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MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Job and
Internship Postings—Students Faculty and
Post-Doc Positions EECS-MIME
SENIOR DINNER SIGN-UP STARTS TODAY Attention all MIME Seniors!
You are invited to the eighth annual EECS & MIME Senior Dinner on Tuesday, October
23rd, in the OSU Memorial Union Ballroom. This event is sponsored by
industry professionals who are looking for interns and new hires in your
majors. The EECS & MIME Senior Dinner is a unique opportunity to meet and
socialize with potential employers, learn more about different career options,
ask questions about the job market, and get your resume out there. It’s also a
great way to prepare for the Engineering Career Fair (which happens the next
day). And best of all, it’s FREE for students! Who Can Register Seniors can register any
time after 1 pm on Monday, October, 15. As
space allows, we will open the sign-ups to Juniors on Thursday, October 18. How To Register? To register, visit
Dearborn 102. When you register, you’ll sign up to sit at two different company
tables, one for dinner, the other for dessert. We recommend that when you
register you also submit a resume to be included in the Senior Dinner Resume
Book. What Companies Will Be There? Tektronix, HP, Airefco, Precision Castparts, Xerox, Eaton Electric,
Boeing, Chevron, Flir, FM Global, Garmin, Stryker, University Mechanical
Contractors. There will also be a table
for students interested in finding out more about graduate school options. THERE’S STILL TIME TO RSVP FOR
EWB’S ANNUAL BANQUET THIS FRIDAY! The
Second Annual Engineers Without Borders
Project Benefit Banquet is this Friday,
October 19, 6 pm in the MU Ballroom.
Michael Campana, an expert on international water issues, will give the keynote
address. The El Salvador project team will present an update on project
implementation. Central American cuisine, a tango dancing lesson, and
live music are all on tap. It will be an excellent time! Tickets are $50 per
person, or $500 per table. To RSVP and purchase a ticket, please contact Brad
Eagleson (503-507-1095, bradleyalan@gmail.com) by Wednesday, Oct. 17th. This Week… Mon Oct 15: Formula SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, SAE shop in the basement of Rogers Hall (room 132). All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Bill Murray at murrayw@onid.orst.edu. Mon Oct 15: Engineers Without Borders Project Meeting. 6:30 pm, STAG 109. Topics: Organic Grower's project, training workshops for the upcoming El Salvador trip, and legacy papers discussion. Tues Oct 16: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Valley Library Autzen Room (note change from usual seminar location). Margaret Mellinger, Engineering Reference Librarian, will lead this hands-on session on “Intro to Valley Library and Research Tools.” The Autzen Room is computer-equpped, so you’ll have an opportunity to conduct some actual database searches and work with various research tools. As always, all MIME graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Tues Oct 16: CTL Workshop: Assessment Part II: Assessment Tools and Their Use in the Classroom.
Tues Oct 16: Microgravity
Flight Team Meeting. 6 pm, KEC 1005. This year’s MFT project is “Spray
Cooling of Electrical Components and Hardware with the Use of Electrical
Fields.” All students are welcome. If you’re interested in joining the MFT,
come to a meeting and check us out! And/or, visit our web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/microgravity. Wed Oct 10: Baja SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, SAE shop in the basement of Rogers Hall (room 132). All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Nick Purdy at purdyn@onid.orst.edu. Wed Oct 17: Precision Castparts Info Session for MIME and EECS pro-school students. 6–10 pm, Hilton Garden Inn. At this session PCC will provide a buffet dinner, have a display of components manufactured by PCC, a brief presentation on the company and career opportunities, including the PCC Management Development Program. Recent OSU grads who are currently working at PCC will be on hand to answer questions. Please RSVP to dcoates@pccstructurals.com. Seating is limited, so this is a first-come, first-served event. In addition to the informational session, screening interviews will be conducted on Thursday 10/18. Note to seniors: PCC will also be attending the EECS-MIME Senior dinner on Tuesday, October 23rd. Thurs Oct 18 and
Fri Oct 19: OSU Career Development Conference. Dozens of FREE opportunities to help you land
that great job or internship or get ready for graduate school
applications. For the list of events, including resume and interviewing
workshops, how to prepare for the career fairs, networking opportunities with
employers, and job search strategies, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/OSUFall07Calendar.pdf .
