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SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS >GRAD STUDENTS/ FACULTY/ STAFF Job and Internship Postings—Students Faculty and Post-Doc Positions FEB 19th
INDUSTRY RECEPTION: FINAL CALL FOR REGISTRATION! Thanks to all students who have registered for this year’s EECS–MIME
Industry Reception, happening tomorrow, Feb 19th, 5:45–7:45 pm.
There are still a few spaces available, so if you haven’t yet registered,
please consider doing so. The Industry Reception is a free event
designed to help you meet companies and network. Some organizations are
hiring for internships and full-time positions, others just want you to get
better acquainted with their company. Even if you’re not looking for work
right now, it’s very important to get out there and start forming relationships
with the people who might one day help find you an internship or job. Sign up for the reception online at http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate/reception/stud.php. (**Registration has been extended until 5 pm
today.**) A list of participating companies and
other event details are available at http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate/febReception/index.htm And
don’t forget to check out the Engineering Career Fair, happening this Wednesday (Feb 20), 11 am–4
pm at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Over 100 engineering firms are
participating. More details at http://oregonstate.edu/career/)
FEB 25th NATIONAL ENGINEERS
WEEK BANQUET: YOU’RE INVITED! In
celebration of National Engineers Week 2008, all faculty, staff, and students
from the College of Engineering are invited to attend a banquet sponsored by The Willamette Valley Section of the
Society of Women Engineers. Dr. Jane
Lubchenco, the Wayne and Gladys Valley Professor of Marine Biology and
Distinguished Professor of Zoology at Oregon State University, will be our
keynote speaker. The banquet will be held Monday, Feb 25, at 6:00 pm at
the CH2M Hill Alumni Center. We hope that you can join us to celebrate the many
contributions made by engineers to our society. If you’d like to attend, please
complete the RSVP
form and return to Dr. Toni Doolen by TODAY,
Feb 18. For more info about the
banquet, please contact Toni Doolen at doolen@engr.orst.edu or (541) 737-5641. ADVERTISING
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE BA 407: ADVERTISING UNDER
THE MICROSCOPE: ETHICS AND THE INDUSTRY
(CRN 37045) is a 1-credit,
spring-term seminar series to present and analyze the ethical restraints,
requirements, and social obligations of the American advertising industry. The
class meets Mondays 6–7:50 pm in Withycombe 109, and is open to all majors and all
class levels. For the course listing, go to: http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/SOCList.aspx?subjectcode=BA&termcode=200803&campus=corvallis.
Note: There is also a 2-credit
Honors College version of this course: BA 407H, CRN 36834 Mon Feb 18: Resume Workshop. Noon–1 pm, Career Services (basement of Kerr Admin). For more info, call 541-737-4085 or visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/ Mon Feb 18: Career Fair Success Strategies Workshop. 4–5 pm, MU Ballroom. For more info, call 541-737-4085 or visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/ Mon Feb 18: M.O.C. (Making Outstanding Connections) Program. 9 am–4 pm, Career Services (basement of Kerr Admin). Practice interviewing with experienced recruiters and receive valuable feedback so you can make outstanding connections in your future interviews. Practice makes perfect! To schedule your 30-minute mock interview, contact Career Services at (541) 737-4085. Mon Feb 18: Heinz Info Meeting. 6–8 pm, Woodstock’s Pizza 1045 NW Kings Blvd. Recruiting candidates for a fast track management development program. Pizza and beverages provided. For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/Heinz.doc Tues Feb 19: Faculty–Industry Meet & Greet. 5–5:30 pm, KEC 1005/1007. This event honors the companies participating in this year’s EECS–MIME Industry Reception (ATS, Boeing, Garmin, Greenberry, Harder Mechanical, Hewlett-Packard, International Game Technology, Jive Software, Kiewit Pacific Company, Microsoft, MyStrands, PacifiCorp, Pacific Power, PCC Structurals, Radisphere, Stahlbush Island Farms, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific, Tripod Data Systems, Tektronix, Weyerhauser, US Army Corps of Engineers, and more.) Many of these companies’ reps are also hoping to connect with MIME faculty while they’re here. All MIME and EECS Faculty are encouraged to attend. Please plan on joining us for this event to network with these companies, share information about our educational and research programs, and explore partnership opportunities. Tues Feb 19: Third Annual EECS-MIME Industry
Reception. 5:45–7:45 pm, Kelley Engineering Center. REGISTER NOW at http://eecs.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate/febReception/index.htm.
