Pecen--Recayi [Industrial Technology Faculty]

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1 Solar Panthers splash into third place at international solar boating championship
Northern Iowan 108:57, p.1
For the second consecutive year, UNI hosted the World Championship Solar Boating competition. The host team earned first place in the Sprint Event, third place in the Solar Endurance, second in the qualifying heats, and third overall; photo.
2 UNI takes first place in sprint event, third overall at Solar Splash championship
Public Relations News Release 2011:328, p.1
Istanbul Technical University in Turkey won the event; with Cedarville University in Ohio placing second. Reg Pecen was pleased with the success of the UNI team.
3 UNI to host solar boating championship
Northern Iowan 108:56, p.1
George Wyth State Park will be the scene of the 2012 Solar Splash World Championship competition. This is UNI's second time hosting the event. Teams from around the world will compete in the five day event; photo.
4 UNI to host world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing June 13-17
Public Relations News Release 2011:327, p.1
For the second year in a row UNI will host the competition at George Wyth State Park. Teams from U. S. colleges, Turkey, England, and Mexico.
5 Soaking up the sun
Northern Iowan 108:52, p.6
Northern Iowa Solar Boat Team will host the international collegiate competition in June at George Wyth Lake in Cedar Falls. The competition consists of several events; photo.
6 UNI hosts world championship of intercollegiate solar boar racing
Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.21
UNI places fourth in competition at George Wyth State Park; photo.
7 UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships
Northern Iowan 108:1, p.9
Twenty-one teams from four countries competed at George Wyth State Park in the solar boat championship. This was the first time UNI has hosted the event; photo.
8 UNI hosts Solar Splash World Championships
Northern Iowan 107:56, p.1
Twenty-one teams from four countries competed in the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat Racing. The event was held at George Wyth State Park. Officials and teams were pleased with the competition; photo.
9 UNI places fourth in world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing
Public Relations News Release 2010:372, p.1
The host team, UNI, of the 2011 Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat racing placed 4th.
10 UNI to host world championship of intercollegiate solar boat racing
Public Relations News Release 2010:363, p.1
The 2011 Solar Splash World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boat racing will be hosted by UNI at the George Wyth State Park.
11 UNI goes green with installation of wind-solar hybrid power station
Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.14
Twelve kilowatt wind-solar power station installed near Industrial Technology Center; furnishes energy for nearby demonstration greenhouse; photo.
12 UNI goes green with installation of wind-solar hybrid power station.
Public Relations News Release 2010:193, p.1
Built next to the Industrial Technology Center, the station brings together two sustainable sources of energy that will reduce carbon emissions and provide a renewable energy teaching and research facility.
13 Sabin Hall reopens for classes
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.1
Extensive remodeling over the past two years has modernized Sabin Hall and brought the building up to the fire code. Many "green" elements have been added to the building; photo.
14 Solar wind turbine contributes to UNI's sustainability efforts
Northern Iowan 107:28, p.1
Construction has been completed on a wind turbine located near the UNI Industrial Technology Center. Three solar panels were also added. Within a year over 22,000 kilowatts of solar and wind energy will be produced.; photo.
15 UNI electrical engineering program accredited by ABET-TAC.
Public Relations News Release 2010:167, p.1
The program has been accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.
16 Solar Panthers take third in international competition
Northern Iowan 107:1, p.21
The Solar Panthers have placed in the top five for four years in a row. The team received a trophy for outstanding solar system design and ranked fourth in the technical report category; photo.
17 UNI Solar Panthers take third place in international boating competition
Northern Iowan 106:58, p.2
Finish third for second consecutive year; win other awards during competition; photo.
18 UNI solar boat takes third in world championships
Public Relations News Release 2009:489, p.1
This is the team's second straight third-place finish, and fourth year in a row in the top five. The Solar Panthers brought home a trophy for Outstanding Solar System Design, given to the team displaying outstanding knowledge and hands-on skills.
19 UNI Solar Panthers head to international boating championship June 9 - 13
Public Relations News Release 2009:472, p.1
The solar/electric boat team will travel to Lake Fayetteville, Arkansas for the annual Solar Splash electric boat competition, hosted by the University of Arkansas. The Solar Panthers will compete against 13 other teams.
20 UNI receives IA WIND funding for solar-wind hybrid power station
Public Relations News Release 2009:403, p.1
They electricity generated by the 12-kilowatt solar-wind hybrid power station will be used as renewable energy input for a smart-grid based, green house educational demonstration project to aid in teaching and research on smart-grid and energy issues.
21 Inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients announced at annual town hall
Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.19
Roster of those who won an award; photo.
22 UNI diversity town hall examines progress, looks toward future
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.1
Lofty goals greeted participants in the second diversity town hall meeting. Measure of progress being made by campus agencies, discussed progress made and possible improvements; honored promoters highlighted the meeting; photo.
