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OSU MECHANICAL,
INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Job and Internship Postings—Students Faculty and Post-Doc Positions EARTH CLASS MAIL CO-FOUNDER MIKE
MILES TO SPEAK AT OSU THIS THURSDAY, NOV. 1 Michael Miles, P.E. (OSU BSME 1980) is the chief technology officer at Earth Class Mail, where he leads the company’s robotics and automation
team. Mike will speak about current and past projects and his experiences as a
professional engineer at this week’s ASME–OSU general meeting, 6:30 pm, Thursday, Nov. 1st,
Rogers 230. This event is free, open
to the entire OSU community, and includes pizza! Hope to see you on
Thursday! Speaker’s brief bio: Michael Miles has over 29 years of
experience working as a mechanical/electromechanical engineer. Before
co-founding Earth Class Mail in 2004, Mike was a principal of ME-Tech, LLC, a
mechanical design engineering consulting firm providing expertise in all areas
of product design. His clients have included Apple Computer, nCube, E.Com,
Eclipse Technologies, Fiber Sensys, InFocus Systems, Instromedix, Integrated
Measurement Systems (IMS), Intel, Lightware, Sentrol, Planar Systems, Sarif,
Warn Industries, Tektronix, and ZIBA. For client Siemens, Mr. Miles worked
extensively on state-of-the-art postal sorting equipment that processed 40,000
mail pieces per hour. Mr. Miles also spent eight years as a Mechanical/Electromechanical
Project Engineer designing components and systems for Tektronix and, later,
AT&E Systems (Seiko Receptor Watch). His combination of strengths in
plastic part design, mechanism design, stress analysis of materials, and
thermal system design are complemented by an acute awareness of the latest
technologies and components in the electronics industry. Mr. Miles holds eight
issued patents, and is a registered Professional Engineer and a member of ASME,
SAE, and National Association of Professional Engineers. PS: Don’t
forget that ASME will also be hosting a University-wide
pumpkin launch the following afternoon (Friday the 2nd) at
4 pm in the Rogers/Dearborn breezeway. Complete rules and registration for the
competition are available in Dearborn 102. Come on down, launch pumpkins, and
witness the carnage! CH2M HILL ALL-EXPENSES-PAID
RECRUITING EVENT: APPLY BY WEDNESDAY 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, hydrogeologist, 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. UNIVERSITY MARKETING FOCUS
GROUPS: CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS University
Marketing at OSU is hosting two discussion groups regarding collegiate apparel
and non-apparel products on November 6th, 11 am–1 pm. This is a
great opportunity to provide your thoughts on future OSU merchandise. Lunch
will be provided as well as a gift for your time and participation. If
you are interested in participating, please respond to marketing.interns@oregonstate.edu by Wednesday, October 31 with the following
information: §
Name; Gender; Age; Major; and Ethnic background. §
Have you attended a football game in the last year? §
Have you bought more than one OSU apparel item in the
last year? This Week… Mon Oct 29: 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 29: EWB Project/Design Meeting. 6:30 pm, STAG 109. Agenda items include discussion/vote on the new project objective statement; OGC project update; work on travel logistics; and rain catchment design review. Tues Oct 30: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. Dr. Joe Zaworski, ME Design faculty, will present this session on effective poster presentations. All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided. Tues Oct 30: CTL Workshop: Emerging Technologies. 1:30–3 pm, Milam 215. See link for workshop description and to pre-register. Tues Oct 30: 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 31: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Wed Oct 31: 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. Thurs Nov 1: OSU Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meeting. 6 pm, Dearborn 5B. Thurs Nov 1: ASME General Meeting. 6:30 pm, Rogers 230. Speaker: Mike Miles, CTO, Earth Class Mail. See announcement at top of e-bulletin. Free pizza! Fri Nov 2: CTL Seminar: Visual Teaching in an Auditory World. 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Milam 215. Today’s learners mirror the changes in society where 60 to 90% of the population thinks with mental visual language. However, education has not changed “teaching strategies” to match with the change in learners. As a result, more learners experience difficulty with higher order thinking skills. The purpose of this presentation is threefold: 1) to share teaching strategies developed to meet the learning needs of visual thinkers; 2) to offer innovative teaching ideas grounded in neurobiological learning theory; and 3) to demonstrate how higher order thinking strategies, based on lower order knowledge, assist visual thinkers. Pre-register at link. Fri Nov 2: 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition. 4 pm, Rogers-Dearborn 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. Plan Ahead... 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! Sat Feb 16, 2008: Save the date for the 3rd annual OSU College of
Engineering Ball. Kelley Engineering Center Atrium. MIME SEMINARS
[back to top] Tues Oct 30: MIME
Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. 12–1 pm, Rogers
226. Dr. Joe Zaworski, ME Design
