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==Education and early career==
==Education and early career==
Raveché was born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]. He earned his [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in chemistry at [[Hofstra University]] in 1963. He then earned a [[Ph.D.]] in physical chemistry and statistical mechanics from the [[University of California at San Diego]], where his research was in statistical mechanics.<ref>{{cite web|last=Raveché|first=Harold J.|title=LinkedIn Profile|url=www.linkedin.com/pub/harold-j-raveche/25/955/baa|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=16 March 2014}}</ref>
Raveché was born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]. He earned his [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in chemistry at [[Hofstra University]] in 1963. He then earned a [[Ph.D.]] in physical chemistry and statistical mechanics from the [[University of California at San Diego]], where his research was in statistical mechanics.<ref>{{cite web|last=Raveché|first=Harold J.|title=LinkedIn Profile|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pub/harold-j-raveche/25/955/baa|publisher=LinkedIn|accessdate=16 March 2014}}</ref>


Following his PhD work at UCSD, Raveché was awarded a research fellowship working with [[Melville S. Green]] at the [[National Institute of Standards and Technology]] (NIST), and then accepted a research chemist position. At the NIST, he founded the thermodynamics division and conducted a federal study on supercomputing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Parisi|first=Albert J.|title=New Head of Stevens Sets Goals|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/01/nyregion/new-head-of-stevens-sets-goals.html|accessdate=16 March 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=1 May 1988}}</ref>
Following his PhD work at UCSD, Raveché was awarded a research fellowship working with [[Melville S. Green]] at the [[National Institute of Standards and Technology]] (NIST), and then accepted a research chemist position. At the NIST, he founded the thermodynamics division and conducted a federal study on supercomputing.<ref>{{cite news|last=Parisi|first=Albert J.|title=New Head of Stevens Sets Goals|url=http://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/01/nyregion/new-head-of-stevens-sets-goals.html|accessdate=16 March 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=1 May 1988}}</ref>

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Harold J. Raveché
Harold J. Raveché
6th
In office
1988–2010
Preceded byKenneth C. Rogers
Succeeded byNariman Farvardin
Personal details
BornBrooklyn, New York

Harold J. Raveché was the 6th President of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Education and early career

Raveché was born in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Hofstra University in 1963. He then earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and statistical mechanics from the University of California at San Diego, where his research was in statistical mechanics.[1]

Following his PhD work at UCSD, Raveché was awarded a research fellowship working with Melville S. Green at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and then accepted a research chemist position. At the NIST, he founded the thermodynamics division and conducted a federal study on supercomputing.[2]

In 1985 Raveché was named Dean of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he helped restructure their Science Initiatives Program to advance science education and helped increase the program’s federal research grants to $9 million. He also attracted 27 new faculty members from institutions such as the National Academy of Sciences and Duke and Columbia Universities.[3]

Stevens Institute of Technology

In 1988, Raveché was named president of Stevens Institute of Technology to replace Kenneth Rogers, who joined the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.[4] His goals upon accepting the position included: increasing the number of guest lecturers to enhance students’ interest in the sciences, improving the university’s national reputation, and encouraging students to participate in research projects. Raveché also hoped to improve the students’ communication skills with humanities courses and to develop courses in polymer processing and the analysis of coastal lands and the coastal ecology.[5]

At Stevens, Raveché connected the university’s research programs with business and government to encourage technology development. He promoted Stevens’ trademarked Technogenesis education process, in which students learn how to commercialize the university’s research and ideas.[6] [7]

Raveché also emphasized the importance of a well-rounded student experience at Stevens. He expanded the Scholar-Athlete program and oversaw the renovation of student dormitories and the construction of new buildings, including the Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr. Center for Technology Management and the Rocco Technology Center.[8]

Political Prospects

A self-described pro-business moderate Republican, Raveché was mentioned as a possible contender in the Republican Primary Elections for the New Jersey Governor’s race as early as 2005, and again in 2009. Also in 2009, he was asked to run for the seat of retiring New Jersey Senior Congressman, and Republican stalwart, H. James Saxton. A resident of Saxton’s 3rd Congressional District, Raveché respectfully declined to enter the race in order to continue in his role as president of Stevens.[9]

Allegations by NJ Attorney General

On September 17, 2009, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram announced charges against Dr. Raveché and the Stevens board of trustees chairman Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.[10][11] According to the state's 16-count lawsuit, Stevens' leaders allegedly kept several trustees in the dark about the school's financial condition.

The school denied the allegations and contended that the state attorney general had overstepped her legal authority.[12]

On January 15, 2010, a settlement between Stevens Institute of Technology and the Attorney General's office was reached. The "Final Consent Judgment" stated that "the Parties have reached an amicable agreement resolving the issues in controversy and concluding this action without trial, adjudication, or any admission of liability or unlawful conduct by any Party." In the interest of ending the ongoing legal controversy, Dr. Raveché voluntarily stepped down as president at the end of the 2010 school year.[13] Dr. Raveché was succeeded by Nariman Farvardin.

Innovation Strategies

After leaving Stevens, Dr. Raveché founded Innovation Strategies International, a consulting firm which assists universities, corporations and government agencies with entrepreneurship and innovation.[14] Raveché was the longtime Science and Technology Adviser to President Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic.[15] Raveché also served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the National University of Malaysia,[16] and lectures on innovation in Taiwan and Korea.[17] Dr. Raveché also occasionally writes on topics of geopolitics, technology, military preparedness and national security.[18]

References

  1. ^ Raveché, Harold J. "LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  2. ^ Parisi, Albert J. (1 May 1988). "New Head of Stevens Sets Goals". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  3. ^ Parisi, Albert J. (1 May 1988). "New Head of Stevens Sets Goals". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  4. ^ Parisi, Albert J. (1 May 1988). "New Head of Stevens Sets Goals". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  5. ^ Parisi, Albert J. (1 May 1988). "New Head of Stevens Sets Goals". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  6. ^ Strauss, Robert. "IN PERSON: The Live Wire At Stevens Tech". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  7. ^ Farrell, Maureen (2008-09-12). "Universities That Turn Research Into Revenue". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  8. ^ University Communications, Office of. "Stevens Annual Report 2004-2005". Stevens Institute of Technology. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  9. ^ Corzine, Impeach. "The Race For NJ Governor 2009". AboutNewJersey.com. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  10. ^ Dillon, Sam (2009-12-21). "New Jersey College Is Beset by Accusations". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
  11. ^ Editorial (27 December 2009). "The Stevens Scandal". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 December 2009.
  12. ^ "Stevens Institute of Technology: Board of Trustees Statement". Stevens.edu. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  13. ^ "FINAL CONSENT JUDGMENT" (PDF). 2010. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
  14. ^ "Innovation Strategies". Innovation Strategies.
  15. ^ "Stevens Institute of Technology President Raveche Appointed as Science, Technology and Innovation Adviser to Government of Dominican Republic". PR Newswire.
  16. ^ "UKM Revs Up Efforts to Bring Research Findings and Other Innovations to Marketplace". Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
  17. ^ "Academic Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Harvesting the Benefits of University Research". POSTECH.
  18. ^ Raveché, Harold J. "Building Strength from Fiscal Adversity" (PDF). Barrons. Retrieved 10 March 2014.

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