FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IEC Contact: Lisa Reyes
Phone: +1-312-559-3325
E-Mail: lreyes@iec.org
CHICAGO – July 1, 2008 – Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), the electrical and computer engineering honor society, today announced the illustrious list of industrial and academic representatives comprising the 2008-2009 HKN Board of Governors. New additions to the board of governors include Mr. Michael A. DeMaioribus and Dr. David A. Hodges as directors of the East-Central and West Regions, respectively.
The new executive committee will be led by President Bruce Eisenstein, previous HKN vice president; Vice President Stephen Goodnick, former HKN director of the West Region; and J. David Irwin, former HKN President. Concluding terms were held by Dr. Teresa Pace and Mr. Karl Martersteck.
"Dr. Pace and Mr. Martersteck have contributed immensely to HKN these past few years and the organization has most certainly benefited from their support, enthusiasm, experience and vision," commented HKN Executive Director Mr. Roger Plummer.
Dr. Eisenstein further commented, "We are looking forward to a momentous and significant year for HKN. The board of governors will strive to make the value of HKN membership as great as possible as a benefit to the new members as well as the HKN alumni. The prospects for HKN have never been brighter."
East-Central Regional Director Mr. DeMaioribus (HKN-Xi chapter) is currently senior vice president at Dynetics, Inc. Since joining Dynetics in 1977, he has developed designs, implemented hardware/software systems, and performed laboratory, hardware-in-the-loop, field and live-fire testing as well as developed detailed computer models and integrated weapon system simulations to support both analysis and test activities. He remains active in the ECE department at Auburn University serving as chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board.
Western Regional Director Dr. David Hodges (HKN-Kappa chapter) formerly served as EECS department chair and dean of the college of engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he co-founded Berkeley's Competitive Semiconductor Manufacturing Program. He currently serves as professor emeritus and his research focuses on semiconductor manufacturing systems. He is a fellow of the IEEE and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
The following Board of Governors becomes effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009:
President: Dr. Bruce A. Eisenstein
Vice President: Dr. Stephen M. Goodnick
Past President: Dr. J. David Irwin
Director - West Central Region: Dr. David L. Soldan
Director - West Region: Dr. David A. Hodges
Director - East Central Region: Mr. Michael A. DeMaioribus
Director - East Region: Mr. Casimir Skrzypczak
Director-at-Large: Dr. John A. Orr
Director-at-Large: Ms. Evelyn H. Hirt
Executive Director: Mr. Roger L. Plummer
Visit www.hkn.org or contact Lisa Reyes at +1-312-559-3325 or lreyes@hkn.org.
About HKN Governance
Eta Kappa Nu is a nonprofit organization chartered in Delaware. The governing guidelines of the organization are its constitution and operational procedures. The operational procedures provide direction for the day-to-day operations of the association. Eta Kappa Nu's governing body is the board of governors. The board of governors determines policy, provides oversight, and acts in an advisory capacity to college chapters. For biographies on the current members of HKN's board of governors, visit www.hkn.org/about/governance.asp.
About Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
Eta Kappa Nu is a 104-year-old honor society for electrical and computer engineering students and professionals. With more than 250,000 members and approximately 175 university chapters, HKN recognizes excellence in academic accomplishments, leadership, outstanding character, and service. The International Engineering Consortium manages the headquarters function of Eta Kappa Nu. For more information, please visit www.hkn.org.
About the IEC
The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing technology and business progress worldwide in a range of high-technology industries and their university communities. Since 1944, the IEC has provided high-quality educational opportunities for industry professionals, academics, and students.
In conjunction with industry-leading companies, the IEC has developed an extensive, free on-line educational program. The IEC conducts industry-university programs that have a substantial impact on curricula. It also conducts research and develops publications, conferences, and technological exhibits that address major opportunities and challenges of the information age.
More than 70 leading high-technology universities are IEC affiliates, and the IEC handles the affairs of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for electrical and computer engineers. Visit www.iec.org.