GEM Alumni, Norman Fortenberry Appointed Executive Director of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
 Dr. Norman Fortenberry, a longtime leader in education scholarship, who has held senior positions at the National Science Foundation and National Academy of Engineering, has been appointed Executive Director of the American Society for Engineering Education.
The appointment, which takes effect May 1, 2011, was announced today by Dr. Renata Engel, President of ASEE, following a nationwide search.
"Dr. Fortenberry is a respected national leader in engineering education. We look forward to the application of his talents and energy to facilitating the efforts of faculty, administrators, employers, and other stakeholders to advancing excellence in all aspects of engineering and engineering technology education," Engel said.
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GEM Alumni, Stephanie G. Adams, named Viriginia Tech's new head of engineering education
 Stephanie Adams, currently an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, will join Virginia Tech's College of Engineering on August 10, 2011, as the new head of its engineering education department.
"Dr. Adams is a highly accomplished scholar and administrator in the world of engineering education. I am extremely confident about the future of our engineering education department under Dr. Adams' proven leadership," said Richard C. Benson, dean of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering.
“I am thrilled about this opportunity. I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, and students to increase the visibility and reputation of the department nationally and internationally..."
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