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OSU SCHOOL OF MIME E-BULLETIN Week of October 12, 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 Engineering
Awareness Week! If you are unsure about which engineering major is right for
you, want to get a better feel for your chosen major, and/or want to learn more
about Oregon State University’s engineering programs and research, then plan to
attend this week’s hour-long Engineering Awareness sessions that are happening
at 6 and 7 pm Monday through Thursday. Click here for the session schedule and
locations. If You’re Considering Graduate School… …be sure to attend the “Applying to Graduate
School” Panel Discussion on Thursday, Oct. 15, 4:30–5:30 pm in STAG 323. This
is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the application process
and factors you should consider when deciding to attend graduate or
professional school. Open to all majors and interest areas. Interested in Studying
Abroad for a Year and Earning Two Bachelor’s of Science Degrees? This Friday, October 16, the ATLANTIS Exchange Program will
host an information session 4–5 pm in Covell 117. Join us for coffee and
cookies, and learn about this outstanding opportunity for ME undergraduates to
spend a year studying in Europe as part of earning TWO bachelors’ degrees. ATLANTIS Program participants study mechanical
engineering at OSU and materials science at Saarlandes University in
Saarbrücken, Germany and Luleå University of Technology
in Luleå, Sweden. There's even a travel stipend available to help
offset the costs of the program. If you'd like to learn more, please come to
this information session, where you’ll meet faculty from all three participating
institutions. For additional information, click here or by contact Dr. Bill Warnes. CALENDAR OF EVENTS [back to top] STUDENT GROUPS CONVENING THIS WEEK (click the
links for meeting details): OSU Robotics Club, Baja SAE, Formula
SAE Mon–Thurs,
Oct 12-15 Engineering Awareness Week. Although this event is targeted to incoming engineering students, all students interested in learning more about the various CoE engineering programs are also welcome. Click here for the session schedule. 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. Valley Library Workshop – Literature Review. 8:30–10 am, Valley Library Willamette East Classroom (3rd Fl). Register here. Wed
Oct 14 Valley Library Workshop – Literature Review. 5–6:30 pm, Valley Library Willamette East Classroom, (3rd Fl). Register here. 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. ATLANTIS Exchange Program Information Session. 4–5 pm, Covell 117. Join us for coffee and cookies, learn about the dual ME–Materials Science degree program at that involves study at OSU and German and Swedish universities, and meet participating faculty from all three institutions. Plan Ahead... [back to top] 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 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. Wed
Oct 28 CAREER DECISION-MAKING THROUGH A HOLISTIC MODEL. 3–4:30 pm, Career Services (B008 Kerr). Tues
Nov 3 Grad/Faculty Workshop – Zotero: A Web-Based Way to Manager your Citations. 4:30–6 pm, Valley Library Autzen Classroom (main floor). Learn about this free web-based citation management tool, which you can use to save citations and pdfs, as well as incorporate citations into a Word document. Register here. AEP Building Your Business Plan Series: Competition. 6–7:30 pm, KEC 1003. Thurs
Nov 5 Grad/Faculty Workshop – EndNote. 9–11 am, Valley Library Autzen Classroom (main floor). Learn to use basic but powerful features of the reference management tool, EndNote. Register here. Fri Nov 6 Water for El Salvador: EWB Fall Benefit Banquet. 6:30 pm, OSU Memorial Union. Wed
Nov 11 Grad/Faculty Workshop– EndNote. 4–6 pm, Valley Library Autzen Classroom (main floor). Register here. 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 Grad/Faculty Workshop – EndNote Web. 4–6 pm, Valley Library Autzen Classroom (main floor). Learn how to use the free version of EndNote - EndNote Web! Register here. 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 LOST SOMETHING? The
lost and found for MIME is located in 102 Dearborn. Please go there to turn in items or check for
items you are missing. NEW HOURS FOR THE MIME GRADUATE AND BUSINESS CENTER OFFICE (Rogers 204). As of Monday, Oct 12, the MIME Graduate Student Services Office and the Business Center Office in Rogers 204 will be open 7:30 am–4:30 pm (instead of 8 am–5 pm). This schedule change affects the offices of Jean Robinson, Phyllis Helvie, Shaun Bromagem, and Miranda Hennan. STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE: CALL FOR STUDENT PROJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS. As a student, you can apply for a sustainability related project grant. There is $12,000 available for next year in grants and any single project may apply for up to $6,000 dollars. Projects should align with the SSI mission of "Supporting student efforts to create a sustainable community at OSU through opportunity, education, and action." Send completed application form to Kyle Ireton, 2009-10 SSI