(Registration deadline is Feb 14.) Note:
Even if you can’t attend the reception, you’re encouraged to submit a resume
for inclusion in the resume book we’re preparing for our INSPiRE member companies
(Cypress Semiconductor, Garmin, GE, HP, Intel, and Tektronix). Use the upload link on the registration site. Tues Feb 19: Saving for Retirement—Presentations and Vendor Tables. 10 am–2 pm (Talk with Vendors) & 10 am–4:30 pm (Vendor Presentations), MU 109 Representatives from PERS, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF and the Oregon Savings Growth Plan will be on campus to answer your retirement questions. For more info on the presentation topics and times, go to OHR website at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/whatsnew.html. To reserve a seat for a presentation, please email employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu or call 737-2805 (walk-ups will be accommodated based on space availability). Tues Feb 19
& Wed Feb 20: INROADS
Paid Internships Info Sessions. 4:30–6 pm, Cesar Chavez Cultural Center.
For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/Inroads19.doc.
(The description here applies to the Feb 20 session as well.) Wed Feb 20: EWB
Wind Turbine Meeting. 6 pm, Student Sustainability
Center (15th & Western). This project is meant to supply night-time security lighting via
wind energy collection and storage. At this meeting, we will go
over some of the potential to-do items, including some research results on
what sort of turbines we would be able to put on the building, what type
of lighting could be used, and what potential of storage we could
use. Anyone interested in the project is encouraged to attend
this meeting. For more information, contact Jesse Boudart at boudartj@onid.orst.edu Wed Feb 20: Engineering Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm,
CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Participating organizations are listed at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php. Those offering internships are listed at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EngrFair08INTERNSHIPS.doc Wed Feb 20: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Info Session. 5–7 pm, Career Services (basement of Kerr Admin). For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletisns/PHNS.ppt Wed Feb 20: CH2M Hill Info Session. 6 pm, Career
Services (basement of Kerr Admin). Wed Feb 20: Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session. 4 pm, Snell 448. Planning to go abroad sometime during the 2008-2009 academic year or beyond? Hoping to find a scholarship to help you pay for it? Come to the Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session! During this session, general advice on searching and applying for scholarships will be given, in addition to details on several specific scholarships with upcoming deadlines. Wed Feb 20: Health & Wellness – Brown Bag Seminars. 11:30–2:00 pm, MU. To celebrate Campus Wellness Week, the Office of Human Resources has partnered with Regence BlueCross/BlueShield, Samaritan Select and Cascades Centers to bring you Health & Wellness Seminars. Topics include Building a Healthy Lifestyle & Future; Self Managing your Rx Drug Routine; Conquering the Winter Blues; Balancing Work and Family. Brown Bag lunches are being provided by Regence, Samaritan and the Office of Human Resources. For more info on the presentation topics and times, go to the OHR website at http://oregonstate.edu/admin/hr/whatsnew.html. To reserve a seat, please email employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu or call 737-2805 (walk-ups will be accommodated based on space availability). Fri Feb 22: CTL Workshop:
“Discover Your Teaching Philosophy.” 9:30 am–noon, Milam
215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more
info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/discover_your_teaching_philosophy.htm Fri Feb 22: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Using A Human–Machine Systems Engineering Process To Facilitate Emergency Cesarean Deliveries. Presenter: Kenneth Funk, Associate Professor/ Associate Head, OSU School of MIME. 3–4 pm, Rogers 230. Plan Ahead... [back to top] Mon Feb 25: National Engineers Week Banquet, hosted by Willamette Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers. 6 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. If you plan to attend, please complete and return the RSVP form by February 18. If you need more info regarding the banquet, contact Toni Doolen at doolen@engr.orst.edu or (541) 737-5641. Wed Feb 27: Graduate Student Brown-bag: Campus Research Tour led by Bill Lunch. Noon–1 pm, Meet outside Kidder Hall (south side). Beverages and dessert provided. You are encouraged to bring your own lunch. Complete Brown Bag schedule can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/admitted/brown%20bag.html Wed Feb 27: CTL Workshop: “How to Create Assignments with Primary Sources: Setting Students up for Success.” 9 am–noon, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/how_to_create_assignments_with_primary_sources.html
Thurs Feb 28: ASME Meeting. 6:30pm, Rogers 230. Jim Webb from Bulk Handling Systems will speak on the recycling industry. Free pizza! Thurs Feb 28: International Degree Information
Session. 4 pm, Snell 448. Learn how to earn a 2nd bachelor’s degree in International
Studies! OSU’s unique International Degree program provides students in any
major with the opportunity to explore your field in an international context,
while gaining language proficiency and experience abroad. Come to the
