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Technogenesis Today Winning Views
Stevens previews a high-tech future at Senior Projects Day Meehan receives first-team academic All-America honors
On Wednesday, April 26, the Canavan Among the impressive technology Engineering students Neha Desai, Ryan Stevens senior outfielder Tim Meehan ’06 process, he was named the Skyline
Arena played host to an exciting array of presented at this year’s Senior Design Donovan, Mike Freeman, Robert Hoar, was named to the ESPN The Magazine Conference Player of the Year and earned
student high-tech demos and displays dur- Projects Day was the MicroSpy BioChip Thomas Presutti and Oliver Smith. The Academic All-America baseball first-team, in first-team honors as he batted .423 with 37
ing Senior Projects Day 2006. TM. The student team of Ali Saaemi and team’s device was designed to assist the College Division by the College Sports RBI and 50 runs scored. Meehan was also
Approximately 60 senior design groups Manish Modi, from the Electrical and women lacrosse players practice their Information Directors of America on May 30. selected as a first-team all-star on the NCAA
presented their projects during an event Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, draw, a critical element of a lacrosse Meehan is the first member of the Stevens Division III Baseball ABCA/Rawlings All-New
open to the Stevens community and the devised this lab-on-a-chip system created game. The training device takes the place baseball program to be named to the York Region Team and New Jersey Collegiate
public. to provide a microbial detector that can of the player’s opponent, enabling her to Academic All-America first-team. Baseball Association All-State Team.
sense the presence of bacteria and other improve her skill at the draw without the “Tim has exemplified what it means to The Ducks’ all-time leader with 13 career
microbes, with implications for detection aid of another person. Their portable be a student-athlete throughout his four years home runs, Meehan ranks second in career
of contaminants in the air and in the food device has adjustable skill levels, which at Stevens,” said head coach John Crane. hits, runs scored, total bases and RBI at
supply, from packaging all the way to the help quicken a player’s reaction time. “His numerous accomplishments in the class- Stevens. He also owns the school’s single-sea-
store shelf. Their project sponsors include Coaches often encourage players to prac- room and on the baseball field are a testa- son records for runs scored (50) and total
the Center for Applied Genomics (CAG), tice during the off-season, and this device ment to his dedication, work ethic and desire bases (95) – both marks were set in 2006.
the Public Health Research Institute – would eliminate the need for another play- to be the best at whatever he sets out to do. Meehan retained a 3.74 cumulative
Tuberculosis Center, and the Stevens er to be present. Professors Richard Berkof Being named an Academic All-American is a grade-point average during his four years at
Microstructure Research Center. Their and Bernard Skown served as the group’s great accomplishment for him and for our Stevens. In May, he earned his Bachelor’s
Faculty advisor was Professor Hong Man. advisors. – SM program. I consider myself fortunate to have Degree in Biomedical Engineering as well as a
The Emergency Communications had the opportunity to coach him.” Master’s Degree in Technology Management.
System (ECS) project was a collaborative Meehan had a remarkable 2006 season. In the fall, he will attend the University of
effort from students from the ECE He lead the Ducks to the most wins in school Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. – SM
Department and the Business and history with a 27-12 overall record. In the
Technology Program. ECE students Tim Meehan
“Senior Design Projects Day is a fes- Shamim Akhtar, Ravi Amin, Ndiritu Muriuki
tive event that celebrates the inventive- and Imtiazur Rahman worked with BizTech
ness, creativity and entrepreneurship of students Joel Perez, Nick Mabunay, Sarah
Stevens’ students,” said Dean of Quinn and Praveen Tanguturi (a Ph.D. can-
Engineering George P. Korfiatis. “From didate) on a project that seeks to improve Athletes make three-day journey to aid hurricane victims in Louisiana
new kinds of implants and prosthetics emergency communication between blood
developed by biomedical and materials banks and local agencies. Six student-athletes from Stevens in Migliore discussed how she felt about work-
engineering teams, to advanced computer “During the past year the students June made a three-day journey to Louisiana ing on the house. “Taking a look at the
applications for the next wave of hand- have baselined the operations procedures to assist in the revitalization effort of areas work we accomplished compared to the
held wireless consumer entertainment and protocols for communications damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. state we had first found her home in was
devices, to smart robots, this day provides between these agencies during routine The students worked together as a relief astonishing,” she said. “It was overwhelm-
a detailed look at the kinds of technolo- operations and for emergencies,” said the The Emergency Communications System team by helping the United Methodist ing to step back and recognize all that we
gies these young scientists and engineers group’s advisor, Audrey Curtis. “The group project team worked to improve emergency Church Storm Recovery Center rebuild a had contributed to the project in just a day
will be pursuing upon graduation from determined the gaps in preparedness for communication between blood banks and house that had immeasurable damage. and a half of work.”