faculty, will present this session on effective
poster presentations. All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome
and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided. Fri Nov 2: Center for Teaching and Learning Seminar: Visual Teaching in an Auditory World. Presenters: Dr. Joanna Kaakinen and Dr. Ellyn Arwood, University of Portland. 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Milam 215. Today’s learners mirror the changes in society where 60 to 90% of the population thinks with mental visual language. However, education has not changed “teaching strategies” to match with the change in learners. As a result, more learners experience difficulty with higher order thinking skills. The purpose of this presentation is threefold: 1) to share teaching strategies developed to meet the learning needs of visual thinkers; 2) to offer innovative teaching ideas grounded in neurobiological learning theory; and 3) to demonstrate how higher order thinking strategies, based on lower order knowledge, assist visual thinkers. To pre-register for this seminar, click here. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to top] School-wide… EECS-MIME SENIOR DINNER THANK YOUS. Last week’s EECS & MIME Senior Dinner was a resounding
success and garnered the highest level of participation from both students and
industry to date. Many thanks to all MIME students and faculty who attended. We
are especially grateful to our ASME, IIE, and SMA organizations for their
invaluable help in putting on the event, and whose willing and able assistance
last Tuesday was very much appreciated! 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. 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Lofting Competition THIS friday! 4 pm, Nov. 2nd, Rogers breezeway (between Rogers and Gilbert halls). Contestants will attempt to accurately deliver, via home-assembled launching contraption, a pumpkin to a target 50 feet away. Judges easily influenced by bribes will decide on the winners. Observers will cheer enthusiastically for contestants, judges, bribes, and pumpkins alike. For contest specifics, see the Official 1st Annual ASME Pumpkin Launching Competition Rules. Hope to see y’all there! OSU Student Chapter SMTA: 2007–08 KICK-OFF Meeting NEXT WEEK. When: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 6 pm. Where: IME Conference room (Covell Hall 129). Agenda: Officer elections and 2007–08 activity planning. Sandwiches provided. RSVP: Dr. Toni Doolen, SMTA faculty advisor, doolen@engr.orst.edu. 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. 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 will join us for an evening here in Corvallis. All students (pre-engineering, pro-school, and graduate students) are welcome to join OSU SMTA. Membership provides you with a great way to network with local companies and potential employers. The $5 student SMTA membership gives you full access to the Journal of Surface Mount Technology (the premier research publication in this field), student discounts on conferences, and many other opportunities for professional development. Apply on-line at http://www.smta.org/membership/membership_step_1.cfm. ASME Early Career Program, Nov 9–12, Seattle, WA. The ASME Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship & Innovation and ASME Center for Professional Development, Practice and Ethics are proud to announce a four-day Early Career Program taking place in Seattle, Washington, November 9–12, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel, in conjunction with the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE). Over the four days, attendees will be exposed to a diverse body of knowledge that will provide resources, skills, tools and examples of how innovation works. The program will also be applicable to their career objectives including self management, organization, and how to drive technologies to success. They will learn how to be successful in their careers and how to apply strategies in the workplace and have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, senior engineering managers and other engineering peers that are on the fast-track in their careers ahead of the curve. Program offerings include: Innovation Showcase (I-Show) ’07, Invention-to-Venture workshop, Early Career Forum & Fair, and Early Career Development Series. For more information and to register for these events, visit http://www.asmeconferences.org/ecp07/. 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! 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/. Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff CTL Innovation Grants: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. The Center for Teaching and Learning, in cooperation
with the Office of Academic Affairs & International Programs, is offering
innovation grants of up to $3000 for projects supporting and improving teaching
and student learning. Applications are due Friday, November 30, at 5 p.m., to
the Center for Teaching and Learning, Waldo Hall, Room 116. For grant
description and application, go to http://oregonstate.edu/ctl
and click on grants. 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. 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 am– noon. $75 § Meta Conversations: The
pathway to powerful groups and special relationships. November 6, 2007, 1–5 pm. $75 § Coaching Skills for
Managers: A approach to achieving results that also develops capacity in
individuals. November 7, 2007, 8 am–3:30 pm.
