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OSU MECHANICAL,
INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN Job and
Internship Postings—Students Faculty
and Post-Doc Positions Order your MIME Polos today! The IME Alpha Pi
Mu and ME Pi Tau Sigma honor societies are selling polo shirts for the School
of Mechanical, Industrial, & Manufacturing Engineering. These are
great for wearing to OSU events, career fairs, and job interviews, or for a
night out on the town! They also make great holiday gifts! The polos are
available in both black and white. They cost $20 for sizes Small through XL;
larger sizes cost a few dollars more. You can see a picture of the polos
in Rogers 204. To order a polo,
stop by Rogers 204 and fill out an order form. To guarantee your order,
you must also bring a check made out to either Pi Tau Sigma (if you are an ME)
or Alpha Pi Mu (if you are an IME). The deadline
to order polos is Friday of dead week, November 30th. You
will receive your polo at the beginning of winter term. If you have
questions about the polos or order process, please contact Jaime Junell at junellj@onid.orst.edu or Cam Follas at follasc@onid.orst.edu. Also Announcing
IME and ME Engineering T-shirt Design Competitions! Attention IME
Students: Alpha Pi Mu is hosting a design competition for 2007–08 IME
T-shirts. Your design should be creative, eye-catching, and
representative of the Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering program or in
some way related to the IME disciplines. Humorous designs are always
welcome, but the humor should of course not be offensive. Keep in mind that T-shirt prices go up with additional
colors used, so try to keep varying colors to a minimum. Email your
design, in PDF format, to Cameron Follas (follasc@onid.orst.edu) by Friday, January 11, 2008 (first
Friday of winter term). Attention
Mechanical Engineering Students: Prize: The winner of each competition will receive two free t-shirts. Thank you for your time and good luck in designing! Cameron Follas, APM President Jaime Junell, PTS President OSU
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK FEATURES MIME
STUDENT SPEAKER Oregon State University celebrates International
Education Week November 12-16, 2007, with over 20 events highlighting cultural
diversity and exchange. The events are sponsored by various colleges,
departments, and student groups, and are free and open to the public unless
noted. Enjoy Zimbabwean music, experience an African Rhythm Circle, vote in the
photo contest, and try your hand at origami or calligraphy. Participate in a
workshop, join a group discussion, make an international connection over coffee,
and learn about international opportunities at OSU! For a schedule of events,
visit http://oregonstate.edu/international/iew.
Included in this
week’s events is the kickoff program of
the 2007–08 International Speakers Series. This series features students, visiting scholars, faculty,
and staff who share their personal stories of travel, transition, adjustment,
and cultural insight. This week’s program features two International
Cultural Service Program (NCSP) Scholars from India: Shiraz Sait (Public Health
major) and Mechanical Engineering student Neha
Neelwarne! Read the speaker biographies here. When:
Tuesday, November 13th, 12:00–1:30
pm Where:
Memorial Union, Joyce Powell
Leadership Center, Journey Room (just down the hall east of Java Stop) Bring your
lunch; dessert and beverages are on the house! This
Week… Mon
Nov 12–Fri Nov 16:
International Education Week. Schedule of events
at http://oregonstate.edu/international/iew. Mon Nov 12: 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 Nov 12: EWB Project Meeting. 6:30 pm, STAG 109. Agenda: We'll be reviewing some key points about the trip this December along with working out a tank anchoring design. Hope to see you all there! Tues Nov 13: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. Dr. Vicki Tolar Burton, OSU Writing Intensive Curriculum Program director and English faculty, will re-join us this week to present a session on “Writing Your Thesis or Dissertation.” All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided. Tues Nov 13: Microgravity Flight Team Meeting. 6 pm, KEC 1005. All students welcome. Visit our web site at http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/microgravity. Wed Nov 14: Fall
MECOP Event. 12:50–3:40 pm, CH2M Hill Alumni Center This event is targeted
to MECOP interns as an opportunity to learn about participating companies and
meet company engineers. Faculty are also
encouraged to attend. Wed Nov 14: Baja SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 230. All OSU students are welcome. For more information, contact Nick Purdy at purdyn@onid.orst.edu. Thurs
Nov 15: ONAMI Plant Tour hosted by the OSU chapter
of Society of Manufacturing Engineers. SME hosting a tour of the Oregon Nannoscience
and Microtechnologies Institute in Corvallis.
