This document summarizes media coverage and quotes from Stevens faculty and staff between August and November 2005. It discusses research and commentary from several Stevens professors on topics ranging from hurricanes and infrastructure rebuilding to biometric technologies and information security. It also profiles the Men's Soccer team's season and mentions a cooperative education student being quoted about effective co-op programs. Finally, it provides details about the inauguration of the Secure Infrastructure Technology Laboratory (SINTEL) in partnership with the US Navy to conduct maritime security research.

1. In August, Professor Ronald Besser was quot-
ed by National Geographic News on the topic of
micro-chemical reactors and their potential use by
terror groups.
In August, Joshua Koen of the Center for
Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
(CIESE) was quoted by MarketWatch and the
Associated Press regarding technology and K-12
education.
In August, Professor Tom Herrington was
interviewed about long-term storm patterns in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by the CBS
Evening News.
In August, Dean George Korfiatis was inter-
viewed by CNN Radio about the environmental
engineering aspects of the clean up in New Orleans
following Hurricane Katrina.
In September, Professor Leslie Brunell com-
mented on the civil engineering aspects of rebuild-
ing New Orleans and the Gulf Coast cities for
Dateline NBC.
In September, President Harold J. Raveché
was quoted in Newsday regarding the need for a
national mandate to develop and advance technolo-
gies for homeland security.
In September, Professor Michael S. Bruno was
quoted in The New York Times on the topic of
nocturnal life forms in New York Harbor.
In September, Science News quoted Professor
Svetlana A. Sukhishvili regarding research in
nano-engineered anti-fogging coatings for glass sur-
faces.
In September, Professor Jerry Luftman was
quoted in ComputerWorld on the utility of infor-
mation technology certifications.
In September, Professor Christine Bullen was
quoted in ComputerWorld Australia on the need
for professional recognition by IT personnel in
industry.
In October, Assistant VP Joseph Stahley and
cooperative education student Sukesh Shah were
quoted in an article about effective co-op programs
distributed nationally by Newhouse News Service.
In October, VP Helena S. Wisniewski
appeared in a streaming video interview on
Forbes.com, outlining the practical applications of
biometric technologies developed by her and being
advanced by student design teams at Stevens. She
was also featured on the topic in several articles for
The Star-Ledger, where she was quoted promi-
nently in a series about high-technology and the
Patriot Act, and also named among the state’s “tech-
nology gurus.” She was quoted too by the
Associated Press in an article about Atlanta’s air-
port becoming “all-wireless.”
In October and November, Center for Science
Writings Director John Horgan published several
major articles, in Scientific American (“The
Forgotten Era of Brain”) and Discover (“The
Bionic Age Begins”), and shorter pieces in
Newsweek and Salon.com. In August, an op-ed for
The New York Times (“In Defense of Common
Sense”) appeared also in The International Herald
Tribune.
In November’s TechnologyReview, Professor
Henry Du was quoted on research in optical fibers
with embedded semiconductor circuits that could
save lives in surgery.
In November, CCN Magazine featured a story
about Stevens’ Privacy and Security Day, jointly
organized with IBM and Columbia University.
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2. After overcoming a rocky start early in the season, Junior Chris
McGreevy and his teammates on Stevens’ Men’s Soccer team advanced
to the Sweet 16 sectionals, achieving an impressive 16-4-2 record this
fall. But don’t ask McGreevy, a starting forward, about stats. “I try not
to think about our record,” said McGreevy, 20. “I worry more about
the next game.”
Head coach Tim O’Donohue has coached McGreevy, a
BioMedical Engineering major, for the past three seasons. “He’s gotten
a lot stronger and matured from a high school kid to a college athlete,”
said O’Donohue. “Chris has progressed very nicely to become one of
the top players in the country. He’s First Team, All League and First
Team, All Skyline Conference and scored 15 goals this season.”
McGreevy recalled that the team needed to make some adjust-
ments to find the right dynamic during games. “The beginning of the
season was rough,” said McGreevy. “We had losses early on. But we
made a couple of positioning changes and in one game [against SUNY-
Old Westbury] it just clicked and we scored 11 goals.” (The team con-
tinued its winning streak until losing to Trinity University during the
Sweet 16 tournament in November.)
“Chris went from playing defense to going up front and playing
striker. He has the ability to play anywhere on the field. He’s very tal-
ented,” said O’Donohue. “We were lucky to get him because he was a
highly recruited player.” He noted that McGreevy chose Stevens over
several other top schools that were hoping to recruit him.
