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Dr. Frederick J. Berger, an ASEE fellow and past national director of the Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society, died September 1, 2007 at age 91. Services were held on September 4, 2007 in Queens, NY.

Dr. Berger was responsible for establishing the ASEE Frederick J. Berger Award in 1990, which recognizes programmatic and individual excellence in engineering technology. He was an active member of ASEE since 1960.

Dr. Berger was acclaimed for his many noteworthy contributions as an engineering technology educator. These include his service for many years at City University of New York as a professor, department chair, engineering science coordinator, and the founder of (and faculty advisor to) the Tau Alpha Pi and IEEE chapters of the institution.

As the first National Director of Tau Alpha Pi, Dr. Berger built and directed it to national prominence as the professional honor society for the engineering technologies. During his tenure as Executive Director/Secretary, the Society has grown to have active chapters in almost all institutions with TAC/ABET accredited programs. He founded the Tau Alpha Pi annual Journal and served as its editor.

Dr. Berger received the Letter of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to Education from President Reagan in 1987 and again in 1993 from President Clinton. He graduated from City College of New York with a BS & BCC degree. Dr. Berger was Chair and Engineering Science Coordinator at the City College of New York from 1962-1982. He also served as an evaluator for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and a consultant to the National Science Foundation.

The American Society for Engineering Education is deeply saddened by the shocking events at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. While mere words fail at this time of tragedy and loss, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to all at Virginia Tech. This terrible incident touches all of us, and we, in the engineering education community, feel immense sorrow at the loss of our fine colleagues and their promising students. In the days of recovery and healing to come, we will keep the faculty, students, and families in our hearts. ASEE sends thoughts of compassion to Dr. Richard C. Benson, Dean of Engineering, VA Tech, and to VA Tech President, Dr. Charles W. Steger, as this excellent institution of higher education struggles to respond during this time of tragedy and grief.

Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund
To remember and honor the victims of April 16, the university has established the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

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