OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

(Dead) Week of November 26, 2007

 

 

BULLETIN SECTIONS—QUICK LINKS

Upcoming Events

MIME Seminars

Miscellaneous Announcements

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job and Internship Postings—Students

Faculty and Post-Doc Positions

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Two ME Design Competitions This Week: CHEERING SECTIONS NEEDED!

 

ME 101 Space Elevator Design Showcase: Sky-Hook Sculpture Racing.

This fall, ME 101 students have been busy building “eye-pleasing, fancy-tickling, and generally impressive kinetic sculptures that demonstrate the feasibility of a sky-hook” (i.e., a cable and elevator that deliver people and goods to a space station). They will be showcasing their not-to-be-missed results on Tuesday, November 27th, 6–9 pm in the Kelley Engineering Center atrium. Take a study break and come on over!

 

ME 382 Design Contest: “Winrobo—An Automated Window Washing Robot.”

For its 2008 international student design competition, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has challenged ME undergraduates world-wide to design, build, and demonstrate proof-of-concept designs for a window-washing robot. As always, this year’s OSU ME juniors have risen to ASME’s challenge, and on Thursday, November 29th they will demonstrate their solutions starting at 6 pm in Milam Auditorium. We hope to see you there! Bring a friend!

 

                                                            

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                     [back to top]

 

This Week…

 

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.

 

Mon Nov 26:  Formula SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132.

 

Tues Nov 27: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12­–1 pm, Rogers 226.  You won’t want to miss this one on “Surviving Your Oral Defense.” Doctoral student Ben Dickinson brilliantly models oral defense do’s, don’ts, and other survival skills as he matches wits with Oscar-award-winning “Scary Thesis Committee” members Batten, Singler, Cann, and Warnes. As always, all MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome. Sandwich fixings provided.

 

Tues Nov 27: Microgravity Flight Team Meeting. 6 pm, KEC 1005.

 

Tues Nov 27: First ME 101 Space Elevator Design Showcase: Sky-Hook Sculpture Racing. 6–9 pm, Kelley Engineering Center atrium.  See announcement at beginning of this bulletin.

 

Wed Nov 28: Baja SAE Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 230.

 

Wed Nov 28: IIE Annual IME Faculty Dinner. Salbasgeon Suits in Corvallis. Drinks are at 6:00 pm and dinner is at 6:30. The dinner will include: prime rib, roasted chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, green salad, fresh bread, lemon cake, German chocolate cake, tea, coffee, and soda. Dinner cost is $15 for IIE members and $25 for nonmembers. Sign up and pay in Rogers 204. Questions? Please contact Brandon Wojdan at wojdanb@onid.orst.edu.

 

Wed Nov 28: EWB General Meeting. 7 pm, KEC 1003.

 

Thurs Nov 29: ME 382 Design Contest: “Winrobo

—An Automated Window Washing Robot.”  6 pm, Milam Hall. See announcement at beginning of this bulletin.

 

Plan Ahead...

 

Tues Dec 4:  President’s Winter Coffee. 9:30–11 am, Memorial Union Lounge. President and Mrs. Ed Ray invite OSU faculty, staff and students to take a break from finals week for holiday treats, gourmet coffee and other drinks.

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 27: MIME Graduate Communications Seminar. 12­–1 pm, Rogers 226.  You won’t want to miss this one on “Surviving Your Oral Defense.” Doctoral student Ben Dickinson brilliantly models oral defense do’s, don’ts, and other survival skills as he matches wits with Oscar-award-winning “Scary Thesis Committee” members Batten, Singler, Cann, and Warnes. As always, all MIME graduate students and faculty are welcome. Sandwich fixings provided.

 

PS: Apropos the last sentence in the above announcement, observant reader Douglas Van Bossuyt has kindly contributed the following illuminating link:  http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=942. Although we remain convinced that this cartoon in no way characterizes any of our own grad comm seminar attendees, we think it worthy of sharing nonetheless. 

 

No Friday Faculty–Grad seminar this week.