We will assemble at Covell Hall 1:30–1:45; leave at 1:50, and return no
later than 3:30 pm. To sign-up, email event planner Anthony Haller at halleran@onid.orst.edu with
the subject heading “ONAMI Tour”. See Announcements section for more
details. Thurs Nov 15: OSU Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meeting. 6 pm, Dearborn 5B. Fri Nov 16: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: “In Situ TEM Study of Electric
Field-induced Phenomena in Ferroelectric Ceramics.” Presenter: Xiaoli Tan,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University. 2:30-4
pm, Rogers 230. (2:30-3 pm is social time with coffee and tea service; seminar
begins promptly at 3 pm.) Sat Nov 17: Beaver Open House 2007 for high school seniors interested in attending OSU. College of Engineering open house 10:30–noon, Kelley Engineering Center Atrium. Plan
Ahead... Tues Nov 20: OSU Distinguished Professor Lecture: "Physical Activity and the
Health of Persons with Disabilities: An Imperative for Change." Presented by Jeff McCubbin, 2007 OSU Distinguished
Professor of Exercise Science. 1:30-2:30 pm, MU Journey Room. Mon Nov 26: OSU Distinguished Professor Lecture: "Microbes to the Rescue: Field,
Modeling and Laboratory Studies on the In-situ Clean-up of Hazardous
Waste Sites Contaminated with Chlorinated Solvents." Presented by Lew Semprini, 2007 OSU Distinguished
Professor of Environmental Engineering. 1:30-2:30 pm, MU Journey Room. Tues Nov 27: First ME 101 Space Elevator Design Showcase: Sky-Hook Sculpture Racing. 6–9 pm, Kelley Engineering Center atrium. Thurs Nov 29: ME
382 Design Contest: “Winrobo—An Automated Window
Washing Robot.” 6 pm, Milam Hall.
Wed Dec 12: Introduction
to National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Community-building Model. 1:00–4:00 pm, MU Leadership Center.
The OSU Campus Coalition Builders
invite you to a presentation specifically designed to introduce participants to
the theory and philosophy behind the NCBI community-building model. Interactive
exercises and plenty of time for questions and answers will be built into the
workshop Pre-register by contacting Jodi Nelson at jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu. Sat Feb 16, 2008: 3rd annual OSU College of Engineering Ball. Kelley Engineering Center Atrium. MIME SEMINARS
[back
to top] Tues Nov 13: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12–1 pm, Rogers 226. Dr. Vicki Tolar Burton, OSU Writing Intensive Curriculum Program director and English faculty, will re-join us this week to present a session on “Writing Your Thesis or Dissertation.” All MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sandwich fixings provided. Fri Nov 16: MIME Faculty–Grad Seminar: “In Situ TEM Study of Electric Field-induced Phenomena in Ferroelectric Ceramics.” Presenter: Xiaoli Tan, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Iowa State University. 2:30-4 pm, Rogers 230. (2:30-3 pm is social time with coffee and tea service; seminar begins promptly at 3 pm.) MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
[back to
top] School-wide… ADDITIONAL
PUMPKIN LAUNCH RECOGNITIONS: In last week’s e-bulletin, Jazelle Green was
the only identified member of Pumpkin Launch Team “Rat Trap.” She has asked us
also to acknowledge her equally important “& friends” partners on the team:
Ben Kruse and Max Douglas. Ben and Max, thanks for your brilliant participation
as well! TOUR ONAMI THIS
WEEK! On Thursday, November 15th, SME will host a tour of the
Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI) located on the
Corvallis HP campus. We will assemble at
Covell Hall 1:30–1:45; leave at 1:50, and return no later than 3:30 pm. To sign-up, email event planner Anthony Haller at halleran@onid.orst.edu with the subject
heading “ONAMI Tour”. Please include your full name and discipline in the email. Also,
to keep this event free to all who wish to participate, we will be carpooling
to the facility site. If you can drive yourself and others on the day of
the event please include the number of seats (excluding yourself) you have available.
