2013 Issue

5 Richard B. Brown Richard B. Brown brought a wealth of knowl- edge and experience to the UEC Banquet program this year as the Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Utah. He is a professor of Electrical &Computer Engineer- ing and the School of Computing, as well as an adjunct professor of Bioengineering at the University of Utah. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. Prof. Brown spoke to attendees about the growth of en- gineering in Utah, and how valuable our new engineering college graduates are in our state. “Engineers are really all about helping humanity improve the quality of life,” he said. “They provide tools for scientific exploration, improve communications, and somuch more. They also serve humanity by helping us find the energy we need and use it efficiently. It’s important to recognize the world that engineers grow and succeed in meeting the challenges that we face today.” Prof. Brown received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Brigham Young University. Following graduation, he designed computers and instru- mentation in California andMissouri. He returned to school at the University of Utah in 1981 and received an electrical engineering Ph.D. in 1985, at which time he joined the fac- ulty of the University of Michigan Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) where he de- veloped their highly respected very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuit design program. Prof. Brown has conducted major research projects in the development of sensors (for ions, heavy metals and neurochemicals) and microprocessors (high-performance, low- power, and mixed-signal). He holds 17 patents and has authoredmore than 200 peer-reviewed publications. Hewas theMicropower Electronics task leader in the University of Michigan’s NSF Wireless Integrated Microsystems Engineering Research Center and he has won a variety of teaching and research awards. At the University of Michigan, Prof. Brown served as Asso- ciate Chair for the Electrical Engineering Division of EECS for four years and then as Interim Chair of EECS. He has served on NSF, ASME and DARPA advisory committees for emerging technologies and VLSI education, and on two national advisory committees at other universities. He has been supportive of entrepreneurial activities and personally involved in technology transfer as a founder of Sensicore, i-sens, and Mobius Microsystems. In July 2004, Prof. Brown was appointed the eleventh Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Utah. Prof. Brown has been recognized as the Distinguished Educator of the Year by the Utah Technology Council, and the Distinguished Alumnus of the Department of Electri- cal and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah, among other awards. Most recently, he was recognized for the 5,000th invention at the University of Utah, a “smart food tray.” Please contact David Cline (davidcli e@ intaenvironmental.com) for display space Mummies of the World Exhibition Feb 16 - Opening Day Special for attending UEC Members $15 ($7.50 savings) Diamond Level Sponsor Gold Level Sponsor Advanced Ticket (before Feb 8) $55 A vanced Retired Senior (65+) $35 Advanc d Student $35 Ticke s (aft r Feb 8) $60 Stud nt and Senior (after Feb 8) $40 Purchase of Table of 8 will receive priority seating. Advanced Tickets available through Feb 8 For Tickets visit the UEC w bsite or Contact Rob Kesler UEC Exec Treasurer at: rkesler@heatheng.com ( 801) 322-0487 Completed Registration Form is required and may be found on the UEC website. Downtown Salt Lake City Library Square 209 East 500 South, SLC UT Social Hour / Reception 6:00 – 6:30 PM Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 PM Awards Presentation / Keynote Speaker 7:30 – 9:00 PM Celebrate Awesome This year’s Engineer’s Week theme, Celebrate Awesome , highlights the awesome creativity and innovation behind engineering. Think about the many ways engineers make a BIG difference in the world, and let kids know just how awesome a career in engineering can be! Celebrate Excellence in Engineering in Utah • UEC Engineer of the Year 2013 • UEC Engineering Educator of the Year • Fresh Faces of Engineering Award • Outstanding MESA Teacher Award • University Student Scholarship Awards Keynote Speaker Dean of College of Engineering University of Utah “Utah’s Growing Engineering Enterprise” Slow Roasted Dijon Orange Glazed Pork Loin with Rosemary Served from our carving station Tuscan Chicken with capers, artichokes, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes Served with Wild Rice Pilaf Gala Spinach Salad Fresh Roasted Vegetables Dessert Buffet to Include Assort d Pies, Cakes and Ch esecakes www.utahengineerscouncil.org FEATURED SPEAKER OF THE ENGINEERS WEEK 2013 BANQUET Please contact David Cline (davidcline@uintaenvironmental.com) for display space Mummies of the World Exhibition Feb 16 - Opening Day Special for attending UEC Members $15 ($7.50 savings) Diamond Level Sponsor Gold Level Sponsor Advanced Ticket (before Feb 8) $55 Advanced Retired Senior (65+) $35 Advanced Student $35 Tickets (after Feb 8) $60 Student and Senior (after Feb 8) $40 Purchase of Table of 8 will receive priority seating. Advanced Tickets available through Feb 8 For Tickets visit the UEC website or Contact Rob Kesler UEC Exec Treasur r at: rkesler@heatheng.com ( 801) 322-0487 Completed Registration Form is require and may be found on the UEC website. The Leonardo Downtown Salt Lake City Library Squa 209 East 500 South, SLC UT Social Hour / Reception 6:00 – 6:30 PM Dinner 6:30 – 7:30 PM Awards Presentation / Keynote Speaker 7:30 – 9 Celebrate Awesome This year’s Engine r’s Week theme, Celebra highlights t e a eso e creativity and inno engineering. Think about the many ways enginee difference in the world, and let kids know just h career in engineering can be! Celebrate Excellence in Engineering • UEC Engineer of the Year 2013 • UEC Engineering Educator of the Year • Fresh Faces of Engineering Award • Outstanding MESA Teacher Award • University Student Scholarship Awards Keynote Speak Dean of Colleg Engineerin University of U “Utah’s Growing Eng Enterprise” Slow Roas d Dijon Orange Glazed Pork Loin with R Served from our carving station Tuscan Chicken with capers, artichokes, mushrooms and sun d Served with Wild Rice Pilaf Gala Spinach Sala Fresh Roasted Vegetables Dessert Buffet to Include Assorted Pies, Cakes and Cheesecakes www.utahengineerscouncil.org