information session to learn more! Sat March 1: Women’s Leadership Conference. 9 am–3 pm, MU. Keynote speaker Christine Hassler, luncheon, and concurrent break-out sessions led by women in the fields of science, politics, athletics, entertainment, business, and higher education. See announcements for more info. Mon March 3: Graduate Student Brown-bag: The Writing Center & Your Thesis. Noon–1 pm, MU 213. Beverages and dessert provided. You are encouraged to bring your own lunch. Complete Brown Bag schedule can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/admitted/brown%20bag.html Tues Mar 4: CTL Workshop: “Using Effective Questions to Engage Students.” 9 am–noon, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. For more info and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/using_effective_questions.html Wed Mar 12: CTL Workshop: “Engaging Students in Large Classes through Course Redesign and the Living Syllabus.” 1–3 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. Refreshments provided. Click here for more info and registration http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/engaging_students_in_large_classes.html Thurs Mar 13: PCC Info Session & Meet and Greet. 6–10 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. Precision Castparts Corp. is an S&P 500 international manufacturer of world-class complex metal components and products for aerospace, industrial gas turbine, automotive, medical and other industrial applications. The informational meet and greet session is open to the students, faculty, and staff of Oregon State University who are interested in learning more about career opportunities with PCC, the products we produce and the markets we serve. Session agenda: Dinner; presentation on PCC; open Q&A with PCC representatives. To reserve a spot, please email Dave Coates, dcoates@pccstructurals.com. MIME SEMINARS [back to top] Fri Feb 22: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Using A Human–Machine Systems Engineering Process To Facilitate Emergency Cesarean Deliveries. Presenter: Kenneth Funk, Associate Professor/ Associate Head, OSU School of MIME. 3–4 pm, Rogers 230. Note:
The Winter–Spring 2008 schedule of MIME seminars and presentations is at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/seminars/. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top] CAMPUS
WELLNESS WEEK. Feb 18–Feb 23. This event encourages students, faculty and staff
to "Do Something...For the Health of it."
Goals are to increase awareness of health and wellness resources on campus and
to encourage participation in activities highlighting seven components of
wellness: physical, occupational, intellectual, social, values/spiritual,
environmental, and emotional wellness. Win a Nintendo Wii or other prizes. Pick
up your wellness passport at Dixon Recreation Center and participate in at
least four activities to be eligible. Some changes have been made to the
printed schedule - for up to date information, please go to http://oregonstate.edu/recsports
[posted 2/18] WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. March 1, 9 am–3 pm, MU. This conference will feature a keynote speaker, luncheon, and concurrent break-out sessions led by women in the fields of science, politics, athletics, entertainment, business, and higher education. The break-out sessions will include speeches, discussions and activities that center on the theme Changes, Challenges, and Choices faced by the women in our society. It is an honor to host Christine Hassler, an experienced author and life coach as this year's keynote speaker. Ms. Hassler specializes in speaking to 20-something women about the myth of having it all. This program hits on many of the most critical issues facing today's young women: self-image, finances, dating and relationships, careers and spirituality. Ms. Hassler helps young women understand the importance of living with integrity. In addition to her keynote address, Ms. Hassler will be offering individualized speed coaching during one of the break-out sessions. If you choose to participate in this break-out, there are two options for individualized coaching: a 15 minute session and a copy of her book at a cost of $20 ($40 value), or a 15 minute coaching session at a cost of $10. If you would like to sign up for one of these sessions, please indicate your choice when registering. The conference is $15. Anyone is welcome to come and I would love it if you could pass this information on to the women of OSU. For more info, contact Sabreena Newman, Memorial Union Program Council, Women's Leadership Conference Director 2008, Sabreenanewman@gmail.com [posted 2/18] NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Women's Center, Women Studies Program and the President's Commission on the Status of Women, the Women's Center at Oregon State University will present the 2008 Women of Achievement Awards. These awards honor the contributions and commitment of outstanding women on our campus and throughout the state of Oregon whose work has benefited women. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 14. The committee will make final decisions by March 28, and notify successful nominees that week. Awards will be presented at the OSU Reser Stadium Loge on Friday, April 25, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, call 737-1330 or email beth.rietveld@oregonstate.edu
[posted 2/18] 2008 CONFERENCE OF RESNA, STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION. RESNA is the premier professional organization in the field of assistive and rehabilitation technology and its annual conference offers an excellent public forum for presenting research, design work, and clinical findings to service providers, researchers, educators, and consumers from the U.S. and the international community. The Student Design Competition (SDC) is open to students from any discipline who have a creative and innovative design that will assist an individual with a disability to function more independently or accomplish a desired task. All graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate. Entries are judged on originality, quality of design, and usefulness to persons with disabilities. Deadline for submission is: May 5. For more info, visit http://www.resna.org/Conference/2008Conference/SDCflyer.pdf. For complete submission instructions, visit http://www.resna.org/Conference/2008Conference/SDCauthorfinal.rtf [posted 2/11] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. At