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OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

WEEK of May 28, 2007

 

 

BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events

ME–IME Faculty/Graduate Seminars

Miscellaneous Announcements

Student Organizations

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—ME & IME Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

About this e-bulletin

 

 

Merger Accomplished…

 

Dear Colleagues, Students, and ME and IME Program Supporters,

 

After many months of work, the OSU Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering are now officially merged into the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering, effective Fall 2007, as approved by the Faculty Senate on May 10, 2007 and the Provost on May 21, 2007. Over the summer, we will be updating verbiage pertaining to our new name and developing the school Web site (to be located at mime.oregonstate.edu). 

 

I look forward to continuing to work with you all in the new unit,

 

Belinda Batten

 

Professor and Department Head, Mechanical Engineering

Interim Department Head, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

 

 

Reminder: Upcoming MIME Event

 

If you’re a grad student; a graduating, current, or incoming pro-school student; or a faculty or staff member in the School of MIME,

 

We hope to see you this Thursday at the First Annual MIME Awards Ceremony and Picnic!

5 pm, Maple Grove Shelter, Avery Park

Families welcome (there’s a playground nearby!)

RSVP by emailing karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu.

 

Directions: Maple Grove is on the west end of the park. Upon entering Avery Park (from Philomath Blvd.) take a right.  Maple Grove is the first gravel road to the right (there’s a sign.) 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                     [back to top]

 

This Week…

 

Mon May 28: As this bulletin goes out on Tuesday this week, here’s hoping you all enjoyed a wonderful Memorial Day holiday on Monday.

 

Tues May 29–Sun June 3: HELP BUILD WILDCAT PARK! Wildcat Park is a community park located by Wilson Elementary School on Satinwood Drive (which leads up to the hospital).  Volunteers are building a fabulous play structure and we need a lot of help.  It is a six day build, Tuesday, May 29 through Sunday, June 3.  We have scheduled shifts from 8:30-12:00, 12:30-5, 5:30-8:30 but would welcome volunteers as schedules allow.  Food, beverages and childcare will be provided. More information is available on the website:http://www.newwildcatpark.org/  It is helpful to have volunteers sign up (on the web site) so we can estimate the amount of food needed, but you are also welcome to just show up. If anyone has any questions, contact Marnie Noble at marnie.noble@oregonstate.edu, or call the volunteer hotline, 757-4422.

 

Tues May 29: ME 519 Seminar:Systems Health Management in NASA Programs.” Presenter: Stephen Johnson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the University of Colorado. 10–11 am, Rogers 226

 

Wed May 30: SUBAWARDS: Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance Workshop. 10–11 am, MU 213.   This workshop will discuss subawards – how they are used, how to budget for them, and how they are handled at OSU. Pre-registration is NOT required for this workshop.  Just show up! For more information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/research/osprc/index.htm

 

Wed May 30: Technology Across Curriculum class: Podcasting with Blackboard. 11–11:50 am, Waldo 115A.  a.m., is On Monday, June 4, starting at 11 a.m., is Blackboard: Hands-On Clinic. On Tuesday, June 5, starting at 11 a.m., is PowerPoint: Online with Narration. All classes are in Waldo Hall Room 115A. Register…

 

Wed May 30:  University Honors College Thesis Fair. 11:30 am–1:30 pm, MU Ballroom.

 

Thurs May 31: Engineering Day at Lebanon High School. 12:30–3:30 pm at (you guessed it) Lebanon High School. Displays include the Baja and Formula SAE cars, Tekbots, Oregon WAVE vehicle, wave energy buoy, concrete canoe, car crusher, and solar car. Thanks to Steve Adams for his work in organizing and publicizing this!

 

Thurs May 31: "Mechanical Characterization of a Simple Gel in a Prototype Device that Models a Degenerative Intervertebral Disc." Presenter: Yannick Cenar, OSU MSME candidate. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226.

 

Thurs May 31: MIME Annual Awards Ceremony and Picnic. 5 pm, Maple Grove Shelter, Avery Park.   All faculty, staff, grad students, seniors, and current and incoming ME and IME pro school students are invited. Please RSVP by emailing karen.willard3@oregonstate.edu. If you prefer a veggie burger to hamburgers/hotdogs, include that information with your RSVP.

 

Fri June 1: MIME Seminar: Delamination and Deflection at Interfaces Presenter: John Parmigiani, PE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University. 2:30–4 pm, Dearborn 118. (2:30-3 is social time, with coffee and tea served. Talk begins promptly at 3.)