Thurs
Oct 18: Intel Israel Virtual Chat. 12–1 pm. Presentation
about several different areas within
Intel and employment opportunities available for all degree levels. After the
presentation, Intel Israel representatives will answer audience-submitted
questions. If you are interested in participating in this Virtual Chat, or
would like more information, please visit http://www.aftercollege.com/ads/bannertrack.asp?id=1658 Thurs Oct 18: CTL
Workshop: Research Assignments That Work. Thurs Oct 18 and Fri Oct 19: Career Development
Conference for OSU Students. 9:30 am–4 pm, OSU Memorial Union. Sponsored
by OSU Career Services. FREE! For more information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/OSUFall07Calendar.pdf.
Fri Oct 19: WIC (Writing
Intensive Curriculum) Lunch presentation: “Reading
Between the Lines: Implementing Visual Fluency in Writing.” 12-1 pm, Waldo 121. Keven
Malkewitz, College of Business, will discuss how writers can benefit from
understanding principles of visual fluency as they design documents. His
presentation will include illustrations ranging from Australian wine labels to
the effect of typeface on readability and affect. He will include
suggestions for including visual fluency in WIC courses. All faculty and GTAs are welcome. You need
not be WIC faculty to participate. Please RSVP (pizza is provided) by 4 pm,
Thursday, Oct. 18., to vicki.tolarburton@oregonstate.edu Fri Oct 19: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Creating and Managing Collaborative Teams. Presenter: Dr. Peter Saunders, Director, OSU Center for Teaching and Learning. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. 2:30–3 is social time with coffee and tea served. Seminar begins promptly at 3 pm. Fri
Oct 19: LL Stewart Scholar
Workshop: Using a Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering
(WISE) Learning Tool to Promote Active Learning. Presenter: Milo Koretsky, School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental
Engineering (CBEE). 4–6 pm, Owen 24. This workshop introduces instructors to
the Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool. WISE
allows an instructor to pose to the class different types of questions
(including: multiple choice answers, multiple choice with short answer
follow-up, numerical answers, short answers, and Likert-scale survey). WISE is
designed to utilize the COE’s Wireless Laptop Initiative so that every student
in a class is simultaneously engaged, creating a learner-centered class based
on active learning. Fri Oct
19: Second Annual Engineers Without Borders
Project Benefit Banquet. 6 pm in the
MU Ballroom (dinner served at 7). Keynote address by Michael Campana,
an expert on international water issues. Project implementation update by
the El Salvador project team. Central American cuisine, a tango dancing
lesson, and live music are all on tap. It will be an excellent time! Tickets
are $50 per person, or $500 per table. To RSVP and purchase a ticket, please
contact Brad Eagleson (503-507-1095, bradleyalan@gmail.com)
by Wednesday, Oct. 17th. Plan
Ahead... Mon Oct 22: Mock
Interviews at Career Services. 9 am– 4 pm, Career Services Office (basement
of Kerr Admin.) To sign up for a ½ -hour practice interview with a professional
recruiter, call 737-4085 today. For more information, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/OSUFall07Calendar.pdf. Tues Oct 23: EECS–MIME
Senior Dinner. 6 pm, MU Ballroom. MIME seniors sign up in Dearborn 102. If
seats are still available, registration will open up to MIME juniors on
Thursday, Oct. 17th. See the
announcement at the front of this e-bulletin for more details. Wed Oct 24: Engineering
Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center. We have a record number of engineering companies
(close to 150) attending this fall, so this is an opportunity not to be missed!
For a list of registered companies, visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php.
Note: Some engineering employers will also
be at the university-wide fair (Oct 23). For that one, check the listing at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/university.php Thurs Oct 25: OSU Student Community Symposium on “Defining Leadership: What it Means for You.” 6–8 pm, Reser Stadium Club Level (Entrance on the North side near Gill). This event is open to any and all students who are interested in meeting people and helping build community. Free food, too! Tues Oct 30: CTL Workshop: Emerging Technologies. 1:30–3 pm, Milam 215. See link for workshop description and to pre-register. Fri Nov 2: CTL
Seminar: Visual Teaching in an Auditory World.
