The William J. Scala Academy Room is a living memory to William J. Scala (1959-1979) former Manhattan College Student.

The Manhattan College School of Engineering is proud to recognize the following alumni/ae of the College who have been elected to the National Academy for their achievements in engineering:


Lillian C. Borrone

James W. Cooley

Jerome J. Cuomo

Raymond J. Hodge

Eugene R. McGrath

James J. Morgan

Donald J. O'Connor

Dominic M. Di Toro
Charles R. O'Melia

Henry Petroski

Thomas E. Romesser

George J. Tamaro

Robert V. Thomann

Charles H. Thornton

Richard L. Tomasetti
The National Academy of Engineering was established in 1964, under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences, as a parallel organization of outstanding engineers. It is autonomous in its administration and in the selection of its members, sharing with the National Academy of Sciences the responsibility for advising the federal government. 

A person shall be qualified as a candidate for membership in the Academy if identifiable contributions or accomplishments have been made in one or both of the following categories:

  1. Important contributions to engineering theory and practice, including significant contributions to the literature of engineering.
  2. Demonstration of unusual accomplishments in the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology.
A candidate for membership shall be recognized by associates and others for professional integrity, as well as for engineering accomplishments. Effectiveness and efficiency in leadership of organizations that have conducted pioneering or complex programs or that have made noteworthy contributions to the field of engineering education should be weighed as supplementing the primary qualifications outlined above.

 
 


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