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Przirembel Honored by the American Society for Engineering Education Christian E.G. Przirembel, associate dean for research and graduate studies in Clemson's College of Engineering and Science, received the Ralph Coats Roe Award during a recent meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education. "Recognizing the significance of the award and knowing many of the past recipients, I was overwhelmed when I first received notification," said Przirembel. "It is a tremendous honor to be so recognized by the mechanical engineering education community." The award is based on notable contributions to the profession as well as outstanding work as a teacher. The award is in memory of Ralph Coats Roe, a pioneer in the design and construction of highly efficient power plants and advanced desalting processes. The award, funded by the N. J.-based Burns and Roe Enterprises Inc., is given through the mechanical engineering division of the American Society for Engineering Education. "I arrived with my family as a war refugee from Germany in 1953, knowing no English and certainly nothing about engineering," said the 56-year-old Przirembel. "For me, education has been the key to unlocking the very best that this country has to offer. I believe it can be the key for many others as well. My parents often reminded me that nothing could take away your education -- not even a world war." "Professor Przirembel has provided exceptional service to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers," said engineering and science dean Thomas M. Keinath. "He is richly deserving of this noteworthy award, which recognizes his lifetime contributions to the education of mechanical engineers." In addition to serving as associate dean for the past four years, Przirembel was acting dean during the 1996-97 academic year while Keinath was on medical leave. Przirembel chaired the mechanical engineering department from 1981 to 1994. Previously, he taught mechanical engineering at his alma mater, Rutgers University. Przirembel is internationally recognized for his leadership role in engineering education and is currently a member of the Board of Governors of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International. He is a Fellow of ASME, the American Society for Engineering Education, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His numerous recognitions include ASME's Pi Tau Sigma Medal and the American Society for Engineering Education's Centennial Award. Most recently, he won the Honorary V Years Medal from the International Engineering Academy based on his groundbreaking work in forging scientific ties to the Balkans region.
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