Wed Nov 7: CTL Workshop: Learning Styles and Learning Perspectives. 10 am–noon, Milam 215. See link for Workshop description and to pre-register. Thurs Nov 8: OSU Student Community Symposium on “Networking: Expanding Your Potential.” 6–8 pm, Reser Stadium Club Level (Entrance on the North side near Gill). This event is open to any and all students who are interested in meeting people and helping build community. Free food, too! MIME SEMINARS
[back to top] Tues Oct 16: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Valley Library Autzen Room (note change from usual seminar location). Margaret Mellinger, Engineering Reference Librarian, will lead this hands-on session on “Intro to Valley Library and Research Tools.” The Autzen Room is computer-equpped, so you’ll have an opportunity to conduct some actual database searches and work with various research tools. As always, all MIME graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fri Oct 19: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: Creating and Managing Collaborative Teams. Presenter: Dr. Peter Saunders, Director, OSU Center for Teaching and Learning. 2:30–4 pm, Rogers 230. 2:30–3 is social time with coffee and tea served. Seminar begins promptly at 3 pm. MISCELLANEOUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to top] School-wide… ME and GEN ENG FRESHMEN: SCHEDULE YOUR FALL ADVISING
APPOINTMENT TODAY! General sign-ups for undergraduate ME and IME winter term
advising (which runs from Oct. 29th through November 30th)
start on October 22nd. But
due to the exceptionally large sizes of our
ME and General Engineering freshman classes, ME and General Engineering freshmen may sign up NOW for winter advising
Dearborn 102. If you are not sure who your advisor is, please check the bulletin
board outside Dearborn 102. Take advantage of this opportunity to
schedule your advising session now and avoid the Oct 22nd rush! And remember, you MUST be advised in order to
receive your PIN for next term. ME & IME PRO-SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER TERM ARE NOW AVAILABLE
ONLINE at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html. Application
deadline
is 11:59 pm on November 1st. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES? The College of Engineering now has a web site where you can go to has volunteer for COE events. Besides helping the College, volunteering is an excellent way for you to get connected to the College, to meet people throughout the College, to develop leadership skills, and to have fun! Check out the site (and volunteer for something while you’re at it) at http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/volunteer/volviewevent.php New MIME Trans-Atlantic Double-Degree Bachelor’s Program . The School of MIME is about to embark on an exciting new undergraduate program. We will be teaming up with Universitaet des Saarlandes and Lulea University of Technology (Lulea, Sweden) in an innovative, trans-atlantic effort to create engineers with global perspectives and experience. Students who complete this 4-year program will receive two bachelors degrees: a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and a BS in Materials Science from Universitaet des Saarlandes. This multi-institutional project is part of the EU–US ATLANTIS Programme (Actions for Transatlantic Links and Academic Networks for Training and Integrated Studies) and is being jointly funded through the US Department of Education and the European Commission. The program will provide travel stipends for US students to spend their junior year in Europe, studying at both Lulea University of Technology and Saarlands University. European students will travel to the US to complete their senior year at Oregon State University. Candidate recruitment will begin next fall (2008), with the first cohort of US students planned to travel overseas during the 2009-10 academic year. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Bill Warnes, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Materials Science Graduate Program, 204 Rogers Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, (541) 737-7016, or by email at WarnesW@engr.orst.edu. Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff PAUL AXTELL CONVERSATIONAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS AT LBCC. Linn-Benton Community College is hosting Paul Axtell in
early November. He and LBCC are offering three workshops that may interest you.
