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WEEKLY E-BULLETIN FOR OSU MIME
STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF September 28, 2009 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. WELCOME to the START of the 2009–10 SCHOOL YEAR— AND to the KICKOFF ISSUE of the MIME E-BULLETIN To all new and returning MIME students, faculty, and staff:
Welcome to the 2009–10 academic year at OSU! As the term begins, I’m looking
forward to renewing my connections with returning MIME students as well as to
getting acquainted with those of you who are walking the Rogers, Dearborn, and
Covell hallways for the first time. I wish each of you an enjoyable and
successful year ahead. To those of you new to the School of MIME: The MIME
e-bulletin goes out every Monday to all MIME students, faculty, and staff. This
e-bulletin is our primary vehicle for communicating news and information to all
school members. Here you’ll find a calendar of upcoming MIME-related events as
well as miscellaneous announcements; scholarship and fellowship opportunities;
and links to current job and internship postings on the MIME job board. Please take
time to read through the e-bulletin every week, as much of the information in
any given issue is presented on a one-time basis only and will not be delivered
to you in any other format. Any member
of the School of MIME may submit relevant e-bulletin postings. To do so, email
the information to mime.ebulletin@oregonstate.edu
by 8 AM Thursday prior to the week in which you want the posting to appear. Again, welcome and best wishes to all of you in AY 2009–10! Belinda Batten, school head KUDOS TO 2009 OSU/COE AWARD WINNERS FROM MIME At last week’s University Day, OSU recognized
the achievements of more than two dozen leading faculty and staff members from
throughout the university. Four of these award winners are from the School of
MIME. Congratulations to Materials Science professor Jay Kruzic, who won the OSU Promising Scholar Award; MIME
undergraduate advisor Michelle Eck,
who won the OSU Exemplary Employee Award; and IME professors David Kim and J. David Porter, recipients of the OSU Impact Award for Outstanding
Scholarship. At the annual engineering
breakfast earlier this month, the College of Engineering recognized the
achievements of eleven exemplary
CoE faculty, staff and students. Three of the eleven hail from the School of
MIME. Congratulations to MIME undergraduate records specialist Gina Newcomb for
winning the CoE Classified Employee Award; Tracy Ann Robinson for winning the CoE
Professional Faculty Award; and 2009 MIME graduate Samantha Godfrey, who
in winning the Burgess/Tektronix Award was recognized as last year’s
Outstanding Senior in the College of Engineering. CALENDAR OF EVENTS [back to top] This Week Mon Sept 28 Fall 2009 classes begin. Wed Sept 30 First Engineers without Borders (EWB) general meeting of the term. 7 pm, Kelley Engineering Center 1001. All majors and expertise welcome. The EWB vision is a world in which all communities have the capacity to meet their basic human needs. Fri Oct 2 "Where It's At: Beaver
Community Fair.” Noon–4 pm.
Join more than 2,000 other Beaver Community members to celebrate the start of
another academic year. Click
here to register. Plan Ahead… [back to top] Mon Oct 5 Krispy Kreme sales (EWB fundraiser). Rogers Hall, Monroe Ave. entrance. Yumm! Tues Oct 6 Reception for Out-of-State CoE Students. 4–5 pm, Covell 118. Join us as we welcome our incoming “out of state” students
to the COE community. Light refreshments will be provided and the
opportunity to learn more about why students from outside the region choose
Oregon State. Enterprise Challenge Networking Night. 6–7:30 pm, Trysting Tree Conference Room (D107 Weatherford Hall ). This is a
kick-off event to the 2010 Enterprise Challenge (where possible prize money
totals $17,500) and targets
students who are potentially interested in commercializing their senior
projects. This is an opportunity to meet other students,
hear ideas, get help with your idea, and find out what The Enterprise Challenge
is all about. Pizza and soda provided.
