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Chinese-American WWII Veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal

by Tanner Iskra appears in Features section of issue XXXV (35) No.1 July 2019  pdf

Finally, Congressional Gold Medals were issued to Chinese-American veterans who fought in World War II.

Committee of 100 Mourns Passing of Founder I.M. Pei

by C100 appears in Features section of issue XXXV (35) No.1 July 2019  pdf

I. M. Pei, acclaimed architect and C100 founder, passed May 26th, 2019 in New York.

Remembering President Eisenhower

by Doug Glant appears in Features section of issue XXXIV (34) No.4 April 2019  pdf

Doug takes us on a journey through the life and times of ex U.S. President Dwight David Eisenhower.

2018 AAEOY (Asian American Engineer of the Year) Awards

by Dr. Lin Ye appears in News section of issue XXXIV (34) No.1 July 2018  pdf

Dr. Lin Ye outlines the amazing accomplishments of the 2018 award recipients.

Chinese Institute of Engineers Centennial (1917 - 2017)

by CIE-NY appears in Features section of issue XXXIII (33) No.4 April 2018  pdf

The Centennial celebration of the Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE) took place in 2017 at the beautiful Palisades Conference Center. Associated organizations include the Modern Engineering and Technology Seminar (METS), Sino-American Technology and Engineering Conference (SATEC), and the Asian American Engineer or the Year (AAEOY).

When Flying Tigers Ruled the Sky

by Walter Ko appears in Book Review section of issue XXXIII (33) No.4 April 2018  pdf

Walter give us a brief look at the amazing book, “The Flying Tigers: American Outlaw pilots over China in World War II”, by Bill Yenne.

China Remembers a Flying Tiger

by chinadaily.com.cn appears in Features section of issue XXXIII (33) No.2 October 2017  pdf

We remember Robert Eugene Oxford who’s B-24 Liberator disappeared 73 years ago, along with the rest of the crew.

Flying Tiger Oxford

by Editor Becky Watts appears in Features section of issue XXXIII (33) No.2 October 2017  pdf

The small community of Concord is now able to pay respects to it’s honored folks that were a part of the Flying Tigers

Tyrus Wong, The ‘Bambi’ Artist Who Endured America’s Racism, Gets His Due

by Katherine Brooks appears in Features section of issue XXXIII (33) No.2 October 2017  pdf

The watercolor sketches by Tyrus Wong, established the foundations for the Disney ‘Bambi’ animated feature.

How the Asian American Engineer of the Year Award Was Born

by Thomas Wu appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.4 April 2017  pdf

The birth and history of the AAEOY.

2017 Asian American Engineer of The Year (AAEOY) Award

by AAEOY appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.4 April 2017  pdf

A summary of the 2017 AAEOY event held in the upscale city of Bellevue in Washington state.

AAEOY Award Keynote Speech

by Heidi Shyu appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.4 April 2017  pdf

The empowering keynote speech to the 2017 AAEOY body, from the Honorable Heidi Shyu.

Self-Made Female Billionaires

by Echo Huang appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.4 April 2017  pdf

China leads the world in self-made female billionaires.

Childhood Inspiration

by Zheping Huang appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.1 July 2016  pdf

He Jiang became the first Chinese student to deliver a graduation speech at Harvard.

He Jiang

by Niu appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.1 July 2016  pdf

A look at He Jiang, the first Chinese student at Harvard to deliver a graduation speech.

The Fujia Yang that I know

by Da Hsuan Feng appears in Features section of issue XXXII (32) No.1 July 2016  pdf

A look at Professor Fujia Yang, his many accomplishments, and his philosophies.

Seattle Museum of Flight Celebrates Wong Tsoo

by Staff appears in Features section of issue XXXI (31) No.4 April 2016  pdf

Museum of Flight celebrates first engineer.

Using the Metaphor of Achieving Dreams

by Foster Stockwell appears in Book Review section of issue XXXI (31) No.4 April 2016  pdf

Foster Stockwell discusses the book “Daring to Dream Once Again, It’s Never Too Late” by Dinah Lin

From Cornell University to the Institute of Theoretical Physics of Chinese Academy of Science

by Victor Da Hsuan Feng appears in Features section of issue XXXI (31) No.1 July 2015  pdf

Read the story of Dr. Ian Hou’s transformative journey.