You are welcome to enroll in any of the workshops. They are: § Personal Discovery: Using inquiry and reflection to
find useful insights about ourselves and about life. November 6, 2007, 8 a.m. to noon. $75 § Meta Conversations: The pathway to powerful groups and
special relationships. November 6,
2007, 1 to 5 p.m. $75 § Coaching Skills for Managers: A approach to achieving
results that also develops capacity in individuals. November 7, 2007, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $150 All three events are on the LBCC
campus. For more information about the workshops, locations, and how to enroll,
please contact Paul Axtell (PaulAxtell@mac.com)
or his assistant, Cheri Boline (cboline@mchsi.com). CoE FACULTY–GTA WORKSHOP
THIS FRIDAY. On Friday, Oct. 19th,
4–6 pm in Owen 24, Milo Koretsky (CBEE faculty) will present a workshop on
“Using a
Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool to Promote
Active Learning.” This workshop introduces instructors to the Web-based
Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool. WISE allows an
instructor to pose to the class different types of questions (including:
multiple choice answers, multiple choice with short answer follow-up, numerical
answers, short answers, and Likert-scale survey). WISE is designed to utilize
the COE’s Wireless Laptop Initiative so that every student in a class is
simultaneously engaged, creating a learner-centered class based on active
learning. For more information: http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/WISE_Workshop.pdf. ATTENTION ASEE MEMBERS: The
"Abstract Submission" phase is now open for the 2008 Annual
Conference & Exposition being held in FREE EVENT AT UPCOMING ASME
IMECE! Tips for Tenure and Promotion: A Symposium for New and Prospective Faculty.
When: Tuesday, November 13,
2007, 7:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Where: ASME Congress (IMECE), Seattle WA. Audience:
New and prospective faculty, including graduate students, thinking about a
career in academia. Cost: Free to anyone registered for the ASME
Congress. However, you must register separately for this event to secure your
seat. Seating is limited to the first 60 people. For more information and
to reserve a seat, please visit http://www.asme.org/Education/College/Faculty/Tenure_Promotion.cfm. Applications for the L.L. Stewart Faculty Development
Award are due October 31st, 2007. 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. In
addition, up to two grants for $4,400 may also be considered for
exceptionally compelling and well-written proposals. Academic advising-related
proposals are welcome. Application and guidelines are available at: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/senate/awards/application/llstewart/index.html. Applications 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 Reynolds ereynolds@oregonstate.edu. THE 2008 Oregon
Women in Higher Education (OWHE) Annual Conference takes place on January 25th, 8
am–4 pm, at the Governor Hotel in Portland,. This year’s conference theme is
“Women in Leadership: Action, Challenges, and Opportunities.” Conference highlights
include keynote speakers Dr. Gloria Thomas, American Council on Education (ACE) Office
of Women in Higher Education, and Dr.
Donna Beegle, Communication
Across Barriers. Lunchtime entertainment will be the amazing Portland
Taiko. For more
information, visit http://owhe.org/conference/OWHE2008.pdf. OWHE meets annually as an educational
forum of female administrators, faculty, students, and support community. Our
goal is to provide Oregon women in higher education the opportunity to meet and
share professional knowledge and skills. Taking part in the conference is a
proactive way to meet the strong and diverse women who comprise our state's
higher education institutions. We strongly encourage active participation of
those attending the conference. The deadline
for submission of proposals for concurrent sessions and/or poster sessions is
October 31st, 2007. UPCOMING FACULTY/GTA
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. On Friday, Oct. 19th,
4–6 pm in Owen 24, Milo Koretsky (CBEE faculty) will present a workshop on
“Using a
Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool to Promote
Active Learning.” This workshop introduces instructors to the Web-based
Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool. WISE allows an
instructor to pose to the class different types of questions (including:
multiple choice answers, multiple choice with short answer follow-up, numerical
answers, short answers, and Likert-scale survey). WISE is designed to utilize
the COE’s Wireless Laptop Initiative so that every student in a class is
simultaneously engaged, creating a learner-centered class based on active
learning. For more information: http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/WISE_Workshop.pdf. ATTENTION ASEE MEMBERS: The
"Abstract Submission" phase is now open for the 2008 Annual
Conference & Exposition being held in ABSTRACTS ARE ALSO
BEING ACCEPTED for the FIFTH WORLD CONGRESS OF NONLINEAR ANALYSTS
(WCNA-2008) to be held at the Grand Cypress Resort in SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to top] Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
(SFFP). This program is