23 UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1
Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
24 UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities
Public Relations News Release 2009:140, p.1
The Bureau serves Iowa's communities with moe than 200 presentations available to business and civic groups. The Speakers Bureau also includes a 2009-2010 Featured Speakers series showcasing presentations that are listed.
25 Alternative energy with a sunny twist: UNI to host solar boating competition
Northern Iowan 106:10, p.1
The intercollegiate world championship solar boating competition will be held in Cedar Falls; 2011-2013. Referees from all over the world will inspect the boats and judge the various events; photo.
26 UNI to host international solar boat competition
Public Relations News Release 2009:58, p.1
Solar Splash is hands-on educational experience that develops teamwork and interdisciplinary skills. The competitions will be held here in 2011, 2012, and 2013 at one of the lakes in George Wyth State Park. The competition began in Milwaukee in 1994.
27 New courses offered for Liberal Arts Core
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.19
"Wind Energy Applications in Iowa" and "Women and Gender Studies: Introduction" have been added to the social science category. Iowa has become a major player in harnessing the wind for energy; photo.
28 Solar Panthers compete in World Championship
Northern Iowan 106:1, p.7
A solar electric boat is built from scratch each year by the UNI Solar Electric Team. The team placed third out of eighteen teams in the competition; photo.
29 UNI's Continuing & Distance Education to offer Iowa Wind Energy course this fall
Public Relations News Release 2008:586, p.1
The course covers a variety of topics providing a substantial overview of wind evergy, its use and the ramifications of its use, as well as a review of history and driving forces for the economic development of wind energy.
30 Bring on the sunshine! UNI Solar Panthers place third in world championship
Northern Iowan 105:55, p.1
UNI Electric Solar Team placed third in World Championships with their solar electric boat. The team also won "Outstanding Electrical System Design," third place for "Best Visual Display," and third in the Solar Slalom event; photo.
31 UNI Solar Electric Boat Team places third at world championship
Public Relations News Release 2008:559, p.1
The overall third-place finish at the 2009 Solar Splash competition gives the college its highest finish at the competition set by the Solar Panthers of the solar electric boat team. Students listed.
32 Former UNI student designs e-Bike
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.1
Stationary bike uses the back tire to rotate a magnet generating electrical current. Bike is used to illustrate the differences in efficiency between incandescent and compact fluorescent light bulbs
33 UNI "e-Bike" provides energy efficiency awareness
Public Relations News Release 2008:490, p.1
The project aims to utilize a number of renewable energy based hands-on projects to promote mathematics and science in the classroom. The "d-Bike" came from the senior design project of Patrick Dehn, a Waverly resident and 2008 graduate.
34 UNI, MSETI-AREA work to promote math & Science education in local schools
Public Relations News Release 2008:482, p.1
The MSETI-AREA project received a grant from the Iowa Math and Science Education Partnership in the fall of 2008 and is led by Recayi "Reg" Tecen, associate professor of industrial technology.
35 Iowa Mathematics & Science Education Partnership gives funding for 13 grants to improve the state's math and science education system
Public Relations News Release 2008:66, p.1
The three goals of IMSEP are: to improve mathematics and science performance of Iowa students; to prepare more high-quality mathematics and science teachers for Iowa's schools; and to promote statewide collaboration and cooperation.
36 UNI Solar Electric Boat Team ties last year's finish, improves in design
Public Relations News Release 2007:738, p.1
"Winning the outstanding solar power system design was very special for us since our students made their own 480-watt solar array system. Our custom-made panel gave us the lightest and most efficient panels for the championship event."
37 UNI hosts Electrical and Information Engineering Technology senior design seminar
Public Relations News Release 2007:733, p.1
Eight seniors majoring in electrical and information engineering technology (EIET), from the Department of Industrial Technology, hosted a design seminar earlier this spring.
38 UNI sends five to the 15th annual Solar Splash electric boat competition, June 18-22
Public Relations News Release 2007:732, p.1
UNI's solar electric boat team will travel to Lake Fayetteville in Arkansas for the five-day competition. Solar Splash, hosted by the University of Arkansas, is the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating.
39 UNI sends five to the 15th annual Solar Splash electric boat competition, June 18-22
Public Relations News Release 2007:732, p.1
Solar Splash, hosted by the University of Arkansas, is the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating.
40 Last Lecture Series
Northern Iowan 104:23, p.13
Professor Recayi Pecen will speak on the topic "No rush in coal-fired power plant in Waterloo: any better option for Cedar Valley?"
41 UNI Campus Activities Board to present "The Last Lecture Series"
Public Relations News Release 2007:222, p.1
William Koch will be presenting "NOW I Understand the Importance of Language and Art for a Liberal Education" at October 23.
42 UNI Lifelong University announces fall 2007 courses
Public Relations News Release 2007:84, p.1
The Lifelong University will be offering five non-credit courses this fall.
43 UNI solar electric boat team places fourth at international Solar Splash competition
Public Relations News Release 2007:28, p.1
The 2007 Panthers Solar Electric Boat Team placed fourth at the international Solar Splash competition June 13.