 

Plan Ahead...

 

Mon June 4: FREE DEAD WEEK BREAKFAST for ALL MIME STUDENTS, FACULTY, and STAFF. 8 am–11 am in the Caliper Lounge, 4th floor of Rogers Hall. Join us for pancakes, muffins, fruit, and other breakfast foods!  Hosted by ASME and Pi Tau Sigma.

 

Mon June 4: Free MATLAB Training Seminar.  9–11 am and/or 2–4 pm, Valley Library Willamette Seminar Room 3622. Register for either or both sessions at  http://www.mathworks.com/seminars/osu. Walk-ins are also welcome. See Announcements section below for details.

 

Mon June 4: Technology Across Curriculum class: Blackboard: Hands-On Clinic. 11 am–12:20 pm, Waldo 115A. Register…

 

Tues June 5: “International Engineering Interns in Their Own Words: Past Interns Share Their Stories and Their Wisdom with the Future.” Presenter: Douglas Van Bossuyt, Candidate for the International Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 9 am, Rogers 226.

 

Tues June 5: Technology Across Curriculum class: Blackboard: Hands-On Clinic. 11 am–12 noon, Waldo 115A. Register…

 

Thurs June 7: MIME Seminar:A Cohort Study of Freshman Engineering Students: The Impact of Collaborative Learning and a Common First-term Schedule on Student Success.” Presenter: Toni Doolen, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University. 12 noon, Covell 139.

 

Sat June 16:. Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Commencement.  4–6 pm, Lasells Stewart Center Austen Auditorium. (Note: This commencement is separate from the university commencement.)

 

Tuesday, June 19: Diversity Book Club Discussion of Native Speaker by Chang-Rae Lee. 12 noon–1:30 pm,  Valley Library Willamette Room. Facilitated by Liz Clark, Associate Director of Federal Relations. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to participate. Copies of the books are available at the Valley Library and at the OSU Bookstore.  For more information, contact Terryl Ross at (541) 737-4381 or Terryl.Ross@oregonstate.edu.

 

 

UPCOMING ME–IME FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINARS            [back to top]

 

Tues May 29: ME 519 Seminar:Systems Health Management in NASA Programs.” Presenter: Stephen Johnson, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the University of Colorado. 10–11 am, Rogers 226

 

Thurs May 31: "Mechanical Characterization of a Simple Gel in a Prototype Device that Models a Degenerative Intervertebral Disc." Presenter: Yannick Cenar, OSU MSME candidate. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226.

 

Fri June 1: MIME Seminar: Delamination and Deflection at Interfaces Presenter: John Parmigiani, PE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University. 2:30–4 pm, Dearborn 118. (2:30-3 is social time, with coffee and tea served. Talk begins promptly at 3.)

 

Thurs June 7: MIME Seminar:A Cohort Study of Freshman Engineering Students: The Impact of Collaborative Learning and a Common First-term Schedule on Student Success.” Presenter: Toni Doolen, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Oregon State University. 12 noon, Covell 139. (Note: this has been rescheduled from the original May 11 date.)

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS                                  [back to top]

 

Departments-wide…

 

ATTENTION GRADUATING ME & IME SENIORS: If you are graduating Spring Term and you have not already picked up your graduation audit and filled out your Senior Questionnaire, please do so ASAP in Dearborn 102. Completing the audit & Senior Questionnaire is a requirement for graduation!!.

 

THINKING ABOUT GETTING A MASTER’S DEGREE? CONSIDER THE U of O  MASTERS INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS. The University of Oregon Materials Science Institute’s Masters Industrial Internship (MSI) Programs serve regional companies by providing focused training through coursework, labs and internships to students in chemistry, physics and engineering. Our goal is to provide a bridge from academia to industry in which the students become contributors in a fraction of the time of other programs. We now have four tracks preparing masters-level students for industry: Semiconductor Device Processing, Polymers and Coatings, Organic Synthesis/Organometallics, and, new this summer,  Optical Materials and Devices. For all the MSI internship programs, soft-skills are a core component of our curriculum. Students work in teams, communicate through daily presentations and written reports, lead discussions and lectures – all while working on technical challenges that require them to hone their problem solving skills with minimum faculty direction. In the fall, students interview and start nine-month internships at participating companies.  They typically complete remaining course work at the university closest to their host company during their internship. This model allows students to complete their degree and their internship at the same time. Companies benefit by having uninterrupted access to interns which allows for a seamless transition from intern to permanent employee. There are still a few openings for summer 2007—but if you’re interested, act quickly! For more information, visit our website http://materialscience.uoregon.edu/ (follow the links to Masters Industrial Internship Program) or contact Chris Larson cslarson@uoregon.edu, (541) 346-5898. OSU students who are interested in this program may also contact Dr. Bill  Warnes at  warnesw@engr.orst.edu.