intended for US citizens or permanent residents who have an earned doctorate in
science or engineering and who hold full-time science or engineering faculty
positions at US colleges, community colleges and universities. The duration of this summer fellowship is
from 8 to 12 continuous weeks and research is performed on-site at Air Force
laboratories. There is a competitive
weekly stipend, and relocation and daily expense allowances are available for
those who qualify. The application
opened on August 1st, 2007. To apply
online, visit http://www.asee.org/sffp Benjamin a. Gilman international scholarship program: Spring 2008 Application Open – Deadline: October 9, 2007. The Gilman International Scholarship Program (sponsored by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by the Institute of International Education) provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students attending minority-serving institutions, and students with disabilities. The Gilman Program seeks to assist students from a diverse range and type of two-year and four-year public and private institutions from all 50 states.A limited number of $3000 Critical Need Language Supplements are available for students studying a critical need language for a total possible award of $8000. A list of eligible languages can be found on the Gilman website at http://www.iie.org/gilman. Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application and cannot be studying abroad in a country currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba. For more information, full eligibility criteria, and the online application, visit http://www.iie.org/gilman. Delson Bridge to the Future Fund. The Delson Bridge to the Future Fund is designed to assist
students in the final phase of their graduate education to pay research
expenses, publication costs, and other incidentals that stand in the way of
completing their studies. Master’s and doctoral students in the final phase
of their graduate programs may be eligible for this award. Resident,
nonresident, and international graduate students will be given equal
consideration. Requests may include only students who have an extenuating
financial emergency that would result in their attrition. Awards will be
made on a one-time only basis, normally during a student’s final term in the
graduate program, and are intended to help pay the cost of completion to finish
the advanced degree. Awards up to $500 per recipient may be made. Procedure:
Students may not apply directly for
financial assistance under this program. Departments and programs must submit
these nominations. If you qualify for this award or know of someone who does,
please contact Dr. Logendren (IME grads) or Dr. Cann (ME grads). For immediate
consideration, requests should be submitted by
Friday, October 26, 2007. Thereafter, requests will be considered on an
ongoing basis until funds are exhausted. Educational Testing
Service (ETS) Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and
Development. The Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Fellowship and Internship Programs in Research and Development are designed to
promote quality and distinction in educational measurement and related fields
as well as to encourage original and significant research for scholars and
graduate students. The goal of the programs is to provide talented individuals,
especially women and underrepresented minority scholars and students,
opportunities to carry out research under the mentorship of ETS senior research
scientists and psychometricians. Areas of emphasis in research encouraged by
this program include: Measurement Theory , Validity , Natural Language
Processing and Computational Linguistics, Cognitive Psychology, Learning
Theory, Linguistics, Speech Recognition and Processing, Teaching and Classroom
Research, and Statistics. Applicants should either hold a doctoral degree or be
enrolled in a doctoral program in one of the above fields. The application
process will open on November 1, 2007. At that time, information and
application instructions will be posted on the ETS Web site at http://www.ets.org/research/fellowships.html. The deadline for applying for the summer internship and postdoctoral
fellowship programs is February 1, 2008. The deadlines for applying for the
Harold Gulliksen program are December 3, 2007 for the preliminary nomination
materials and February 1, 2008 for the final application materials. Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student LoanS
AVAILABLE. The
Jesse
M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program provides loans for worthy graduate students of high scholastic standing
to enable their pursuit of graduate study in an OUS institution. These non-need-based loans are available on a
one-time basis to enrolled graduate students to assist with educational and/or
research expenses associated their advanced degrees. Both domestic and
international degree-seeking graduate students may be considered. Loans up to
$5,000 are anticipated, and will be dependent upon the merits of the case, the
loan demand, and the current balance available in the loan fund. Requests
exceeding $5,000 will be considered on an exception basis.For details and application
procedure, visit http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/JesseBellAnnouncement.doc.
