|
|||||||||
|
|
|||||||||
 |
OSU College of Engineering
 |
|
MIME Home | news | bulletins
OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Job and Internship Postings—Students Faculty and Post-Doc Positions ADVISING
SIGN-UPS NOW OPEN TO ALL IME, ME, AND GENERAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS Starting today, October
22nd, advising appointment
sign-ups in Dearborn 102 are
open to all MIME and General Engineering undergrads. You should schedule
a 15-minute appointment to meet with your advisor during the fall advising
period (Monday Oct 29 through Friday Nov 30) ASAP. Why is it so important to meet with your advisor DURING
the official advising period? First, advising will be limited after this
time, and second, if you don’t get advised, you don’t get your
PIN#, which is required for winter term registration! NOTE: Advisors have
changed. Current advisor assignments are posted on the bulletin
board located outside Dearborn 102. Also, you can schedule only one appointment during the advising period.
If you miss that appointment, you’ll have to wait until after the
scheduled advising period, and that drastically reduces your chances of getting
into classes you want. --SOPHOMORE ADVISING REQUIREMENT-- All students who will be applying to Pro-School this coming spring or
fall term must calculate their current Pre-Core GPA and bring TWO COPIES to
their scheduled advising appointment this term.
This will help you and your advisor plan your schedule for applying to
pro-school. Students who do not bring these to their appointment will need to
RESCHEDULE. The GPA calculator is on the COE website at Http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/advising/documents/ADMIT_GPA_v2.xls.
If you have questions, please contact your advisor. COME ONE, COME
ALL TO THE 1ST ANNUAL ASME PUMPKIN
LAUNCHING COMPETITION! The First Annual ASME
Pumpkin Launching Competition is only two Fridays away! This competition, to be held in the Rogers Hall
breezeway, will commence at 4 pm on Friday, November 2nd. The challenge for this competition is to
construct a contraption capable of accurately delivering—terrestrially or
aerially—a pumpkin to a target 50 feet away. This competition is open to one and
all (but should not be attempted by the faint-hearted). So take a
careful look at the Official 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching
Competition Rules,
register for the competition in Dearborn
102, and start building your pumpkin launcher today! And as you build, find
inspiration and motivation in the fact that fabulous prizes will be awarded at
the discretion of the PLC Judicial Board…and that the judgment of this esteemed
board is subject to the influence of humor, entertainment, and/or
under-the-table bribes. This Week… Mon Oct 22: Mock
Interviews at Career Services. 9 am–4 pm, Career Services Office (basement
of Kerr Admin.) For more information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/OSUFall07Calendar.pdf. Mon Oct 22: Formula SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, SAE shop in the basement of Rogers Hall (room 132). All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Murray at murrayw@onid.orst.edu. Mon Oct 22: EWB Project/Design Meeting. 6:30 pm, STAG 109. Tues Oct 23: University-wide Engineering Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. This year, some engineering employers are participating in this fair. Check the listing at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/university.php Tues Oct 23: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. Dr. Jon Dorbolo, OSU Technology Across the Curriculum director and Department of Philosophy faculty, and Dr. Dave Cann, Materials Science faculty, will co-present a session on ethics in engineering communication. Specific topics include a philosophical and practical look at the problem of plagiarism and the ethics of data representation. All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a full agenda, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to grab a a sandwich—we’ll want to start the session promptly at noon. Tues Oct 23: Info Session on MIME Internship and Exchange Programs with Germany. 1:30–2 pm, Covell 129. Open to all MIME students. Tues Oct 23: “Radiological Controls Programs at the Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard.” Speaker: Bruce Bordenick. 3:30 pm, Peavy 101. Free
and open to the public. Tues Oct 23: EECS–MIME
Senior Dinner. 6 pm, MU Ballroom. Students who have registered for the
dinner should arrive at the Memorial Union Ballroom at 5:30 pm. (If you have a
class that goes until 5:50, please come to the MU ASAP after class is
dismissed.) You’ll receive your table assignments when you sign in. Dress is
business casual. Bring copies of your resume to share. Tues Oct 23: Microgravity
Flight Team Meeting. 6 pm, KEC 1005. This year’s MFT project is “Spray Cooling
of Electrical Components and Hardware with the Use of Electrical Fields.” All
students are welcome. If you’re interested in joining the MFT, come to a
meeting and check us out! And/or, visit our web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/microgravity. Wed Oct 24: Engineering
Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. We have a record number of engineering companies
(close to 150) attending this fall, so this is an opportunity not to be missed!
For a list of registered companies, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php.