the College of Engineering, we have LOTS of events coming up and we need you! Share your passion for engineering by volunteering. Opportunities this month to assist at several Elementary School Family Science Nights, and at MECOP events… See you soon! For more info, visit the COE Volunteer Page at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/volunteer/volviewevent.php [posted 2/11] FEBRUARY FOOD DRIVE: PLEASE HELP! The month of February is OSU’s annual Food Drive in Cooperation with Linn-Benton Food Share. Your donations of food and/or funds to this worthy cause will help people in your community to feed their families and themselves! Food Donations can be dropped off in Dearborn 102, Rogers 204, and Rogers 236. We have College of Engineering bumper stickers and pens for those who bring a food or cash donation to Dearborn 102 or Rogers 204. You can also enter your name in a drawing for cool prizes. We will be picking two winners per week and will award an extra special prize to the student who donates the most food and/or funds for the Food Drive. (Note: Food donations that Linn Benton Food Share can NOT accept include glass containers (they break), rusty or unlabeled cans, perishable items, homemade items, non-commercially canned/packaged items, and any alcoholic beverages, mixes, or soda.) [posted 2/4] Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] NOMINATE A PROFESSOR. Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Distinguished Professor honor. The recognition is given to active OSU faculty members who have achieved national and/or international stature as a result of their contributions to scholarship/creative activity, research, education, and service, and whose work has been notably influential in their fields of specialization. Honorees possess the title for as long as they remain at OSU. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, Feb 27. For more info, visit http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/provost/office/awards.html [posted 2/18] NOMINATE AN OSU STUDENT. The OSU Graduate School seeks participants in the internal competition for selection of the institutional nominee for the 2008 Council of Graduate Schools/University Microfilms International Distinguished Dissertation Award in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering. This prestigious national competition is an important opportunity for OSU to showcase graduate student scholarship and creativity to institutions throughout the country and to celebrate our success. The Graduate School will provide a cash award of $1,000 to the student selected as OSU's nominee and $1,000 for the graduate department/program submitting the selected nominee. The Graduate School also will provide travel support to a maximum of $700 for the student's major professor to attend the Dec 3–6 annual meeting of the Council of Graduate Schools in Washington, D.C. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, May 21. For more info and nomination details, call 737-4881 or email Mary.Strickroth@oregonstate.edu [posted 2/18] FACULTY–INDUSTRY MEET & GREET NEXT TUESDAY. On Tues Feb 19th, industry representatives from the following companies will be here for the annual EECS–MIME Industry Reception: Boeing, Garmin, Greenberry, Harder Mechanical, Hewlett-Packard, International Game Technology, Jive Software, Kiewit Pacific Company, Microsoft, MyStrands, PacifiCorp, Pacific Power, PCC Structurals, Radisphere, Stahlbush Island Farms, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific, Tripod Data Systems, Tektronix, Weyerhauser, US Army Corps of Engineers. Many of these industry reps are also hoping to connect with MIME faculty and learn more about our educational and research programs at the 5–5:30 pm Faculty–Industry Meet & Greet in KEC 1005/1007. Please mark your calendars and join us for this event! CALL FOR SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES on FRIDAY FEB 22. To all MIME faculty, staff and grad students: Around 70 judges are needed for the regional Science Fair on Friday, Feb 22, noon–8 pm at WOU. This has become a very large science fair, with 170 projects this year. Help judge some outstanding projects by aspiring engineers and scientists! Lunch, dinner, and training for judging will all be provided. For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/Judges.doc. Excellent outreach opportunity for the school. Your help is needed and appreciated!! [posted 2/11] BEST RFP 2008. Request
for Proposals announced Jan 28, 2008. Deadline
for submission is Monday, March 3. For more info on the first round of
research proposals issued by Best, the Bioeconomy and Sustainable Technologies
Research Center, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/BESTRFP2008.doc
[posted 2/4] WRITING
INTENSIVE CURRICULUM (WIC) Department Development Grants 2008 RFP. Grant
ideas might include support for: A departmental retreat or workshop on writing
in the department’s curriculum, partial faculty buy-out for development of a
new WIC course, assessment of your department’s WIC writing assignments,
development of a departmental writing guide (see examples at http://wic.oregonstate.edu/wic_dept_writ_guides.html),
or assessment or updating of your existing departmental writing guide. Grant
proposals are due in the WIC office by Wednesday,
March 5. On Wednesday, Feb 13, there
will be a WIC lunch at noon in Waldo 121 for those interested in submitting a
grant proposal who have questions about the process or would like to see
examples. For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/Grant%20RFP.doc