 

FREE MATLAB TRAINING AT OSU ON MONDAY JUNE 4th. This free MathWorks seminar, “Technical Computing with MATLAB” is targeted to professors, researchers, and students. Dr. Jiro Doke, Mathworks Senior Applications Engineer, will demonstrate how MATLAB and Simulink are used as a flexible platform for technical computing and application development in engineering, math, and science curricula and research. The seminar includes two sessions: 9–11 am and 2–4 pm.  Morning session topics include: Data Analysis and Acquisition using MATLAB,  Overview of Hardware Connectivity Tools in MATLAB, and Introduction to Simulink and Physical Modeling. Afternoon session topics include Data Analysis using MATLAB, Algorithm Development and Application Deployment using MATLAB, and Distributed and Parallel Computing with MATLAB.  When:  Monday, June 4, 2007. Where: OSU Valley Library Willamette Seminar Room 3622. Register for either or both sessions at  http://www.mathworks.com/seminars/osu. Walk-ins are also welcome. For more information contact Alyssa Winer, alyssa.winer@mathworks.com, Account Manager, Education Department, 508-647-4343

 

HELP MAKE AIR TRAVEL NOT ONLY ACCESSIBLE, BUT ALSO SAFE AND COMFORTABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. OSU Mechanical Engineers are designing a device to transfer a traveler with disabilities between a wheelchair and an airplane seat. To help us determine the most comfortable squeezing force required to secure individuals and transfer them between the wheelchair and airplane seat, we are seeking healthy women and men, aged 18-40 years, with no history of heart or respiratory problems, high blood pressure, chest injuries, or osteoporosis, as testing subjects. If you participate, all you will do is sit in a chair and allow us to lift you up using our new device. Risk of injury is insignificant. The test session will last about 45 minutes. Participating in this study gives you a chance to experience the latest technology in aircraft accessibility and to contribute to the work of making air travel safe and comfortable for people with disabilities. For more information, contact John Mast (mastjo@onid.orst.edu) or Sushim Koshti (koshti@engr.orst.edu). If you know someone else who might be interested, please tell them about this study too.

 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER BREAK 2007 ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS (EWB) TRIP TO EL SALVADOR. This trip will focus on the construction and implementation of the current EWB–OSU project (installation of an efficient water filtration and delivery system in the mountain communities of Las Mercedes and El Naranjito) in addition to a continued assessment of community needs. If selected, you must be able to commit to eight hours/month of volunteering with Engineers Without Borders from now until Winter Break 2007. There will be also be skill-building workshops in the following months to prepare for travel. The application form is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EWBTravelAppW2007.doc . NOTE: You must be an EWB member to travel. Membership information is on the EWB website (http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/)  Please return your completed application to Andy Sabalowsky's box in OWEN 220 by 5 pm Friday, June 1.

 

MIME PRO-SCHOOL STUDENTS: VOTE NOW FOR THE 2006–07 COE OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR! Annually since 1949, juniors and seniors in the College of Engineering have been asked to select the outstanding instructor for current academic year.   Based on the balloting, this instructor is honored with the Lloyd F. Carter Award.  The Carter Awardee will be honored at the beginning of Fall term.  Please take a moment to cast your vote at   http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/carterballot.php

 

INFORMATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT/MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT position is currently available for qualified graduate or undergraduate student, start date ASAP. This job requires skills in PHP and MySQL.  Familiarity with OSU Central Web Services and/or OSU Engineering Web Services is a plus. Hours: 10–20 hrs/week.  Hourly wage DOE. If you are interested in this position, please contact Prof. Shiwoo Lee at Shiwoo.Lee@oregonstate.edu

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff

 

BRUCE RETTIG RETIREMENT PARTY. Please join the Graduate School and the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in wishing Bruce Rettig, Associate Dean of the Graduate School,  all the best in his retirement on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in the MU Learning Lounge, 3–5 pm (comments at 3:30).