Fee Board chair, by November 13. CAREER DECISION-MAKING THROUGH A HOLISTIC MODEL. Career Services, together with CAPS, is offering a 3-week workshop series on “Career Decision-Making through a Holistic Model.” Workshop dates are Oct 28, Nov 4, and Nov 1; All session take place 3=4:30 pm in the Career Services classroom (B 008 Kerr). Students will take the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory as a part of the group ($14 for each assessment; total cost is $28). The group will address the following: • Exploration of your career interests and values • Exploration of your personality and how this affects career development • The importance of balance • The importance of cultural identity in knowing yourself and your career For more information click here. For questions or to register, contact Anne Lapour. Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] L.L. STEWART FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AWARDS. 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. Two grants in the amount of $4,400 may also be considered for exceptionally compelling and well-written proposals. Academic advising-related proposals are welcome. Applications are due November 2 and 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 Riat. SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND
RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] (UG = Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G =
Both Undergrad and Grad) No postings this week. 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:
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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: · Production Technician—someone with skills in
electrical systems and engineering, mechanical engineering, welding, electrical
vehicls, combustion engine vehicles, and/or design for manufacturing. · IT position— someone who has experience with
Drupal 6, knows PHP, CSS and HTML. Bonus: you have some experience with both
print and web design. · Sales/Admin—someone who enjoys working with others,
has basic knowledge of WordPress, Microsoft Office, familiarity and interest in
social media tools and some writing experience. Knowledge of Sales Force or
Sugar a plus. More
... 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 ... PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY
(PNNL) - Computational Fluid
Dynamics Engineer (graduate degree required). Our new staff member will join a
small team doing computational fluid dynamics using the lattice-Boltzmann
method. Applications will vary widely (waste processing, reactor design,
micro-fluidics, automotive, …). The position will involve programming in
Fortran. Simulations will include heat and mass transfer, RANS turbulence
models, large eddy simulations, and multi-phase flow (various combinations of
solid, liquid and gas). 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
... 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 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 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY. Tenure-track faculty position in Dynamics, Systems and Controls. Applicants are sought primarily at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, but a Full Professor will also be considered. Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate closely-related discipline. Expertise is desired in autonomous vehicles, optimization of advanced energy systems, micro-turbines, or sensor development for energy or transportation systems are especially encouraged to apply. It is anticipated that the appointment will begin Fall 2010. For more information, click here. MIAMI UNIVERSITY. Miami University’s School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks applicants for a tenure track position in mechanical and manufacturing engineering beginning fall 2010. Applicants for the position are expected to teach undergraduates, conduct labs, conduct research, perform service and advise students in the mechanical engineering program and related engineering programs. A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related fields is expected; ABDs will be accepted, but the doctorate must be completed by the time of appointment. Application screening began October 1 and will continue until the position is filled. Click here or contact Professor Errol Gundler for more information. NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering are jointly seeking an outstanding individual in the area of mechanics for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor. Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant engineering or science discipline. To receive full consideration, all materials should be received by December 15, 2009. For more information and application information, click here. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY. Positions are now open at The Pennsylvania State University, including:
Screening and deadlines are in December. Interested candidates are encouraged to see the specific position announcements and visit the departmental Web sites (MNE and IME). Faculty
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