Although McGreevy, a native of Rochester, Mich., had an interest
in engineering, it was his passion for soccer that first drew him to
Stevens. A visit to the campus cemented his decision to attend Stevens.
“I fell in love with the campus,” he said. Stevens’ BioMedical engi-
neering and soccer offerings – and the proximity to New York City –
sealed the deal.
The camaraderie among his teammates and coaches is a key ingre-
dient in this winning season. “We’re sort of a family – the older guys
look out for younger guys.” McGreevy noted that the seasoned players
often help their younger teammates get acclimated to college life.
“We’ve been through what they’ve been through and can help them
adjust. That’s the advantage of being on the team; people are always
there to help.”
McGreevy’s athletic talent is equally matched by his strong aca-
demic record. He maintains a 3.564 grade point average, takes part in
the Honors Program and is the recipient of the Ann P. Neupauer schol-
arship, which provides four years of full tuition. “He’s one of the top
players in Division III and has a really good work ethic,” said
O’Donohue. “He’s the embodiment of a student athlete.”
After graduating in 2007, McGreevy plans to enter medical school
and eventually specialize in plastic surgery. O’Donohue believes
McGreevy’s talents both on and off the field will translate well in med-
ical school. “His leadership skills and ability to manage his time so well
will give him an edge when as he studies to become a doctor, and in his
career,” he said. “The fact that he’s devoted a large amount of time to
a college athletic program and maintained a high GPA shows that he’s
really well-rounded. I’m sure medical schools will be extremely inter-
ested in him.”
At the moment, however, McGreevy is concentrating on finishing
his junior year and looks forward to next season and enjoying his sen-
ior year at Stevens. – SM
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In partnership with the US Navy, Stevens has inaugurated a
unique research facility, the Secure Infrastructure Technology
Laboratory (SINTEL). The lab was established with an initial grant of
$6.8 million from the US Office of Naval Research (ONR). An addi-
tional $6 million is earmarked for FY 2006.
“SINTEL is a synthesis and expansion of Stevens’ already vast
expertise in the area of homeland security technologies,” said Stevens’
President Dr. Harold J. Raveché. “It will serve the needs of the US
Navy and others by leveraging several existing research centers, which
are already engaged in Naval Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection
work, as well as infrastructure security research.”
“SINTEL is an interdisciplinary laboratory for real time systems
development for the protection of maritime infrastructure. It tests and
analyzes threat scenarios in the realistic environment of the NY
Harbor,” said Stevens’ Vice President for University Research and
Enterprise Development, Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski, to whom the
director of SINTEL reports.
“The goal of SINTEL, Wisniewski continued, is to provide each
member of the ship’s crew with automated, real time situational infor-
mation for the entire ship, in a hand held device. This information
includes threat assessment and automated decision aides.”
The benefits of SINTEL include:
• Automated decision aids providing rapid responses to threats
and the capability to act prior to attack.
• Sensor placement optimization.
• Ability to monitor and determine threats in a foreign or known
port.
• A combined E/O and IR imagery sensor modeling system to
resolve small-scale surface ocean motions and to provide
bottom topography – provides force protection and situation
awareness.
“To achieve our goal we will take advantage of our realistic mar-
itime environment, and develop systems which integrate real-time
mobile and remote ocean sensor capability, ocean forecast models,
wireless networking, automated decision aids and advanced human
computer interfaces will provide a secure infrastructure technology
research and development enterprise unequaled in the United States,”
said Dr. Michael S. Bruno, a co-founder of SINTEL, who will serve as
the center’s interim director.
“To demonstrate the uniqueness and utility of the new facility,” he
continued, “we will start with a multi-disciplinary intensive – six-
month – project to run an experiment on the detection and classifica-
tion of moving underwater objects. This experiment will be run in the
maritime environment of the New York harbor and will use threat
assessment algorithms, control algorithms, systems-level data manage-
ment and fusion, and will address scenarios of concern to the Navy.”
This intensive effort will feed into a series of longer term critical
technology initiatives that will be pursued to achieve SINTEL’s goals.
SINTEL provides a unique facility for real time collaborative technol-
ogy development, testing, evaluation and experimentation of maritime
situation awareness problems. It is based on a spiral development
approach to systems, and leverages technology from a number of
Stevens Centers. - PB
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3. go just as far if they had outside interest from
companies who would sponsor the work,”
said Peacock. “There are many avenues for
students to take with their projects.”
