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OSU MECHANICAL,
INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN E-BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS >GRAD STUDENTS/ FACULTY/ STAFF Job and
Internship Postings—Students Faculty
and Post-Doc Positions Note: The next E-bulletin will be posted on January 5, 2009. For access to past MIME e-bulletins, visit e-bulletin archives. Happy
Holidays from the Head of MIME Dear MIME students, faculty and
staff, Now that finals are behind us and we're headed to spend
holidays with family and friends, I wish all of you a relaxing and peaceful
time. We look forward to an eventful 2009! Belinda Batten School Head LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! There is a YELLOW
ALERT for Monday (12/15). Ice and snow have slowed down commuters around
the Willamette Valley, and while OSU remains open, everyone is advised to use
caution when driving to campus. With more ice and snow expected later this week
and continuing low temperatures, monitor news on any affected OSU operations,
as well as driving conditions around campus at the OSU Campus Alert Web site. Updates
will be posted there, recorded on the university's emergency information
hotline, 541-737-8000, and distributed via e-mail. Bookmark the alert page (http://alert.oregonstate.edu/), know
the conditions, and stay safe! Visit the MIME event calendar online Mon Dec 15–Fri Dec 19: Winter Break. Mon Dec 15–Fri 19: HAZWOPER Training and Refresher Class. 8 am–5 pm, Gleeson 100. If you want to take either the class or the refresher course, register for ENVE 406, CRN# 36882, SPEC PROJ/HAZWOPER, during winter term registration. (Those taking the refresher will only need to attend for one day, but be sure to e-mail Ann Kimerling for the date of the refresher course). Tues Dec 16: MIME
Graduate Defense: “The
Development and Application of a Systematic Human Error Identification and Remediation
Methodology.” Presenter: Mike Lee, Candidate for Master of Science in
Industrial Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 1:00 pm, Covell
129. Wed Dec 17: EWB Habitat for Humanity Golden Nail
Ceremony. 12–1 pm, Lewisburg home building site. Anyone who has volunteered
at this house over the past year is welcome to attend. Food will be provided. See Misc. Announcements. Sun Dec 21: EWB Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
Ceremony. 2 pm, 5823 NW Village Green Place, Corvallis. (Park
at Comcast on Lewisburg Rd).
See Misc. Announcements. Plan Ahead... [back to top] Wed Dec 24: Christmas Eve Day. Thurs Dec 25–Fri Dec 26: Merry Christmas! University Holiday and Closure
Day, respectively. Thurs Jan 1: New Year’s Day—University Holiday. Thurs Jan 8: CTL Workshop: “15 Survival Skills for
Faculty and Instructors New to Teaching.” 1–3 pm, Milam 215.
Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here. Wed Jan 21: CTL Workshop: “Discover Your Teaching
Philosophy.” 10 am–12:30 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students
and faculty. For more info and registration, click here. Fri Jan 23: President’s
Winter Coffee. 9:30–11 am, MU
Lounge. OSU faculty, staff and students are invited to join the hosts, President
and Mrs. Ed Ray, for gourmet coffee, hot chocolate and treats. Please bring a
non-perishable food item to benefit Linn-Benton Food Share. Fri Jan 23: CTL Workshop: “Special Luncheon for Living Course Alumni.” 12–1 pm, Milam 215. Open to all graduate students and faculty. For more info and registration, click here. Thurs Jan 29: OSU Campus Coalition Builders “Lunch & Learn” Forum: Racism in Communities of Color: Self Reflection for the Ally. 11:30 am–1:30 pm, MU 206. The presentation will include information on racial identity development, outcomes of racism including strengths and challenges, and insights for allies. Presenters: Dr. Marcey Bamba, Psychologist and Clinical Director, and Dr. Carlos Taloyo, Psychologist, OSU CAPS. All OSU students, faculty and staff are welcome. No pre-registration required. Bring your lunch. UPCOMING MIME SEMINARS [back to top] Tues Dec 16: MIME Graduate Defense: “The Development and Application of a Systematic Human Error Identification and Remediation Methodology.” Presenter: Mike Lee, Candidate for Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, OSU School of MIME. 1:00 pm, Covell 129. Note: Archived schedules of MIME seminars and presentations are available here. MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS [back to top] CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’S LEWISBURG HOUSE. Over the past year, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) has been inviting engineering students to help the local Habitat for Humanity chapter build a house, and now the Lewisburg House is almost done! The Golden Nail Ceremony (actual completion of the house) is on Wednesday, December 17, 12–1 pm. Anyone who has helped with this house is welcome to attend. Food will be provided. And all volunteers are also invited to the Ratzlaff Family Home Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, December 21, at 2 pm. Address: 5823 NW Village Green Place, Corvallis. (Park at Comcast on Lewisburg Road). Questions? Contact Nick Moses (mosesn@onid.orst.edu). [posted 12/15] ATTENTION MATERIALS SCIENCE
GRADS AND SENIOR UNDERGRADS INTERESTED IN MATERIALS. ME 505: “Amorphous Materials” is a short
graduate course offered by Prof. Ralph Busch (Saarland University, Saarbruecken, Germany) in Winter term 2009. Click here for more info about Prof.