Note: Some engineering employers will also
be at the university-wide fair (Oct 23). For that one, check the listing at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/university.php Wed Oct 24: Worm
Bin Workshop hosted by the Student Sustainability Initiative and the Native
American Longhouse. This
workshop will teach about composting organic waste and how to build and
maintain a worm bin. 4:30–6:30 pm, Native American Longhouse (corner of 26th
& Jefferson, across from the MU). Wed Oct 24: Baja SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, SAE shop in the basement of Rogers Hall (room 132). All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Nick Purdy at purdyn@onid.orst.edu. Wed Oct 24: Schlumberger Info Session. 6 pm, Career Services Classroom B (basement
of Kerr Admin). Schlumberger is looking for IE, ManufE, and ME majors (among
others) to hire as field engineers. The Schlumberger Field Engineer
position is a demanding, sometimes physical job involving complex technology
utilized to optimize solutions for E&P companies. The information and
services the Field Engineer provides helps clients locate, evaluate, and
produce oil and gas reservoirs more efficiently. Stop by the Schlumberger booth
at the Engineering Career fair for more information. Thurs Oct 25: OSU
Student Community Symposium on “Defining Leadership: What it Means for You.” 6–8 pm,
Reser Stadium Club Level
(Entrance on the North side near Gill). This event is open to any and all
students who are interested in meeting people and helping build community. Free
food, too! Fri Oct 26: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Effective Presentations. Presenter: Dr. Belinda Batten, Head of the School of MIME. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. 2:30–3 is social time with coffee and tea served. Seminar begins promptly at 3 pm. Plan Ahead... Tues Oct 30: CTL Workshop: Emerging Technologies. 1:30–3 pm, Milam 215. See link for workshop description and to pre-register. Thurs Nov 1: ASME General Meeting. 6:30 pm, Rogers 230. Fri Nov 2: CTL
Seminar: Visual Teaching in an Auditory World.
Fri Nov 2: 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition. 4 pm, Rogers Hall breezeway. The purpose of this competition? To construct a contraption capable of accurately delivering (aerially or terrestrially) a pumpkin to a target 50 feet away. All comers welcome. Read the Official 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition Rules, click here. Wed Nov 7: CTL Workshop: Learning Styles and Learning Perspectives. 10 am–noon, Milam 215. See link for Workshop description and to pre-register. Wed Nov 7: SMTA Student Chapter Lunch and Membership Meeting. 6 pm, Covell 129. Sandwiches provided. We will hold officer elections and discuss plans for the upcoming year. All students (pre-engineering, pro-school, and graduate students) are welcome to join OSU SMTA. If you plan to attend this meeting, please RSVP to Dr. Doolen, SMTA faculty advisor, at doolen@engr.orst.edu. Also, i you are unable to attend the membership meeting but are interested in joining, please contact Dr. Doolen as well. Thurs Nov 8: OSU
Student Community Symposium on “Networking: Expanding Your Potential.” 6–8 pm, Reser Stadium Club Level (Entrance on the North side near
Gill). This event is open to any and all students who are interested in meeting
people and helping build community. Free food, too! Feb 16, 2008: Engineering Ball MIME SEMINARS
[back to top] Tues Oct 22: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. Dr. Jon Dorbolo, OSU Technology Across the Curriculum director and Department of Philosophy faculty, and Dr. Dave Cann, Materials Science faculty, will co-present a session on ethics in engineering communication. Specific topics include a philosophical and practical look at the problem of plagiarism and the ethics of data representation. All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is a full agenda, so plan to arrive a few minutes early to grab a a sandwich—we’ll want to start the session promptly at noon. Fri Oct 26: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Effective Presentations. Presenter: Dr. Belinda Batten, Head of the School of MIME.. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. 2:30–3 is social time with coffee and tea served. Seminar begins promptly at 3 pm. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to top] School-wide… ME & IME PRO-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER TERM ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html. Application deadline is 11:59 pm on November 1st. IIE–OSU GOES GOLD!
Congratulations to the OSU Chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Gold Award winner in the nation-wide 2006-07
IIE Chapter Recognition Competition. As the highest chapter-excellence recognition
award from IIE, the Gold Award recognizes outstanding chapter improvements and
progress. For more information about IIE–OSU, visit http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/.