 

POSSIBLE RESEARCH COLLABORATION? Esme, Inc. (http://esmebiosolutions.com/default.aspx) is interested in using algae farms to reduce eutrophic pollution.  We envision a system capable of reducing TMDL resulting from both point and non-point sources.  We would like to investigate using the biomass produced to make carbon neutral fuel and/or energy.  Our research indicates the chief obstacle is the high capitalization cost of building the algae farm infrastructure.  Our goal is to create a working design and build a coalition of public and private funders and then contract maintenance and operation the publicly owned farm.  Our secondary goal would be to set up an experimental station to find optimal solutions to extracting energy from the algae biomass. Hydromential out of Florida has farms in operation cleaning the waterways draining into the Okefenokee.  Unlike their design, we are hoping to optimize a system to control the growth conditions of the algae to increase the lipid production. We are looking at Tillamook County as a potential site. If you are interested in discussing research collaboration on this project, please contact Phil Crawford, Director, Esme, Inc., at 650-784-3676 or pcrawford@esmebiosolutions.com

 

THE GRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING ASSOCIATION (GRAD TLA) is a new OSU club dedicated to establishing a supportive home for graduate students across the campus who are interested in teaching and learning. Join us for events, both intellectual and social, that connect graduate students across disciplines in order to share ideas about teaching and learning. Benefits of club participation include: opportunity to participate in intellectual and social events that connect graduate students across disciplines in order to share ideas about teaching and learning; access to a literature database generated by graduate students that share your research interests; opportunity to participate in a regional graduate student research conference on teaching and learning with other students from across the Pacific Northwest. Grad TLA officers include Gulden Karakok, president; Sue Ellen DeChenne, president-elect; Celeste Barthel, treasurer; Molly Phipps, event coordinator; Rachel Harrington, webmaster. Dr. Nam Hwa Kang is the faculty advisor. For more information about the Grad TLA, email gtla@oregonstate.edu. 

 

 

 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS                                                   [back to top]

 

ALPHA PI MU (APM)

Alpha Pi Mu is the National Industrial Engineering honor society. Its goals are to recognize and support exceptional IE students; encourage advances in IE education; unify the IE student body and further IE student-faculty relationships; assist and cooperate with other IE-affiliated organizations and individuals; and promote the academic and professional welfare of APM members through the associations and experiences that result from bringing together a group with similar interests, objectives, and abilities. 2006-07 APM officers include Kyle Sund (president), Cam Follas (VP), Rebecca Mitchell (secretary), Amy Hokama (treasurer), Amy Yang (historian), and Jose Cedeno (webmaster). Faculty advisor is Logen Logendran. APM web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/apm/.

 

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

Want to be a part of the premier professional society for Mechanical Engineers and participate in the activities of such a group? Want to network and learn about opportunities for the future. Most of all, want to have fun? If so, join ASME and come to our bi-weekly OSU chapter meetings! You can apply for membership online, at http://www.asme.org/Membership/Join/Become_Member.cfm. To find out about upcoming OSU chapter meetings and other ASME–OSU activities, join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME). Upcoming meetings are also listed in the Events section of this bulletin. 2007–08 ASME–OSU officers are RJ Zaworski, President (zawrskr@onid.orst.edu); Derek Wilson, VP; Kevin Lewis, Treasurer; Kimmy Lyon, Secretary; David Shapiro, Social Activity Chair; Carsten Grellman and John Doltar, Under Treasurers; and Douglas Van Bossuyt and Sherry Tucker, Graduate Advisors. Faculty Advisor is Nancy Squires.


ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS OSU (EWB–OSU)

EWB-OSU is a student chapter of EWB-USA with a mission to implement sustainable engineering projects in developing countries while developing responsible engineering students. We are currently working on developing and implementing a potable water delivery system for a small community in rural El Salvador. This multi-disciplinary group (currently, about 30 academic majors and programs are represented!) has many opportunities for participation. For more information, please contact EWB-OSU at ewb_osu@yahoo.com and/or visit http://groups.engr.orst.edu/ewb/.  For all of the latest information, join our mailing list at https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/ewb-osu. EWB-OSU officers for 2007-08 are: Douglas Van Bossuyt (President ), Kendra Seniow (Vice President), Kelly Wilson (Secretary), and Rob Hess (Treasurer).