The relatively new program experienced
the largest number of participants – 32 – in
the summer of 2005. Funding comes in large
part from Stevens’ endowment, through
funds earmarked for the program, although
Peacock welcomes and encourages individu-
als to contribute. Those who wish to make a
contribution may do so anonymously if they
desire. Additional funds would enable the
program to accept more students.
This fall, the students were invited to
share their work with faculty and one anoth-
er through a poster presentation held in the
Wesley J. Howe Center. “The posters were a
good way for them to articulate what
they did,” said Peacock. “It was the
first time such a presentation
had been done, and because of
its success, we will continue
doing something similar in
the future.”
The program is
invaluable to its partici-
pants, stressed Peacock. “It
can and should be viewed
as a real opportunity and
learning experience,” he said.
“It’s a great résumé builder.”
– SM
Summer is typically synonymous with
vacation, but for the Technogenesis® Summer
Scholars, the end of May is just the beginning
of enriching and challenging research oppor-
tunities.
All full-time undergraduates from
Stevens’ three schools – with the exception of
graduating seniors – are encouraged to apply
to the program, which lasts approximately 10
to 12 weeks. Students must maintain a mini-
mum grade point average of 3.0 and may
reapply each year even if they have already
participated in the program. Each student
receives room and board and is paid a stipend
of $3,500 – or $10 per hour – for his or her
work. One of the key benefits of the program,
said David Peacock, Deputy Director of
University Research and Enterprise
Development, is that “it allows for good stu-
dents who are not in the Honors Program,
which offers its own summer research oppor-
tunities, to also take advantage of research
opportunities.”
The process begins in February, when a
group of coordinators from each school help
with the call for projects. Faculty submit
potential projects, which students can view
online. Once each student has selected a proj-
ect, he or she prepares a proposal to be sub-
mitted to the selection committee. The
committee, which includes coordina-
tors from each school, Dr. Helena
Wisniewski, Stevens’ Vice President
for University Research and
Enterprise Development, and
Peacock, make their selections based
on quality of the project, its tie to
Technogenesis and each student’s
research and academic history.
“The Summer Scholars
program is very much in the
spirit of Technogenesis,”
said Wisniewski. “It
stresses research, edu-
cation and commer-
cialization as we foster
development of patents and intel-
lectual property.”
The program, from the appli-
cation to the research stage, mimics
the experience of working on a
research project or applying for a
research grant. Students benefit
from both the hands-on research
aspect as well as the process of
applying for it. “Students prepare a
proposal to apply for the program,
which is similar to what’s involved
in a real research project,” said
Peacock. “They also have to sign
an intellectual property agreement, which
states that intellectual property created by the
students is owned by the university. It’s akin to
an invention agreement they would have to
sign in the real world.” In addition, each stu-
dent has a research advisor, who oversees the
project on a day-to-day basis. At the end of
the program, participants prepare a final
report detailing their work.
Although the program does not officially
continue into the fall semester, the projects
have the potential to grow, and some students
have used their Summer Scholars work as the
basis for published papers or Senior Design
Projects. “Others
c o u l d
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Technogenesis Summer Scholars
Participants in the Technogenesis Summer Scholars pro-
gram shared their work with faculty and one another at
a poster presentation.
When Senior Dan Mirota was debating where to attend college,
he knew he wanted to go a school that would provide him with actual
work experience outside the classroom. He was impressed by Stevens’s
Cooperative Education program, and since his freshman year
at Stevens, he has taken full advantage of the program’s
offerings. “It opened a world of opportunity I never knew
existed,” says Mirota, a Computer Science major from
Flemington, N.J. “Co-op turned out to be the best thing
I’ve done in my undergraduate studies. It gave me insight
into application of computer science.” His enthusiasm for
his co-op work experience hasn’t gone unnoticed – this fall,
he was nominated for Co-op Student of the Year.
Mirota has
spent the past
three co-op
terms at
S i e m e n s
C o r p o r a t e
Research, in
Princeton, N.J.
Siemens first
i n t r o d u c e d
him to the field
of medical soft-
ware. Most
recently, he
worked as a
Junior Imaging Prototype Developer collaborating with clinical cardiac
researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to produce new
software solution in C++ for heart analysis. “My work experience at
Siemens has shown me how software can do much more than just run
computers,” said Mirota. “It can save lives.”