Maps to the facility will be provided when assembling at Covell Hall before the
tour. MIME FACULTY KUDOS: Dr. Brady Gibbons has recently been awarded $50,000 from the American
Chemical Society to study advanced transparent conducting materials for thin
film solar cells. As the world’s supply of
fossil fuels continues to deplete, alternative and sustainable forms of energy
are coming into greater demand. One of the most promising technologies that is
very familiar to many is photovoltaic (PV) energy. As this technology continues
to mature, research beyond the active PV material is becoming more critical.
One such area involves transparent conducting (TC) materials. TC’s are an
integral part of a solar cell. More and more, as the basic materials science
issues are solved for the active PV materials, higher demands are placed upon
the associated materials. TC’s are no exception. The most common material, tin
doped indium oxide, is no longer the ‘best’ material for a given solar cell.
The demands on TC’s have increased beyond conductivity and transparency alone.
And, with the exceedingly high cost and demand of indium, the PV community is
in desperate need of a functional replacement. This program will explore a
suite of material systems suitable for replacing current TC materials. New and
existing compositions will be investigated and implemented on the basis of
transparency, conductivity, resistance to diffusion, thermal and chemical
stability, and microstructure. NOTE TO
STUDENTS: Along with this funding, Dr. Gibbons is interested in finding
candidates to apply for the ACS
Supplements for Underrepresented Minority Research (SUMR). This program
provides stipends of up to $3500 for undergraduate students of
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American descent to work in Dr.
Gibbons' lab on this project in the summer of 2008. For more information please
contact Dr. Gibbons at 737.2427, Dearborn 304, brady.gibbons@oregonstate.edu, or http://mime.oregonstate.edu/research/gibbons. Application deadline is November 30, 2007. Undergraduate Teaching Assistants needed for ENGR 248
winter term! Applications
are now being accepted for undergraduate teaching assistants for ENGR 248,
Engineering Graphics and 3-D Modeling, for winter term 2008. Responsibilities
include teaching Solidworks in laboratories , grading student work, and holding
weekly office hours. The weekly time commitment is estimated to range from five
to seven hours per week per laboratory section. Pay starts at $7.95 per hour.
Currently, the following laboratory sections are scheduled for winter term: 011
(Tues 2–3:50 pm); 012 (Tues 4–5:50 pm); 013 (Thurs 4–5:50 pm); 014 (Fri 2–3:50
pm); 015 Fri 10–11:50 am). To apply, send an e-mail to Dr. Ken Funk, MIME
Assoc. Head, at <funkk@engr.orst.edu>. The e-mail should (1)
summarize the applicant's qualifications, including relevant courses, projects,
and work experience; (2) specify the number of lab sections to which the
applicant would like to be assigned; (3) identify those lab sections the
applicant could run; and (4) include a current resume as an attachment.
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled, but preference may be given to those
applications received on or before Mon 26 November. FE EXAM APPLICATION DUE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED UP. We hope that many of you will be taking the April 2008 Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Applications for this exam are available at http://www.osbeels.org/fset_fefls_edu.htm and we have received word that they are due December 1, 2007 (not January 15 as in previous years). While the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) has not yet made this change widely known, and has indicated that they will accept applications postmarked by January 15, 2008, we nonetheless urge you to get your application in by December 1st to avoid any possible complications. IF YOU’RE TAKING
THE FE EXAM, TAKE THE FE REVIEW COURSE FIRST! Are you planning on taking
the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam? Then sign up for the OSU FE Review
Course! This 8-week course take place during weeks 1–8 of Winter Term and
reviews the following topics: Electrical Fundamentals, Statics, Dynamics,
Material Science, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics,
and Engineering Economics. To register for the FE Exam, come to Covell 117 between
9 am and noon on Monday, Nov 26, Wednesday, Nov 28, or Friday, Nov. 30th.
