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QuickRead STANLEY LEARY TECHTOPICS Vol. 44, No. 3 • Spring 2008 • gtalumni.org Publisher: Joseph P. Irwin IM 80 Editor: John C. Dunn Managing Editor: Kimberly Link-Wills Assistant Editor: Leslie Overman Design: Ryan Giusti Student Assistants: Melissa Gerrior, Tiffany Savage, Paul Wong On the Cover Centennial Buzz The Alumni Association is marking its “Century of Impact” with celebratory events throughout 2008. See page 17. 9 Gold & White Honors The Alumni Association presents its highest honor, recognizes outstanding community service, applauds the work of a young alumnus and names five women as honorary Georgia Tech graduates. Georgia Tech Alumni Association Executive Committee C. Meade Sutterfield, EE 72 Chair Janice N. Wittschiebe, Arch 78, M Arch 80 Past Chair William J. Todd, IM 71 Chair-elect/Finance Joseph W. Evans, IM 71 Vice Chair for Roll Call Thomas Davenport III, IM 84 Terry Graham, IM 69 Sonya C. Rush, ChE 81 Members At Large Joseph P. Irwin, IM 80 President 12 Sweet Spring Come along on an Alumni Travel cruise through the waterways of Holland and Belgium, where springtime visitors to the villages along the banks are treated to a bouquet for the senses. 19 Supreme Court Victory 19 Persons’ High-profile Case MELISSA BUGG Oscar Persons, a partner with the firm Alston & Bird, was the lead attorney for the team that won a U.S. Supreme Court decision in what is being called one of the most important cases of securities law. 22 ‘Treasure Trove’ of Stories The Living History department is taking some of its videos out of the vault to share clips in podcasts that will be available on the Alumni Association Web site throughout the centennial year. Board of Trustees Ana I. Anton, ICS 90, MS ICS 92, PhD CS 97 Thomas G. Arlotto, ME 82 John C. Bacon, IE 67 Laurie D. Bagley, IM 84 James R. Borders, ME 83 David A. Bottoms, Mgt 01 William B. Bourne III, GMgt 72 Kevin R. Cantley, Arch 76, M Arch 78 Gina D. Carr, IE 84 J. Abner Conner, CE 66 Karl F. Dasher, IE 93 Frederick C. Donovan Sr., CE 62 Ernest P. Epps, ME 56 Angela D. Fox, EE 91 Richard A. Guthman Jr., IE 56 James P. Harris, ChE 70 Kelvin C. Hawkins, MS EE 92 Carl E. Hofstadter, CE 77 Selma A. Jabaley, CE 74 Craig R. Lentzsch, Math 70 A. Wayne Luke, IE 72 Benton J. Mathis Jr., IM 81 LeShelle R. May, MS OR 89 Neal W. McEwen, IE 71 William C. Mizell, Mgt 87 Kevin P. Murray, Mgt 90 Jess Newbern III, IE 65 Daren B. Pietsch, ME 91 Randall E. Poliner, EE 77 Mack Reese, IM 83, MS Mgt 85 Magd Riad, IE 01 John E. Robertson, ChE 66 Brittany A. Robinson, ChE 95 Julie L. Swann, IE 96 James E. Trimble Jr., Mgt 91 Advertising Maris Ozug (404) 894-0766 E-mail: maris.ozug@alumni.gatech.edu 25 Forget-me-not Fashion Computer science and industrial design majors worked together in a class on wearable electronics and mobile and ubiquitous computing to design a hoodie that helps keep track of the wearer’s belongings. 27 Investing in Graduates The Alumni Association is setting an example in responsible philanthropy. It made a $25 donation to the annual Roll Call on behalf of each member of the spring, summer and fall graduating classes. 29 Training the Next Generation At age 75, John Flinchum is still in demand — and required to share his knowledge. “It’s written into my contract that one of the things I’m supposed to do is off-load some of my experience to the young engineers.” 25 Ready-to-wear Technology STANLEY LEARY 32 Ingredients for Success Alumna Sharon Larkin, the keynote speaker at the Women’s Leadership Conference on campus, shares 10 tips — make that an even dozen — for “Leading a Rewarding and Satisfying Life.” 48 Hockey Club Ices Georgia Tech’s hockey team, its ranks depleted with injuries, shocked the topranked Bulldogs in November with a 5-0 victory. In January, the Jackets completed a three-game sweep of the series for the first time since 2002. 51 Tech Job Hunters Fare Well For a quarter of a century, the Alumni Association has been helping Tech graduates find gainful employment. This year’s Alumni Career Fair features later starting and ending times to accommodate more job seekers. Departments 07 Mail Call 9 Alumni House 19 The Hill 22 Living History 25 Student Life 27 Giving Back 29 Burdell & Friends 47 Yellow Jackets 51 Real World Alumni Association (404) 894-2391 TECHTOPICS (ISSN 1062-077X) is published quarterly (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Alumni/Faculty House, 190 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30313. Periodicals Postage paid at Atlanta, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TECH TOPICS, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Alumni/Faculty House, 225 North Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30332-0175. Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institute. © 2008 by TECH TOPICS. 51 Job Hunters Fare Well TECHTOPICS | SPRING 2008 5 http://gtalumni.org http://gtalumni.org

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Tech Topics - Spring 2008 Contents Mail Call Gold & White Honors Alumni House Sweet Spring Centennial Buzz Supreme Court Victory The Hill ‘Treasure Trove’ of Stories Living History Forget-me-not Fashion Student Life Investing in Graduates Giving Back Training the Next Generation Burdell & Friends Ingredients for Success Yellow Jackets Hockey Club Ices Georgia Tech Job Hunters Fare Well Real World

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