[posted 2/4] INTERNATIONAL CAREER FAIR (ICF) 2008. On Friday, Feb 29 and Saturday, March 1, international companies and research organizations are coming to San Francisco with job openings in Europe, America and Asia. Microsoft, GE Energy, Renault-Nissan, LinkedIn, Egis Rail, Thales, CNRS, Cosmetic Valley, Dell, Danone, and Total are just a sample of the participating companies. NOW is the time to register online, upload résumés and make travel arrangements. Companies are reviewing résumés starting February 1 and setting up one-on-one interviews prior to the event. The earlier the résumés are posted, the higher the chances are to secure pre-programmed interviews. The first 1500 pre-registered candidates coming to the event will receive a free LinkedIn personal plus account (a $60 value). For more info, visit http://www.internationalcareerfair.com/jsp/core/PlageHome.jsp [posted 2/4] FREE GRADUATE/FACULTY WORKSHOPS AT THE LIBRARY! Remaining winter workshops for graduate students and faculty include: Zotero (2/19), Endnote Web (2/20), and RSS – News & Research Delivered to Your Desktop (2/26). These workshops are designed to help you keep up with your research in new ways, stay organized, and learn how to use the library more effectively. For more info and to register, visit http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/instruction/gradevents.html [posted 1/28] SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH
INTERNSHIPS [back
to top] 2008 NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA LEADERSHIP AWARD. The OSU Alumni Association (OSUAA) and the OSUAA National Capital Area alumni created the National Capital Leadership Award as a mechanism to assist OSU students who are eager to experience life in our nation’s capital. The ideal student applicant will intern in a congressional or judicial office, government agency, non-profit organization or association, or private organization in the Washington, D.C., area. Applicants must be placed in the spring or summer of 2008. Deadline is March 3 (spring term) or April 25 (summer term). For application instructions, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NCALA2008.doc [posted 2/11] HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND. To see a wide variety of scholarships managed by HSF, visit http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.116/default.asp [posted 2/11] MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MHEFI) SCHOLARSHIP. The Objective of the MHEFI Scholarship Program is to promote the study of material handling and to expose as many students as possible to the material handling industry, including the vast array of equipment, systems and technologies represented by the industry; the role of material handling in a productive enterprise; and the many career paths available within the supplier, distributor and end-user (applications) sides of the industry. The goal of the scholarship program is to encourage choices upon graduation that will ultimately lead to careers within the industry and careers in teaching and research that will prepare the next generation of industry leaders. Deadline March 1. For more info and application instructions, visit http://www.mhefi.net [posted 2/11] MORRIS K. UDALL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS. In 2008, the Morris K. Udall Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships and 50 honorable mentions on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories: § To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or § To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or § To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide
spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science,
education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and
economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native
leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public
policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource
management, economic development, and education. Interested students should
contact Jessica Cardinal at 737-2404 or Jessica.Cardinal@oregonstate.edu.
All students are encouraged to work with Jessica during the preparation of
their application materials. For more info and to download the application,
visit http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?link=200.
OSU application deadline: Friday, Feb 22. [posted
1/28] NASA MUST (Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology). Up to $10,000/year. Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply. Deadline March 1. For more info, visit http://www.hcfconnections.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=318&srcid=318 [posted 2/11] NATIONAL
HYDROPOWER ASSOCIATION PAST PRESIDENTS’ LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP. Applicants must meet one of two criteria to be eligible for the Past
Presidents’ Legacy Scholarship. (1) Applicants must be juniors, seniors or graduate
students with a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (or
equivalent) GPA who are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate
course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. (2)
Applicants must be students with an equivalent GPA at an accredited vocational
technical school or program. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens or legal
residents. Only the first 25 applicants
who submit applications by the postmark deadline are eligible. Postmark
Deadline Saturday, March 1. For more info, contact Diane Lear at diane@hydro.org. For the application, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NHA.pdf
[posted 2/11] NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. http://www.asee.org/nrl. This program has a rolling admission. OREGON LAURELS and SUPPLEMENTAL OREGON LAURELS
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS. The Oregon
Laurels Graduate Scholarship and Supplemental
Oregon Laurels Graduate Scholarships are merit-based tuition
scholarships. Resident recipients will receive academic year tuition awards in
the amount of resident graduate tuition. Nonresident and international
recipients will receive awards in the amount of the academic year nonresident
graduate tuition differential. (Please see award illustration to determine the
recipient’s remaining out-of-pocket tuition expense.) Recipients will be
required to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits during each term of the award.