Application Deadline: Friday,
October 26 National
Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG). This fellowship program is sponsored
by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of
Scientific Research and the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization
Program. This program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of
their doctoral studies in science or engineering programs. The fellowships are
for three year tenures and include full tuition and fees, a competitive
stipend, and a health insurance allowance. The application deadline is January
7, 2008. Go to http://www.asee.org/ndseg for applications and detailed program
information. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
(GRFP). The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides three years
of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral
degrees and is intended for students in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics ( NATIONAL SCIENCE
FOUNDATION OVERSEAS STUDY/RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS. The
NSF East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) program offers U.S.
graduate students in science and engineering a unique opportunity to study abroad with foreign researchers (in
Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, or Taiwan) for 8 weeks
during the summer. In 2008, the EAPSI awards will include a stipend of $5,000,
an allowance for international travel, and support to attend a pre-departure
orientation in Washington, DC. Foreign co-sponsoring organizations will provide
additional support to cover EAPSI students' living expenses abroad. For more
information about this program, visit the EAPSI website at http://www.nsf.gov/eapsi. Application
deadline for EAPSI 2008 is December
12, 2007. NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM is open to US citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers 1–3-year postdoctoral fellowships designed to increase the involvement of scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy. This program has a rolling admission. Go to: http://www.asee.org/nrl to learn more about the program. Office of Naval Research (ONR) Summer Faculty Research Program. The ONR sponsors the Summer Faculty Research Program (SFRP) for US citizens who hold teaching or research appointments at US colleges and universities. These programs provide an opportunity for science and engineering faculty members to participate in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and professional peers at US Navy laboratories. The Summer Faculty Research Program is a on-site, continuous 10‑week program, beginning in May 2008. Stipends range from $1400 to $1900 per week for the summer program. Each fellow will be reimbursed for his/her personal travel for an optional pre‑program visit to the sponsoring laboratory. Relocation assistance is provided to qualifying fellows. The program is residential and all work must be completed on‑site at the sponsoring US Navy laboratory. Faculty members from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Institutions, American Indian Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI/TCU/HSI), as designated by the US Department of Education, are especially encouraged to apply. To learn more about the program, and to apply, please visit our web site at http://www.asee.org/summer. If you have further questions please email onrsummer@asee.org. The application deadline for the 2008 Summer Faculty Research Program is December 4, 2007. Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation
(SMART) ScholarshipS. The Dept. of Defense (DOD) SMART Scholarship
for Service Program offers our nation's research leaders of tomorrow not only
an education, but rewarding career opportunities. Applications for the SMART
Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year are now being accepted (through
December 14). Visit the website for an application at http://www.asee.org/smart/index.cfm.
SMART Scholars receive: § Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 depending on prior educational experience § Full tuition and related education fees § Book allowance of $1,000 § Paid summer internships § Career opportunities after graduation The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is open only to citizens and nationals of the United States. Persons who hold permanent resident status are not eligible. Read the Application Instructions for more information. All applicants are required to submit applications online by 5:00 p.m. EST, December 14, 2007. All materials must be submitted electronically or received by this deadline. Notifications of awards are expected to be mailed March 2008. Application materials are not returned to applicants. Applicants must click the "Submit Application" button to submit the application. US NAVY NUCLEAR PROPULSION OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAM. The US Navy
is looking for Engineers, Scientists and Mathematics majors to become officers
in the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program. This program
offers qualified individuals unique technical training, exceptional benefits,
and the opportunity to join the elite group of Naval Officers responsible for
the operation of the Navy's nuclear propelled submarines and aircraft carriers. If you are a Research Internships NASA RESEARCH PROGRAM. The NASA Undergraduate Student
Research Program (USRP) is managed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and
places students at 12 NASA centers and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. This highly competitive program is a paid
technical research internship and has summer, fall and spring sessions. For program and application information, go
to http://education.nasa.gov/usrp. Naval
Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP). The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is
now administering NREIP, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). NREIP
is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors &
Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a
participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,500
for undergraduate students and $6,500 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship
required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs. Application deadline is January 14, 2008. Go to: http://www.asee.org/nreip. JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—MIME Students [back to top] The following listings were generated from the MIME Jobs and
Internships Web site at http://ie.oregonstate.edu/MIMEjobboard/. For
additional job and internship listings, visit
http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/jobs/. Jobs CHEVRON
- Facilities / Project / Design Engineers. Chevron is recruiting
Facilities, Project, and Design Engineers. Expected openings are in the following
companies and locations: § North
America Exploration & Production Company (CNAEP) in New Orleans, LA,
Lafayette, LA, Bakersfield, CA, Houston, TX, Midland, TX and Anchorage, AK. §&nbs | ||||