Stevens.” communicating during an emergency and local agencies. Brian Granata, Stevens’ Assistant “When I first found out that I had been
designed new procedures and identified Athletic Director for Sports Information, and selected to represent Stevens Athletics on
some technologies/services that would Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach Ryan the trip to Louisiana, I was very excited to be
help fill those gaps. After reviewing this Wellner supervised students Josh Coffing given the chance to make a difference in the
information with the agencies involved, (Men’s Volleyball), Alex Heckman (Men’s lives of unfortunate individuals,” said
they then designed the drill to test them in Lacrosse), Brandon MacWhinnie (Wrestling), MacWhinnie. “As we walked through a gym
use.” Jessica Megill (Field Hockey), Nicole Migliore in the church that we stayed at on our first
In early April, the team held a drill (Women’s Soccer) and Grace Sack (Women’s night, a man announced to a group of peo-
that simulated a communications system Lacrosse), and also helped the relief team. ple doing Jazzercise why we were here. They
failure at the Bergen County Community “When we arrived at the house that we immediately ceased their exercise routine
Blood Services center. The drill required were scheduled to work on, I was really and gave us an amazing round of
communication and coordination between taken aback. This house was in shambles applause,” he said.
the center and The Valley Hospital, and the resident was living in a FEMA-issued “The director of the storm relief organi-
Hackensack Hospital , St. Joseph ’s trailer in front of her home” said Coffing. zation informed us that our work was not
Hospital, Paramus police, Paramus Office “The students immediately began tack- only appreciated but was needed by those
of Emergency Management and the ling the exterior of the home. They tried to suffering,” said Migliore. Alex Heckman
The Emergency Communications System Ridgewood OEM. do whatever they could to help out,” wished he’d been able to do more. “I regret
project team worked to improve emergency Attendees were able to try out the The Women’s Lacrosse Skill Development Granata said. “The group had one goal in that we couldn’t spend more time here help-
communication between blood banks and Women’s Lacrosse Skill Development Training Device has adjustable skill levels, mind – to finish scraping, priming and paint- ing these wonderful people,” he said. – JB
local agencies. Training Device, from Mechanical which help quicken a player’s reaction time. ing the entire outside of the home.” Nicole

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Feature Story
Bruno, Blumberg, and Boswell elected Fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers Davidson Laboratory’s famous towing tank reopens
Dr. Michael S. Bruno and not just for us personally, but for Stevens as well. We could not Throughout the past 70 years, the Davidson Laboratory at The funding for the renovations has been significant. Director
Dr. Alan F. Blumberg from have achieved this level of success without the support of a strong Stevens has been one of the world’s leading centers for research of the Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department,
Stevens’ Department of Civil, institution,” said Blumberg. and education in the areas of Naval Architecture, Ocean Alan Blumberg, said “We have been lucky to receive a very gener-
Environmental and Ocean Bruno is the Director of Stevens’ Center for Maritime Engineering, and Marine Environmental Engineering. During the ous grant from the US Navy to expand the tank. Now the scien-
Engineering, and Stevens Systems, which encompasses the Institute’s historic Davidson past 16 months, the lab’s famous Towing Tank, also known as Tank tists and engineers of Davidson Laboratory can build on the leader-
Trustee, Dr. Stephen T. Boswell, Laboratory. “ASCE has played an important role in my career and #3, has been undergoing a complete renovation. Everything from ship role that they have enjoyed over the past many, many years.”
were recently honored as the career of countless Stevens’ students through the years, mak- the design of the tank to the installation of the wave maker and Blumberg also believes that students will find the facility much
Fellows by the American ing this honor especially meaningful to me. Joining the ranks of beach structures are being redone. “The new towing tank will be more user-friendly and “will take great pride working in a world-
Society of Civil Engineers such accomplished professionals – including our own Professor the most advanced facility of its kind in the United States, provid- class wave/towing tank.”
