“[The Northern Virginia Engineering Showcase] will be a one-stop-shop for a broad range of engineering technology and research expertise for those interested in partnering with [Northern Virginia], whether they be governmental agency program managers, corporate representatives or other private institutions,” said Doug Eckel, director of research advancement for the college.

AIMBE Fellow Induction

An ARI professor has been elected a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).

Yue Wang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, has become a member of the AIMBE for contributions to biomedical informatics.

“I feel very happy, yet surprised to receive such a distinct honor that signifies recognition of my contributions to the field,” Wang said. “I have always been interested in biomedical engineering and science.”

The induction into the College of Fellows took place at the end of February 2004 in the 
main auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences.

Duties as an AIMBE include active involvement with critical issues affecting medical and biological engineering.

AIMBE's principal activities include participation in the formulation of public policy; the dissemination of information, both to the public and scientific community, through publications and forums; and education.

For more information contact Yue Wang at yuewang@vt.edu  
For more information about AIMBE, visit: http://www.aimbe.org/index.htm 

Virginia Tech’s Northern Virginia Engineering Showcase, March 5, 2004

Providing a broad cross-section review of advanced technology and basic science research at Virginia Tech, the College of Engineering will present the Northern Virginia Engineering Showcase Friday, March 5, 2004.

“This event will be a one-stop-shop for a broad range of engineering technology and research expertise for those interested in partnering with us, whether they be governmental agency program managers, corporate representatives or other private institutions,” said Doug Eckel, director of research advancement for the college.

The showcase will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m. and break-out-sessions at 8:30 a.m. at Marriott Tyson’s Corner located at 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA. The event is free, but limited to 90 participants. To register, visit http://www.eng.vt.edu/nves/index.html   

The key-note-address, “On Tools and Magic,” will be given by Bob Lambert, corporate senior vice president of new technology and media development for The Walt Disney Company. 

Responsible for identifying and developing new technologies and business opportunities that will impact the Disney organization in future years, Lambert is a graduate of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech and a Virginia native.

“I suspect he will provide an excellent perspective on the innovative application of new technologies,” Eckel said.

Break-out session topics include, but are not limited to, bio-medical technology, mechanical and curricular design, composite and nanoscale science, energy, electronics, transportation propulsion, autonomous vehicles and more.

Faculty presentations in break-out-sessions will contain a brief introduction to research areas, and the physical location of where research is carried out, such as laboratories, centers, research groups etc. Presentations will also include specific examples of recent work, with an emphasis on program capabilities.

For more information, please contact Doug Eckel, (540) 231-3347 or visit http://www.eng.vt.edu/nves/index.html  

Errata: in the February edition of the ARI News, Christian Murphy's quote in the article "Learning About Energy" should read, "This is where heat comes from as you burn wood in a campfire or gasoline in your car. Nuclear bonds amongst the particles at the center of an atom also store considerable energy that can be released."

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