Audit registrations and enrollment in E-campus courses will not count toward
the 12-credit enrollment requirement. Summer session awards are not
available. Departments may submit no more than 7 nominations in each award
category. Nominations should be submitted to the Graduate School by Friday,
Feb 22. [posted 1/14] OSU GRADUATE SCHOOL scholarships and fellowships.
http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09.doc.
Applicants for any of these awards should submit completed application to Dr.
Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) at least one week before the nominations are
due at the Graduate School. US NAVY
NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM. For more info
contact Lieutenant Clay Johnson at 503.347.2133. No closing date. Research
Internships CARNEGIE MELLON NASA SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM.
This
program is designed to introduce undergraduate students majoring in engineering, math and science to research opportunities in
space-related sciences, both theoretical
and experimental. Applicants may choose from three space-related research
projects: (1) Telesupervised Adaptive Ocean Sensor Fleet, (2) Wetting of
Hydrogels by Surfactant Solutions, and (3) Google Lunar X Prize. Application
Deadline: Friday, Feb 15. For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/NASAProgram.doc
[posted 2/11] NEW! INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING REU AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. This summer, the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Oklahoma, will be hosting a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) summer program. The REU site is funded by the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense and will provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members through collaborative research projects in the areas of manufacturing measurements, quality, and equipment. The FACTS: Program dates are June 5–August 8; $3,000 stipend, housing, with $400 for meals and roundtrip travel expenses provided; research in areas of metrology and quality engineering; Applications are open to science, mathematics, and engineering majors who meet all requirements. REQUIREMENTS: According to NSF requirements, undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds must be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An undergraduate student must be enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a bachelor's degree. High school graduates who have not yet enrolled in a college degree program and students who have completed their bachelor's degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are not eligible. Application Deadline: Friday, April 25. For more info, contact Johann Reimer, REU Coordinator, at reimer@ou.edu or (559) 393-6113, or visit www.coe.ou.edu/metrology [posted 2/18] NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (NETL), Albany, OR. The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program (MLEF) is a ten-week summer internship program dedicated to recruiting women and under-represented minorities who are matriculating in math, science, and engineering from an accredited college or university. Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. Application deadline: Friday, Feb 15. For details, visit http://www.fossil.energy.gov/education/lelandfellowships/ , or contact Omer Dogan at NETL: Omer.Dogan@NETL.DOE.GOV [posted 1/22] REU IN NANOMATERIALS AND NANOMECHANICS. The goal of this NSF-supported summer undergraduate research experience is to provide a unique opportunity for undergraduates to participate in a research and professional development program. Some projects include: (1) carbon nanotubes, (2) atomistic simulations, (3) tribological properties, and (4) growth mechanisms. Location: The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Dates: May 18 to July 25, 2008. Some of the Benefits: 10 week stipend of $4,500, housing in residence halls, food allowance, and up to $450 support for travel to the REU site. Application Deadline: Monday, March 3. Learn more at http://comp.uark.edu/~jjrencis/REU/ or contact Dr. Joe Rencis, V-mail: 479-575-3386, E-mail: jjrencis@uark.edu [posted 1/7] SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADS AND GRADS. It may feel like the middle of winter, but NOW is the time to plan for summer! There are multiple opportunities available for both undergrad and grad students to work this summer, but deadlines are rapidly approaching for most of these positions. For a list of summer research opportunities, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/SummerResearchOpps.doc. Note: Several of the positions begin in late May or early June (before our spring term is over). If you are interested in the position, contact the Program Director, and ask about flexibility of the starting date. [posted 2/11] SUPERCOMPUTING INSTITUTE. The focus of the internship at the University of Minnesota Supercomputing Institute for Digital Simulation and Advanced Computation is the application of computational approaches and visualization methods to supercomputing research. This includes digital simulation and advanced computation and all aspects of high-performance computing and scientific modeling and simulation as well as graphics, visualization, informatics, and high-performance network communications. Internships take place during the summer. http://www.msi.umn.edu/general/Programs/uip/ Application Deadline: Friday, Feb 29. [posted 2/4] JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME
Students [back to
top] Note:
On Campus Recruiting
is currently going on until March 7th for employers who wish to interview
students. For more info or to sign up for interviews, visit Beaver