Busch and his research program. Concentrated format dates: February 18–27, 2009. Meeting time and
place: TBA and flexible based on schedules of students enrolled in
the class. CRN: 37346, Section 002. Credits: 2.00. For course
catalog, click
here. For more info, contact Prof. Warnes at 541-737-7016 or warnesw@engr.orst.edu. [posted 12/15] MIME MACHINING LAB’S HOLIDAY HOURS. The MIME Machining and Product Realization Lab will be closed next week (12/22–12/26). The lab will be open the following Mon–Wed (12/29–12/31) and closed Thurs–Fri (1/1–1/2). [posted 12/15] REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE FEE. OSU students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit proposals to the TRF Committee, who will review and make recommendations to the Provost for a final funding determination. The goal of TRF fund is to maximize student learning at OSU through informational technologies. Deadline for proposals: January 12, 2009 at 5 pm. For more info, click here. [posted 12/15] APPLY NOW FOR FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS. January is just around the corner, and that means the time to apply for financial aid and scholarships is NOW! General OSU financial aid and scholarship information is available here. And don’t forget The College of Engineering Scholarship application for the 2009–10 academic year. The COE application is now available here. All current OSU engineering students are highly encouraged to submit an application. COE Application deadline: February 1, 2009. Note: The CoE does not make exceptions to the deadline, so be sure to apply early! [posted 12/8] DONATE BUSINESS SUITS FOR A GOOD CAUSE. Lightly used business attire is being sought for the 4th-annual Career Makeover event on February 13th in the MU Ballroom. Hosted by The OSU chapter of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) and OSU Career Services. Sponsored by Campbell's Cleaners. Donations are tax deductible and accepted at the OSU Bookstore Beaver Fan Shop, 121 SW Morrison #120, Portland, and OSU Career Services, 8 Kerr Administration Bldg. Have questions or would like to arrange a donation pickup? Call 541-737-2999. [posted 12/8] INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITY. The Dept. of IE at the University of Pittsburgh is offering IE students an opportunity to study abroad in either India or Uruguay during summer 2009.
Questions?
Contact Engineering International Programs, University of Pittsburgh, Swanson
School of Engineering (saoe@pitt.edu or
412-624-5942). [posted 12/8] READ THE RECYCLER ONLINE! Check
out the first issue of OSU’s Campus Recycling newsletter here. This issue's topics include
the master recycler class, Recyclemania 2009, holiday
conservation, recycling stats, upcoming events, and more. [posted
12/8] Grad Students/Faculty/Staff [back to top] NOMINATE STUDENT LEADERS FOR
2009 STAFF POSITIONS. Several offices on campus
are seeking student leaders/employees for the upcoming year. In an effort to
streamline the nomination process, New Student Programs & Family Outreach,
University Housing and Dining Services, and Office of Admissions have teamed up
to combine the nomination process. Successful candidates have a commitment to
academic excellence, have leadership qualities, enjoy working with people and
have a willingness to share their experiences, and have effective communication
skills. Here are the available positions:
· TOUR Coordinator—students conduct campus tours, represent OSU during recruiting events and open houses, and have weekly office hours in the Campus Visitor Center. For the nomination form, click
here. Enter the student’s name and email address, and then select which
positions you could like to nominate them for. You can nominate up to 5
students with one form. If you would like to nominate more than 5 students,