OSU Student Chapter SMTA Membership Meeting coming up! AND IT INCLUDES SUPPER! WHEN: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 6:00 pm. WHERE: IME Conference room (Covell Hall 129). RSVP: Dr. Doolen (doolen@engr.orst.edu). § A student chapter of SMTA (Surface Mount Technology Association) was chartered at OSU in 2002. We are now one of six student chapters in the US (see our web page at http://www.smta.org/chapters/chapters_detail.cfm?chapter_id=103). The mission of SMTA student chapters is to build a network of students and professionals and to create learning opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge necessary to work in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations. As many of you know, we have a number of courses in the area of electronics manufacturing. Many of our students will leave OSU to work in the electronics industry. Please consider joining the OSU Chapter of SMTA. The student membership cost is $5.00 per year. You can find the application for an Associate (Student) membership on-line at http://www.smta.org/membership/membership_step_1.cfm. Your $5 student membership fee provides you full access to the Journal of Surface Mount Technology which is the premier research publication in this field. It also provides student discounts on conferences along with many opportunities for professional development. § At the meeting on Nov. 7th, we will hold elections for officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and make plans for activities for the academic year. Sandwiches will be provided. In the past, OSU SMTA members have attended industry training sessions on Lean in Electronics and Converting to Lead Free Production. We have also organized tours of local electronic manufacturers. In January 2008, members of the Portland Chapter of SMTA are planning to come to Corvallis to join us for an evening. Membership in SMTA will provide you with a great way to network with local companies and potential employers. All students (pre-engineering, pro-school, and graduate students) are welcome to join OSU SMTA. If you are unable to attend the membership meeting, but interested in joining, please contact Dr. Doolen, SMTA faculty advisor, at doolen@engr.orst.edu 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition ONLY Two fridays away! This competition, to be held in the Rogers Hall breezeway, will commence at 4 pm on Friday, November 2nd. As competitors, your goal is “to construct a contraption capable of accurately delivering a pumpkin to a target 50 feet away. Pumpkin delivery may be either terrestrial or aerial.” This competition is open to one and all but should not be attempted by the faint-hearted. So take a careful look at the Official 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition Rules and start building your pumpkin launcher today! And as you do so, keep in mind that “fabulous prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the Judicial Board,” and these judges “may be easily persuaded through humor, entertainment, or under-the-table bribes.” CALL FOR CoE-BASED BANDS! The Third Annual Engineering Ball is
going to take place on February 16, 2008 and we need a band for the event! The
Society of Women Engineers is interested in hiring a band, or multiple bands,
for the occasion. We would like the music at the Ball to be by other engineers
to highlight the many talents of the faculty and/or students. If anybody is
interested in playing at the Ball or would like more information we would love
to hear from you. Please contact Jennifer Coe (Society of Women Engineers) at coeje@engr.orst.edu. Thank you very much!
CH2M HILL
ALL-EXPENSES-PAID RECRUITING EVENT. CH2M HILL, a recognized global leader in engineering,
construction, and operations and a FORTUNE Most Admired Company, is accepting
resumes for our 3rd Annual Recruitment Event, January 9 -11, 2008 ,
at the CH2M HILL Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado The Water Business
Group is looking to fill water, wastewater, water treatment design, water
resources, hydrogeologists and water modeling positions throughout the United
States and Canada. Only 40 B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. upcoming graduates will be
selected to attend this two-day, two-night event in Denver, Colorado (meals,
lodging, air, and ground transportation provided for all selected candidates).
Participants will have the opportunity to interview with staffing managers from
across the United States and Canada, explore a “Day In the Life of a Junior
Engineer” with current employees, interact with the CH2M HILL Leadership Team,
and learn how CH2M HILL develops people through challenging projects. For more
information and to apply for participation in this event, please email your
resume to Nicole Sulzen, College Relations Liaison, nsulzen@ch2m.com.
Application deadline is
October 31. Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff PAUL AXTELL CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS AT LBCC. Linn-Benton Community College is hosting Paul Axtell
in early November. He and LBCC are offering three workshops that may interest
you. You are welcome to enroll in any of the workshops. They are: § Personal Discovery: Using inquiry and reflection to
find useful insights about ourselves and about life. November 6, 2007, 8 a.m. to noon. $75 § Meta Conversations: The pathway to powerful groups and
special relationships. November 6,
2007, 1 to 5 p.m. $75 § Coaching Skills for Managers: A approach to achieving
results that also develops capacity in individuals. November 7, 2007, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $150 All three events are on the LBCC
campus. For more information about the workshops, locations, and how to enroll,
please contact Paul Axtell (PaulAxtell@mac.com) or his assistant, Cheri Boline (cboline@mchsi.com). ATTENTION ASEE MEMBERS: The "Abstract Submission" phase is now open for the 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition being held in Pittsburgh, PA on June 22–-25, 2008. Deadline for abstract submission is Friday, October 19. Please visit http://www.asee.org/conferences/annual/2008/Call-for-Papers.cfm for details about the abstract and paper submission process as well as other conference events. FREE EVENT
AT UPCOMING ASME IMECE! Tips for Tenure and Promotion: A Symposium for New and
Prospective Faculty. When:
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 7:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Where: ASME Congress
(IMECE), Seattle WA. Audience: New and prospective faculty, including
graduate students, thinking about a career in academia. Cost: Free to
anyone registered for the ASME Congress. However, you must register separately
for this event to secure your seat. Seating is limited to the first 60
people. For more information and to reserve a seat, please visit http://www.asme.org/Education/College/Faculty/Tenure_Promotion.cfm. Applications for the L.L. Stewart Faculty Development
Award are due October 31st, 2007. The L.L. Stewart Faculty Development Award
provides individual faculty members with grants of up to $2,200 for
professional development activities that have a clear connection to the
enhancement of teaching and student learning at OSU. In
addition, up to two grants for $4,400 may also be considered for
exceptionally compelling and well-written proposals. Academic advising-related
proposals are welcome. Application and guidelines are available at: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/senate/awards/application/llstewart/index.html. Applications are
evaluated jointly by the Advancement of Teaching Committee of the Faculty
Senate and the Center for Teaching and Learning. If
you have any questions, contact Evelyn Reynolds ereynolds@oregonstate.edu. THE 2008 Oregon
Women in Higher Education (OWHE) Annual Conference takes place on January 25th, 8
am–4 pm, at the Governor Hotel in Portland,. This year’s conference theme is
“Women in Leadership: Action, Challenges, and Opportunities.” Conference
highlights include keynote speakers Dr. Gloria Thomas, American Council on Education (ACE) Office
of Women in Higher Education, and Dr.
