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 Dr. Waite was recently appointed Dean of the College of Engineering.
He comes to Florida Tech from the National Science Foundation in
Arlington, Va., where he was a program director of environmental
engineering and technology, Division of Bioengineering and
Environmental Systems. He has published three books and more than 50
scientific papers.
“I am truly excited about joining the Florida Tech family and look
forward to helping the College move to the next level of excellence,”
said Waite.
Waite earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from
Northeastern University and master’s and doctoral degrees in
environmental engineering from Harvard University.
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have over 30 years of academic experience at Florida Tech and
serve as the Associate Dean of Academics for the College of
Engineering. I direct the General Engineering Program and teach
the Introduction to Engineering course, a graduate course in
geotechnical engineering and undergraduate courses in soil
mechanics and foundations, and civil engineering materials.
My undergraduate degree is in
civil engineering from the University of Maryland and my graduate
degrees are from the University of Massachusetts. I am a registered
professional engineer (P.E.) in Florida with expertise in soil
mechanics, foundation design, concrete materials, waterfront
construction and waste stabilization. I have served as a consultant
and expert witness, and have five years of engineering experience
with the US Navy. I am an active member of the American Society
of Civil Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education,
Chi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi (the engineering honor society).
I am married and I have two sons
both of whom are engineers, although one is currently in medical
school. I enjoy woodworking and refinishing oak furniture as
a hobby. I love snow skiing and will go just about anywhere
for good snow.
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 I have lived in Florida my entire life; I am native to Melbourne and Brevard County. I began work at the College of Engineering in August 2006. Prior to Florida Tech, I worked at Keiser College for 4 years and served as a lead Financial Services Administrator. I am halfway complete with my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management; I will graduate in the fall of 2008.
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 Stephanie Hopper has come to Florida Tech from the Boeing Company, where she was a Product Manager responsible for several Space Shuttle subsystems. Stephanie’s experience working both in laboratories and with hardware design and build will be a valuable asset to the senior design projects. Stephanie was awarded a Silver Snoopy, a NASA Return to Flight Recognition award and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Board of Diversity and Outreach Award.
She has Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering degree from Villanova University and a Masters Degree from Florida Tech. Stephanie is the Minorities and Women Chair of the Cape Canaveral section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Stephanie Hopper is also the University Laser Safety Officer.
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My name is Sheila Rodriguez. I was born and raised in Melbourne
Florida. I attended the University of Central Florida where I received a
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. I look forward to working
with FIT and the College of Engineering.
Please Join the College of Engineering in welcoming their new Office
Coordinator, Sheila Rodriguez.
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