During his last co-op term, Mirota worked on a prototype for a
new method of detecting heart disease from MRIs. “The
method was developed at the NIH and I worked very close-
ly with a cardiac researcher in the National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute,” said Mirota. “In our conversations we
would determine the functional need to be added to the
prototype for cardiologists to best utilize the application.”
Among his colleagues, Mirota worked alongside Dr.
Andrew Arai, whose goal is to create a reliable, affordable
method of detecting heart problems. “I’m glad I was able to
be a part of his work because I would like to make a contribution to a
better way of life,” said Mirota. “Through this process we were both
refining the application for future commercial use as well as helping the
NIH prove the reliability of their new method of assessing the health
of the heart.”
Mirota’s Senior Design Project, which is sponsored by Siemens in
conjunction with the NIH, grew out of his work at Siemens. He and
his team, Seniors Margarita Gurevich, Valerie Barnhart, David L.
Goldberg, Jason Salvo and Robert Shemeley, are working to create
tools that will aid doctors in the diagnosis of heart disease in two ways:
through ease of use and by reducing the time of the diagnosis. They
will create three software tools that will integrate together into a
Siemens prototype for use at the NIH as a clinical testing application
to provide a better analysis of heart MRIs. “The final goal of the proj-
ect would be to incorporate these components into a Siemens prod-
uct,” said Mirota. “In the end, it will give doctors an easier application
to use that helps them diagnose heart disease sooner and a less invasive
procedure, with a major cost savings to the patient.” – SM
Dan Mirota creating software to aid in diagnosis of heart problems
Alice Squires brings more than 20 years of experience in engineer-
ing project management and technical management to the System
Design and Operational Effectiveness (SDOE) Program, for which she
will serve as Associate Director of the Online Program. Her education-
al specialization includes online courses in the areas of systems engi-
neering, program management and managing innovation, as well as
ground courses in business administration for a variety of universities.
Early in her career she focused on engineering hardware design
and related software development, followed by technical management
and operations management, with a more recent focus on systems engi-
neering, business, and online and classroom education and training.
She is also a technical and organizational change consultant for multi-
ple large defense companies. Previously she managed the requirements,
integration and testing group for the Advanced Amphibious Assault
Vehicle (AAAV) built for the United States Marines. Prior to that, she
managed the production system and cost center for Lockheed Martin’s
(now BAE Systems) radiation-hardened manufacturing line.
Squires received the General Dynamics Technical Achievement in
Safety in 2002, the Lockheed Martin Outstanding Team Award in
1998, an MBA Fellowship from 1994 to 1995 and multiple technical
and suggestion awards from IBM from 1986 to 1993. She earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) at Virginia
Tech (1984) and an MBA at George Mason University (1996). – PB
Squires joins SDOE as Associate Director of the online program
Dan Mirota

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Maureen Weatherall, Vice President for University Enrollment
and Academic Services, delivered a talk to a gathering of global uni-
versity presidents at an international education conference in Beijing,
Oct. 16. Weatherall spoke at the International Forum of University
Presidents (IFUP-ICT 05), held in conjunction with the 50th anniver-
sary of the founding of Beijing University of Posts and
Telecommunications (BUPT). She reported on the academic aims of
Technogenesis, the school’s entrepreneurial approach to higher educa-
tion.
According to
Weatherall, “Stevens’ gradu-
ate and undergraduate cur-
ricula emphasize the cre-
ation of new technology,
industrial and government
policy and technological
management.” In her talk,
she outlined how the school
merges “technological inno-
vation and real-world
research application to
build economic and social
development.” She conclud-
ed, “Technogenesis, along
with the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit it creates, prepares stu-
dents to excel in the global economy.”
Stevens recently signed a memorandum of understanding with
BUPT to launch several programs for Chinese graduate students in
technology and management for delivery next year. Stevens’ first mas-
ter’s students in China graduated with a degree in Telecommunications
Management in January at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), one
of China’s highest-ranking engineering schools. Another graduate pro-
gram in Photonics and Optoelectronics is currently underway at BIT.
Stevens’ graduate program in Project Management will start this fall at
Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE), also in Beijing.
Graduates of CUFE often fill high-level positions in China’s burgeon-
ing telecommunications industry. Stevens is also expected to offer two
more graduate programs at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU),
often called the MIT of China.