Recruiting at http://oregonstate.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/MIMEjobboard/. For additional job and internship listings, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/ Jobs 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 ... HEINZ FROZEN FOODS COMPANY - Management Development Trainee. The Leadership Development Program is a two year program in which the candidate will experience multiple facilities as well as multiple functions in preparation for a manager level position at any Heinz location. The candidate will also make at least two visits to company headquarters in Pittsburgh during the two year rotation. The chosen candidate would spend six to eight months in each of the following facilities: Heinz Frozen Foods (Pocatello Idaho), Ore Ida Potatoes (Ontario Oregon), and Delimex (San Diego California). The candidate would have a management level mentor at each location and would move through each major functional area of the plant including Maintenance, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Finance, Human Resource, Production/Operations, and Safety. More time would be spent in the functional area the candidate is more likely to be placed into at the end of the program. For example a person with a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering would spend more time in Engineering and Maintenance. More… INTERFACE ENGINEERING, INC. - Mechanical Designer/Engineer. Interface Engineering, Inc., a prominent MEP Consulting firm, providing diverse services on exciting projects, is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer/Engineer for our Portland, OR office. We offer a competitive compensation and 100% employer paid benefits package for employees, including medical, dental & vision, long-term disability, life, cafeteria plan, we also offer 3 weeks vacation, and an employer profit sharing 401(k) plan. More ... MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS
OF SACRAMENTO - Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineers for
Recycling Industry. 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… PARSONS ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineer. Be part of the mechanical engineering team that is upgrading the National Energy Technology Lab. As part of our team, you will be exposed to the cutting edge of materials research. More… RH2 ENGINEERING, INC. - Engineer, Civil or Mechanical. RH2 Engineering, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Bothell, WA, with offices throughout Washington including the City of Bellingham. RH2 is seeking a staff engineer with civil or mechanical engineering degree and 0-3 years of experience to join our team in the Bellingham office. We provide high-quality engineering and scientific services primarily to municipal clients. Services include project conceptualization, planning, design, permitting, construction management and administration. 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 ... ROSS STORES, INC. - Process Improvement Engineer. This position is responsible for the planning, development and execution of all assigned DC engineering and cost reduction projects. The Process Improvement Engineer has the task of looking for every opportunity to simplify all DC processes to take inefficiencies and related costs out of current processes and by applying engineering design support and Lean methodology identified improvement opportunities. Additional responsibilities include partnering with DC Operations and Training to provide cross functional project support. As process change ideas are implemented, the Engineers will also be responsible for creating process documentation and control with DC Operations and Training. More ... STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC - U.S. Navy (Civilian Engineer). We are a small yet dynamic government organization within the Department of the Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC). The engineering Division at SWFPAC is responsible for providing the technical requirements and professional engineering services for missile components, support equipment, facilities, and associated functions associated with TRIDENT I &II, TLAM-N, SSGN, and Nuclear Weapons Security programs and operations. We provide a critical component of this country's aerospace/defense industry, working alongside military and contractor personnel to provide a strategic weapons system and support our submarine fleet. We are located in the great Pacific Northwest on Naval SUBASE Kitsap at Bangor in Silverdale, WA in park-like setting at the base of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains with abundant outdoor recreation available (hiking, skiing, snowboarding, camping, fishing, mountain climbing, kayaking, sailing, biking, and golfing) while only a 30-minute ferry ride across from big-city happenings in Seattle. A 20-minute commute is the norm and flexible work schedule opportunities are available. More ... TALENT FINDERS – Mechanical Engineer. Two Entry Level Mechanical Design Engineers needed for well established Equipment Manufacturer. The company is a leading manufacturer of several Material Handling Machinery product lines with applications in Mining, Logging, Marine, Agricultural, and other specialized industries. Great opportunity for recent college grad with BSME. Looking for energetic high performers who like to wear a lot of hats. We are looking for creative and conceptual thinkers who enjoy CAD work but also like working closely with manufacturing. Working in a smaller company environment (350 employees), you will be intimately involved with projects from fruition to completion. A seasoned Engineering Staff of 40 (most of which have their P.E.) is there to lean on and to extract information from. More… VIEWPLUS TECHNOLOGIES - Products Assistant. This position works with engineering to identify problems with new software, hardware and firmware (bug testing) and provide ViewPlus product support to other departments; helps provide customer technical support; and creates and/or edits manuals and advanced tutorials for ViewPlus products. More… XEROX CORPORATON - Fluidics Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD). Products that defy the odds. Solutions that inspire change. Built upon the unique ideas and perspectives of people just like you, Xerox’s Office Group is headquartered just 10 miles from Portland in Wilsonville OR and is looking for a talented mechanical fluidic design engineer. The engineer in this position will contribute on a team, tasked with designing and setting the direction of our next generation Solid Ink print heads, for the award winning Xerox Phaser printers. These print heads are an array of a 1000 plus piezoelectric micro-fluidic devices, capable of producing 10’s of thousands of pico-liter drops per second. The challenges involved in developing these technologically cutting edge print heads, are to continually increase performance while reducing size and cost. More ... Internships [back to top] Note: For a master list of 2007-08 internship
opportunities received by the Career Services office, visit http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/InternshipListservFall07.doc.