(ASCE) for their achievements Blumberg and Dr. Boswell – is both exciting and humbling,” said ing Stevens with exciting new capabilities to perform both funda- The Davidson Lab also received a prestigious Department of
in civil and related engineering Bruno. Defense University Research Instrumentation Program
professions, as well as for their In addition to serving as a Stevens Trustee, Boswell is the (DURIP) award which allowed for the purchase of a
commitment to the ASCE. This President and CEO of Planer Motion Mechanism (PMM). The DURIP awards are
honor is one of ASCE’s highest, Boswell designed to improve the capabilities of US institutions of
with only six percent of their Engineering. He higher education with degree granting programs in sci-
current membership elected as holds a doctorate ence, math or engineering, to conduct research and to
Fellows. Bruno, Blumberg and and a double educate scientists and engineers in areas important to
Boswell join Stevens’ Vice Master’s degree national defense. The increased width of the Towing
President for Facilities, Henry P. from Stevens. Tank has allowed for the installation of the PMM, which
Alan F. Blumberg Dobbelaar, who was elected a “Alan, Mike superimposes lateral motions on a towed model that is
Fellow of the ASCE in 1999, in and Steve are advancing at forward speed. Maneuvering tests in the
this distinction within the exemplars to the past had been conducted in Tank #2, the Rotating Arm
Stevens community. profession of engi- Tank facility. The PMM will enable exciting new model
Blumberg currently serves as the Chair of the CEOE neering and lead- maneuvering studies.
Department at ers in their fields of The Towing Tank has been an important part of the
Stevens and direc- endeavor,” said history of the research conducted in the Davidson
tor of the New George P. Korfiatis, Laboratory. The tank is primarily used for experimental
York Harbor Dean of The marine hydrodynamics research, which includes the test-
Observing and School of ing of scaled models of all types of ocean going vessels;
Prediction System. Engineering. “We both in calm water and in a wave environment. It is also
“I am quite congratulate them used to design new technologies that will help prevent
pleased to learn on this recognition coastal beach erosion and coastal flooding. Currently,
that my peers rec- of their superb the Davidson Laboratory has a project supported by
ognized the value work that has so Michael S. Bruno funding from the Office of Naval Research to study multi-
of my work by enriched our institu- hull vessels. “Tank testing,” said Datla, “is a major part
electing me as a tion and the engineering world at large.” of the project. We will also continue to test for the small
Fellow. When I ASCE Fellows occupy the society’s second-highest member- craft industry and their new high speed planing hull
learned that my ship grade, exceeded only by Honorary Members. There is no mental and hydrodynamic research, and applied naval architecture designs.” The Davidson Lab also works with the design of
close friend and direct admission to the grade of Fellow, and the standard required and ocean design studies,” said Michael Bruno, Professor and advanced vessels such as America’s Cup sailing yachts. Most
colleague, Michael for advancement is broad responsibility for engineering work of Director of Maritime Systems. recently, the lab has been working with Team Oracle. – JB
Bruno, was also major importance. – JB The old tank’s measurements were 12 feet x 5.4 feet,
elected a Fellow, I whereas the new cross-section is 16 feet wide x 6.8 feet deep,
was even more resulting in a 65% increase in the cross-sectional area. This
pleased. This news allows the faculty of the Davidson Lab to test bigger models
was outstanding without “worrying about the blockage effects, such as the
influence of tank sidewalls and the bottom on the model,”
said Raju Datla, Research Associate Professor, Davidson
Stephen T. Boswell Laboratory. “The significantly increased size of the tank will
allow us to study ships, structures and ocean physics at much
larger scale than in the past,” said Bruno. A viewing area has
been incorporated near the center of the tank. The area’s glass
windows, which span the full water column, enable flow visu-
alization studies of the test models and greatly enhance studies
of coastal waves and sediment transport.

The towing tank's renovations include everything from its design
to the installation of a wave maker and beach structures.