 

HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM (HPV)

The HPV team is affiliated with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the College of Engineering as the Mini Baja and Formula One teams. Members of the HPV team bring experience from many different areas including exercise science, biomechanics, manufacturing, aviation, composite structures, and automotive repair. Many of our team members are dedicated cyclists and athletes. This year, we’ve got two groups going for design and development of a new 2007 bike: the Frame Team, working on frame, drive train and rider positioning components, and the Fairing Team, working on fairing and major aerodynamic components.  If you’re interested in joining the team this term and helping us build this year’s vehicle, contact Ryan Carpenter (carpryan@onid.orst.edu). Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.

 

INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS (IIE)

The IIE provides leadership in developing students as industrial engineers. IEE participation enhances students’ networking and leadership skills and offers fun events for students to participate in. 2007–08 IIE Officers are Grant Dunham, President; Cameron Follas, Vice President; Brenda Buckman, Treasurer; Zach Fairman, Secretary; Chauna Roberts and Adam Erickson, FE Review;  Josh Wise, VP/Social Relations; Chris Imondi, Historian; and Brett Henton, Newsletter Coordinator.  To learn more about the IIE, visit our web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/,  or for membership/meeting information, email IIE Membership Chair Adam Eriksen at eriksena@gmail.com or faculty advisor Shiwoo Lee at Shiwoo.Lee@oregonstate.edu.

 

MICROGRAVITY FLIGHT TEAM

Want to work on a research project for NASA? Want to find out if it’s feasible to use microwave ovens for heating food in a micro-gravity environment? Want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at 26,000 ft? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! We meet on Mondays at 7 pm in KEC 1007. (Check the top of the piano in the KEC Lobby for updates.) For more information, contact Megan Colbath at colbathm@engr.orst.edu.

 

OREGON WAVE (WILLAMETTE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES ENTERPRISE)

OREGON WAVE is a group of OSU students, professors, and industry partners who have modified one of the SAE MiniBAJA racers for autonomous control. We’re working on getting it ready for the next DARPA Grand Challenge, tentatively set for 2007–08. If you’re a graduate and undergraduate ME, EECS, or IME student interested in helping to make our robot the best in the world, please come to our weekly meeting in the basement of Graf Hall. Spring term, our meetings are Thursdays at 1 pm. Add yourself to the group’s mailing list at http://lists.oregonstate.edu (grandchallenge).

 

OSU SOLAR VEHICLE TEAM (OSUSVT)

OSUSVT is currently designing a solar-powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. This is a university-wide project and interested people may still join in. Meetings are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at WNGR 404 for machine shop work. For more information, see the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/solar/ and/or email one of the team leaders—Hai Yue Han (hanh@engr.orst.edu ) or Kathy VanWormer (vanwormk@onid.orst.edu).

 

PI TAU SIGMA –OSU OMEGA CHAPTER

Pi Tau Sigma is a national Mechanical Engineering Honor Society that seeks to unify exceptional students so that they may use their talents in the service of others. Our PTS chapter seeks to provide its members with social activities, leadership positions, and networking opportunities with both colleagues and industry. 2007-08 PTS officers include Jaime Junell (President), Alex Naef (VP), Adam Aschenbach (Secretary), Hitesh Patel (Treasurer), Layne Clemen (Tutoring Chair), Melissa Jensen-Morgan (Fundraising Chair), and Douglas Van Bossuyt (Webmaster) For more information please visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/pts/home.html.

 

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE).

SAE includes two subgroups: Formula (on-road racing car) and Mini Baja (off-road racing vehicle). For more information, visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/SAE/. All OSU students are encouraged to become involved with OSU SAE!

 

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS (SME)—OSU CHAPTER

OSU SME’s mission is to cultivate professional development, promote cross disciplinary exposure and create networking opportunities for OSU engineering students within the framework of manufacturing and manufacturing technology. For more information, visit the SME web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/ or email the SME student chair, Aaron Black, at blacka@onid.orst.edu. You can download a membership application from http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/sme/files/Student_app.pdf.

 

SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (SMTA) —OSU CHAPTER. The SMTA is an international network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies, including microsystems, emerging technologies, and related business operations. For more information or to join the SMTA, visit www.smta.org. 2006-07 officers for the OSU chapter of SMTA are Tram Le, president; Chris Gregg, vice president; Roger Day, secretary; and Eric Hysell, treasurer. The faculty advisor is Dr. Toni Doolen.  