Donna Beegle, Communication
Across Barriers. Lunchtime entertainment will be the amazing Portland
Taiko. For more
information, visit http://owhe.org/conference/OWHE2008.pdf. OWHE meets annually as an educational forum
of female administrators, faculty, students, and support community. Our goal is
to provide Oregon women in higher education the opportunity to meet and share
professional knowledge and skills. Taking part in the conference is a proactive
way to meet the strong and diverse women who comprise our state's higher
education institutions. We strongly encourage active participation of those
attending the conference. The deadline
for submission of proposals for concurrent sessions and/or poster sessions is
October 31st, 2007. ATTENTION ASEE MEMBERS: The
"Abstract Submission" phase is now open for the 2008 Annual
Conference & Exposition being held in ABSTRACTS ARE ALSO
BEING ACCEPTED for the FIFTH WORLD CONGRESS OF NONLINEAR ANALYSTS
(WCNA-2008) to be held at the Grand Cypress Resort in SCHOLARSHIPS,
FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
[back to top] Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
(SFFP). This program is
intended for US citizens or permanent residents who have an earned doctorate in
science or engineering and who hold full-time science or engineering faculty
positions at US colleges, community colleges and universities. The duration of this summer fellowship is
from 8 to 12 continuous weeks and research is performed on-site at Air Force
laboratories. There is a competitive
weekly stipend, and relocation and daily expense allowances are available for
those who qualify. The application
opened on August 1st, 2007. To apply
online, visit http://www.asee.org/sffp Congress-Bundestag
Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is currently accepting applications
for the 2008-2009 program year. The application deadline is DECEMBER 1,
2007 for this unique work/study scholarship program to Germany with a strong
focus on cultural exchange. CBYX is a work/study scholarship program
designed for students in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural
fields. It gives participants an understanding of everyday life, education, and
professional training in Germany, with a strong focus on cultural
exchange. The program enables 75 Americans to work and study in Germany
each year in a program consisting of: §
2
months of intensive German language instruction (no prior German knowledge
required!) §
4
months of classroom instruction in the participant's career field at a German
university or vocational schoo §
5-month
internship in the participant's career fiel §
Housing
accommodation with a German host or in a shared-apartment The CBYX
scholarship includes round-trip international airfare; cost of university
tuition in Germany; housing stipend during schooling phase; pre-program,
midyear, and final seminars in Washington DC, Germany, and New York; and
assistance finding internships and support throughout the year through regional
offices of German partner organization (InWEnt). A candidate for the program
must: be a US citizen or permanent resident between 18 and 24 years old at the
start of the program (July 2008; have a high school diploma at the start of the
program; have clear career goals and some relevant work experience (paid or
unpaid); have a strong interest in international affairs and Germany; and
demonstrate flexibility, independence and diplomacy, and a strong sense of
American identity. For more information, or to complete an application online,
visit www.cdsintl.org/cbyx. Delson Bridge to the Future Fund. The Delson Bridge to the Future Fund is designed to assist
students in the final phase of their graduate education to pay research
expenses, publication costs, and other incidentals that stand in the way of
completing their studies. Master’s and doctoral students in the final phase
of their graduate programs may be eligible for this award. Resident,
nonresident, and international graduate students will be given equal
consideration. Requests may include only students who have an extenuating
financial emergency that would result in their attrition. Awards will be
made on a one-time only basis, normally during a student’s final term in the
graduate program, and are intended to help pay the cost of completion to finish
the advanced degree. Awards up to $500 per recipient may be made. Procedure:
Students may not apply directly for
financial assistance under this program. Departments and programs must submit
these nominations. If you qualify for this award or know of someone who does,
please contact Dr. Logendren (IME grads) or Dr. Cann (ME grads). For immediate
consideration, requests should be submitted by
Friday, October 26, 2007. Thereafter, requests will be considered on an
ongoing basis until funds are exhausted. Educational Testing
Service (ETS) Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and
Development. The Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and Development are designed to
promote quality and distinction in educational measurement and related fields
as well as to encourage original and significant research for scholars and
graduate students. The goal of the programs is to provide talented individuals,
especially women and underrepresented minority scholars and students,
opportunities to carry out research under the mentorship of ETS senior research
scientists and psychometricians. Areas of emphasis in research encouraged by