fill out a second form. [posted 12/15] WINTER TERM IS ALMOST HERE! MTH 622: “Differential and Integral Equations” is the second in a year-long sequence (MTH 621, MTH 622, MTH 623). Students must have a solid background in differential equations, senior level/ advanced calculus, and linear algebra. Click here for more info. Meeting time and place: MWF 1–1:50 pm, Weniger 287. CRN: 32657. Credits: 3.00. For course catalog, click here. Class may be repeated for credit (use MTH 657, CRN 34184). Questions about prerequisites or preparation? Contact the instructor, Malgorzata Peszynska, [posted 12/15] URGENT NEED FOR HOST FAMILIES. OSU’s English Language Institute (ELI) is in urgent need of host families to host an international university student for a four-night home stay February 6–9. Host families may host one or two students. The ELI will pay a $20/night stipend per student. These students are here for a short language/culture program. The home stay provides an opportunity for them to practice speaking English and learn more about American culture. Interested? Contact Candy Pierson-Charlton, ELI Coordinator of Student Services, 541-737-6981 or candace.pierson-charlton@orst.edu. [posted 12/15] NOW ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR OREGON SEA GRANT. The Oregon Sea Grant Program invites preliminary proposals for research on important marine and coastal issues. Proposed work may begin on either Feb 1, 2010 or Feb 1, 2011. Deadline: Feb 6, 2009 at 5 pm. For more details, click here. [posted 12/8] DO YOU ASPIRE TO TEACH AT THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY LEVEL? MB 699: “Success in the College Classroom” is an interactive discussion course that offers an opportunity to learn essential techniques, formats and activities conducive to success in the college classroom. This graduate course will cover topics such as: Syllabus design and articulating learning outcomes, understanding different pedagogy, crafting an engaging lecture, teaching to different learning styles, test construction/preparing students for tests, and much more. This is a 2-credit course taught by Dr. Janine Trempy. Meeting time and place: Thursdays, 11 am–12:50 pm, Nash 404. CRN: 34285. For the course catalog listing, click here. [posted 12/8] SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] (UG = Undergraduate Students; G = Graduate Students; UG/G = Both
Undergrad and Grad) UG/G NASA FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY. The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program
(ASP) is offering funding to both undergraduates and graduates. For more info, click here. Application deadline: January 16, 2009. DHS EDUCATION
PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES (2 postings). The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now announcing multiple
Education and Research Funding Opportunities. US citizenship is required. For
more info, click here. Questions? E-mail dhsed@orau.org.
UG/G POST-BACHELOR
FELLOWSHIP (PBF) PROGRAM. The
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington is
now accepting applications from recent college graduates for the Fall 2009 PBF Program. The program combines advanced
on-the-job training and mentoring, and provides the option of pursuing a fully-funded
Masters of Public Health (MPH). There is a minimum 2-year commitment commencing
with training and orientation in September 2009. Application deadline:
January 15, 2009. For more detailed info, click here. UG
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SUMMER REU. The Materials
Processing center and the Center for Materials Science and Engineering at MIT
are accepting applications from students who are entering their junior or
senior year in September 2009. The 9-week summer internship program runs June
7–August 8, 2009. Award includes $5,700 stipend and round-trip travel expenses.
Application deadline: Feb 13, 2009. For more info, click here. [posted
12/8] UG OREGON
NASA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM. You can now apply for the 2009 Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate
Scholarships. Scholarships of up to $6,000 will be awarded and are only
available to Oregon students attending Oregon Space Grant affiliate
institutions. Awardees will be selected from applicant pools at each of the
eligible schools. Scholarships are open to new and continuing students in the
disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.
The OSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Program supports the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) objectives of fostering and encouraging career
goals in the aerospace industry. Individuals from under-represented groups are especially
encouraged to apply. Deadline: Friday,
Dec. 19. For more info, click here. Questions? Call 541-737-2414 or e-mail spacegrant@oregonstate.edu. [posted 12/8] G ARE
YOU AN OSU STUDENT OR RECENT ALUMNI PLANNING TO ENTER GRAD SCHOOL FOR IN FALL
2009? Nominations are now
open for the 2009 Jack Kent
Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship program from the Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation. The Foundation will award approximately 40 scholarships to
seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first
time starting in fall 2009. Each award covers a portion of
educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and
books for the graduate degree chosen. The maximum available per student
per year of study is $50,000 and the maximum length is six years. The amount
and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the
length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants
received. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by their
undergraduate institution. Students may not apply directly to the
Foundation for this program, but should instead submit applications to the OSU
Faculty Representative for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Bill Bogley, Associate Dean; University Honors College; Strand
229; Oregon State University; Corvallis, OR 97331-2221. Applications must be received by: Feb 20, 2009. For more info, click here. For questions concerning the Graduate Scholarship Program, call
the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation 1-800-498-6478 or email jkc-g@act.org. Questions or referrals may also
be directed to the OSU Faculty Representative, Bill Bogley
(Bill.Bogley@oregonstate.edu
or 541-737-6400). [posted 12/8] Note: Scholarships, fellowships, and research
internship announcements are posted for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top] The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and Internships Web site. For additional job and internship listings, click here. And don't forget to check out these helpful resources as well: ·
CampusPoint – Includes MIME-related job
and internship opportunities. Be sure to check out the recent position openings
in Portland, Oregon (Design
Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Technician,
and Entry
Level Drafter—Solidworks) and in Hillsboro,
Oregon (Manufacturing
Engineer Intern). ·
AfterCollege MIME Job
Resource Center– Job listings site, tailored especially for MIME students. This month’s
featured employer is Shell. New job openings at: Akzo
Nobel Functional Chemicals LLC (Maintenance Engineer–Axis, AL), Biomet
Trauma and Spine
(Mechanical Engineer–Parsippany, NJ), Excel
Professional Recruiting, Inc. (Vice President of Engineering, Global Product Development–Troy,
MI), Growing
Engineering Services Firm (Cab Design Engineer–Eastern Indiana, IN), NDT
Systems & Services (America) Inc. (Mechanical Engineer–Houston, TX), NOVA
Chemical Corporation
(Environmental Specialist–Pittsburgh, PA), NYC
Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supp (Industrial Hygienist, Level II–Flushing,
NY), PERI
Formwork Systems, Inc;
(Design / Project Engineer–Fort Worth, TX), Roquette (Reliability Engineer–Keokuk, IA), Voyager
Careers (Senior
Mechanical Engineer–Augusta, GA). HORIZON ENGINEERING - Environmental Technician. Assist with air pollution emission testing. Must have good mechanical aptitude, basic electrical, chemistry, and fluid flow courses. Requires some heavy lifting, work at heights, working in outdoor NW conditions. More ... INTEL - Software Engineer.
Responsible for engineering of Automation software applications and software
systems for Intel’s advanced semi-conductor factories. Will be asked to
occasionally provide on-call coverage in D1D factory as business needs require.
Also responsible for testing and configuration of Automation hardware and
software upgrades associated with high volume factory operations. 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. 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 - Terracosm Operations Assistant. The Terracosm Operations Assistant 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.html). More ... US AIRWAYS - Senior Analyst-Manpower Planning. Entry level Industrial Engineer position. Facilitate all phases of generating and analyzing airport passenger service, fleet, and management staffing levels, while continuously searching for operational efficiencies and process optimization. More ... Internships [back to top] 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.html). More ... 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 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA, ANCHORAGE. Two tenure-track faculty positions in
mechanical engineering in the new engineering program at the University of
Alaska Anchorage. Successful candidates will develop inside and
outside the classroom activities aimed at engaging students with hands on
learning opportunities in a team environment. Depending on qualifications,
successful candidates will be responsible for courses chosen from fluid
dynamics, thermodynamics, petroleum piping and pumps, material science,
heat/mass transfer, strength/mechanics of materials, and
mechanical/machine/HVAC design. Faculty members are expected to develop a line
of research that can be linked to student development and community
partnerships. Apply online, here.
Posting numbers: 0055696 and 0055697. [posted 12/8] Note: Faculty and post-doc positions are posted for 2 weeks. For previous postings, visit e-bulletin archives ABOUT THIS E-BULLETIN [back to top] The Mechanical, Industrial,
& Manufacturing Engineering E-Bulletin is a weekly, one-stop source of
information about school events, announcements, scholarships, job
postings, student club updates, and other school-related items. Past
issues are posted here.
Abbreviated e-bulletins are issued over the summer and during winter break. To submit information:
Information to be included in upcoming e-bulletins should
be sent to mime.ebulletin@oregonstate.edu. Items
received by Thursday of any given week will appear in the next week's
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