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS                                           [back to top]

 

$500 LOVE OF LEARNING AWARDS AVAILABLE NOW. Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.The online application for Phi Kappa Phi's newest awards program, Love of Learning Awards, is available now at http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/loveoflearning.html. Fifty awards, up to $500 each, will be awarded this year.  Love of Learning Awards are available to active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi members seeking funding for a wide-range of post- baccalaureate studies and/or career  development opportunities. The competition is open to all active Phi Kappa Phi members who have completed their baccalaureate studies by application submission deadline and have not received a Fellowship or Award of Excellence grant. If you meet the above criteria and need funding for graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertation research, continuing education, career development/training, and/or career- or academic- related travel, etc., apply for a Love of Learning Award today! The deadline to apply is June 30.

 

KNOW A RISING SOPHOMORE? Right-click here to download pictures. To help protect your privacy, Outlook prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Emerging Scholar Awards from Phi Kappa Phi (http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Scholarships/emergingscholar.html) recognize outstanding rising sophomores studying at Phi Kappa Phi member institutions. In 2007, Phi Kappa Phi will grant sixty awards in the amount of $250 to students who attend an institution with a Phi Kappa Phi chapter (see www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Web/Chapters for listing); have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale; and have a minimum of thirty semester hours (or equivalent, excluding all AP, Credit by Exam, transfer credits, etc.) of academic credit. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have earned at least thirty semester hours but no more than a total of sixty semester hours as of June 30, 2007, (excluding all AP, Credit by Exam, transfer credits, etc.) during their post high school academic career. NOTE:  The quarter credit hour equivalent for 30 semester hours is 45.  The quarter credit hour equivalent for 60 semester hours is 90.   The deadline to apply is June 30.

 

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TAMPA. USF–Tampa is recruiting new graduate students at master’s and doctoral levels (preferably IE but could be other engineering disciplines as well) to serve as Fellows in an NSF-funded project called STARS (Students, Teachers, and Resources in the Sciences, http://stars.eng.usf.edu).The focus of the project is to infuse rigorous science and engineering fundamentals in the current “fact”-based science curriculum at 3rd through 5th grade levels. Graduate Fellows in the program serve as content experts and are required to work closely with the schools and the teachers. The STARS graduate fellowship package includes a $30,000 yearly stipend, full paid tuition, and an opportunity to get a broad-based graduate education at the University of South Florida. Interested students should contact  Tapas K. Das, USF–Tampa Department of Industrial &  Management Systems Engineering, at  das@eng.usf.edu or  813 974 5585.  Note: Applicants must be US citizens.

 

US NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM. The US Navy is looking for Engineers, Scientists and Mathematics majors to become officers in the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. This program offers qualified individuals unique technical training, exceptional benefits, and the opportunity to join the elite group of Naval Officers responsible for the operation of the Navy's nuclear propelled submarines and aircraft carriers.  If you are a U.S. citizen, attending or have graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States or United States Territory, less than 29 years of age, and can meet basic physical requirements, you may already be qualified.  For some programs, you may apply as early as your sophomore year after completing one academic year of calculus and one academic year of calculus-based physics.  If you are interested the Navy will pay you as an E-6 for up to 30 months to go to school. While you are going to school you are paid to get good grades and stay in shape. There is also a large sign-on bonus. After you finish school you will be trained as a Nuclear Officer and become qualified to drive a submarine or surface ship. There is no closing date. For more information contact Chief Warrant Officer Jimmy Smith at (503) 572-6275.

 

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (GRFP). The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study. The  program offers a stipend of $30,000 a year for three years and a $10,500 cost of education allowance. U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent resident aliens are eligible. For more information and to apply, go to: http://www.nsf.gov/grfp.

 

THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is open to US citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances.  This program offers 1–3-year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy.  This program has a rolling admission.  Go to: http://www.asee.org/nrl to learn more about the program.

 

 

JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME & IME STUDENTS         [back to top]

 

Welcome to MIME’s new job and internship posting system! The listing below was generated from current postings at http://ie.oregonstate.edu/MIMEjobboard. We are in the process of beta testing this system and welcome your input. Please send comments and suggestions to mimejobs@engr.oregonstate.edu.