this program include: Measurement Theory , Validity , Natural Language
Processing and Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Psychology, Learning
Theory, Linguistics, Speech Recognition and Processing, Teaching and Classroom
Research, and Statistics. Applicants should either hold a doctoral degree or be
enrolled in a doctoral program in one of the above fields. The application
process will open on November 1, 2007. At that time, information and
application instructions will be posted on the ETS Web site at http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships.html. The deadline for applying for the summer internship and postdoctoral fellowship
programs is February 1, 2008. The deadlines for applying for the Harold
Gulliksen program are December 3, 2007 for the preliminary nomination materials
and February 1, 2008 for the final application materials. Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student LoanS
AVAILABLE. The
Jesse
M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program provides loans for worthy graduate students of high scholastic standing
to enable their pursuit of graduate study in an OUS institution. These non-need-based loans are available on a
one-time basis to enrolled graduate students to assist with educational and/or
research expenses associated their advanced degrees. Both domestic and
international degree-seeking graduate students may be considered. Loans up to
$5,000 are anticipated, and will be dependent upon the merits of the case, the
loan demand, and the current balance available in the loan fund. Requests
exceeding $5,000 will be considered on an exception basis.For details and
application procedure, visit http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/JesseBellAnnouncement.doc.
Application Deadline: Friday,
October 26 National
Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG). This fellowship program is sponsored
by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of
Scientific Research and the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization
Program. This program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of
their doctoral studies in science or engineering programs. The fellowships are
for three year tenures and include full tuition and fees, a competitive
stipend, and a health insurance allowance. The application deadline is January
7, 2008. Go to http://www.asee.org/ndseg for applications and detailed program
information. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
(GRFP). The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides three years of
support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral
degrees and is intended for students in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics ( NATIONAL SCIENCE
FOUNDATION OVERSEAS STUDY/RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. The
NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) program offers U.S.
graduate students in science and engineering a unique opportunity to study abroad with foreign researchers (in
Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, or Taiwan) for 8 weeks
during the summer. In 2008, the EAPSI awards will include a stipend of $5,000,
an allowance for international travel, and support to attend a pre-departure
orientation in Washington, DC. Foreign co-sponsoring organizations will provide
additional support to cover EAPSI students' living expenses abroad. For more
information about this program, visit the EAPSI website at http://www.nsf.gov/eapsi. Application
deadline for EAPSI 2008 is December
12, 2007. 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. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Summer Faculty Research Program. The ONR sponsors the Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP) for US citizens who hold teaching or research appointments at US colleges and universities. These programs provide an opportunity for science and engineering faculty members to participate in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and professional peers at US Navy laboratories. The Summer Faculty Research Program is a on-site, continuous 10‑week program, beginning in May 2008. Stipends range from $1400 to $1900 per week for the summer program. Each fellow will be reimbursed for his/her personal travel for an optional pre‑program visit to the sponsoring laboratory. Relocation assistance is provided to qualifying fellows. The program is residential and all work must be completed on‑site at the sponsoring US Navy laboratory. Faculty members from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions, American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI/TCU/HSI), as designated by the US Department of Education, are especially encouraged to apply. To learn more about the program, and to apply, please visit our web site at http://www.asee.org/summer. If you have further questions please email onrsummer@asee.org. The application deadline for the 2008 Summer Faculty Research Program is December 4, 2007. Science, Mathematics, And Research for
Transformation (SMART) ScholarshipS. The Dept. of Defense (DOD)
SMART Scholarship for Service Program offers our nation's research leaders of
tomorrow not only an education, but rewarding career opportunities.
Applications for the SMART Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year are now
being accepted (through December 14). Visit the website for an application at http://www.asee.org/smart/index.cfm.