RSVP to RSVPAEP@bus.oregonstate.edu Wed Oct 7 Oregon State University Internship Symposium: “Creating meaningful experiential education for students while meeting employers’ demand for a well prepared workforce.” 3–5 pm, Memorial Union Powell Leadership Center. Internships are an important aspect of the Career & Professional Development Community at Oregon State University; employers and students have a great stake in improving our internship processes. Meet to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and resources available today for creating outstanding internship experiences for students and employers. To RSVP or for more information, contact Adry Clark at adry.clark@oregonstate.edu Reception for CoETransfer Students. 4–5 pm, Covell 118. Join us as we welcome
students transferring from our academic partners around the region. Light
refreshments. Thurs Oct 8 International Degree Info Session. 4–5 pm, Snell 448. Study Abroad Fair. 10 am–2 pm, MU Ballroom. Study Abroad Scholarship
Information Session,
3–4 pm, Snell 448. Fri Oct 9–Sun Oct 11 Engineers without Borders Regional Conference. Attend 9/30 EWB meeting to get more information. Mon Oct 12 Study
in Santander, Spain Information Session. All majors welcome. 4–5 pm, Snell 448 Tues Oct 13 Austin
Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) Building Your Business Plan Series:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship. 6–7:30
pm, KEC 1003. The business plan series is designed for students who are potentially interested in
commercializing their senior projects. Fri Oct 16 Pre-Engineering Excellence
Reception. 4–5 pm, Kearney Lobby. Hosted by the College of
Engineering and Tau Beta Pi, we will recognize all of our pre-engineering
students from Spring, 2009, that earned a 3.50 GPA or above while maintaining
full-time status. Help us recognize our top-achievers and rising stars in
the College of Engineering. Mon Oct 19 Dean’s Scholar Welcome Reception. 4–5 pm, Kearney 212. Come join us as we welcome and recognize all of our incoming
Deans Scholars for the 2009-2010 academic year. Hosted by Dean Ron Adams,
students will be recognized for their achievements and welcomed into our
community of scholars in the College of Engineering. Light refreshments. Tues Oct 20 EECS & MIME Senior Dinner.
6:30 pm, MU Ballroom. More info to come… AEP Building Your Business Plan Series: Marketing
and Sales. 6–7:30 pm, KEC 1003. Wed Oct 21 Fall Engineering Career Fair. For more information about this and other
Fall ’09 events sponsored by Career Services, click here. Thurs Oct 22 LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for
Minority Participation) Open House. 4-5 pm, Batcheller 141. OSU is part of a five-school
consortium selected to receive a $2.6 million grant focused on doubling the
number of degrees awarded to underrepresented minorities in technical
fields. Come learn more about the program and our plans for
implementation here in the College of Engineering. For further
information, please contact Ellen Momsen at ellen.momson@oregonstate.edu. Tues Nov 3 AEP Building Your Business Plan Series:
Competition. 6–7:30 pm, KEC 1003. Fri Nov 6 Water for El Salvador: EWB Fall Benefit Banquet. 6:30 pm, OSU Memorial Union. Fri Nov 13 OSU Research Office
Orientation for New Faculty.
7:30 am–1 pm, LaSells Stewart Center.