 

Note: For additional job and internship possibilities not listed below, check the links at  http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/   

 

TWO PART-TIME STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MIME STUDENTS—AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY:  

           An Information System Development/Maintenance Assistant position is currently available for qualified graduate or undergraduate student, start date ASAP. This job requires skills in PHP and MySQL.  Familiarity with OSU Central Web Services and/or OSU Engineering Web Services is a plus. Hours: 10-20 hrs/week.  Hourly wage DOE. If you are interested in this position, please contact Prof. Shiwoo Lee at Shiwoo.Lee@oregonstate.edu

           Image Processing Assistant. The Coastal Imaging Lab (CIL) in the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences  seeks an undergraduate student to help with a variety of tasks, including collecting, processing, and analyzing digital video images of the nearshore.  The CIL specializes in application of image processing techniques to evaluate nearshore fluid dynamics and associated changes in beach morphology.  Applicants should be continuing OSU students with a background in physical science, computer science, or engineering.  UNIX and/or Matlab experience is a plus.  Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years remaining at OSU.  The position is part-time (10-15 hours per week) through the school year, full time during the summer, and is available immediately.  Please email your resume to Meg Palmsten (mpalmsten@coas.oregonstate.edu).  Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2007.  Additional information may be obtained by visiting our website at http://cil-www.coas.oregonstate.edu/

 

Active Jobs as of 5/28/07

 

CH2M HILL - Mechanical Engineer. Corvallis, OR - Mechanical Engineer translates technical documents to and from English and Japanese; acts as interpreter for technical project communications relating to engineering, design, procurement, construction and manufacturing; prepares calculations, designs, and specifications for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and fire protection systems; and prepares 2D/3D CAD drafts/models. More ...

COWLITZ COUNTY PUD - Senior Customer Service Advisor - Conservation Engineer. Responsible for planning and implementation of commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs, consulting with the District’s commercial/industrial customers. Provide technical support, project management, program quality assurance and oversight as they relate to the day-to-day operations of the District’s non-residential energy conservation programs, including C&R Discount, non-residential energy code compliance, and any new commercial/industrial energy efficiency programs. More ...

 

ESCO CORPORATION - Design Engineer. ESCO Corporation, a global company with operations around the world, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Design Engineer located in Portland, Oregon. As a member of the ESCO design team, you will be using advanced tools for 3-D product design (Cad-Unigraphics) and Database Management (Agile-ORACLE). This position will work with customers, vendors, and ESCO sales, marketing, production, and manufacturing to ensure that customer expectations are achieved. Critical to this position is the need for strong analytical skills, creativity, and a good understanding of engineering principles. More ...

 

FMC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Mechanical Engineer. More ...

 

GEORGIA-PACIFIC - Entry-Level Process Control Engineer. Provide engineering support for mill-wide process control projects. More ...

 

HUNTER-DAVISSON - Entry-level A/B Q/C Project Engineer. This position reports to the Sales & Engineering Operations Manager and backs up and receives back up from other sales personnel and project engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for a new ME grad to gain immediate field experience in air balancing and quality control of system verification and inspection for commercial HVAC systems in office buildings, congregate housing facilities, schools, restaurants, and retail spaces. More ...

 

JELD-WEN - Product Design Engineer. The Product Design Engineer is responsible for designing and developing new products, improving existing products, and coordinating all aspects of development projects as directed by the Corporate Product Development Manager. More ...

 

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. - Entry-level Equipment Engineer. This individual is responsible for Bulk Chemical Systems, including sustained maintenance and new project work as it relates to system/equipment improvements, start up, expansion or remodel. More ...

 

NAC INTERNATIONAL - Fabrication and Construction Engineer. NAC International, a privately owned, U.S. based global provider of solutions and nuclear transportation and design technology for the energy, environmental and electric utilities community, has an exciting opportunity for a Fabrication & Construction Engineer to work in its corporate office in Norcross, GA. NAC specializes in strategic management, fuel cycle, information management and organizational improvement solutions for the energy, utility and technology communities. More ...

 

PACIFIC CAST TECHNOLOGIES - Project Engineer I. Engineer is responsible for the dimensional aspects of assigned projects. Must have ability to analyze information, develop rework plans, implement necessary changes, and concept fixture design to ensure quality and cost objectives. More ...