SMART Scholars receive: § Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 depending on prior educational experience § Full tuition and related education fees § Book allowance of $1,000 § Paid summer internships § Career opportunities after graduation The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens and nationals of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Read the Application Instructions for more information. All applicants are required to submit applications online by 5:00 p.m. EST, December 14, 2007. All materials must be submitted electronically or received by this deadline. Notifications of awards are expected to be mailed March 2008. Application materials are not returned to applicants. Applicants must click the "Submit Application" button to submit the application. 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 Research Internships NASA RESEARCH PROGRAM. The NASA Undergraduate Student Research
Program (USRP) is managed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and places
students at 12 NASA centers and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. This highly competitive program is a paid
technical research internship and has summer, fall and spring sessions. For program and application information, go
to http://education.nasa.gov/usrp. Naval
Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP). The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is
now administering NREIP, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). NREIP
is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors &
Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a
participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500
for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship
required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs. Application deadline is January 14, 2008. Go to: http://www.asee.org/nreip. JOB AND INTERNSHIP
POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top] The
following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web
site at http://ie.oregonstate.edu/MIMEjobboard/. For additional job and internship
listings, visit http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/. Jobs CHEVRON - Facilities / Project / Design Engineers. Chevron is recruiting Facilities, Project, and Design Engineers. Expected openings are in the following companies and locations: § North
America Exploration & Production Company (CNAEP) in New Orleans, LA, Lafayette,
LA, Bakersfield, CA, Houston, TX, Midland, TX and Anchorage, AK. § Chevron
International Exploration & Production Company (CIEP) in Houston, TX. § Energy
Technology Company (ETC) in San Ramon, CA, Richmond, CA, and Houston, TX. § Chevron
Global Refining in El Segundo, CA, Richmond, CA, Pascagoula, MS, and Salt Lake
City, UT. § Chevron
Oronite in Oak Point, LA. Mobility
is encouraged as there are many opportunities for Chevron engineers to work in
a variety of assignments at different locations, both domestic and
international. More ... COLUMBIA
AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURING - Liaison Engineer 1. The
Liaison Engineer is the front line contact between Manufacturing and
Engineering regarding production issues requiring engineering input or
resolution. Within established guidelines and capability, the Liaison Engineer
personally dispositions Non Conformance Reports and assures a timely transfer
of information between Manufacturing and Engineering. More ... COMPRESSION
ENGINEERING CORPORATION - Mechanical Engineer,
Industrial Energy Analysis. Energy analysis engineer, industrial process
machinery. Entry-level position. Perform field data-logging, system
evaluations, baseline modeling, efficiency measure development, and report
writing. 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 ... FREIGHTLINER
LLC - Senior Coordinator Option Control. Provide senior level
coordination and technical consulting to sales administration, pricing, option
control, field & dealer sales on option definition, compatibility and
availability. Provide large account support on the most complex and sensitive
issues. Develop quotes, review customer orders, change requests - plus many
more duties. Need Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong customer
service skills & the ability to handle multiple projects. More ... HARLEY-DAVIDSON
MOTOR COMPANY - Technical Excellence Program Engineer I. This is a four-year
program with 12-month rotations alternating through manufacturing and product
development. Completion of this program will provide broad-based engineering
experience and core technical engineering competencies. The “typical” rotation
schedule will be as follows, although this may change due to needs of the
business: § Years one and two will
involve a 12-month rotation in one of the operation facilities and one 12-month
rotation in product development. § Year three: Work
Group Advisor at one of the manufacturing facilities. § Year four: 12-month rotation in
either operations or product development. More ... MANAGEMENT
RECRUITERS OF SACRAMENTO - Manufacturing, Mechanical,
Industrial Engineers. The recent dynamic growth of this well established
manufacturing company in the recycling industry has created several exciting
career opportunities for mechanical, manufacturing and design engineers, as
well as individuals with backgrounds in robotics, plant management and project
engineering. More ... NOVELLUS
SYSTEMS, INC. - Manufacturing Engineer. Three open positions for manufacturing
engineers (IME). Responsibilities include floor support and process improvement
for semiconductor equipment operations. More ... PCC
STRUCTURALS, INC. - Development Dimensional Engineer.
Incumbent will develop/establish controls for the dimensional quality of
castings; identify root causes of dimensional problems; implement corrective
actions to ensure cost-effective and robust casting process free of customer
concession activity; communicate technical issues to internal and external
contacts. More ... ROGERS
MACHINERY COMPANY, INC. - Sales Engineer/Systems
Auditor. Entry level sales representative for work in the compressed air sales
and systems auditing industry. Industrial machinery experience is desired,
including background and knowledge of electrical and mechanical sales. The
qualified candidate will be able to display a professional business image, an
outgoing personality and a positive attitude. Salary is dependent upon
experience and background. More ... TERRESTRIAL
ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA - Facilities Operations
Assistant--Full or Part-time. We seek a technician to assist in chamber
maintenance and modification of the US EPA Western Ecology Division’s
Terrestrial Ecophysiology Research Facilities, which consist of a large
greenhouse to shelter data acquisition and process control computers and a
field of 12 sunlit plant growth chambers. NOTE: This can be structured as
either a full- or part-time position. More ... UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY - Postdoctoral Researchers.
