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Lockheed Martin Excellence in Engineering Program by: Terrell Hodges Carlton Caldwell, Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Lockheed Martin presented Dr. Jamal Nayfeh with $12,000 in support of the Lockheed Martin Excellence in Engineering Program. This program, which began in fall 1999, rewards top incoming high school students with an annual stipend during their freshman and sophomore years and the opportunity to work at Lockheed Martin during their junior and senior years at UCF. The program also enables students to engage in a faculty-industry-student mentor program. There are five first year and five second year students participating in this successful program. L-R: Jamal Nayfeh accepts check from Carlton Caldwell of Lockheed Martin (Photo by Terrell Hodges)

Dr. Charm Forever Remembered by: Marie Aguilar A valued faculty member of the College for 30 years, Dr. J. Paul Hartman or as he'd like to be called "Dr. Charm", will be remembered for his history of engineering classes, for his concern for the student and his dedication to furthering knowledge. L-R:Dean Wanielista, Mary Alice Hartman; David W. Hartman and Jeffrey P. Hartman (Photo by Marie Aguilar) In memory of Dr. Hartman who passed away in November and to continue the tradition that Dr. Hartman started, his wife, Mary Alice, sons, David and Jeffrey have established the J. Paul Hartman Endowment Fund in his honor to fund scholarships for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

The Boeing Company Donation Supports Engineering Programs by: Marie Aguilar Kevin Hoshstrasser, Director of Engineering, Space Coast Operations for The Boeing Company presented Dean Marty Wanielista with a $28,400 in support of undergraduate scholarships and graduate assistantships. The Boeing Company has been a valued partner of the college and is a staunch supporter of our engineering programs. L-R: Dean Wanielista, Kevin Hoshstrasser; Wayne Weinberg, Director of Development (Photo by Marie Aguilar)

From a very grateful college we thank our valued contributors for their gifts from January to March 22, 2003.

($10,000 to $99,999) The Boeing Company DeVry University Harris Corporation Lockheed Martin Corporation Motorola/iDEN Walt Disney World Co. Xerox Corporation U.S.A. (Annual Gifts of $100 to $9,999) Adaptec Foundation, Ronald L. Alleman, Ronald Arnold, Paul E. Ashton, Jr., Adedeji Badiru, Brian Scott Balzer, John Barrs, II, Keith Bernkrant, Boeing Company Corporate Foundation, William R. Braswell, Carl Brown, Burton Braswell Middlebrooks & Associates, Inc., Robert B. Cadle, CAE USA, Inc., Benjamin J.Cole, Kevin W. Cunningham, Bernard C. DeLoach, Jr., Anthony DiBerardino, Don Drake, Dean A. Dubois, Earth Tech Consulting Inc., Michael R. Eisler, Engineering Week Committee, George D. Flatt, Nancy L. Freeman, GAI Consultants-Southeast, Inc., Greg A. Goodale, Eric J. Grajales, Charles Steven Griffin, Scott C. Hagen, Jan Halvorsen, Jesse L. Harris, William M. Harris, Cynthia T. Harrison, John L. Hart, III, David Hartman, Mary C. Hartman, Hartman & Associates, Ron Hill, W. Murray Hunter, Charles J. Ingraham, Cristie E. Kern, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Kate Kinsley, William P. Leap, Leftwich Consulting Engineers, Inc., Raymond J. Lorenzi, James M. Martin, Donald B. McComb, Waldron McLellon, Todd C. Mellow, Christopher Mercer, Modelbenders, LLC, Sean D. Moloney, John W. Mortland, III, Melody Lee Murray, George G. Myers, NACME, Inc., Charles A. Olson, Jr., Orlando Utilities Commission, William B. Orr, Francine Owen, Janice K. Pack, Sylvia Parker, Zoraida Perez, Pertree Constructors. Inc., Tom S. Perusits, JoAnne N. Puglisi, Roger W. Pynn, A. Essam Radwan, Andrew M. Reho, Debra Reinhart, Sven E. Rodenbeck, David H. Seligson, Robert D. Sellas, Jr., Showalter Flying Services, Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation, Signature Flight Support, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation Matching Gifs Program (Mr. Steven Kerstein), Douglas H. Sphar, Amy Stewart, Richard W. Stroup, Sunshine Chapter Association of the US Army, Gary L. Tate, Linda Thompson, Fernand Tiblier, Jr., Sigrid K. Tiedtke, Micky H. & Sandra M. Trammel, Turner Construction Company, Inc., URSP Co-ordinator-DCES Educational Services, W. Dan Wallis, Martin P. Wanielista, Roger L. Wayson, Gary Whitehouse, Bill Whitley, Tom Williams, Tim Alan Younker, Tim Yousef To make a gift or receive further information, please contact: Jeff Snow, Major Gifts Officer College of Engineerinng & Computer Science jnsnow@mail.ucf.edu or 407-823-5883