 

TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA WESTERN ECOLOGY DIVISION - Mesocosm Operations Assistant--Part-time, summer job. The Mesocosm Operations Assistant will assist in maintenance and modification of micrometeorological equipment associated with the US EPA Western Ecology Division’s Terrestrial Ecophysiology Research Area, which consists of a large greenhouse to shelter data acquisition and process control computers, and a field of 12 sunlit plant growth chambers. Ambient and elevated temperature, dew point, and CO2 concentration are carefully controlled in each chamber by programmable microprocessors and associated hardware. See http://www.epa.gov/wed/pages/facilities/corvallisfacilities.htm. The position will be funded by Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates, a nonprofit organization that is leasing the teracosm facility to perform a five-year, asymmetric warming, grassland experiment (project information at http://per.ornl.gov/Gregg.html). More ...

 

VESTAS AMERICAS - Engineer 1 – Mechanical Systems. As part of project engineering support, provide mechanical engineering expertise for sales, service, product development and suppliers. More ...

 

VESTAS AMERICAS - Blades Engineer 1. As part of the structures group within the Engineering department, provide engineering expertise relating to wind turbine blades for service and product development. More ...

 

VESTAS AMERICAS - Technology Field Specialist. Provide the Technology Department a dedicated experienced onsite resource to investigate and document specific product performance-related issues. More ...

 

ZONAR SYSTEMS, LLC - Production Engineer. Function: The primary responsibility of the person holding this position is to oversee engineering and financial analysis of production and order fulfillment processes. Provide project management leadership for the implementation of business systems (ERP), quality control processes, production plans and customer support to the team members. More ...

 

Active Internships as of 5/28/07

 

ATS SYSTEMS OREGON - Mechanical Engineering. This position fills a supporting role on teams assembled to design automated manufacturing systems for ATS Systems Oregon. Responsible for designing the required mechanisms and selecting and integrating a broad spectrum of components and subsystems including: robotics, servo axis, pneumatics, fluidics dispensing systems, vibratory feeders, lasers, vision, sensors, and conveyors. Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. More ...

 

HARDER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS - Project Engineer Internship. Project Engineer Internship at one of current projects located in the NW. Currently have opportunities in the Portland area, Eastern Washington, and Coastal area. More ...

 

MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP. Maxim Integrated Products is seeking an intern to work in their Semiconductor Test Facility. More ...

 

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. - Industrial Engineering Intern. Through a variety of projects and interactions with management and executive management, this intern will have multiple opportunities to apply IE concepts while gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. Intern will assist in coordination and planning for wafer fab start-up and expansion and help improve manufacturing efficiency. More ...

 

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC. - Process Engineering Intern. This Process Engineering Intern position will help sustain process engineering in one or more functional areas at our Microchip Fab 4 facility. More ...

 

PACIFIC CAST TECHNOLOGIES - Project Engineering Intern. Assist project engineers in working with the Manufacturing staff to produce quality parts with on-time-delivery. More ...

 

 

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Note: Check for additional mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web sites:

§                     Prism classified section—http://www.asee.org/publications/prism/classifieds/index.cfm?categoryID=2  

§                     Women in Engineering Division job site—http://www.bagley.msstate.edu/WIED/jobs.html

 

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, seeks a Mechanical Engineering (Design) Full-Time Lecturer. Available AY 2007-08. Salary: Placement on the salary schedule is dependent upon academic preparation and professional experience. Teaching Load: 12 units per semester plus 3 units of non-instructional activities. Instructional Level:  Undergraduate and graduate. Specific Position Characteristics: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses and labs in mechanical engineering at the undergraduate and graduate level with a strong emphasis on mechanical design. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance-learning mode. Professionalism, cooperation, and positive interactions with all segments of the university community are essential traits for this position. Faculty members are also expected to engage in service activities at all levels of the university and provide academic and professional advice to students.  Specific teaching assignments will depend upon department needs with a focus on mechanical design.  The Department expects to conduct a tenure-track search for this position during AY 2007-2008. Qualifications, Academic Preparation: A bachelors and doctorate degrees in Mechanical Engineering are required for appointment to this position. Teaching and Other Professional Experience: Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.  Industrial and/or research experience in mechanical design is required.  The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Online application form at www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf. Send all correspondence, including application and confidential documents, to:

Dr. Walter V. Loscutoff, Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fresno, 2320 E. San Ramon Avenue, M/S EE 15, Fresno, CA  93740-8030. Phone: (559) 278-2368. Fax:  (559) 278-6521. e-mail: walterl@csufresno.edu. Position open until filled.  Applicants are encouraged to call for additional information and send in applications as soon as possible.

 

 

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