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A legendary educator retires from UT after 47 years. Special Feature
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Dr. John Collier (l), chemical engineering department head, congratulates Dr. John Prados (r) at his retirement reception at the Faculty Club on June 8.

Special Feature

Dr. John Prados Retires
After 47 Years at UT

Dr. John Prados, who has been a UT educator and administrator for more than 47 years, officially retired from the university on June 8.

Prados received his Ph.D. degree from UT in 1957 and shortly afterwards joined the COE faculty. He was named Associate Dean of Engineering in 1969 and held several administrative positions, including UT's system-wide Vice-President for Academic Affairs. He returned to teaching in 1989.

Prados has been a dedicated proponent for advances in methods of engineering education, and was one of the leaders in establishing the COE's Engage program in the late 1990s.

Prados is a registered professional engineer, and is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the American Society of Engineering Education. He also has served as the editor for the Journal of Engineering Education since 1995. Prados was named a Faculty Macebearer in 1997-98.

Prados will continue to assist the ChE department in planning web-based chemical engineering programs.

The Dr. John W. Prados Endowment Fund was recently established by the COE to honor Dr. PradosŐ dedication to students and to the university. If you are interested in making a gift to the endowment, or would like more information, contact the Engineering Development Office at (865) 974-2779.

 

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