Most of these are separated by college, but many are non-major specific. Reminder:
ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR Feb 20, 11–4 pm. To view a list of organizations
offering Internships, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/EngrFair08INTERNSHIPS.doc ATS SYSTEMS OREGON. Mechanical Engineer Intern. This position fills a supporting role on teams assembled to design automated manufacturing systems for ATS Systems Oregon. Responsible for designing the required mechanisms and selecting and integrating a broad spectrum of components and subsystems including: robotics, servo axis, pneumatics, fluidics dispensing systems, vibratory feeders, lasers, vision, sensors, and conveyors. Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature, where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. More… SABROSO COMPANY - Raw Materials Intern. Coordinates
acquisition activities of raw fruit to ensure the quantity, quality and
delivery of the materials meets the company's objectives. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned. § Communicates with suppliers on harvesting and
shipping activities. § Coordinates delivery of empty bins and
trucking schedule during harvest. § Inspects fruit prior to loading to ensure
quality standards are maintained. § Builds and maintains quality relationships
with suppliers. § Travels extensively during the season
throughout fruit growing regions of the Central Valley. § Complies with established sanitation &
safety policies & procedures. § May perform other duties as assigned or
requested by supervisor. 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 For postings from over two weeks
ago, see e-bulletin archives at http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletin.html KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (http://www.mne.ksu.edu). The department of Mechanical and Nuclear
Engineering at Kansas State has an immediate opening for a tenure-track faculty
member in dynamic systems and controls, at rank commensurate with experience.
Applicants with broad teaching and research interests in dynamic systems and
controls are encouraged to apply. Qualifications include a doctorate in
Mechanical Engineering or related field, desire to teach at all levels, ability
to obtain sustained research funding, and permanent work status in the USA.
Applications and inquires should be directed to Professor Dale Schinstock,
Search Committee Chair, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, 3002 Rathbone Hall,
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5205, or search@mne.ksu.edu. Review of applications
will begin February 15, 2008. Applicants should submit a resume, a statement
(one page minimum) of teaching and research interests, and at least four
professional references. [posted 2/4] NORTH
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY. A
full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full
Professor position is available in the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
(IME) Department at North Dakota State University. Performance expectations
include excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction, the development
and support of a viable research program, and a balance of university and
professional service. An earned doctorate in industrial
engineering or closely related field. IME seeks individuals with strong
background in industrial engineering, including but not limited to Engineering
Economics/Financial Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Management of
Technology. Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication
skills. Industrial experience is a plus. Nominations and applications should be
directed to the Faculty Search Committee, in care of Dr. John Cook,
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering; North Dakota State University; 1410
14th Avenue North, CIE 202K, Fargo, North Dakota 58105. Applications
must include a transmittal letter addressing your interest and qualifications,
a resume or vitae, and a list of three references with current phone and e-mail
information. Review of applications will
begin March 15 and will continue until the position is filled. North Dakota State University is an equal
opportunity employer. [posted 2/18] UNIVERSITY OF
MIAMI. Multiple faculty
positions in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida. Applications and
nominations for a number of tenure-track positions at all professorial levels
are invited. The College is seeking candidates with a strong record of
scholarship with a focus on obtaining external funding, a demonstrated
excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, interest in developing and
implementing curricula that address multicultural issues, and a thoughtful
commitment to university and professional service. For senior-level appointments, a proven
record of extramural funding support is required. For more info, visit http://mime.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/ADfacPositions.doc [posted
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