Dean C. Millar

Dean C. Millar is an Assistant Dean at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. In 1994, following 28 years with Union Carbide/Praxair Inc., he began the UB Engineering Career Institute, a program that complements engineering coursework and gives engineering students real-world professional skills, including pre-employment classes and credit-worthy employment experience. In the past 17 years he has helped over 2000 engineering students launch their careers through the Engineering Career Institute, Internships, and Co-op Programs. Millar has received recognition for the success of these programs including a State University of New York Chancellors Award for Excellence in Professional Service and awards for Positive Influence on Students who were surveyed by UB one year after graduation.

This book would not be possible without the great wisdom and experience of 32 engineering professional contributors featured in Parts 2 and 3. Their much-appreciated contributions allow engineering students to receive the "full package" of engineering skills needed for career success.

To engineering students: you are preparing for an incredibly important profession. I wish you well as you read this book and take action toward your successful future.