$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). 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. ABSTRACTS ARE ALSO
BEING ACCEPTED for the FIFTH WORLD CONGRESS OF NONLINEAR ANALYSTS
(WCNA-2008) to be held at the Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida July – 9, 2008. All interested parties in
engineering/engineering technology,
mathematics, and sciences who wish to participate should submit an
abstract of about 400 words to Gholam Ali Shaykhian gshaykhi@fit.edu no
later than 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. To apply online,
visit http://www.asee.org/sffp.
Application deadline is November 30. 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 school §
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. 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 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 Lieutenant Clay Johnson at
503.347.2133. 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 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 ... HITACHI CONSULTING - Consultant. Hitachi consultants utilize business
process, technology and financial skills to help clients create and integrate
knowledge that increases their long-term value. The successful candidate will
work on projects of all sizes, providing functional and/or technical expertise
to support and meet project objectives. You will also participate in delivering
our solutions offerings to clients and work on internal initiatives. 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 ... 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 The College of New Jersey. The College of New Jersey
(TCNJ) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering. The
School includes four academic departments (Civil, Electrical and Computer,
Mechanical, and Technological Studies) and has 22 full-time faculty, 6
full-time staff, and over 430 undergraduate majors. For further information
about the School, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/engineering/.
The Dean will report directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President and
will have curricular, budgetary, personnel, and external relations
responsibilities. Requirements for the position and personal attributes
desired in the new Dean include: • A Ph.D. in a discipline included within the School, • A distinguished record as an accomplished teacher-scholar that merits appointment at the rank of professor (tenure-eligible), • A strong record of creative leadership and increasing administrative experience and responsibility, • A strong record of success in fundraising through philanthropy and grant writing, • Proven fiscal and managerial skills, with a leadership style that is open, consultative, and collaborative, • Ability to communicate effectively, listen carefully, and build consensus through good will and camaraderie, • Ability to think strategically about program development, faculty development, resource management, and an aspirational vision within the context of an entirely undergraduate engineering and technology environment, • Commitment to promoting experiential learning and student engagement, especially through mentored, design-based projects and undergraduate research projects, • Commitment to promoting diversity and fostering the academic success of all students, • Commitment to developing and promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative programs within the School, across the College, and with external constituencies, and • A broad perspective on learning outcomes assessment and the role of professional accreditation for influencing continuous program improvement. Review of applications/nominations will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled. Applications will be held
in confidence and should include a letter of interest, a detailed vita, along
with a list of names, email and postal addresses, and phone numbers of three
references. Please send to: Search Committee – Dean of Engineering;
Office of Academic Affairs; The College of New Jersey; P.O. Box 7718; Ewing, NJ
08628-0718. Materials may also be submitted electronically via email to: academic@tcnj.edu. [posted
10/29] 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] 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] ABOUT THIS BULLETIN
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