SEAS Colonial Cable
News, Announcements, and Upcoming SEAS Events
SEAS Has a New Dean
The George Washington University has selected Dr. David S. Dolling to replace Timothy Tong as dean of GW's School of Engineering and Applied Science. President Steven Knapp announced the selection on July 18th, and Dr. Dolling will assume his post on September 1, 2008.
Dr. Dolling is an internationally recognized aerospace engineer. He is also currently the associate dean for academic affairs, Joe C. Walter, Jr. Chair in Engineering, and professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics at the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin. He was invited to join the University of Texas faculty in 1983 after six years at Princeton University as a researcher and lecturer. Dr. Dolling graduated from London University with an undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering in 1971, and he received a NATO scholarship and spent three years at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Brussels, Belgium. In 1977, he earned his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from London University.
In the press release announcing his selection, Dolling said, "I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to assume the leadership of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. This is a pivotal moment in GW's history as we prepare to make new investments in engineering and applied sciences to strengthen further GW's undergraduate, graduate, and professional educational offerings, to expand its many, multi-faceted, interdisciplinary research programs, and to develop new areas of expertise."
SEAS alumni will have opportunities to learn more about Dr. Dolling in the coming months (including the upcoming "Meet the Dean" event during Alumni Weekend). In the meantime, please see the University press release for more details on his career.
The Washington Post's Gene Weingarten Tests Out GW's Driving Simulator
The Washington Post's Gene Weingarten visited GW's Virginia Campus last month to conduct an experiment and satisfy his curiosity. Weingarten was a guest of SEAS Professor Azim Eskandarian and the Center for Intelligent Systems Research, where he strapped himself into the car that is part of the lab's driving simulator and tested his driving skills while intoxicated.
The results of his test appear in this tongue-in-cheek article.
Call for Alumni Volunteers
There are many ways for SEAS alumni to get involved at GW. The Office of Alumni Relations provides a number of opportunities for lifelong engagement with the university, including volunteering for Engineering Alumni Association events and programming, Alumni Weekend, the Admissions and Parents Program, and the Career Advisor Network. If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact Erin Pitts at (202) 994-2355 or at epitts@gwu.edu.
Upcoming SEAS Events
Job Expo: August 8, 2008
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Friday, August 8, 2008 |
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1:00 - 2:00 pm |
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Key Bridge Marriott
1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA |
This event is sponsored by Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity and Theta Tau Educational Foundation. Theta Tau is opening its Engineering Job Expo to those from nearby local universities (who are not Theta Tau members) from 1 to 2 pm on Friday, August 8th. Some exhibitors are looking for engineering graduates for entry and mid level positions while others are seeking co-op or internships for students. Many of the exhibitors are from the DC area, but others are located across the country.
The preliminary list of exhibitors includes: Aerospace Corporation, ARES, Dewberry, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Geico, General Dynamics, Intellitax, Metron Scientific Solutions, ODIN Technologies, ORBIS, Praxair, TAC Energy, Zachary Construction.
There is no charge to attend. To sign up for the event and get your free ticket, please contact Mike Veedock at (202)994-6080 or at mfv@gwu.edu. For more information, please visit www.thetatau.org.
Save the Date: Alumni Reunion Weekend: September 25-28, 2008
Don’t miss Alumni Weekend at The George Washington University September 25-28, 2008! With its combination of festive and scholarly events, Alumni Weekend 2008 is a great time for alumni and friends to reconnect with classmates and the university, reminisce about the past, and learn what the future holds for GW.
Some of the weekend highlights include the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards, "Sunday Morning Show" political panel and brunch, a family barbeque and carnival on University Yard, a screening of "The Matador," “The Kalb Report,” an Orioles game, and an event especially for alumni of the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
For detailed information about Alumni Weekend 2008, check out the official website at www.alumni.gwu.edu/reunion. From the site, you can see who plans to attend, post class notes, view yearbook photos, and help locate lost alumni. There is also information about available hotel discounts in the area.
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND or if you’d like to GET INVOLVED in Alumni Weekend 2008, please contact Erin Pitts at epitts@gwu.edu or 800-ALUMNI-7. We need your help to contact classmates, plan events, and get the word out for the weekend.
Save the Date: Meet Dean Dolling Over Alumni Reunion Weekend
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Friday, September 26, 2008 |
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5:00 - 6:30 pm |
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The Marvin Center
Room 405
800 21st Street NW |
You are cordially invited to join fellow alumni, friends, faculty, and staff for a reception to welcome the new dean of the GW School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dr. David S. Dolling.
Dr. Dolling comes to GW from the University of Texas, Austin, which is ranked fifth among public university engineering schools and 11th overall by U.S. News & World Report, where he was the associate dean for academic affairs, Joe C. Walter, Jr. Chair in Engineering, and professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics at the Cockrell School of Engineering. He is a fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the United Kingdom's Royal Aeronautical Society. Additionally, he is currently the principal investigator on a five-year, $5-million program sponsored by the U.S. Air Force on scramjet propulsion technologies. Earlier in his career, he developed the high-speed wind tunnel laboratory at Pickle Research Center at the University of Texas and built an internationally recognized research program in experimental gas dynamics.
Dr. Dolling graduated from London University with an undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering in 1971. He received a NATO scholarship and spent three years at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Brussels, Belgium. In 1977, Dr. Dolling earned his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from London University. He was invited to join the University of Texas faculty in 1983 after six years at Princeton University as a researcher and lecturer.
GW Entrepreneurial Roundtable Event: October 6, 2008
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Monday, October 6, 2008 |
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3:30 - 7:00 pm |
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The Fairmont
2401 M Street NW
Washington, D.C. |
Please save the date for the 2nd Annual GW Entrepreneurs Roundtable event highlighting GW alumni and friends who are successful entrepreneurs. Audience members will learn first-hand how they beat the odds to succeed in their entrepreneurial ventures and will have the opportunity to pose questions and interact with panelists, faculty, and university center directors.
The event will include the presentation of the 2008 Entrepreneurship Award to Asghar Mostafa B.S. ’81, M.S. ’82 , a panel discussion by GW entrepreneurs, and a networking reception to close the event.
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