The 2015 AAEOY Awards

by Roger Dong appears in Features section of issue XXX (30) No.4 April 2015  pdf

Sixteen recipients were honored at the AAEOY 2015 event.

A Man of Character [full]

by Soumya Karlamangla appears in Features section of issue XXX (30) No.2 October 2014  pdf

A detailed look at opportunities both good and bad for Chang-Lin Tien.

A Night to Make Asian Americans Proud

by Roger S. Dong appears in Events section of issue XXX (30) No.2 October 2014  pdf

The 2014 AAEOY banquet was opened with a keynote speech from Dr. Ching Wu “Paul” Chu.

The Aizhai Bridge in Scenic Western Hunan

by Staff appears in Places section of issue XXX (30) No.2 October 2014  pdf

Interesting facts about this suspension bridge.

First Woman in Space

by Staff appears in Features section of issue XXVIII (28) No.4 April 2013  pdf

People's Liberation Army Air Force Aviation College of Changchun graduate Liu Yang flies high.

China's Real Estate Mogul

by 60 Minutes Overtime appears in Features section of issue XXVIII (28) No.4 April 2013  pdf

Hard work and determination win out for Zhang Xin.

The Asian American Engineer of the Year Award

by Staff appears in Events section of issue XXVIII (28) No.4 April 2013  pdf

Asian American Engineer of the Year 2013 highlights.

University of Arizona Provost Receives Asian American Leadership Award

by Daniel Stolte appears in News section of issue XXVIII (28) No.4 April 2013  pdf

Asian American Leadership Award to Jaqueline Lee Mok.

Electron Devices Society Celebrated Member

by Staff appears in Profile section of issue XXVIII (28) No.3 January 2013  pdf

Tom Sah Chihtang? recieves high honor for contributions in transistor physics, in integrated circuit manufacturing technology and more

2012 Nobel Prize for Literature to Mo Yan

by China Daily 10/15/2012 appears in Profile section of issue XXVIII (28) No.2 October 2012  pdf

Profile on Mo Yan (Guan Moye), and his Nobel Prize for Literature.

Teaching Adventures in Cambodia, Taiwan, and Japan

by Florence Jue appears in Features section of issue XXVII (27) No.4 April 2012  pdf

Florence recalls her time teaching in various cultural settings.

Asian American Engineer of the Year 2012

by 2012 AAEOY Executive Committee appears in Events section of issue XXVII (27) No.4 April 2012  pdf

Highlights of the 2012 AAEOY conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sandia National Laboratories at AAEOY

by Nancy Salem appears in Events section of issue XXVII (27) No.4 April 2012  pdf

A report on the AAEOY attendance by the Sandia National Laboratories.

About Chris Lu

by Staff appears in Profile section of issue XXVII (27) No.3 January 2012  pdf

A close look at Christopher P. Lu, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary for President Obama.

Tech-savvy Dreamer

by Sharon Pian Chan appears in Features section of issue XXVII (27) No.2 October 2011  pdf

A look at Lili Cheng, a force to be reckoned with in social engineering

What Does It Take to Become a Nobel Laureate?

by Da Hsuan Feng appears in Features section of issue XXVI (26) No.4 April 2011  pdf

Da Hsuan Feng’s research into the topic.

ASIAN AMERICAN ENGINEER OF THE YEAR [2011]

by AAEOY Executive Committee appears in News section of issue XXVI (26) No.4 April 2011  pdf

The Executive Committee’s report on the 2011 roundup of accomplished recipients.

Chenming Hu Honored with AAEOY Distinguished Lifetime Achievement

by Chih-Tang Sah appears in News section of issue XXVI (26) No.4 April 2011  pdf

The introduction of Dr. Chenming Hu, and acceptance speech.

Beautiful!

by Elizabeth Shestak appears in News section of issue XXVI (26) No.4 April 2011  pdf

A look at the amazing Dawn Song, 2010 MacArthur Fellow recipient.

Whiz Kid

by Joe Kovac Jr appears in Features section of issue XXVI (26) No.3 January 2011  pdf

Profile on Tracy Yang, a Truman Scholar and a Rhodes Scholar.

No Winners in Nobel Saga

by David Gosset appears in Commentary section of issue XXVI (26) No.3 January 2011  pdf

Nobel selection process, and why there are mixed messages with awarding the Nobel to Liu Xiaobo while jailed.

