Welcome!

Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Stevens Parents newsletter. Parents and families are an integral part of the extended Stevens community. Your support and pride are reflected in the outstanding young men and women who make up our student body and are a significant part of what makes Stevens an internationally recognized university. The goal of this newsletter is to share with you some of the achievements of our students, faculty, and alumni, as well as keep you informed about important administrative deadlines and policies.

Your daughters and sons are part of one of the most vibrant academic and research communities in the world, thanks in large part to your guidance and dedication. We thank you for your continued support and welcome your comments and suggestions for future issues.

All the best,
Dr. Maureen Weatherall '78

Stellar Career Placement for the Class of 2008

Did you know that approximately 60% of the Class of 2008 has already received a job offer or has applied to graduate, medical, or law school? Top employers and other leading universities know the value of a Stevens education.

"I am always so impressed by the Stevens students I interview," says Bill Lavosky of Merck & Co. "Of course I expect to see high quality students technically because of the high standards it takes to be a Stevens student, but in addition I see students who are very self confident, well poised, and who possess outstanding communications skills. Something pretty special is happening at Stevens." Continue Story »»

Student Spotlight

Amanda Rogers is studying to receive her B.E. in Chemical Engineering this May. As of January 2008, she had received four employment opportunities! Titles and companies are as follows: process engineer for Sunoco in Philadelphia, PA with their Northeast refining and supply technical department; GOLD program participant (a rotating position) with Johnson and Johnson in Skillman, NJ; member of the dynamic simulation group with ExxonMobil in Fairfax, VA; and assistant research scientist in the process development engineering department of Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ.

You might be asking, "Why do so many leading companies have interest in Amanda?" Her Stevens degree is the starting point, of course. Companies know the value of a Stevens graduate. Continue Story »»

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael S. Bruno

Professor Michael S. Bruno, Sc.D., wears a multitude of hats at Stevens. "I am - first and foremost - a teacher," says Bruno. "It is why I pursued my advanced education and it is why I came to Stevens." Since arriving here in 1989, as an educator and director of the world-renowned Davidson Laboratory, he has distinguished himself as a leader in the field of Coastal and Ocean Engineering and as a pioneering expert in the expanding field now known as Maritime Systems. Continue Story »»

Commencement 2008 is Near!

Parents of graduating seniors, the day we've all been working towards is nearly upon us. Just a few short years ago, your child arrived here as a Stevens freshman. During the years that have followed, you have watched your child overcome challenges, absorb knowledge, apply lessons to life and work, form life-long friendships - and create lifetime memories. Continue Story »»