On January 17, Chuck Dages, ’77 masters of engineering science graduate and 2005 Engineering Science and Mechanics Outstanding Engineering Alumni, was named the Executive Vice President, Emerging Technology, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

In his new role, Dages retains his Executive Vice President title but moves from Warner Bros. Technical Operations to the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group where he will continue to have oversight of Motion Picture Imaging (the Studio’s post production facility for film mastering, restoration and digital imaging for motion picture and television) and the Advanced Media Editorial department (prepares feature films for distribution on airlines, cable networks and broadcast television). Additionally, he will lead various projects involving industry and government groups related to repurposing the Studio’s entertainment assets.

Congratulations Chuck for achieving this next step in your career!

Dr. John F. Conley, Jr., (Ph.D., ESMCH, 1995) has been appointed as one of three signature faculty fellows at Oregon State University's Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI). Dr. Conley received his doctorate in engineering science and mechanics, under the direction of Dr. Patrick M. Lenahan in 1995. Since then Dr. Conley has achieved success as a leading materials scientist with an outstanding record of technical papers and patents during his professional career at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dynamics Research Corporation and Sharp Laboratories of America.

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