	KUDOS files
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UCF Engineering & Computer Science 2003 Awards of Excellence Undergraduate Teaching Dr. C. David Cooper (CEE)* Dr. Takis Kasparis (EE)* Dr. Kuo Chi Lin (MMAE)* Graduate Teaching Dr. Michael Georgiopoulos (EE) Professional Service Dr. Debra Reinhart (CEE) Distinguished Researcher Awards Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aty (CEE)* Excellence in Faculty Advising Dr. Alireza Rahrooh* Dr. Jacqueline Smith USPS Award of Excellence Fall 2002 Terrell A. Hodges *Received College & University Awards College Welcomes New Major Gifts Officer by: Marie Aguilar Jeffrey Snow In response to an organizational restructuring, the Division of Develoment and Alumni Relations has added the position of Major Gifts Officer for each of the college at UCF. Jeff Snow, has accepted the position of Major Gifts Officer for the College of Engineering & Computer Science. He will be responsible for planning, building, expanding and implemmenting development programs for the college. His office is located at Engineering 2/202D. Phone number 407 823-5883 email: jnsnow@mail.ucf.edu	Faculty Kudos Dr. Robert Armacost, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, has been elected the Senior Vice President, Technical Networking of the Institute of Industrial Engineers(IIE), the world's largest society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession. Dr. Skip Fletcher - former AIAA president and current chair of the awards committee. hands certificate to Dr. Mcbrayer Dr. James McBrayer, Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering was presented the National Faculty Advisor Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) for his significant contributions as AIAA Faculty Advisor and selfless dedication to advancing all aspects of Aerospace Engineering education. Dr. Ronald Phillips, Electrical Engineering was elected Fellow of the International Optical Engineering Society. Emerson, Corp. of Boston has signed a research contract with Dr. Issa Batarseh, Electrical Engineering for the amount of $1-million to carry out research and development in power electronics to design high efficiency dc-dc, high-current density converters for the telecommunication industry. The funded project is for two years. The research will focus on three main areas: topology and control, integrated magnetics, and thermal and packaging. Drs. Louis Chow, Jay Kapat and Thomas Wu will work with Dr. Batarseh on the project. The college welcomes and congratulates, Dr. Ranganathan Kumar as the new Chair of our Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering Department. Dr. Mubarak Shah was elected Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) fellow. The Women's republican club has named Dr. Pamela McCauley-Bell of Industrial Engineering one of ten most outstanding republican women in Central Florida. The honor is based on significant contributions. The Orlando Business Journal has named Dr. Bell a top ten recipient of the business newspapers annual Women Who Mean Business Award. More than 70 Orlando area women were nominated.	Dean's Executive Council Kudos Beverly Kitaoka, SAIC group senior vice president, has been recognized by Florida Trend as "trendsetters" on page 14 in the magazine's March issue. Todd Morgan, president of Comprehensive Energy Services received the Associated Builders and Contractors' 2002 TEAM Award in recognition of outstanding training, education and management programs. Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants, Inc. (GEC), president, Joanie Schirm has been recognized by its Central Florida engineering colleagues as "2003 Best Private Organization of the Year (with less than fifty employees)". Alumni Kudos Jeff Earhart (B.S. in Civil Engineering, Master's in Engineering Management and Water Resources, all UCF degrees) is named Young Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)-Florida Section. Earhart is the vice president and district manager of the Berryman & Hennigar (Orlando), a civil engineering and construction management firm. Alumni JoAnne Puglisi, Program Manager Lockheed Martin Information Systems has been recognized by Florida Trend as "trendsetters" on page 15 in the magazine's March issue. Students Kudos The Effects of Prefermentation Upon Biological Nutrient Removal Systems with Septic COD Limited Influent Wastewater, by T McCue, I. Vassiliev, F.G. Eremekdar and Andrew.A. Randal won first place in the Water Environment Federation (WEFTEC) 2002 Poster Symposium by the Awards of Excellence Poster Review Committee in Chicago. The UCF Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Student Chapter was named National Chapter of the Year for 2003. ABC student group is the youngest chapter in the nation. Click here for information on Construction Engineering. The UCF American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter placed third in the Regional Steel Bridge competition earning them the right to compete in the national competition this summer.

