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WEEKLY E-BULLETIN FOR OSU MIME
STUDENTS/FACULTY/STAFF QUICK LINKS >GRAD STUDENTS/ FACULTY/ STAFF Job and Internship
Postings—Students Faculty and
Post-Doc Positions Note: For access to past MIME e-Bulletins, visit e-bulletin archives. KUDOS TO DR. PENCE! Congratulations to MIME faculty member Dr. Deborah Pence for
her recent appointment to the editorial board of Experimental Thermal and
Fluid Science.
This international archival journal provides a forum for research in
experimental heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and related
fields. For more information and to order a copy, click
here. CALENDAR OF EVENTS [back to top] Mon, Apr 6–Fri Apr 10 Mothers of Computers Week. Week-long program of events to celebrate pioneering women in computer science. See Misc. Announcements. Mon, Apr 6 OSU International Resource Center Open
House. Noon–6 pm, MU
Learning Lounge. Free and open to the public. See Misc
Announcements. MIME Graduate Defense. “Modeling
and Control of a Biologically Inspired Compliant Structure.”
Presenter: Cody Ray, Candidate
for MS in ME, OSU School of MIME. 4 pm, Rogers 226. All faculty and graduate students are welcome
to attend. Tues, Apr 7 Center for Teaching and
Learning Workshop: “Engaging Learners Through a Living
Course.” 1:30–3:30 pm,
Milam 215. This workshop is for faculty and graduate teaching assistants. More
info… Wed, Apr 8 National Start! Walking Day. Walks held every 30-min (11 am–2 pm), starting at Kerr Admin. Kick off
National Minority Health Awareness Month by joining the AFAPC event. More
info… Nissan Plug In Vehicle Prototype
Display. 3:30–6 pm, Plaza behind KEC. The
plug in electric vehicle represents an important step toward
alternative modes of transportation that significantly reduce green house gas
emissions, and will be deployed in Oregon
beginning October 2010. Come check out the prototype! Student Insurance Office and PacificSource Info Session for Graduate Students. 4–5:15 pm, Gilfillan Auditorium. This meeting is for all graduate research and teaching assistants who would like to know more about the graduate insurance plan. Benefit packets due: Thursday, April 30. Questions? Contact Erin Palmer (541-737-7568 or erin.palmer@oregonstate.edu) Thurs, Apr 9 Materials Science Seminar: “Coordinating a
Three-Year Study on Federally-Compliant Protective Clear Coatings for Artistic
Metalwork.” Presenter: Dr. Tami Lasseter Clare,
Department of Chemistry, Portland State University. 3 pm, Plan Ahead... [back to top] Thurs, Apr 21 Voices Project Brown Bag Lunch Series: “I Am A…, part 1”. Noon–1 pm, MU Journey room. More info… Contact: diane.davis@oregonstate.edu. Wed,
Apr 22–Thurs Apr 23 2009 Northwest Public Power Association Engineering & Operations (NWPPA E&O) Conference and Tradeshow. More info… Thurs Apr 23 Center for Teaching and Learning Workshop: “Save Me Time: I Want It
Online.” 9–11 am, Milam
215. This workshop is for faculty and graduate teaching assistants. More info… Fri,
May 15 2009 Engineering Expo. 11 am–4 pm, MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top] Note: Announcements are posted for 1 week. For
previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives STUDENTS,
FACULTY, AND STAFF ARE INVITED TO MINGLE AT THE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER’S
OPEN HOUSE. The OSU International Welcome Initiative is hosting an open
house for its International Resource Center on Monday, April 6, noon–6 pm in the MU Learning Lounge. This welcome
center offers a safe, comfortable space for those interested in exploring the
world and prompting international understanding. More
info and events… DO YOU BELONG TO A STUDENT GROUP? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING ONE? Check out the OSU MIME Events Calendar each week to see when and where MIME-related groups are meeting. To learn more about MIME and interdisciplinary student groups, click here. CELEBRATE PIONEERING WOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, APRIL 6–10. The OSU Women’s Center is hosting a week-long program “Mothers of Computers” (below). Events take place in the Women’s Center unless otherwise noted: ·
Mon (4/6): “When Computers Were Human.”