Latest News Faculty News
Herrington reports on ‘State of the Shore’, Bruno and Stevens honored by Jersey Becker appointed to advisory panel by German Science Foundation
Shore Partnership
Kurt Becker, Director/Associate Director for The countries for up to two years after completion of
Center for Environmental Systems – Physics and their degrees. Selection criteria include – in addition
On May 22, Professor Thomas increasing coastal population, changes in Stevens were honored with the
Engineering Physics, has been appointed to an to the caliber of the applicant – the reputation of
Herrington of the Civil, Environmental, and land use and global climate changes all Outstanding Partner Award by the Jersey
Advisory Panel for Graduate Schools and Research the US host university,” said Becker. “DFG considers
Ocean Engineering Department and threaten the long-term sustainability of Shore Partnership for their active involve-
Centers by the German Science Foundation, Stevens an internationally competitive research uni-
Associate Professor of Davidson ocean and coastal resources. To address ment in researching and evaluating meth-
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG). The estab- versity. Stevens has increased its visibility in the eyes
Laboratory, presented his annual report on issues of non-sustainability including over- ods of shore protection, coastal storm
lishment of the Graduate Schools and Research of German students wanting to pursue a doctorate
the state of New Jersey beaches for the exploitation and degradation of coastal monitoring and coastal hazard education
Centers at selected German Universities is part of the abroad and as a result, we may be able to attract
NJMSC/NJ Sea Grant Marine Extension resources and habitats, the US and prevention. “The award was in recog-
“German Excellence Initiative” launched by the DFG many high-quality doctoral students from Germany.”
Program. Herrington is the Coast Process Commission on Ocean Policy has called for nition of the Center for Maritime Systems
to strengthen research and graduate education at Education and advancement of young scientists and
Specialist and the event was sponsored by prioritizing uses, minimizing conflicts, pro- and our role in helping to preserve the
German Universities. These centers aim to integrate early-career academics through access to state-of-
Stevens Institute of Technology and the tecting resources and ensuring that uses New Jersey Shoreline,” said Bruno. “It is a
doctoral education with cutting-edge research. the-art research facilities are a particularly high priori-
New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. are compatible.” great recognition of our faculty and stu-
“The DFG awards Postdoctoral Fellowships to ty for the DFG. – JB
Both Herrington and Jon Miller, Research “The current bi-weekly storm/calm dents’ efforts to develop new understand-
recent German Ph.Ds to work in the US and other
Assistant Professor of the Civil, cycle signals the transition to milder sum- ing of coastal erosion and flooding, and Kurt Becker
Environmental and Ocean Engineering mer conditions that will help rebuild the new understanding of coastal erosion and
Department presented their finding in beaches. Overall, it is expected that much flooding.”
Sandy Hook, N.J. The report is an “annual of the sand eroded from the beach during Since the devastating storm of 1993,
assessment of the condition of the beach-
es based on an analysis of the storm con-
this past winter is currently being stored
offshore in sandbars. Given an extended
Stevens has been actively involved in
researching and evaluating methods of
Datla named Chair of SNAME Planing Craft Committee
ditions and measured erosion along the period of calm weather, this sand should shore protection and structures that will
coast,” said Herrington. “We utilize our eventually work its way back on shore, prolong beach replenishment. Stevens Professor Raju Datla, Research Datla will be heading the planing-craft
automated coastal monitoring network to ensuring everyone a spot on their favorite provided technical assistance to shore Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental panel, which “deals with research related
provide the data so there are lots of angles beach as the summer progresses,” said municipalities to study problems of shore & Ocean Engineering Department (CEOE) to the high speed planing-craft. According
you could look at. Dr. Jon Miller does the Herrington and Miller. protection and to find alternatives to pro- and Davidson Laboratory, was appointed as to Datla, he will be responsible for the
bulk of the analysis.” Following Herrington’s report, the tect beaches and property from storm Chair of its Planing Craft Committee by the panel membership, meetings and report
“It is becoming increasingly obvious annual Summer Celebration was held at damage. The Institute works with New Society of Naval Architects and Marine submissions. The society has an extensive
that while large waves and powerful storm Merri Makers, located at Water’s Edge, Sea Jersey Sea Grant on educational and out- Engineers (SNAME). The committee con- technical and research program that is
surges are both capable of inducing signif- Bright, N.J. “A Taste of the Sea” marked reach programs on shore issues. It also is ducts reviews of state-of-the-art technolo- guided and implemented by various com-
icant beach erosion, it is when both condi- the kick-off of summer by featuring delica- a leader in the integrated coastal observ- gy, advises the larger design community as mittees and panels. The program involves
tions occur simultaneously that the conse- cies prepared by the shore’s best chefs. ing and monitoring system that provides to future research needs and awards more than 1,000 individuals who are vol-
quences are the most extreme,” wrote Michael S. Bruno, Professor and Director of hourly information on the coast, shoreline research funding to universities. “Raju’s untary members and permanent staff
Herrington and Miller in their report. The The Center for Maritime Systems, and erosion and beach action. – PB/JB leadership role will significantly elevate our working in cooperation with the govern-
standing in the community,” said Michael ment and regulatory agencies, scientific
Bruno, director of the Center of Maritime and research laboratories, academic institu-
Systems, “and should lead to additional tions and the marine industry. – SM
sponsored research in high-speed planing-
craft design.”