Register here
(scroll down to “Research New Faculty Orientation”). Fri Nov 13–Sun
Nov 15 Tues Nov 17 AEP Building Your Business Plan Series: Profit and Loss Statements and Cash Flows. 6–7:30 pm, KEC 1003. Tues Nov 24 AEP Building Your Business
Plan Series: Sources and
Use of Capital. 6–7:30 pm, KEC 1003. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top] Note: Announcements are posted for 1 week. For
previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives INTERESTED IN
OVERSEAS STUDY & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES? The International Degree and
Education Abroad office has a number of exciting events
coming up this fall, including a Study Abroad Fair and info sessions on
study abroad scholarships, the OSU International Degree, and study and
internship opportunities around the globe. IDEB is also offering several new
study abroad options, including a Directed
Study Option and Petition Program option. For more information, click here
SCHEDULING UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING APPOINTMENTS: NOW AN ONLINE PROCESS. To schedule an advising appointment with either Michelle Eck or Deanna Lyons, please use the online advising sign up system, as follows: Go to http://mime.oregonstate.edu/, click on “Academic Programs” and then “Undergraduate Programs.” In the bottom right hand corner of the page you will see a link that says “CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT ONLINE”. Once you click the link you will be directed to a log-in page where you enter your ENGR username and password. Then select the appropriate advisor’s schedule and select a 15 minute time slot. If you think your appointment will take longer than 15 minutes, click on two back-to-back time slots. HELP WANTED: PEER MENTORS FOR STATICS. Seeking volunteers to help statics students with problem solving. This is a great opportunity to help others while gaining some resume-building experience. You'll work with students during lectures and then in additional group tutoring sessions. If you got a B or better in statics and are available Wednesdays 9-10, email Dr. Rodriguez-Nikl at rodrigto@engr.orst.edu for more information. NEW ISSUE OF MOMENTUM! The September 2009 issue of MOMENTUM! is now available here. Read about the Beaver Racing win at Formula Student Austria, research by Materials Science professor Jay Kruzic, and more! Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] CENTER FOR
TEACHING AND LEARNING FALL WORKSHOPS.
·
Understanding and Working With Contemporary
Students Oct. 22, 10 am - 12 pm
·
Using Clickers as an Effective Pedagogical
Tool Nov. 9, 3 – 4:30 pm
For more information and to register, click here ATTN NEW FACULTY: Mark your
Calendars for the 2009 OSU
Research Office New Faculty Orientation. Join President Ray, Provost Randhawa, John
Cassady, and the Research Office Team
for a program that will introduce new faculty to the Research Enterprise at
OSU. In addition to an overview of the many services offered by the
Research Office to support faculty success; orientation participants can count
on receiving key hints and tips about funding, preparing and submitting proposals,
technology transfer and FAQ’s - from how to get started, to expert help at
negotiating the maze of rules and regulations. You will be connected with who
is the best person to help with any research problem. There will be
lively discussion, interaction with specialists, helpful handouts, door prizes,
FREE breakfast, lunch and opportunities to network with future collaboration
partners. Register on line here (scroll
down to “Research Office New Faculty
Orientation”). If you have any questions about the event, contact Rose
Lacey at 737-0664. SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] (UG =
Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G = Both Undergrad and Grad) BENJAMIN A. GILMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:
Spring & Summer 2010 applications deadline is October 6, 2009. The Gilman Scholarship Program seeks to diversify the kinds of
students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go.
Specifically, the Gilman Program offers scholarships for students who have been
traditionally underrepresented in education abroad. Scholarships are available
to students
majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field who meet the
program's standard eligibility criteria: · Enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. Institution · United States citizen · Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during the term of study abroad · Participating in a study abroad program that is no less than 4 weeks and no more than an academic year · Receiving academic credit · Study in any country not currently under a U.S. State Department Travel Warning or Cuba For more information about the Gilman Scholarship, application deadlines & timeline, and application process, please visit the Gilman Web site or contact the Gilman Program at 713-621-6300 ext. 25 or gilman@iie.org. UG The VANIER
CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS (CGS) PROGRAM aims to attract and retain
world-class doctoral students by supporting those who demonstrate a high
standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences
and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health, as well as
leadership skills. Both Canadian and international students are eligible to be
nominated for a Vanier Canada Graduate
Scholarship. The award is valued at $50,000 per
year, for up to three years. At full
capacity, the program will support 500 Canadian and international doctoral
students per year. If you are an international student, not enrolled at a
Canadian university and interested in being considered for a Vanier Canada
Graduate Scholarship, please review the relevant information on the VCGS Web
site. UG/G AFTERCOLLEGE ENGINEERING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP. AfterCollege is offering $500 scholarships to four engineering students currently seeking a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree. Application deadline: Wednesday, September 30. Eligibility: Must be in good standing in an accredited program in the engineering or computer science field, must have and carry a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and must be a full-time student while under the scholarship. For more info and to apply, click here. UG UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLAR PROGRAM WITH THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA). The CIA has an