Robert Ubell, Dean of Stevens’ School of Professional Education,
also visited Beijing this fall. Ubell spoke at a global conference on
China’s Public-Private Partnership in education in Beijing, Nov. 1. The
two-day meeting, sponsored by the World Bank’s International
Finance Corporation and China’s Ministry of Finance, covered life-
long learning and higher education. Ubell discussed Stevens’ successful
partnership in China deliver-
ing education to Chinese
graduate students. Other
speakers included top officials
from the Chinese Ministries
of Finance and Education
and the International Finance
Corporation as well educators
from Mexico, Vietnam and
Canada.
Ubell, founder of
Stevens’ award-winning
WebCampus online learning
unit, reported on
“International Investment in
Chinese Higher Education,”
based on Stevens’ experience
at BIT, where 21 students
graduated from Stevens’
Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Management graduate pro-
gram this year.
Following this successful
alliance, which involved both face-to-face and web-based instruction,
Stevens is expanding its presence in Chinese graduate education, work-
ing with BIT and several other key universities across China. The suc-
cess of Stevens’ program in Beijing was reported in the June 2005 issue
of IEEE Spectrum.
“We are pleased that Mr. Ubell [provided] insights into Stevens’
experience delivering high-quality
graduate education to China,” said
Ronald Perkinson, Principal
Education Specialist, International
Finance Corporation. “Stevens has
shown tremendous pioneering spirit
and creativity in bridging the cultures
through its use of technology-based
curricula, reaching out to a vast new
audience eager to master the very lat-
est in professional expertise.”
– SM/ PB
VP Weatherall and Dean Ubell speak at conferences in Beijing
Bob Ubell
Maureen Weatherall
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Under the direction of noted science
journalist John Horgan, a Science Writings
program and a program of Communications
across the Curriculum was inaugurated this
fall. The multi-dimensional Stevens Center
for Science Writings will contribute to
Stevens’ growing reputation as a leading cul-
tural hub in the New York Metro area. In
addition to directing the center, Horgan will
also teach one undergraduate class each
semester.
Horgan has written three widely
reviewed books: The End of Science (1996), a
bestseller translated in 13 languages; The Undiscovered
Mind (1999); and Rational Mysticism (2003). He
taught science journalism at Polytechnic University
and has two Science Journalism Awards from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Horgan also garnered the National Association of
Science Writers Science-in-Society Award. He has
served as an editor and writer for the IEEE Spectrum
and senior writer at Scientific American, with many
freelance publications to his credit.
As a longtime freelance writer, Horgan enjoys hav-
ing an office on the Stevens campus. “As a writer, at
least for me, it’s really important to bounce ideas off
other people, to hear what they have to say and have
them tell me what they’re working on,” he said. “About
a year ago I really started thinking about getting a job
at a university to get that intellectual companionship.”
Though the Science Writings Center is still in its
infancy, Horgan looks forward to the challenge of cre-
ating the program from the ground up and has ambi-
tious plans for its future. He aims to hold events on
campus that will spark debate and pique interest, while
bringing together the media, scientific experts and the
Stevens community. “All the students at Stevens should
care about these broader scientific issues, and Stevens
should show that it cares about these sorts of issues,” he
said. “Stevens should care not only about the issues
themselves but also about how they are discussed in the
media. That’s something that’s been a big concern of
mine – that the media sometimes gets its coverage of
certain scientific issues wrong.” Anticipated events
include lectures, conferences and roundtable discus-
sions of timely science-related topics. “Lecturers would
talk about how science is presented and address important science-
related issues such as global warming and also how science relates to
areas such as national security, stem cell research and so on.” In the
future, Horgan envisions the center as a prominent fixture on campus
that will encourage experts in the field of science to make Stevens one
of their stops.
Most recently, the center welcomed George Johnson, prominent
author and New York Times writer, to Stevens to discuss his latest book,
Miss Leavitt's Stars: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Discovered How
to Measure the Universe. Similar events are in the works for 2006. A for-
mal roll-out event, introducing the Science Writings Center to members
of the New York science media, will take place in late January. – SM
John Horgan joins Stevens as director of new Center for Science Writings
John Horgan

5. Dr. Rebecca Wright, Associate Professor of
Computer Science, participated in a workshop panel
sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) Privacy Office in Washington, D.C., in
September. The workshop, “Privacy and Technology:
Exploring Government Use of Commercial Data for
Homeland Security,” consisted of five panels that
brought together privacy, law and technology experts.