McCusker appointed Dean of The Howe School Raju Datla

Lex McCusker has been appointed to “In his eight months as Acting Dean forward to working with him in his new
Dean of The Wesley J. Howe School of of The Howe School, McCusker has pro- position and to a bright future for The
Technology Management. His appointment
is the culmination of a search for a new
vided strong leadership to The Howe
School and the Institute, and he has laid
Howe School in the years ahead.”
McCusker brings a long history of
Kintala serves as General Chair at DSN 2006
dean that began in August 2005. out a clear roadmap for The Howe high-level technology management
McCusker previously served as Acting School’s continued growth in reputation responsibilities and project oversight, prin- Chandra Kintala, Distinguished Industry dependable, reliable, and trustworthy, and thus
Dean of The Howe School, and prestige,” said cipally in the field of telecommunications. Professor in the Electrical and Computer make our businesses, homeland and society
a position that became President Raveché. “He has He is an expert in the fields of operations Engineering Department, was the General safer and more secure? Dependability is a vital
vacant June 1, 2005, maintained and expanded and logistics; general management and Chair of the 2006 International Conference on attribute of computing and communication
when Dean Jerry Hultin upon the excellent progress change management; strategic planning, Dependable Systems and Networks (DSN systems that pervade every aspect of our daily
departed to assume the made by The Howe School analysis and implementation; and organi- 2006). The program offered a keynote talk by lives. “As we are increasingly relying on reli-
presidency of Polytechnic in establishing new pro- zational development and communica- a business and technology leader, research able and secure functioning of these systems
University in New York. grams and new relation- tions. – SM papers, industry sessions, panels, tutorials, and networks, there have been increasing con-
Prior to that, McCusker ships, and has helped to workshops, fast abstracts and a student forum. cerns about malicious exploitation of imperfect
had served as Associate advance an exciting new The focus of the conference was on topics systems and networks as well as the traditional
Dean for Administration vision for the field of tech- relating to the question: How can we make concerns for inadvertent or accidental faults,
at The Howe School. nology management. I look our computer systems and networks more errors and failures,” said Kintala. – SM

Lex McCusker Chandra Kintala


Stevens People
Faculty and alumni donate time to Stevens’ committees VP Wisniewski hosts series of Disruptive Technologies Roundtables
Many faculty and alumni support Ruesterholz, Class of 1983, will play a key and past member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski, Vice President “We intend that these roundtables
Stevens by taking the time to serve on var- role in guiding the society’s efforts. He Magee will work closely with the Major for University Research & Enterprise become important monthly forums at
ious committees. Spring and summer 2006 brings with him many years of industry Gifts staff in the Office of Development Development, in June hosted the first in a Stevens,” said Wisniewski. “Research at the
saw a number of new appointments to experience; prior to his retirement, he was and External Affairs, as well as other dedi- series of monthly “Disruptive Technologies Institute is producing amazing disruptive
Institute committees, which depend on senior vice president at ABB Lummus Crest cated alumni volunteers and donors. Roundtables” at Stevens. technologies with surprising applications of
alumni and faculty participation for their (now ABB Lummus Global, Inc.). Marty P. Valerio, Class of 1968, has The programs are by-invitation round- great interest to business and government.