Outstanding Citizen Achievements Are Announced at the 2010 Organization of Chinese Americans National Convention

by Roger S. Dong appears in Events section of issue XXVI (26) No.2 October 2010  pdf

A report from the 2010 National Convention for the OCA, in Houston, Texas.

Chinese American Hall of Fame

by Jane Leung Larson appears in News section of issue XXVI (26) No.2 October 2010  pdf

Honoring exceptional and prominent Chinese Americans.

The Failure of Asian Success

by Buck Gee,Wes Hom appears in Analysis section of issue XXVI (26) No.1 July 2010  pdf

A discussion surrounding issues with promotion to executive management

Nora Lin

by AAEOY appears in News section of issue XXV (25) No.2 October 2009  pdf

Nora Lin received the AAEOY 2009 award. Read about her many accomplishments.

Charles Kao, 2009 Nobel Prize Winner

by Staff appears in News section of issue XXV (25) No.2 October 2009  pdf

Modern optical fibers, owe a debt of gratitude for the amazing work of Charles Kao.

Committee of 100 Chairman, John Chen

by Jane Leung Larson appears in Features section of issue XXV (25) No.1 July 2009  pdf

John’s outlook for his leadership of the Committee of 100 (C100).

Anson Burlingame: Diplomat, Evangelist, Idea Person

by T. K. Chu appears in Letter to The Editor section of issue xxv (25) No.1 July 2009  pdf

T. K. Chu responds to the article posted by George Koo in the April 2009 edition.

Organization of Chinese Americans Thrilled with New Congresswoman

by Sarah Smith Nester appears in News section of issue xxv (25) No.1 July 2009  pdf

The amazing Judy Chu is elected to represent the Californian 32nd district.

An Accidental Physicist

by Richard King appears in Features section of issue XXIX (29) No.4 April 2014  pdf

How I changed my career from Nuclear Physics to Wall Street

Sam Huntington, 1927-2008

by Fareed Zakaria appears in Editorial section of issue XXIV (24) No.3 January 2009  pdf

Best known for his views on the clash of civilizations, the scholar Sam Huntington passed Dec 24th, 2008.

John Leighton Stuart

by Stanton Jue appears in Features section of issue XXIV (24) No.3 January 2009  pdf

A pivotal ambassador to China before the PRC government was established, John’s ashes were finally laid to rest in a Hangzhou grave.

A Nobel Laureate in the White House

by Rex Feng appears in Features section of issue XXIV (24) No.3 January 2009  pdf

Nobel laureate, physicist, former chairman of Stanford University Physics Department, and Director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, only briefly hits the highlights for Steven Chu.

Microsoft Bets on Yahoo's Former Wizard of the Search World

by Benjamin J. Romano appears in Features section of issue XXIV (24) No.3 January 2009  pdf

Microsoft acquires Yahoo search engine expert Qi Lu.

Asian Pacific Fund Announces Tien Education Leadership Awards

by Staff appears in News section of issue XXIII (23) No.4 April 2008  pdf

Recipients of the Tien Education Leadership Award are highlighted in this brief news item.

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Awards

by Staff appears in News section of issue XXIII (23) No.4 April 2008  pdf

Awards presented at the 49th annual AIAA / ASME / ASCE / AHS / ASC Structures / Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference.

The Legacy of Wong Tsu

by Da Hsuan Feng appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.3 January 2008  pdf

A look back at Wong Tsu’s contributions to aviation and the world through his association with The Boeing Company.

Excited to Go to Work

by Andante Lee appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.3 January 2008  pdf

Andante Lee interviews Heidi Shyu, Vice President of Corporate Technology and Research at Raytheon.

Head of Seattle’s Wing Luke Asian Museum to Retire

by Tan Vinh appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.2 October 2007  pdf

Wing Luke Asian Museum curator Ron Chew to retire at the end of 2007.

Dreamliner to be delivered late, Boeing confirms

by James Wallace appears in News section of issue XXIII (23) No.2 October 2007  pdf

James outlines Boeing’s plans for delivery of the 7E7, now renamed the 787 Dreamliner, which appears to be behind schedule.

