Monday, March 16, 2009

Drs. Blumberg and Bruno to speak at Hoboken Historical Museum

As part of the Hoboken Historical Museum's "Up & Down the River: The History of the Hudson, 1609 - 2009" exhibit, two noted Stevens professors will give talks for the exhibit's lecture series.

On Sunday, April 5th, Dr. Alan F. Blumberg, the George Meade Bond Professor & Director of the Center for Maritime Systems, will give a talk about how his team assisted in the rescue of USAir Flight 1549 earlier this year.

On Sunday, May 17th, Dr. Michael Bruno, the Feiler Chair & Dean of the School of Engineering and Science, will give a talk entitled "A Sailing History of Hoboken", about Stevens Institute's cutting-edge research into boat design and the America's Cup.

The "Up & Down the River: The History of the Hudson, 1609 - 2009" exhibit will continue through December 23, 2009. Full details about the exhibit and lecture series are available on the Hoboken Historical Museum website.

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