continued success. Among the new Previously, he served as president, chief been elected as the new Reunions Chair of table discussions, and the inaugural June 28 We want to take advantage of our proximity
appointees: executive officer and treasurer at H.R. the Annual Giving Council. Marty has featured topic was “Ultra-Sensitive Sensors to the business center of the world in New
Ronald P. LeBright, Class of 1955, will International. LeBright, from Sea Bright, been a long-time donor at the Edwin A. for Perimeter Security and More.” The dis- York City to raise awareness of these oppor-
serve as the new Chair of the Edwin A. N.J., remains actively involved at Stevens Stevens Society level, and is an active vol- cussion focussed specifically on technologies tunities, along with related issues, among
Stevens Society, a network of industry and last fall was appointed a Charter unteer with both the Office of that form the basis for the Stevens the research, venture capital and commercial
leaders, inventors, business professionals, Trustee to Stevens’ Board of Trustees for a Development and the Stevens Alumni Technogenesis ® start-up company, Castle products communities.”
entrepreneurs and educators who make three-year term. Association. “Marty brings a great deal of Point Scientific, LLC, formed at Stevens by The second in the series of Disruptive
substantial annual contributions to Constantin Chassapis, Director and experience and knowledge to his role as the office of University Research and Technologies Roundtables, concerning
Stevens. LeBright, who will take over for Professor of Mechanical Engineering Reunions Chair,” said David Berkner, Enterprise Development along with the tech- another Technogenesis start-up, Stevens
outgoing Chairs, alumni Virginia and Kevin Department and Bernard Skown, Director, Annual Support Programs in the nology inventor, Professor Hong-Liang Cui. Proof of Concept (SPOC) – a biomedical
Distinguished Service Professor and Office of Development & External Affairs. Castle Point Scientific’s mission is to commer- technology application for muscle-pain
Program Director of the Business and Valerio has held a number of prior roles, cialize technology developed at Stevens for detection – was scheduled for late July at
Technology Program, were elected to sit including President of the Alumni next-generation fiber optic-based ultra-sensi- Stevens.
on the Board of Trustees committee. “I am Association and Class Fund Captain for his tive sensing systems, which have demon- In addition to licensing intellectual prop-
proud to support the work of the Board of own class. strated superior performance and promise to erty successfully and launching start-up com-
Trustees Fund Efforts at Stevens,” said As the Reunions Chair, Valerio will be a revolutionary approach for a diversity of panies, Stevens has had several successful
Skown. “To me, it is critically important help mobilize and support the efforts of sensor-based applications. liquidity events, such as the sale to major Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski
that all of us, as part of the Stevens com- Class Fund Captains, who will be celebrat- The presentation included discussions of corporations of two of its Technogenesis
munity, contribute not only in terms of ing a significant anniversary, by assisting the technology, the applications and the start-ups, HydroGlobe and PlasmaSol. – PB
financial support, but where appropriate them in set up for their class committee, business case and demonstration.
also with our time and effort to help pro- recruiting other class volunteers for their
vide the financial flexibility for Stevens to effort, and setting fundraising targets and
maintain the highest standards of excel- goals for the class gift. Valerio will be a
lence in education and leadership in tech-
nology management.”
key member of the Annual Giving Council.
John C. Rizzuto, alumnus of 1989, is
Developing Events
Kevin M. Ryan, Distinguished the new Stevens Fund Chair. He will be
Associate Professor of Management, is the working with Ron Mahaffey, also a gradu-
new faculty representative to the Annual ate of ’89 and the Chair of the Annual
Highlights from Development and External Affairs
Giving Council from The Wesley J. Howe Giving Council, where they both will help
School of Technology Management. Ryan lead the drive for unrestricted annual sup- The Office of Development and External Affairs had a Art previously purchased a number of works from the American
will be bringing enthusiasm and leadership port for Stevens. “John has been a faithful dynamic second quarter of 2006. It began with the Annual Modernist collection and will be exhibiting them in the near
as an Edwin A. Stevens Society member so donor and member of the Edwin A. Scholarship Brunch, an opportunity for scholarship donors and future.