Postdoctoral scholar employee appointments in Domestic Nuclear Security
Technology are available at the University of California, Berkeley beginning
November 1, 2007. Successful candidates will work under the mentorship and
guidance of Professor Edward C Morse. The initial appointment period is one
year, with the possibility of extension for up to two years. Interested
candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in engineering, mathematics, or
physical science within the past three years. More ... VESTAS
AMERICAS - Jr. Wind and Site Engineer. This position is responsible for
supporting Wind and Site Engineering in developing customer specific technical
and commercial solutions in support of Wind Power Systems business development
within Vestas-American Wind Technology Inc. More ... Company Internships BOEING
COMPANY - Industrial Engineering Intern. The internship program begins at
the conclusion of Junior academic year to engage students in specific work
assignments as well as group activities throughout the summer. Full internship
description can be found in the "Interns and Grads" section of the
Employment pages on the Boeing Web site (www.boeing.com), requisition #
07-1019324. 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 ... OPTICAL
SHORT COURSE INTERNATIONAL INC. - Mechnical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering intern to work on mechanical design and packaging of
optical instruments that are used in high-tech medical and consumer electronics
applications. More ... OPTICAL
SHORT COURSE INTERNATIONAL INC. - New Product Development
Internship. We are currently seeking 1−2 interns to assist in research
and create technical presentations on high-brightness LEDs for new product
development. We are looking for students in the following areas of study: TERRESTRIAL
ECOSYSTEMS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, US EPA - Terracosm Operations
Intern--Full or Part-time. The Terracosm Operations Intern will assist the
Facilities Operations Specialist in chamber maintenance, modification, and
sensor calibrations at the US EPA Western Ecology Division’s Terrestrial
Ecophysiology research site, 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 terracosm facility to perform a five-year,
asymmetric warming, grassland experiment (project information at http://per.ornl.gov/Gregg.htm ). More ... FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS
[back to top] 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 GEORGIA SOUTHERN. We are currently soliciting applications and nomintations for the
position of Assistant Department Chair
and Coordinator of Engineering Studies in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern
University. The complete position announcement and application procedure can be
found at http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/jobs/Short%20ad%20-Assist-Chair.pdf. Application screening will begin 20
November 2007, and continues until the search is completed. [posted
10/15] MICHIGAN TECH. Michigan Technological
University announces a Sustainability faculty hiring initiative that
will add ten tenure-track positions,
open in rank, during the next year. Applications and Nominations are
invited. The new positions include three endowed chairs and seven tenure track
positions. For more information, see http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/MichiganTech.pdf.
[posted 10/15] UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS–FAYETTEVILLE. Applications are
invited for one endowed Chair Professor
and two Assistant Professors in
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas with a start date of
August 2008. The research area for one Assistant Professor is in
mechatronic systems, and the research areas for the second Assistant Professor
and Chair Professor are open. A major research area in the department is
in nanotechnology. We are also looking to enhance our teaching in the
areas of machine design, controls, and manufacturing. Successful candidates
will be expected to develop and teach graduate courses in their research
area. A PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field is
required. The appointment at the Chair Professor level is for candidates with
exceptional track records in scholarship and sponsored research and outstanding
teaching ability are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be a
nationally prominent scholar who will lead funded research endeavors that
ideally complement or extend the current strengths of the Department. The Chair
will provide the holder with significant resources to advance the scholar’s
contributions to teaching, research, and public service. Exceptional
Associate Professor candidates and persons from research labs or industries are
encouraged to apply for the Chair Professor. At the Assistant Professor
level successful candidates must have a demonstrated potential for developing a
strong and cutting edge research program and a commitment to teaching
excellence and advising. The application deadline is December 10, 2007 or
until suitable applicants are found. Applicants should submit curriculum
vitae, a vision statement for your career plan over the next five years (include
a statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and a statement of research
interests and goals), and a list of four references to: Joseph J. Rencis,
Professor and Head, ME Department Faculty Search Committee, 204 Mechanical
Engineering Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201,
Phone: 479-575-3153, Fax: 479-575-6982, E-mail: griffin@uark.edu (Include position for which
you are applying I nemail subject line.) [posted 10/22] University of Missouri–Columbia. The Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (http://imse.missouri.edu/) is seeking candidates for the following positions: § Tenure-track positions, subject to funding, at the assistant/associate professor level. The ABET accredited department offers the BS, MS and PhD degrees, and contains three research centers: Center for Healthcare Systems Engineering, Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution, and the Missouri Industrial Assessment Center. In addition to these research centers the department has additional program interests in operations research, manufacturing and information systems. Applicants should have an earned doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research. They should show evidence of, or promise of, developing an externally funded research program and be capable of teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants in the area of health systems engineering or logistics will be given primary consideration. It is desired to have the position filled by August 15, 2008. The closing date for applications is April 1, 2008, or until the positions are filled. § Non-tenure-track post doctoral position. The ABET accredited department offers the BS, MS and PhD degrees, and contains three research centers: Center for Healthcare Systems Engineering, Center for Engineering Logistics and Distribution, and the Missouri Industrial Assessment Center. In addition to these research centers the department has additional program interests in operations research, manufacturing and information systems. Applicants should have an earned doctorate degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Research. They should be capable of participating in a research program and be capable of teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. It is desired to have the position filled by January 15, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send vita and a list of three references to: Chair, Faculty