Wright described her work on the National
Science Foundation-funded PORTIA project, which
addresses handling of sensitive information in a net-
worked world. Technical themes of the project include
privacy-preserving data mining, which seeks to allow
certain kinds of computations on data while protecting
privacy concerns, and protection against identity theft,
which seeks to provide better methods of handling
identification and identity data that are practical to
deploy yet robust against identity thieves. Wright’s
work on privacy-preserving data mining provides cryp-
tographically strong methods of maintaining data pri-
vately in a distributed fashion, while allowing the dis-
tributed data holders to communicate and to compute
certain kinds of results on their distributed data. “In a
sense,” said Wright, “this allows the results of informa-
tion sharing without actually requiring the information
to be shared.” Other panelists described new tech-
niques for identification, formalization of access con-
trol and privacy policies, and private matching through
one-way hashing.
“This kind of collaboration between government,
industry and universities is extremely important in
ensuring that the best possible solutions are adopted,”
said Wright. – SM
Wright participates in Department of Homeland Security panel
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This fall, The Schaefer School
welcomed Yi Guo as an Assistant
Professor in the Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Department. Previously, Guo was a
visiting Assistant Professor in the
Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering at
University of Central Florida. She
also was a Research Fellow in the
Computer Science and
Mathematics Division of Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, Oak
Ridge, Tenn.
She has served as a reviewer
for many professional journals and conferences and has been exten-
sively published. Guo is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a member of Sigma Xi, the
Scientific Research Society. She earned a Ph.D. from the School of
Electrical and Information Engineering, at the University of Sydney,
Australia (1999), an MSEE Department of Electrical Engineering,
Xi’an University of Technology, China (April 1995). Guo also holds a
BSEE from Xi’an University of Technology (1992). – SM
Schaefer School welcomes Yi Guo
Peerasit Patanakul this
fall joined The Howe School
as an Associate Professor and
Postdoctural Fellow.
Patanakul earned a Ph.D. in
Systems Science/Engineering
Management from Portland
State University in 2004.
Patanakul’s work has
been widely published and
includes, most recently, “Standardized project management may
increase project success,” in the International Journal of Project
Management and “Multiple-project managers, what competencies do
you need?” in Project Perspectives (both in collaboration with D.
Milosevic). His research interests focuses on project management, new
product development, and strategic management.
In addition to his Ph.D., Patanakul holds a BE in Chemical
Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
(1995) and an MS in Engineering Management from Portland State
University (2000). – SM
Peerasit
Patanakul
joins The
Howe School
During the fall semester, the Office of Career Development
(OCD) attracted and partnered with nearly 150 prominent corpora-
tions in the recruitment of the Class of 2006. These efforts have result-
ed in an increase in the number of companies drawn to Stevens, more
prestigious opportunities and greater geographic representation.
Eighty companies participated in the OCD’s September Career
Fair, a 20 percent increase over the past two years. This event marks the
OCD’s third career fair exclusively for graduating students.
High-profile corporations, including Accenture, Becton
Dickinson, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, Morgan
Stanley, Schering-Plough, UBS Financial Services and Vanguard, offer
extensive training programs for new graduates and consistently target
Stevens for new hires. The career fair gave representatives the opportu-
nity to recruit top-notch Stevens talent very early in the academic year.
Many companies later returned to campus in October and November
to formally interview students for their programs.
This year, representatives from Intel Corporation (Portland, Ore.),
Medtronic (Minneapolis, Minn.), and the Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard (Washington) made their first visits to Stevens. Robert Bolt,
an Assistant Nuclear Engineering Manager at PSNS, commented that,
“The staff serve as great ambassadors for Stevens and run a very pro-
fessional operation. They were exceptional at matching the school and
employer needs for building a relationship in the future.”
The continual presence of such notable companies on campus
comes as no surprise to the OCD staff. “While an improved economy
may initially drive these businesses to campus,” observed Director
Lynn Insley, “the Stevens OCD ensures their efforts are well-rewarded.
The spirit with which the OCD operates is embodied in a level of per-
sonal attention and service unseen at larger universities.” The office’s
unique and dedicated approach yields significant results. At gradua-
tion in May, 75 percent of the Class of 2005 had accepted job offers or
enrollment in graduate/professional school. By September, that per-
centage had increased to 93 percent.