he can help lead the fundraising efforts of Stevens Society. He brings a wealth of recipients to come together to share common experiences about The Major Gifts team proudly hosted the Edwin A. Stevens
The Howe School. Developing and organizational and strategic expertise to Stevens and to explore the importance of philanthropy. Speakers Society Faculty and Staff Reception at Lola’s Wine and Tapas Bar
strengthening the base of support among his volunteer role,” said Berkner. “As for the day included Meghan Tennyson ’09 and members of the in Hoboken, N.J. Departing EAS Chairpersons Kevin ’83 and
Stevens’ faculty and staff is an important Chair, John will help to align our core ’57 Scholarship Committee. Virginia ’83 Ruesterholz thanked faculty and staff for their sup-
part of the Institute’s overall annual giving fundraising volunteers, Class Fund The Graduates of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) sponsored a port of the Society. All faculty and staff members who donate at
success. Ryan will lead the school’s Captains and Agents, and support the tour of the newly completed Babbio Center. On hand as tour the appropriate level are invited to join the Society.
efforts, working closely with Dean Lex efforts to generate budget relieving annual guides were Lou Laucirica, Associate Dean & Director of Rounding out the quarter was the 4th Annual Golf Outing
McCusker, the Council and the Office of gifts from alumni donors.” Rizzuto will be Undergraduate Studies and Audrey Curtis, Project Director of to benefit the Stevens Student Athletes chaired by Hank
Development and External Affairs. an instrumental leader and a resource for Telecommunications Management Program. Remarks were also Dobbelaar, Vice President for Facilities and Support Services. The
Richard S. Magee, Class of 1963, has the Development Office’s Annual Support given by Ron Mahaffey ’89 and Jim Behnke ’02 regarding outing took place at the Arcola Country Club in Paramus, N.J.
taken on the role of Scholarships Program team, where he will help analyze giving Associate Membership in the Edwin A. Stevens Society. Attendees enjoyed lunch, golf, cocktails and dinner.
Chair, a new role within the Annual Giving trends, alumni participation, and will help The Development office along with Eric Kunhardt, Dean of Future events for the Development office include the annual
From top: Council. As the Scholarships Program set annual giving goals and objectives. the Imperatore School of Sciences and Arts sponsored an art G.O.L.D. Summer Beach Party to be held at Jenkinson's Inlet
Ronald LeBright, Chair, Magee will help lead the efforts for – JB/SM exhibit of American Modernist works donated by Arthur E. Restaurant in Point Pleasant N.J. Arrangements are also being
Constantin Chassapis, strengthening scholarship support, utilizing Imperatore. The month-long exhibit, which was held at a gallery made for the Annual Edwin A. Stevens Society Gala to be held in
Bernard Skown, his breadth of experience and knowledge in New York City, was kicked-off with an invitation-only cocktail December 2006. If you would like to learn more about these
Kevin Ryan, as an Edwin A. Stevens Society donor, a reception. Amy Gilman, of the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, events, please contact the Development office at (201) 216-
Marty Valerio, member of the Stevens Alumni Association Ohio, gave a brief presentation on the works and the importance 5241. – CPB
John Rizzuto of the American Modernist movement. The Toledo Museum of


Special Events
Commencement 2006: Stevens graduates largest class to date
On May 25, 2006, Stevens graduated a class of approximate- P. Neupauer Full
ly 380 seniors during an outdoor commencement ceremony. This Tuition Scholarship,
year, in addition to Stevens’ 134th graduating class – the largest and his name
class ever – members of Stevens’ 50-Year Reunion Class of 1956 appeared on the
also marched in the procession. Dean’s List in all
The students, their families and guests, administration and semesters. While at
faculty were addressed by President Harold J. Raveché, Harriet Stevens, he was a
Mayor Fulbright, who received an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy member of the Ski Hon.
in Physics, and Valedictorian Nicholas Iacoviello. and Ice Hockey Albio Sires
Iacoviello, a Business and Technology (B&T) major in Stevens’ Clubs and participat-
Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management, is the first ed in Intramural progress, September 11, 2001 and its impact, and life as a cancer humankind.’ If you embrace the idea of genuine collaboration, fol-
Valedictorian to emerge from Stevens’ groundbreaking B&T pro- Football, and was a daily visitor to the fitness training area of the patient. low your passion and focus on your vision, you will make far more
gram, founded in 2000, which graduated its third class of seniors Schaefer Athletics Center. Iacoviello began work full-time as a Before Fulbright spoke, Stevens’ President Raveché read a let- than your family and President Raveché very proud people. Rest
this year. Business Analyst within the Program Management Office at ter from former President Bill Clinton, congratulating her on assured that I will also be cheering you on.”