The course fee, payable at the time of registration, is $75 (cash or checks
accepted). The textbook is sold separately. (You can also wait until the first
day of class to sign up for the course, but in that case you will also be
charged an additional $15 late-processing fee.) For more information about the
FE exam and registration, visit the OSU IIE web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie.
Other questions? Email us at OSU.FEReview@gmail.com Welcoming
Diversity . . . Valuing the Differences Among Us. You are invited to
attend a day-long workshop on community building.
During this workshop, on February 8, 2008, 8:30-4:30, MU 206,
OSU's team of National Coalition Building Institute
(NCBI)-trained facilitators will lead participants through a series of
interactive exercises and conversations to assist them in identifying and
understanding the impact of oppression and oppressive behaviors on themselves
and others. Participants will be introduced to skills that can empower them to
become more effective leaders and allies for others. Workshop Workshop
participants will be trained to: Identify
misinformation we have learned about others; Identify and express pride in
groups we belong to; Understand how other groups experience mistreatment;
Identify the personal impact of incidents of discrimination; and Interrupt
prejudicial remarks. Pre-registration is required for this workshop.
To earn a credit for this workshop, register for ALS
199, CRN 24764. Non-credit participants should
register by contacting Jodi Nelson at jodi.nelson@oregonstate.edu. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT LIST NOW AVAILABLE TO MIME STUDENTS. In an effort to make life a little easier for MIME students, Michelle Eck in our Undergraduate Services Office has compiled a contact list for courses commonly taken by MIME students. This list is available at Instructor Contact Information and Office Hours by Term (Excel file) and is also accessible from http://me.oregonstate.edu/students/ (second-to-last item in the links list). The tabs at the bottom of the worksheet indicate the courses that are listed on each sheet. Phone numbers, office locations & hours, and email addresses are provided for most of the courses that you are taking. You can save the spreadsheet to your computer and use it as a tool to contact professors and instructors as the term progresses. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Michelle Eck at michelle.eck@oregonstate.edu. MIME MACHINE SHOP NOW ON EXTENDED HOURS. The MIME machine shop is
now open until 8:45 pm on Wednesday & Thursday. The shop is closed for ME
250 classes Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 10 am–noon and Wed 3–5 pm. We are also
closed for IME classes on Tues 2–4 pm, Wed 8–10 am, and Fri noon–2 pm. Grad
Students/Faculty/Staff REMINDER: MIME RESEARCH SEED
GRANT PROPOSALS DUE FRIDAY. The
School of MIME will fund up to 2 research seed grants of up to $25,000 each. Proposal
criteria: The project must be collaborative and must involve either a new
group of collaborators, a new research topic, or both. “Points” will be awarded
if the collaboration is also multi-disciplinary. The seed grant can be used for
faculty buyouts and/or student pay, but not for equipment or travel. (Note: If
the collaboration extends beyond MIME, the grant money must stay within
MIME. In other words, money can’t be paid out to non-MIME organizations,
PIs, Co-PIs, etc.) The funding period is December 16, 2007– September 15, 2008
and the grant must culminate in submission of a full proposal in 2008–09. Proposal
format: Proposal should include an explanation of the research and what the
money will be used for. Maximum length is 5 pages. Proposal submission
deadline: MIME Research Seed Grants proposals are due to Heather Glover by
5 pm this Friday (November 16). PHYLLIS LEE AWARD
NOMINATIONS SOLICITED. The Phyllis S. Lee Award, named in honor of Dr.