Position OR Chair, Post-Doctoral Faculty Position, Industrial and Manufacturing
Systems Engineering, University of Missouri-Columbia, Chair, Post-Doctoral
Search Committee, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,
E3437 Engineering Building East, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211, Telephone: 573-882-9561, noblej@missouri.edu. [posted 10/22] WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY. The School of Mechanical and Materials
Engineering (MME) at Washington State University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions in
Mechanical Engineering. These faculty members will contribute to WSU's
identified research focus areas in Advanced Materials Technologies and Clean
Energy Technologies, while complementing and strengthening established Research
Forums in MME. Applicants will be considered at the Assistant, Associate,
and Professor rank. The emphasis research areas include (but are not
limited to): multi-scale virtual manufacturing/materials processing and design,
advanced modeling and simulation of materials for “materials-by-design,”
Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM) for energy efficiency, green engineering,
sustainability in design and manufacturing, energy efficiency in engineering,
system level design and assembly of new energy systems, and lean manufacturing. Candidates must demonstrate ability to build or already have a national
and international reputation in research and to teach a wide range of courses
in Mechanical Engineering including design, manufacturing, CAD, dynamics,
controls, mechatronics, and robotics. Duties include teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, developing an
externally funded research program, and publishing scholarly work. Good
verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite. An earned doctoral
degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is required prior
to the start of the appointment. Application review begins December
10, 2007. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will begin
their appointment on August 16, 2008. Interested candidates should send a
letter of application, a description of their research and teaching plans, and
contact information for three references to: Chair of the Faculty Search
Committee, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State
University, Pullman, WA 99164-2920. For additional information on Washington
State University and MME, visit our home page at: http://www.mme.wsu.edu. [posted
10/15] WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY. The Mechanical Engineering Department at
Wayne State University invites application for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level (beginning
August 2008) in the general area of thermal sciences. A Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering or closely related field and strong oral and written communication
skills are required. Preference is given to candidates that have expertise in
engine combustion research including laser based/optical diagnostics and
spectral imaging. Industrial and teaching experience is welcome. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses at the graduate and
undergraduate levels, develop an externally funded research program, and
publish scholarly works. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Candidates must complete an online application for this position at
www.hr.wayne.edu/jobs/
Please also send a paper copy of the application, curriculum vitae, copies of two publications, and names of four references to Dr.
Trilochan Singh, Interim Chair, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI-48202. Also send a letter of application and the CV via
email to tsingh@wayne.edu.
The review of applications will begin December 10, 2007 and will continue till
the position is filled. [posted 10/22] WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. West Virginia University, Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering anticipates filling a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level with expertise in Instrumentation, MEMS/NEMS, or
Mechatronics. A Ph.D. in Engineering or a closely related field and strong oral
and written communication skills are required. Successful applicants are
expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical, Materials,
and Aerospace Engineering and to develop an externally funded research program
in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment including industry,
the National Energy Technology Laboratory, and other established research
centers (www.mae.cemr.wvu.edu/research/centers.php). Review of applications will begin
December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants
should send a letter describing their qualifications, curriculum vitae,
research and teaching plans, and contact information for three references.
Electronic applications are required and should be sent to: mae-instr@mail.wvu.edu. [posted 10/15] ABOUT THIS BULLETIN
[back to top] The Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing
Engineering E-Bulletin is a weekly, one-stop source of
information about department events, announcements, scholarships, job
postings, student club updates, and other
department-related items. Past issues are posted on the at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html. Abbreviated
e-bulletins are issued over the summer and during winter break. To submit information: Information to be included
in upcoming e-bulletins should be sent to MIME
communications coordinator Tracy Ann Robinson (tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu). Items
received by Thursday of any given week will appear in the next week's
issue. Feedback and suggestions for improving this e-bulletin are
welcome. Please send your comments to tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu. |
||||||
