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Stevens Professor in the News

Last month, the Stevens community had a front-row seat to the heroic landing and subsequent rescue of US Airways Flight 1549. However, for Professor Alan F. Blumberg , there was more to do than just witness this event.

Dr. Blumberg, director of the Center for Maritime Systems, monitors water conditions around New York City, and realized right away that he could assist rescue workers with his knowledge of water currents and the way they transport an object.

This weekend, The New York Times ran an article on Professor Blumberg and how he was able to aid rescue efforts for what has become known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” Check out the article here.

Stevens Celebrates Inauguration 2009

On Tuesday, people from all over the world will converge in Washington, D.C., witness on television and follow coverage online, as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. To prepare for the momentous event, Stevens students share their thoughts on Obama and the future of our country over the next four years.

Jill Deutsch (ChemBio/Accelerated Pre-Med ‘09/’10)
“I am very hopeful that he will pull the country out of the mess it’s currently in!”

Charles Steiner (Electrical Engineering, ’12)
“We chose the best option for us. Obama is by far the best option and he’ll bring a lot of positive change. I’m very hopeful.”

David Gordon (Mechanical Engineering, ’12)
“I am hopeful.”

  

Abhay Sampath (Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, ’12)
“I wasn’t old enough to vote in this election, but I think it started off strong with a lot of choices. I think the youth in the Northeast were hoping for Obama. I’ve been an Obama supporter but I think the media had a lot to do with it. McCain’s age and Palin’s experience were exploited, for example depictions like Saturday Night Live took away from them. But I’m hopeful for the next four years and I hope America embraces Obama.”

Chris Coppola (Mechanical Engineering, ’12)
“I agree with Abhay, I hope Obama is fully accepted. I was very happy and proud to be a part of this historical election.”

Tatiana Green (Biomedical Engineering, ’12)
“I’m a bleeding heart liberal so I am very excited.”

Tabitha Gorena (Art & Technology, ’12)
“The idea of hope is associated with Obama. We haven’t had that in awhile with a president.”

Anonymous (ChemBio, ’12)
“This is the first election I’ve been able to vote. I don’t think I really paid attention before and it is so different when you can be a part of it. I’ve never felt this way about an election before and the night that Obama was announced as our next President, it was an incredible experience. I hope he does what he says he’ll do.”

 Danielle Sack (Biomedical Engineering, ’11)
“I’m a bit nervous because I’m more conservative, but I’m excited for a new change.”

On-campus events are planned for Tuesday, including a live screening of the Inauguration in Jacobus Student Center. Additionally, all televisions in Pierce Dining Hall will be tuned to coverage of the events in D.C.