Baldev Setia has been appointed the new principal of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. The appointment comes months after Dheeraj Sanghi stepped down as director of PEC in December last year. UT administrator Vice-President Singh Badnore on Tuesday approved Setia’s name, which was recommended along with two others by the search …
Read More »UW’s Henry named MW University Athlete of the Year | Sports
August 6 – University of Wyoming track star Christopher Henry is the Mountain West male athlete of the year for 2020-2021, the league announced Tuesday. Henry becomes the sixth Wyoming student-athlete to win the award, joining Nick Smith (Football 2018-19), Audra DeStefano (Cross Country / Athletics 2016-17), Luke Ruff (Football …
Read More »Carolinas AGC honors construction leaders
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, August 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Carolinas AGC is proud to announce the 2020 CAGC Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Heritage winners. These winners, two who have left an incredible legacy to our industry and four who still pave the way for future leaders, …
Read More »Only 3 days left for the end of the registration process, apply today on iocl.com for the positions of engineers, officers
Indian Oil Recruitment 2021: The Indian Oil Corporation has called for applications for its recruitment drive for various engineering and officer positions in all disciplines. Applicants can apply on the official website iocl.com. Interested and eligible applicants should note that Indian Petroleum Recruitment will be carried out for the positions …
Read More »Oasis in the making: Redmond to relocate its wastewater treatment plant | Characteristics
The city of Redmond is seeking to acquire more than 900 acres from the federal government to relocate and expand its wastewater treatment plant. The current facility, built in 1978, is located less than two miles from downtown in the Dry Canyon, and adjoins residential homes and farmland. Further north, …
Read More »Global MS Polymers Market (2021-2026)
Dublin, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The “Global MS Polymers Market by Type (SMP, SPUR), Application (Adhesives & Sealants, Coatings), End Use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Assembly) industry, Electronics) and Region – Forecast to 2026 “has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global MS polymers market …
Read More »A graduate student discusses issues of sustainability, resilience
Paula Christina Viala’s career path has seen some twists and turns. Now she is part of the Masters of Professional Science program in Urban Sustainability and Resilience and is working as an intern this summer for the Miami-Dade County Resilience Office. Paula Christina Viala, a graduate student at the University …
Read More »Black tech entrepreneur gets $ 1 million boost from Pharrell Williams | Entertainment
Entrepreneur Justin Turk knew his startup was special, but the $ 1 million award from Grammy-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams was shocking. Williams announced the winner of its Black Ambition Awards competition on Tuesday – and Turk and business partner Andre Davis received national attention. Williams’ nonprofit was founded …
Read More »Selection of the first World Bank fellows in architectural engineering
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – The first Penn State Architectural Engineering Department Graduate Scholarships sponsored by the World Bank have been awarded to two incoming international students. The recipients, Ali Faragalla and Tandin Norbu, will pursue master’s studies in architectural engineering. World Bank Fellows must be from eligible member countries and …
Read More »Several instruments of the civil engineering department of JU missing
Calcutta, July 16 (PTI) Several instruments from the civil engineering department of the University of Jadavpur were found missing, University Registrar Snehamanju Basu said. Some computers in the Bengali Department of the Arts Building were also missing at the same time on Wednesday, she said. Basu told PTI that the …
Read More »In memory: Djibril Diol, 1990-2020
Djibril Diol Tribute to an outstanding engineering graduate Djibril Diol immigrated to the United States from Senegal to pursue a college education, and he achieved his goal at Colorado State University in December 2018, when he was recognized as an outstanding graduate of Walter Scott. , Jr. College of Engineering. …
Read More »Warren Janke – GRAND BEND FORUM
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Warren Janke, 71, died on June 25, 2021 in Albuquerque. Born in Great Bend, Kan., Son of Raymond and Ruth Janke, he spent his early years growing up on the family farm. He attended Claflin Schools and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in …
Read More »Students in the News, July 10
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Nick Hudson of Bemidji recently graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Students in the region receive TEAM Industries scholarships BEMIDJI – The following area students recently received the TEAM Industries Don Ricke scholarship. Bagley: Brycen …
Read More »Air Force Academy Civil Engineering Cadets To Team Up With USFS On New Two Elk Trail Bridge
The US Forest Service issued the following press release on Friday about US Air Force Academy cadets teaming up with Forest Service workers to build a new bridge on the Two Elk Trail in Eagle County: Through a unique partnership between the Air Force Academy and the White River National …
Read More »The city of Aspen promotes two within the organization
Courtney DeVito has been appointed director of the human resources department and Rob Schober has been promoted to director of capital, city of Aspen officials said Thursday. Schober’s most recent title was Asset Management Project Manager in the Capital Department, and DeVito served as the city’s Acting Director of Human …
Read More »Diversification of the supply chain is crucial to avoid ‘food shock’ in cities
PICTURE: Magnitude of shocks in US cities due to a 100-year food supply shock event. The magnitude of the shocks is expressed as a fraction of the average annual food intake in each city. Darker view After Credit: Michael Gomez, Penn State Diversifying the food supply in cities can go …
Read More »Nanofiber membrane filters 99.9% of salt in minutes
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 785 million people do not have access to a source of safe drinking water. Even though 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with seawater, we cannot drink this water. Scientists around the world are working to find effective ways to desalinate …
Read More »Idaho scientists and fire experts recommend skipping July 4 fireworks at home
This article was originally written by Nicole Blanchard and Sophia Charan for the Idaho Statesman. Several Idaho researchers joined fire scientists across the country in urging people to avoid using fireworks this July 4 amid widespread drought and heightened concerns over the risk of forest fire. Their advocacy comes at …
Read More »Locally Based Engineering Company Acquires Runge
PRESS RELEASETATHAM ENGINEERING********************************Tatham Engineering (âTathamâ), a multidisciplinary civil engineering consulting firm, announced that it had acquired the shares of Collingwood-based Runge Engineering (âRungeâ) on July 1, 2021. Runge will focus on engineering electrical and mechanical an asset for Tatham, who currently specializes in land use planning, municipal infrastructure renewal, structure, …
Read More »Abbate, Bram and their team honored for academics
By: Kevin Beattie, Associate Sporting Director History links TROY, NY – The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced its 2021 academic awards and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) was well represented with two student-athletes and the winning team. Elders Chris Abbey and Jason bram were both named Scholar All-American, …
Read More »WVU Announces Spring 2021 Graduates and Honors Students | Putnam News
MORGANTOWN – The University of West Virginia has announced its graduates, president’s roster and dean’s student roster for the 2021 spring semester. To be named to the President’s List, a student must maintain a 4.0 GPA during the semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain …
Read More »Aquiline Drones purchases 50% of Netherlands-based Aerialtronics for global drone coverage
Aquiline Drones (AD), a US manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and provider of cloud solutions for commercial drone operations today announced that it has purchased 50% stake in Aerialtronics, an end-to-end solutions developer. bout in the Netherlands that uses drones, artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT data to deliver real-time …
Read More »UVA student and Code for Charlottesville card for more accessible sidewalks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia (WVIR) – Charlottesville could become a little more accessible. All thanks to the efforts of a civil engineering student at the University of Virginia. Lena Nguyen is a fourth year rising student at AVU. She maps sidewalks, crosswalks and ramps in Charlottesville to make them wheelchair accessible. She …
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