't forget Brain Ticklers!

Fall 2010

The bios for the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus, Outstanding Advisor, McDonald Mentor, and Laureates are presented. Trudy E. Bell describes SOFIA in her article and Arthur D. Delagrange, Ph.D., pens "Engineering Aspects of War III." Reports include Recognition of Engineering Futures Facilitators, Executive Director's Report, and 2009-10 Gifts to TBP. Visit our Departments which include, Who's Who, Lyle's Law, Letters, and Brain Ticklers.

Summer 2010

Kentucky Gamma and Idaho Gamma are installed! Tau Beta Pi names 2010-11 Fellow and Scholars. Alan Brown notes the 50th anniversary of the laser in his piece and Henry Petroski highlights the similarities and differences of engineers and scientists. Reports include 2010 Convention Preview, Alumnus Receptions, and Executive Council Meetings. Check out District Doings, Editorial, Lyle's Laws, and Brain Ticklers.

Spring 2010

Features included in this issue are "Future of Engineering Futures" by Michael L. Peterson; "Removing Debris in Space" by Jerome Pearson, and "Engineering Aspects of War II" by Arthur D. Delagrange, Ph.D. Reports include New Member Benefit, Special Anniversary Paperweight, and Bequest by Charles O. Forge. Check out the Departments — Families, Lyle's Laws, Editorial, Brain Ticklers, etc.

Winter 2010

Alan S. Brown's featured article "Climate Models & Their Critics" examines this topic from both sides. Trudy E. Bell discusses "Designing against Disease" in her feature. Reports include 2009 Chapter and Project Awards, EC Meetings, and Tax Free IRA Donations. Lyle's Law, Letters, Brain Ticklers round out this issue.