Phyllis S. Lee, former Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (now the
Office of Community and Diversity), recognizes a member of the Oregon State
University community who exemplifies Dr. Lee's commitment to social justice and
the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award criteria and nomination
process information are available at http://oregonstate.edu/diversity/mlk.html. Nomination deadline: November 30, 2007. CTL Innovation Grants: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. The Center for Teaching and Learning, in cooperation
with the Office of Academic Affairs & International Programs, is offering
innovation grants of up to $3000 for projects supporting and improving teaching
and student learning. Applications are due Friday, November 30, at 5 p.m., to
the Center for Teaching and Learning, Waldo Hall, Room 116. For grant
description and application, go to http://oregonstate.edu/ctl and click on grants. SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS [back to
top] ATTENTION ALL MIME
STUDENTS: Please note that the
College of Engineering has moved the scholarship application deadline to
February 1 (previously April 10). Online applications will be available
on December 1 and remain open through February 1. We have selected this new
date for two reasons: (1) to coincide with the University deadline, and (2) to
inform students of scholarship awards in a more timely manner. Please watch
your email for a link to the online scholarship application form starting
December 1. Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
(SFFP). To apply online,
visit http://www.asee.org/sffp. Application deadline is November 30. Congress-Bundestag
Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is currently accepting applications
for the 2008–09 program year. This is a unique work/study scholarship
program to Germany with a strong focus on cultural exchange. For more
information, or to complete an application online, visit www.cdsintl.org/cbyx. The
application deadline is December 1, 2007. 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. Information and application instructions are
available 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. IE3 International Engineering Internships. IE3 Global Internships are available to
undergraduate (junior/senior) and graduate students in the Oregon University
System (OUS) and at select partner institutions. These internships allow you to
gain valuable professional experience, earn
academic credit, and apply financial aid. For more information, visit http://ie3global.ous.edu. Application
deadline for spring 2008 global internships: November 15, 2007. Note: If you don't
see an internship that is a good match for you, we can help find and develop an
internship for you in China, France, Germany, Italy, or the UK. If interested, talk to your
campus advisor or the IE3 regional advisor. 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 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. 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. 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. The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship is available at the University of Kansas for individuals who intend to pursue a doctorate in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, business, economics, or biological and pharmaceutical sciences. This highly selective four-year fellowship offers a $24,000 annual stipend, covers full tuition and fees, and provides a unique professional development program. The total value of the four-year fellowship exceeds $135,000. We're looking for U.S. citizens who have a vision, the ability to set and achieve goals, leadership potential, and a strong work ethic. Self Fellows demonstrate initiative and a passion for achievement and lifelong learning. In short, we're looking for tomorrow's leaders. Self Fellows participate in a development program that provides general education and training in communication, management, and leadership, complementing the specialized education and training provided in their Ph.D. programs.. A detailed description of the fellowship can be found at http://www.ku.edu/~selfpro. 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 U.S. citizen, attending or have
graduated from an accredited college or university in the United States or
United States Territory, less than 29 years of age, and can meet basic physical
requirements, you may already be qualified.
For some programs, you may apply as early as your sophomore year after
completing one academic year of calculus and one academic year of
calculus-based physics. If you are
interested the Navy will pay you as an E-6 for up to 30 months to go to school.
While you are going to school you are paid to get good grades and stay in
shape. There is also a large sign-on bonus. After you finish school you will be
trained as a Nuclear Officer and become qualified to drive a submarine or
surface ship. There is no closing date.
For more information contact Lieutenant Clay Johnson at 503.347.2133. Research Internships ACS Supplements for Underrepresented Minority Research (SUMR). ACS SUMR stipends of up to $3500 are
available to undergraduate students of
African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American descent to work
in Dr. Brady Gibbons' lab in the summer of 2008. For more information please
contact Dr. Gibbons at 737.2427, brady.gibbons@oregonstate.edu, or http://mime.oregonstate.edu/research/gibbons. The application deadline is November 30, 2007. 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 | ||||
