Invited Lectures
Distinguished speakers on a variety of topics across engineering and related fields.
Tang Lecture
The annual Shirley and Ting-Wei Tang Endowment Lecture Series, founded in 1999, brings leaders of both engineering education and engineering-based companies to campus to present major talks. Lectures cover subjects such as engineering education, entrepreneurship, global engineering issues, and engineering and business leadership.
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Distinguished Scientist & Engineer Seminar Series
This series showcases the work of accomplished faculty from underrepresented groups. Invited scholars will give a research presentation and lead a second workshop to share their perspective on navigating an academic career. Co-sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences and the College of Engineering.
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Feng Lecture
The Tsuan Hua Feng Distinguished Lecture Series, founded in 1989, brings to campus a distinguished professional engineer or educator in the field of civil and/or environmental engineering to present a major talk, interact with students and faculty, and augment the education in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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William W. Boyer Lecture
The William W. Boyer Lecture was created in honor of Professor William W. Boyer, who was instrumental in the early development of the UMass Transportation Engineering Program in the 1950s and 1960s. Many students who studied under Dr. Boyer’s supervision have gone on to become very successful practicing transportation engineers, entrepreneurs, and scholars.
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Chajes Distinguished Lecture
The Chajes Distinguished Lecture was established to celebrate the tremendous contributions of Professor Alexander Chajes to the University of Massachusetts and the profession of civil engineering.
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Haley & Aldrich Lecture
The Haley & Aldrich Distinguished Lecture in Geotechnical Engineering brings outstanding geotechnical engineers to our campus to present a seminar on a topic of their choice to the Massachusetts Civil Engineering community. Distinguished lecturers are chosen on the basis of their contributions to and accomplishments in geotechnical engineering and their demonstrated ability to mentor young engineers.
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Malkin Lecture Series
Established in memory of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Stephen Malkin, this annual lecture within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering attracts a wide variety of expert speakers who inspire our learning community on issues of innovation and progress in the field of manufacturing.
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