44 UNI solar electric boat team competes in international Solar Splash
Public Relations News Release 2007:23, p.1
The 2007 Panthers Solar Electric Boat Team will be competing in the 14th Annual World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating June 13-17.
45 UNI students build quiet, environmentally friendly, solar-powered lawn mower
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Industrial technology students have designed and built a solar-powered lawnmower, UNIMow, as part of their electrical and information engineering technology senior design program.
46 UNI hosts first Community Showcase April 24
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
The first-ever Community Showcase to highlight UNI programs and resources will be held April 24.
47 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Recayi Pecen will present "If we really must use coal for a power plant in Waterloo, why not an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Power Plant, never a pulverized coal plant?" Saturday, March 3.
48 UNI Saturday Science Showcase on coal-fueled power plant issues
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Recayi Pecen will present the March lecture, Saturday, March 3.
49 UNI solar electric boat earns ninth place at solar boating world championship.
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
UNI team competed against fifteen other teams in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
50 UNI solar electric boat team competes in international Solar Splash
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Competition is in Fayetteville, Arkansas June 21-25.
51 UNI-created renewable energy station to help save money at Hickory Hills Park
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Park can save between $3,000 and $4,380 per year.
52 Thursday, March 30
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.3
Leaders on Leadership panel discussion will take place; Brian Hynek will present "The latest research results from Mars"; Women's Film Series will continue.
53 Monday, March 20
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Wilson Series in Business Ethics will present "An Industry Insider's View of the WorldCom Crisis," in the Curris Business Building. Events for the coming week are listed.
54 Thursday, March 23
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Dickinson Relays will take place in the UNI-Dome; Informal discussion on Islam will be held in the Union; Asian-American Heritage Month Keynote Address will take place at the Center for Multicultural Education.
55 Sunshine powers portion of UNI's CEEE; photovoltaic display design allows for future expansion
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Photovoltaic panels provide emmision-free energy to CEEE and expansion may be possible in the future.
56 UNI solar boat team earns commercial-viability award
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
UNI placed 11th out of 19 at the World Championship of Intercollegiate Solar Boating.
57 Solar boat splashes into ninth place
Northern Iowan 100:60, p.1
UNI solar boat team earns ninth place out of twenty-four teams in their last competition.
58 UNI solar electric boat team takes home trophies from world championship
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
UNI receives three trophies and a ninth place finish at World Championship Solar Boat Regatta.
59 Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Descriptions of projects and teams completing them.
60 ITC students to 'power' their way into Buffalo, N.Y.
Northern Iowan 100:50, p.1
Six electrical and information engineering technology and manufacturing technology majors will participate at the 2004 Solar Splash solar boat competition; photo.
61 Peace activists Joe Carr and Cheryl Broderson to speak at UNI April 14
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Joe Carr and Cheryl Broderson will give a presentation titled "Stop Demolishing Palestine: Stories of a Non-Violent Resistance to the Israeli Occupation."
62 Wind power -- is it worth the cost?
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Renewable energy sources described and related to the Iowa environment.
63 UNI state fair booth profiles university alumni
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
UNI state fair events are given.
64 UNI team earns perseverance award, 2nd place in qualifying round at solar boat championship
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
UNI's entry at the 10th Annual World Championship Solar Electric Boat Regatta finished in second place in the 70-meter sprint event.
65 Fuel-cell cars not far off
Public Relations News Release 2002:571, p.1
Benefits of hydrogen fuel-cell cars discussed.
66 UNI team to compete in international solar electric boat competition
Public Relations News Release 2002:569, p.1
UNI e-boat team competes in electrical boat world championship June 18-22.
67 UNI's Solar Splash entry ready for all comers
Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.14
Four industrial technology students built a solar-powered boat; electro-mechanical systems program changed to electrical and Information engineering technology; photo.
68 UNI's solar electric boat to compete in international competition this week
Public Relations News Release 2001:528, p.1
Will be competing in the Ninth International Solar Electric Boat Regatta in Buffalo, New York.
69 Students working to save the Earth
Northern Iowan 98:55, p.1
UNI Industrial Technology students put together a solar-powered boat for their Senior Design I and II classes; photo.
70 Seniors in UNI's Department of Industrial Technology complete design projects
Public Relations News Release 2000:0, p.1
List of seniors completing their projects; titles of the projects are also listed.
71 Solar powered boat competes in international competition
Northern Iowan 95:58, p.1
Solar-electric boat, constructed by Brent Maitland, Marty Topping, and Ayman Elsawy, competed in 6th Annual Solar-Electric Boat Regatta in Wisconsin last weekend.
72 Power From Scratch
Northern Iowan 90:2, p.
Ashref Alqassab and Fancis Praska create own wind turbine and present it in UNI Sustainability Series. Created by two students as supplements to own homes or Alqassab's father's ranch. Highlights goals, progress, costs, and dedication to project. Professor Pecen, Electrical and Engineering Information Technology Program offers assistance and overall goals for the project and the future; photo.