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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: May 27, 2010
The membership of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) has elected Don P. Giddens, dean of the College of Engineering, to serve as president-elect for 2010-2011. Giddens will formally accept the position at the 2010 Annual Conference to be held in Kentucky in June. In 2011, Giddens will assume the role of president.
In his position, Giddens plans to emphasize innovations in education in today’s rapidly changing world; stress the vital importance of diversity in engineering and engineering technology programs; work closely with the board, membership and national office to assist in engaging ASEE more closely with other critical organizations, such as the National Academy of Engineering and National Science Foundation; and serve as a spokesperson for engineering and engineering technology education nationally and internationally. ASEE has more than 12,000 members in the United States.