Presenter: Dr. Alan Grier. 5–6 pm. ·
Tues (4/7): “Women in Computer Science.
Presenter: Chris Wallace. 5–6 pm. ·
Wed (4/8): “Geek is Chic” Q&A
Tutorial. Bring your laptop. 4–5 pm, KEC 1001. ·
Thurs (4/9): “Evening With Betty Jean Bartik—One of the
first female computer programmers.” 4–5 pm. · Fri (4/10): Free Ice Cream Social. Speaker: Elle Bublitz. 4–6 pm. TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THE COE ACADEMIC COACHING PROGRAM. Are you an undergrad student
who needs help managing time, building better study habits, or improving test
taking strategies? For more info and to sign up for a coaching session, click here. For other
Student Support Services, click here.
Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] INTERESTED IN JOINING FACULTY SENATE? Faculty and staff are invited to join the 2009 OSU Faculty Senate Committee and provide input on institutional policies and procedures. For more info, click here. To apply, complete the Committee Interest Web Form here by Friday, April 24. Note: Do not send additional materials such as vitae. SCHOLARSHIPS,
FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] (UG = Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G =
Both Undergrad and Grad) G 2009
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP AWARD PROGRAM. The University Club Foundation
Graduate Fellowship Program recognizes and encourages scholarship, demonstrated
leadership, and potential societal contributions by among students pursuing
graduate education in Oregon. Nominations will be accepted until Monday,
April 13. For more info, click
here. [posted
3/31] Note: Scholarships, fellowships, and research
internships are posted for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives JOB AND
INTERNSHIP POSTINGS FOR MIME STUDENTS [back to top] SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THIS SUMMER. Oregon 4H will host the Exxon Bernard Harris Summer Camp on the OSU campus from August 1–15. Forty-eight 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will live in OSU dorms for 2 weeks and participate in a wide variety of engineering and science activities. Camp Counselors and Camp Team Leaders are being recruited. Salary: $1100–1500. For the application, click here. Questions? Contact Andy Hoffmann, Camp Coordinator, at 541-737-4081. For additional job and internship listings,
click here. And don't
forget to check out these helpful resources as well:
The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site: GERBER LEGENDARY BLADES - Sourcing Engineer. Gerber is a market leading brand in knives, multi-tools, lighting, and essential gear for the outdoor enthusiast. We have an immediate need for a Sourcing Engineer at our Tigard manufacturing facility. Responsible for sourcing of suppliers and implementation of new products for our Gerber and Brunton product lines. More ... STRATEGIC WEAPONS FACILITY PACIFIC - Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/or Aerospace Engineer. We are a small yet dynamic government organization within the Department of the Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific. The Engineering Division at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific is responsible for providing the technical requirements and professional engineering services for missile components, support equipment, facilities, and other functions associated with TRIDENT I & II, TLAM-N, SSGN, and Nuclear Weapons Security programs and operations. We support a critical component of this country's aerospace/defense industry, working alongside military and contractor personnel to provide strategic weapons systems and support our submarine fleet. More ... Internships [back to top] No
current postings. FACULTY
AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top] Note: Check for additional
mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering positions on two ASEE web
sites: · Women in Engineering Division job site RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAMS. National
Research Council of the National Academies sponsors a number of awards for post-doctoral
and senior researchers at federal laboratories. These awards
provide stipends ($42,000–$72,000 per year for recent PhD recipients and higher
for additional experience), and the opportunity to do independent research in well-equipped
and staffed laboratories across the US. For more info, a list of participating
labs, and how to apply, click here.
Questions? Contact NRC at 202-334-2760 or rap@nas.edu. Deadline
for upcoming cycle: May 1, 2009. Note: Applicants should begin a dialogue
with prospective advisers at the lab as early as possible. Note: Faculty and post-doc positions are posted
for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives ABOUT
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