Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering Inducts 17 New Members

Top row left to right: William Cunningham, Ty McNutt, Michael Gray, Silke Spiesshoefer, John R. Fraley and Jared Hornberger. Middle row left to right: Téa Williams, Tsedeniya Abraham, Leon Wittmer, Madhukar Rao Pawar, Kraig Olejniczak and Gary Gunderman. Bottom row left to right: Farhat Jahangir, Eddie Pettis, Deane Thomey, Carl Ryan and Avinash Kashyap.
Photo Submitted

Top row left to right: William Cunningham, Ty McNutt, Michael Gray, Silke Spiesshoefer, John R. Fraley and Jared Hornberger. Middle row left to right: Téa Williams, Tsedeniya Abraham, Leon Wittmer, Madhukar Rao Pawar, Kraig Olejniczak and Gary Gunderman. Bottom row left to right: Farhat Jahangir, Eddie Pettis, Deane Thomey, Carl Ryan and Avinash Kashyap.

The Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering has inducted 17 new members for their dedication to the field of electrical engineering.

The process for this year's inductees began in November 2019, with nominations from colleagues and former professors. Each inductee is an "eminent electrical engineer as well as an eminent graduate of the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Arkansas at least 15 years prior to selection to membership," according to the Academy bylaws.

The ceremony took place in a virtual setting on Saturday, April 25. The event was originally scheduled to take place in Fayetteville on Friday, April 24, but it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 40 people attended the online ceremony.

The 2020 inductees were:

  • Tsedeniya Abraham, B.S.E.E. '03; M.S.E.E. '06
  • John R. Fraley, B.S.E.E. '05
  • Gary Gunderman, B.S.E.E. '93
  • Farhat Jahangir, M.S.E.E. '98
  • Ty McNutt, M.S.E.E. '01; Ph.D '04
  • Madhukar Rao Pawar, M.S.E.E. '95
  • Carl Ryan, B.S.E.E. '62; M.S.E.E. '63; Ph.D '69 University of Missouri-Rolla
  • Deane Thomey, B.S.E.E. '91; M.S.E.E. '95
  • Leon Wittmer, B.S.E.E. '91; M.S.E.E. '95
  • William Cunningham, B.S.E.E.'02
  • Michael Gray, B.S.E.E'86
  • Jared Hornberger, B.S.E.E. '02; M.S.E.E. '05; Ph.D '12
  • Avinash Kashyap, M.S.E.E. '05; Ph.D '09
  • Kraig Olejniczak, B.S.E.E. '87 Valparaiso University; M.S.E.E. '88; Ph.D '91 Purdue University
  • Eddie Pettis, B.S.E.E. '98
  • Silke Spiesshoefer, B.S.Ch.E. '98; M.S.E.E. '01; Ph.D '05
  • Téa Williams, B.S.E.E. '02; M.S.E.E. '04

The Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering was founded in 1980, and its members focus on aiding the department developing the next generation of electrical engineers by providing academic scholarships, student society support, new faculty member support, giving technical and motivational talks to students, and personally mentoring students. 

For more information about the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineering, visit aaee.uark.edu.

 

 

Contacts

Wendy Echeverria, multimedia specialist
Electrical Engineering
479-575-3005, wechever@uark.edu

Nick DeMoss, director of communications
College of Engineering
479-575-5697, ndemoss@uark.edu

Headlines

Food Scientists Show Rice Malt Has Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

With Arkansas growing about half of the rice in the United States, and shortages of traditional raw materials such as barley, evaluating rice cultivars for use in malted brewing was one goal of U of A researchers.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Reviewed by Alumni

Students condensed their design work into senior design projects and presented them for department alumni and other industry professionals, gaining insights from peers and faculty members.

An Evening With NWA Soldier Songs and Voices: The Healing Power of Music

Members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Soldier Songs and Voices will share their experiences and perform music in the Pryor Center atrium at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

University Not Pursuing Full External Management of Custodial and Grounds Services

Following an evaluation process that provided the U of A with the opportunity to learn more about its current operations compared to the market, the university will maintain its current workforce.

NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

 The U of A chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists will offer churros and sodas on the north patio of Kimpel Hall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. Stop by and support your local journalist.

News Daily