Francisco Cheng, a senior Computer Science major recently
accepted a position as an Associate Analyst in Johnson & Johnson’s
Information Management Leadership Development Program. “I first
met J&J representatives at the Career Fair in September, then inter-
viewed with them on campus and onsite. IMLDP will provide me with
training, exposure to many aspects of this worldwide corporation, and
a very broad range of experience to help me succeed in the future.”
Some seniors, such as Business and Technology major
Mary Claire D’Elia, found their future employers through the
OCD long before senior year began. Mary Claire started at
Deutsche Bank as a summer intern and will continue working
for the company after graduation. “The Office of Career
Development helped me realize the importance of networking.
Last Spring, I met the company CTO at a Career Development
interviewing workshop on campus. I emailed him to thank
him for speaking with me, and the next thing I knew, I was
interviewing for a summer internship! Already knowing what
I’m getting into makes the transition from college to working
life a lot easier.”
Sheelpan Doshi, a senior Computer Engineering major
also joining Deutsche Bank, agreed with Mary Claire.
“Whether it was fine-tuning my interviewing skills or having
my résumé critiqued multiple times to make it perfect, the
OCD staff was more than happy to help me out. Without the
OCD, I think it would have taken longer to find a full-time
position that interested me.”
The OCD works throughout the year to foster relationships
between students and industry representatives. It offers a series of
workshops to first- and second-year students to initiate the career-plan-
ning process. The office also devotes attention to juniors to ensure they
begin early in their searches for full-time careers. Seniors are introduced
to company representatives as guest speakers, senior design sponsors
and, of course, recruiters for full-time opportunities after graduation.
“We are well on our way to another successful year,” said Insley,
“making highly sought after career options readily available to our stu-
dents.” For more information about the OCD’s upcoming programs,
please visit www.stevens.edu/ocd. – PK
The Office of Career Development builds relationships for the future
Yi Guo
Peerasit Patankul
Rebecca Wright
Graduating seniors had the opportunity to meet with representatives
from nearly 150 prominent companies.

6. Four years after its historic groundbreaking, The Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.
Center for Technology Management, Stevens' latest addition to its campus
academic facilities, opened its doors for dedication ceremonies on Oct. 7.
The day began with a dedication luncheon followed by the formal
dedication ceremonies in the Babbio Center’s DeBaun Atrium, with
remarks from Stevens President Harold J. Raveché. Lawrence T. Babbio,
Jr., Vice Chairman and President of Verizon Communications, and
Chairman of Stevens’ Board of Trustees, made fur-
ther remarks.
Lex McCusker, Acting Dean of The Howe
School, introduced the event’s keynote speaker,
Patricia Russo, Chair and Chief Executive Officer,
Lucent Technologies. “Today we celebrate an
innovative approach to education,” said Russo.
“The Wesley J. Howe School of Technology
Management provides a unique opportunity for
students to simultaneously develop their skills in
technology and business management.”
The formal ceremonies were followed by two
expert panels that convened in the first floor mul-
timedia-equipped auditorium. The first panel
addressed security technologies and their impor-
tance to national security and was moderated by
John Rennie, Editor-in-Chief, Scientific American.
Panelists included Edward Amoroso, Vice
President for Network Security, AT&T; Michael
A. Frank, Assistant Director and Agency
Information Security Officer, Technology Services Department, Port
Authority of New York and New Jersey; Manu Malek, Industry Professor
and Director, Cybersecurity Certificate program, Stevens; David Simpson,
ArtVisual, Inc., and Gino Menchini, New York Department of IT and
Communications.
The second panel discussed technology convergence in telecommu-
nications and was moderated by Almar Latour, Technology Bureau Chief,
The Wall Street Journal. Panelists included Bill Barhydt, Chairman &
Chief Executive Officer, Sennari Entertainment, Inc.; George Calhoun,
Professor, Business and Technology, Stevens; and Charles (Chuck)
Kalmanek, Vice President, Internet and Networking Systems, AT&T
Research.
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Babbio Center architect
Hans Erdenberger, of Ecoplan, P.A.
President Harold J. Raveché welcomed guests
and introduced Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.
Keynote speaker Patricia Russo.
Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr. in front of
the Babbio Center’s exterior.
Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr. (left) with Ralph
Golzio, Class of 1932.
Guests filled the Babbio Center’s DeBaun Atrium for the dedication ceremony.
The first expert panel addressed issues of
security technologies and their importance
to national security.
Stevens’ Babbio Center for Technology Management debuts