Undergraduate Scholar Program that offers students an opportunity to challenge
themselves. Students will complete work sessions during each summer break,
increase their knowledge and job responsibilities while assisting intelligence
professionals, and apply their academic skills. Once selected, students are
given an annual salary; a benefits package that includes health, dental, and
vision insurance, life insurance, and retirement; and up to $18,000 per
calendar year for tuition and books. Applications
will be accepted: August 1–October
15. For more info, click here.
Questions? Contact Brittany T. (brittalt@ucia.gov
or 1-800-368-3886). G THE PRESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWS (PMF) PROGRAM is designed to attract to Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. This rigorous two-year paid program provides fellowships to graduate students from all academic disciplines who expect to complete an advanced degree (master’s, law or doctoral degree) from a qualifying college or university during the current academic year (September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010.) Fellows are hired by Federal agencies and given exposure to domestic and international issues in such areas as public administration, technology, science, criminal justice, and health and financial management.. Online applications for the PMF Class of 2010 open October 1, 2009 and close on October 15, 2009. For program and application details, see the PMF Web site. To be considered for nomination by Oregon State University, applicants are required to submit the following materials to OSU’s Nominating Official (care of the Graduate School) no later than close of business on Friday, October 16, 2009: · Applicant’s statement of purpose addressing how PMF program criteria have been met (no more than 2 pages) · PMF Nomination Form (OPM Form 1300) including resume · A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s major professor For more information, please contact Mary Strickroth, Grad Services coordinator, at Mary.Strickroth@oregonstate.edu. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS FOR MIME STUDENTS [back to top] Note: For additional job and internship
listings, click here.
And don't forget to check out these helpful resources as well:
·
ORISE Electronic Catalog– The Oak Ridge
Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) manages educational programs,
including internships and scholarships, for many federal agencies, including
CDC, DOE, DHS, and ARMY. The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site: ARCIMOTO - Production Tech, IT, Sales Admin positions. Eugene-based electrical
vehicle (think PULSE) start-up Arcimoto is looking for talented individuals to
fill several positions:
CHEVRON. Chevron will be recruiting
at Oregon State this fall but not with a physical presence on campus. We
are seeking Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, and Civil
Engineers for both full-time and internship positions. For more information, see the job posting on Beaver JobNet that
will remain open until Friday, October 9. Applicants who apply
through the Beaver JobNet site will have their resumes and transcripts reviewed
and will be notified if selected for a phone interview. Phone interviews
will be scheduled the week of October 12. More information about Chevron
can be found at http://careers.chevron.com/
. (NOTE: THIS POSTING IS NOT ON THE MIME
JOB BOARD. You must go through the Beaver Job Net.) MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF SEATTLE - Regional Sales Position. At the direction and guidance
of the Regional Sales Manager, grow market in Oregon territory. Employee Type:
Full-Time. Industry: Industrial. Manages Others: No. Job Type: Sales.
Education: 4 Year Degree. Experience: At least 3 years. Travel: Up to 25%. More
... PRECISION WIRE COMPONENTS LLC - Mechanical Engineer. Entry level engineer position in a
fast paced, hands on, rapidly growing medical device component manufacturing
facility in Tualatin. This position requires the ability to design, develop,
implement, This position will work closely with other engineers, technicians
and floor personnel to meet the changing needs of our manufacturing processes
and product engineering. The position requires production floor exposure daily.
More
... STEAMING KETTLE CONSULTING - Solar Project Leader. You will lead and coordinate the
installation and acceptance of solar cell manufacturing equipment at a solar
manufacturing facility in the Portland, Oregon metro area. With the goal of
doubling production capacity, you will be at the heart of a cooperative venture
between the employer’s customer, teams of experts from Germany, local employees
and various contractors. You will need to be organized, detail oriented, have
great communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Project
success positions the employee for a leadership role in the company. This is a
full time permanent position. 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
... FACULTY AND POST-DOC POSITIONS [back to top] Note: Check for additional MIME-related positions on two ASEE web
sites: · Women in Engineering Division job site No postings this
week. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives ABOUT
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