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CONTENTS VOLUME 54, NUMBER 4 FEATURES 26 SWE Retention Study, Part 6 analyzing data The sixth and final installment of the series from the Society’s national survey about engineering compares retention and gender across disciplines. FA L L 2 0 0 8 34 38 48 SWE Member Kristina Johnson First Woman to Receive John Fritz Medal AAES recognizes Kristina Johnson with its top honor. The organization also honored Priscilla Nelson and Suzanne Jenniches for their significant contributions. IN THIS ISSUE 5 8 10 14 22 62 70 72 83 84 Farewell Message from FY08 President Michelle Tortolani Congratulations SWE Magazine A Conversation with FY09 President Virginia Connolly, P.E. Introducing the FY09 Board of Directors Public Policy Update Your Collegiate Section History is Waiting to Be Discovered Report from WEPAN Engineering World: Issues • Events • Technology • People Proposed Bylaws Amendments Point of View: A Collegiate’s Experience University Labs Fuel a New Era in Energy As gas prices rise and public perception of environmental issues evolves, the pursuit of sustainable, cost-effective energy becomes increasingly critical. Women Engineering Leaders in Academe 2008 The seventh installment of SWE’s annual series profiles women deans of engineering in three vastly different types of institutions: Susan Blanchard of Florida Gulf Coast University, Candis Claiborn of Washington State University, and Sallie KellerMcNulty of Rice University. 56 66 Opening the Gateways to Engineering In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Steven Castillo, Ph.D., New Mexico State University’s dean of engineering, discusses the school’s efforts to recruit and retain underrepresented groups in its engineering programs. Honoring the Legacy of Ada Pressman, P.E. The contributions of the SWE past president, Fellow, and Achievement Award recipient continue to benefit engineering through her generous scholarships. 85 Correction 86 Career Toolbox: Stand out through Service 89 Book Review: Giving Notice 92 SWE Smiles: Degrees Puzzle 94 In Memory: Mary Ross, First American Indian Woman Engineer 96 SWE Scrapbook: Collegiate Section Awards DEPARTMENTS FALL 2008 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Women Deans Public Policy Update Collegiate Perspectives ASPIRE • ADVANCE • ACHIEVE MAGAZINE OF THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS 1 19 21 32 ABOUT SWE: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as women engineers and leaders. Alternative FUELS IMAGE: CORBIS Heritage Club View from the Executive Suite Editor’s Page Membership Information & Calendar A&B 88 Corporate Partnership Council 95 Opportunity Index SWE (ISSN 1070-6232), Magazine of the Society of Women Engineers, is published quarterly with an extra issue in October by the Society of Women Engineers, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 400, Chicago, Ill. 60611. University Labs Fuel a New Era in Energy COVER DESIGN BY CUSTOM CONCEPTS & DESIGN SWE FALL 2008 3

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SWE - Fall 2008 Heritage Club Contents Farewell Message from FY08 President Michelle Tortolani Congratulations SWE Magazine A Conversation with FY09 President Virginia Connolly, P.E. Introducing the FY09 Board of Directors View from the Executive Suite Editor's Page Public Policy Update SWE Retention Study, Part 6 Membership Information & Calendar A&B SWE Member Kristina Johnson First Woman to Receive John Fritz Medal University Labs Fuel a New Era in Energy Women Engineering Leaders in Academe 2008 Opening the Gateways to Engineering Your Collegiate Section History is Waiting to Be Discovered Honoring the Legacy of Ada Pressman, P.E. Report from WEPAN Engineering World Proposed Bylaws Amendments Point of View Correction Career Toolbox Corporate Partnership Council Book Review SWE Smiles In Memory Opportunity Index SWE Scrapbook

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