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS                                              [back to top]

 

School-wide…

 

WINTER TERM COLLOQUIUM: Introduction to Mathematical Ecology (HC 399, 2 cr.) Note: This is an Honors Colloquium, but it is currently under-enrolled, so if you’re interested, contact the Honors College (Strand Ag 229) to inquire about signing up for it. The professor is particularly interested in getting a diverse interdisciplinary group of students. Course Description: Mathematical methods are increasingly becoming important in the study of ecological systems. This course will introduce mathematical models for applications in ecology and will be accessible for students who have completed first-year courses in differential and integral calculus (e.g.Math 251 and 252 or the equivalent). We will study how differential and difference equations are used to model various ecological phenomenon including population growth, spread of infectious diseases, habitat fragmentation, competition between species and predator prey relationships, among others. We will also consider how uncertainty about different aspects of the process to be modeled can be incorporated into the model. The analysis of these models provides insights into the behavior of different phenomenon and suggests various strategies for conservation. We will also consider the numerical solution of different models and I will demonstrate different examples using the software MATLAB.  Students will have the opportunity to meet and hear from OSU faculty researchers in mathematical ecology, including members of the Ecosystems Informatics (EI) strategic initiative at OSU, who will introduce their research and present possibilities for further student involvement. There will be topical lectures as well as discussion of a pertinent paper each week. For more information, see the course web page at http://www.math.oregonstate.edu/~bokilv/HC399/.

 

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! Alpha Pi Mu and Pi Tau Sigma are hosting design competitions for 2007–08 IME and ME T-shirts.  Your design should be creative, catchy, and of course IME- or ME-related. (MEs, please avoid gear motifs.) Single-color designs preferred. Email IME designs (PDF format) to Cameron Follas, follasc@onid.orst.edu . Email ME designs (PDF format) to Jaime Junell, junellj@onid.orst.edu. All design entries are due by Friday, January 11, 2008 (first Friday of winter term). Prize: The winner of each competition will receive two free t-shirts.

 

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.

 

IF YOU’RE TAKING THE FE EXAM, TAKE THE FE REVIEW COURSE FIRST! The OSU FE Review Course, sponsored by the IIE–OSU student chapter,  takes place during weeks 1–8 of Winter Term. To register for the course, 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). For more information about the FE exam, review course, and study materials, and registration, visit http://oregonstate.edu/groups/iie/fe-review-course-information-page/. Other questions? Contact Adam Eriksen at eriksena@onid.orst.edu or Chauna Roberts at robercha@onid.orst.edu.

 

Grad Students/Faculty/Staff

 

WINTER TERM GRAD COURSE: “SUCCESS IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM” (MB 699, CRN # 24561, 2 credits, Thurs 11 am—12:50 pm, Nash Hall 404, Instructor: Janine Trempy). Do you aspire to teach at the college/university level? If so, then consider this interactive/discussion course as an opportunity to learn essential techniques, formats and activities conducive to success in the college classroom! In this graduate course we will cover topics such as: ♦Syllabus design and articulating learning outcomes, ♦Understanding different pedagogy, ♦Crafting an engaging lecture, ♦Developing learner centered activities, ♦Teaching to different learning styles, ♦Teaching students to think and write in the disciplines, ♦Assessing students’ learning in progress, ♦Test construction/preparing students for tests, ♦Crafting teaching philosophies, ♦Engaging students in the learning process, and ♦Evaluating and documenting teaching effectiveness.

 

OSU GRAD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS LISTING. A complete listing of scholarships and fellowships administered by the OSU Graduate School is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09.doc.  If you are eligible to apply for one of these fellowships and are interested in doing so, please talk to GPC Chair Dr. Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) first, and plan on submitting the completed application to your GPC Chair at least one week before the nominations are due at the Graduate School.

 

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 GRAD STUDENTS: A complete listing of scholarships and fellowships administered by the OSU Graduate School is available at http://me.oregonstate.edu/news/bulletins/OSUGradFellowshipTable08-09.doc.  If you are eligible to apply for one of these fellowships and are interested in doing so, please talk to GPC Chair Dr. Logendran (IME) or Dr. Cann (ME) first, and plan on submitting the completed application to your GPC Chair at least one week before the nominations are due at the Graduate School.

 

ATTENTION ALL MIME UNDERGRADS: 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. 

 

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).