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Sally Ride Science Festival by: Tom Evelyn Dr. Sally Ride (Photo by: Marie Aguilar) A day after seven astronauts were lost in the Columbia disaster, the first American woman in space encouraged young girls gathered at the University of Central Florida to continue to "reach for the stars." Sally Ride addressed more than 800 students and adults at the Sally Ride Science Festival, part of a national effort to inspire fifth- through eighth-grade girls to study math and science throughout their education. Click here for complete story Q&A during during the festival revolved on Columbia. (Photo by Ivan Sanchez) Dr. Sally Ride signs autographs as hundreds patiently wait in line. (Photo by Wayne Weinberg)) Dr. Sally Ride and Dean Wanielista welcome students from Thornebrooke Elementary (Photo by Ivan Sanchez)	Beautiful Minds by: Marie Aguilar Initiated and developed by the Central Florida Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society (FES) 14 years ago, PROJECT CREATE, acronym for Creative Responses from Elementary Age ThinkErs is designed to help the students better understand the creative thinking and problem solving process in a non-competitive environment. Creative thinking and problem solving is introduced to the students via a challenge that the entire class works together on to select a solution or solutions to a given project. This year's project is designing a memorial park. Projects from past expos include mining town, space colony, undersea colony and Olympic challenge. Millenium Park Other highlights include the "egg-drop" where the students design a egg-contraption that would protect the egg from breaking when thrown off of 3 flights of stairs and the longest flying airplane design contest. Down it goes. FES Student volunteer checks to see if egg is intact. SAFE!	EXPO 2003-On the Cutting Edge Thanks its Supporters by: Sheila Suarez The Dean's Student Advisory Council held its 31st annual Engineering & Computer Science Expo in the Engineering II Atrium in February. Sheila M Suarez, 2003 Chair and Malita Anders, Dean's Student Advisory Council joined efforts to coordinate the event and would like to thank their valued sponsors. Gold Sponsors Dyer, Riddle, Myers & Precourt, Inc. Harris Corporation Knight Sponsors The Boeing Company Boyle Engineering Cyberguard Corporation GAI Consultants SAIC Pegasus Sponsors Hartman & Associates, Inc. PBS&J TEI Engineers & Planners Other Sponsors: Burton Braswell Middlebrooks Associates, Inc. Glatting Jackson KercherAnglin Lopez Rinehart, Inc. NAVAIR Rhon Ernest-Jones Consulting Engineers, Inc. Starting Engineering Salary Offers -National Average Civil engineer $40,848 Computer engineering $51, 137 Computer science $50,352 Electrical engineer $50,387 Mechanical engineer $48,654 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers