G. Wayne Clough
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| Gerald Wayne Clough | |
 Dr. Clough speaks at a student meeting.
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| Born | 1941 Douglas, Georgia |
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| Residence |  U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields | Civil Engineering |
| Institutions | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley Georgia Institute of Technology |
Gerald Wayne Clough (pronounced "cloff", born 1941)[1] is the current president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since September of 1994. He is notable for being the first alumnus to hold that position. He recently announced that he will be stepping down as president of Georgia Tech as of July 1, 2008 to serve as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Education
Dr. Clough grew up in Douglas, Georgia, and was the first member of his family to attend college. When he entered Georgia Tech in 1960, he planned to receive only a bachelor's degree, which he earned in 1964 in civil engineering.[2] However, the faculty encouraged him to earn a graduate degree, and he received his master's in 1965.[2] In 1969, Clough received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.[2]
[edit] Early career
Clough's first academic position was as an assistant professor at Duke University.[2] He then became a full professor at Stanford University.[2] In 1982, he went to Virginia Tech as a professor of civil engineering and coordinator of the geotechnical programs.[3] In 1990, Clough became dean of the Virginia Tech College of Engineering. In 1993, he moved to provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Washington.[2]
[edit] President of Georgia Tech
- See also: Modern history of Georgia Tech
In 1994, G. Wayne Clough became the first Tech alumnus to serve as the President of the Institute, and was in office during the 1996 Summer Olympics. In 1998, he separated the Ivan Allen College of Management, Policy, and International Affairs into the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and returned the College of Management to "College" status.[4][5][6] During his tenure, research expenditures have increased from $212 million to $425 million, computers have become required for all students,[7] enrollment has increased from 13,000 to 18,000 students, Tech received the Hesburgh Award,[3] and Tech's U.S. News & World Report rankings have steadily improved.[8][9][10]
His tenure has been especially focused on a dramatic expansion of the institute; since he took office, over $900 million has been spent on expanding or improving the campus. These projects include the completion of several west campus dorms, the manufacturing complex,[11] 10th and Home, Technology Square, The Biomedical Complex, the Student Center renovation, the expanded 5th Street Bridge, the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center's renovation into the Campus Recreation Center, the new Health Center, the Klaus Advanced Computing Building, and the (currently under construction) Nanotechnology Research Center. He has also spearheaded a revamped Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), and the creation of an International Plan.[12][13]
[edit] Departure
On March 15, 2008, Clough announced in an email to students and staff that he would be stepping down as President on July 1 after nearly fourteen years as President.[14] He will be leaving to serve as the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.[14]
[edit] Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution
Clough was named 12th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on March 15, 2008 at a press conference held at the Smithsonian Castle.[15] Clough will assume office July 1, 2008.
[edit] Honors and Awards
Dr. Clough has earned numerous awards and honors during his career:
- He has earned two Norman Medal,[16] the State of the Art Award,[3] and the Karl von Terzaghi Lectureship in 1994.[17]
- Dr. Clough has also earned a George Westinghouse Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.
- He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1990 for his research into soil-structure interaction problems and served as a chair of one of its summits in 2004, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century.[3]
- In 2001, President George W. Bush appointed him to the President's Council of Science and Technology.[16][18]
- In 2004, Bush appointed him a member of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation and provides advice to Congress and the president on issues of science and technology.[2]
- Also in 2004, the American Society of Civil Engineers presented him with the Outstanding Projects And Leaders award for his contribution to education.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Pogrebin, Robin. "Georgia Tech President to Lead Smithsonian", The New York Times, 2008-03-15. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g Presidents of Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech Office of Institutional Research and Planning. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
- ^ a b c d e Georgia Tech President Wayne Clough Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Education. American Society of Civil Engineers (2004-05-04). Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
- ^ Hashmi, Shad. "Management and IAC consider split", The Technique, 1998-01-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
- ^ Lange, Scott. "Management split: a 'revenue-neutral' move", The Technique, 1998-02-13. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
- ^ Lange, Scott. "Board of Regents gives IAC restructuring a nod", The Technique, 1998-04-17. Retrieved on 2007-05-18.
- ^ Student Computer Ownership Initiative. Georgia Tech Office of Information Technology. Retrieved on 2007-05-01.
- ^ Georgia Institute of Technology (2006-08-18). "Georgia Tech Remains Strong in U.S. News Rankings". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-07-30.
- ^ Georgia Institute of Technology (2007-08-17). "Tech Receives Highest U.S. News Ranking Ever". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-08-21.
- ^ Georgia Institute of Technology (2007-03-30). "U.S. News Releases 2008 Graduate Rankings". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-08-21.
- ^ Georgia Institute of Technology (2000-09-12). "New Facility Honors Manufacturing Giant". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
- ^ Joshi, Nikhil. "International plan takes root", The Technique, 2005-03-04. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ Chen, Inn Inn. "Research, International Plan Fair hits Skiles Walkway", The Technique, 2005-09-23. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
- ^ a b Wayne Clough Leaves Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech Newsroom. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ "Ga. Tech Chief Selected As Head of Smithsonian", The Washington Post, 2008-03-15. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
- ^ a b G. Wayne Clough. National Academy of Engineering. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
- ^ Geotechnical Engineering Hall of Fame: Karl von Terzaghi. Retrieved on 2007-03-26.
- ^ Georgia Institute of Technology (2001-12-12). "Georgia Tech President Clough Named to President's Council on Science & Technology". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-09-17.
[edit] External links
- Biography of Dr. Clough on the Georgia Tech website
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