After recognizing and thanking his friends and family, Citigroup on July 1. His future goals include attending a top-tier receiving her honorary degree. The honorary degree recipients and speakers for the after-
Iacoviello said, “I want to wish all my fellow classmates sincere graduate business program and achieving a strategic marketing Fulbright began her commencement address by expressing noon graduate ceremony were Hon. Albio Sires and Dr. Sheo
congratulations for making it to this important milestone in their and management degree, leading to an executive career in the her appreciation for being selected as an honorary degree recipi- Singh. Sires has been a representative to the New Jersey General
lives. Some of us will move directly to higher education, some will field of global equities. ent. “The gratitude Assembly since 2000, where he represents
go straight to work, some will continue the job search, and some Harriet Mayor Fulbright, the honorary degree recipient, shares that I feel standing the 33rd Legislative District. He served as
are already pondering a month-long nap, starting tomorrow. a historic and familial link to Stevens: Her great-grandfather, here before you is the Speaker of the Assembly from 2002-
Whatever the case may be, I have nothing but confidence that we Alfred Marshall Mayor, was the founder and first director of the immense, and I am 2006 and was the first Hispanic to serve
will continue to grow both in wisdom and in maturity, on our Stevens Physics Department, serving from 1871 to 1897. Fulbright humbled by the honor as New Jersey’s Assembly Speaker. Sires
journeys to success. Spend this day with those you care about, has spent the majority of her adult life in the fields of education that you have has been the Mayor of West New York,
and be sure to thank those who have helped you along the way. and the arts. Most recently, she was the Executive Director of the bestowed on me,” N.J., since 1995.
The last thing I ask of President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, whose she said. “It is an even Singh is a Director and Head of
you is to stay in mission is to encourage partnerships between the public and pri- greater thrill to be Natural Products Chemistry at Merck
touch with the vate sectors in order to enhance cultural life in America. Prior to here as Stevens Research Laboratories, Rahway, N.J, where
friends you have that she served as “Unofficial Ambassador” for the 50th anniver- Institute of Technology he is responsible for biological evaluations
made here at sary of the Fulbright Program. In that capacity she traveled to recognizes my great toward the development of natural prod-
Stevens, because if numerous countries on all five major continents and throughout grandfather, who ucts for advanced pharmaceuticals trials.
you do, you will no the US to speak about the importance of international education would feel such pride Singh has co-discovered a number of
doubt have an elite exchange and the pivotal role played by the Fulbright Program. in having his name on pharmaceutical compounds that are in
network of people Fulbright shared with her late husband, Senator J. William an award to a student advanced stages of human clinical studies
to converse with, Fulbright, a dedication to the search for peaceful solutions to con- for creativity and for treatment of cancer. – SM
and party with, your flicts throughout the world. In 1987 she became the Executive excellence in physics.”
whole lives.” Director of the Fulbright Association, where she served for three She offered
Iacoviello, who years. For the last decade her lecture tours have been worldwide. praise, encourage-
hails from Staten She has been invited to give talks on such diverse topics as the ment and words of
Island, N.Y., was a vital role of international education exchange, arts education and wisdom to the Class of
recipient of the Ann its importance, the life of Sen. Fulbright, leadership and human 2006. “You, the gradu- Harriet Mayor Fulbright and President Harold J. Raveché
ating class, have just
completed four years at one of the best institutions of higher
learning where you have learned to set up studies, examine the
facts, and report the results of your research and use well-honed
analytical skills for the benefit of us all, to influence the scientific
and nonscientific world through your invaluable
knowledge and understanding, to provide
organizations and communities with the leader-
ship needed to give all citizens a chance to
reach their full potential in a peaceful world,”
she said. “As [my late husband, Senator J.
William Fulbright] wrote toward the end of his
Nicholas Iacoviello life: ‘Our future is not in the stars but in our
own minds and hearts. Creative leadership and
liberal education, which in fact go together, are
the first requirements for a hopeful future for

Harriet Mayor Fulbright


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