Boeing Rolls Out Dreamliner for the World

by Dominic Gates appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.1 July 2007  pdf

An account of the unveiling of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Tangshan Promises to Play a Key Role in China’s Future

by George Koo appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.1 July 2007  pdf

Tangshan, the site of an earthquake of magnitude 7.8, as measured on the Richter scale, has rebuilt into a powerful economic force.

Graduation Speech

by Andrew Fung appears in Features section of issue XXIII (23) No.1 July 2007  pdf

Andrew stands out with his 2007 High School graduation speech.

James Wei

by Staff appears in Profile section of issue XXII (22) No.4 April 2007  pdf

A concise look at the amazing achievements of James Wei.

Top Engineering Prize Honors Father of Biomechanics

by Staff appears in Events section of issue XXII (22) No.3 January 2007  pdf

Celebrating Yuan-Cheng Fung’s award of the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ prize, a prestigious engineering prize.

Norman Tien Named New Dean of Case School of Engineering

by Case Western Reserve University appears in News section of issue XXII (22) No.3 January 2007  pdf

The electrical engineering and computer science department received a new dean, Normal Tien.

In Service of the WYLD –A Personal Reflection

by Elizabeth Li appears in Features section of issue XXI (21) No.3 January 2006  pdf

Elizabeth talks about her history as a startup lawyer and her support of the Washington Young Lawyers Division.

Wong Tsu - Pioneer in Aviation

by Key Donn,C. C. Tien appears in Features section of issue XXI (21) No.2 October 2005  pdf

Overview of the life, achievements, and contributions of Wong Tsu.

Our Good Friend - Dr. Tzy Cheng Peng

by Walter Ko appears in Features section of issue XXI (21) No.2 October 2005  pdf

Walter Ko and associates pull together a concise but interesting profile of T. C. Peng, his achievements and contributions.

Prof- Tien-Wei Wu

by Hua-ling Hu appears in Features section of issue XXI (21) No.2 October 2005  pdf

The passing of Professor Tien-Wei Wu prompted this overview of his many achievements and contributions as a historian and a champion of justice.

Gala Honoring Wong Tsu - A Chinese Aviation Pioneer Of the Boeing Airplane Company

by Key Don,C. C. Tien appears in Events section of issue XXI (21) No.2 October 2005  pdf

The “Red Barn” wing at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, houses a recognition plaque and a history exhibit for Wong Tsu’s contributions to Boeing’s aviation history.

To Honor a Colleague and to Say Goodbye to a Friend

by C. C. Tien appears in Profile section of issue XXI (21) No.1 July 2005  pdf

C. C. Tien looks at the amazing life of S. Y. Lee, who founded the Chinese American Forum.

Dr. Sheng Yen Lee (1924-2005)

by Tzy C. Peng appears in News section of issue XXI (21) No.1 July 2005  pdf

Tzy C. Peng shares the life of S. Y. Lee, founder of the Chinese American Forum.

Distinguished Science and Technology Award: Dr. Daniel Chee Tsui

by Arthur LeGrand Doty appears in Events section of issue XX (20) No.4 April 2005  pdf

This year’s recipient of this prestigious award is Dr. Daniel Chee Tsui, who is profiled in this short article.

An Exciting Life

by Xiaoyu Yan appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

The author paints an amazing self-portrait in this profile piece.

A Speech by Governor Gary Locke

by C100 appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

Governor Gary Locke illuminates the accomplishments of Chinese Americans and Chinese American organizations.

Professor Paul Yu

by San Jose Mercury News appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

A short profile of the newest president of San Jose State University (SJSU), Professor Paul Yu. (Circa 2004)

An Inside Look At Final Days of Search for SJSU Chief

by Becky Bartindale appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

A synopsis of San Jose State University’s search for a new leader.

Professor Yuan-Cheng Fung

by George Wan appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

A profile piece covering the life and accomplishments of Professor Yuan-Cheng Fung.

Heidi Shyu

by Staff appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

Details about Heidi Shyu and her accomplishments to date (2004).

Marilyn Hay-lit Tam

by Staff appears in Features section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

Details about Marilyn Tam and her accomplishments to date (2004).

It's Final: Fong Made Police Chief

by Jaxon Van Derbeken,Simone Sebastian,Chronicle Staff Writer appears in News section of issue XX (20) No.1 July 2004  pdf

Heather Fong has been ensconced as the new Chief of Police for San Francisco.



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