Geoffrey Orsak

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  1. Of course, there are many other comparisons that need to be considered, since the gross numbers may mask more gaps in some specialties (not all engineers are fungible).
  2. STEAM is an acronym of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math [11]
  3. By 2009, the Infinity Project, which identifies Orsak as one of its founders, claimed to be a leader in preparing high-tech curricula for secondary schools. It also claimed to When Highland Park Independent School District (HIPDSD) received a $5.8 million grant from the Moody Institute to set up its own Moody Innovation Institute (MII) in August, 2016, it decided to recruit Dr. Orsak as the executive director. have reached over 400 schools in 38 states. [12]
  4. The Infinity Project is a joint venture of SMU and Texas Instruments Corporation. Founded in 1999, the project's stated objective was to "...Bring engineering/technology education to all High Schools." Geoffrey Orsak was shown in an August 17, 2000 slide presentation that was created as a marketing tool as one of seven authors, representing six different schools. [13]
  5. Family members have been identified from the obituary of his brother, Charles E. Orsak, who died on November 3, 2012, in Dallas. [1]

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Geoffrey Orsak
Born
Geoffrey Charles Orsak

(1963-05-26) May 26, 1963 (age 60)
SpouseCatherine Bohnert Orsak [1]
Children2
Academic background
EducationRice University B.S., M.S., PhD. (all in Electrical Engineering (E.E.)