OSU Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) Industry Affiliates Board

What is the MIME Industry Affiliates Board?

The OSU Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Industry Affiliates Board (MIME IAB) comprises a group of dedicated industry representatives—many of them Oregon State alums—who serve in an advisory role in departmental planning and decision making. We seek the board's input on ME and IME program design, and we look to the board for assistance in strengthening our partnerships with industry.

It's a Two-Way Relationship

Key contributions from MIME IAB members and their organizations include the following:

• Input and advice on current industry needs, concerns, expectations, and job opportunities for ME and IME graduates
• External review and guidance for proposed changes in MIME program curricula, as required by ABET
• ME and IME curriculum enrichment, for example through partner organization mentoring, internships, and sponsorship of senior design projects and graduate research
• Strategies and support for increased women and minority representation in ME and IME
• Financial support of the MIME program through both monetary contributions and in-kind donations
• Faculty teaching and research support
• Participation in department academic and social functions, e.g. our senior seminar program, research presentations, guest lectures, student design competitions, the annual department awards picnic, and MIME commencement
• Support of MIME involvement in global industry partnerships
• Recommendations for additional IAB members

Benefits of board membership include:

• Information and access to our best students, through screened student recruiting and company internships (either via MECOP or your company’s own program)
• Invitations to participate in engineering career fairs and other recruiting events
• Opportunities to attend department, college-, and university-wide functions
• Inexpensive research support for your company’s projects, through senior project and graduate student sponsorships
• Opportunities for close association with ME faculty, for example through teaching and research collaborations
• Company recognition in print and online departmental publications and on the ME and IME web sites
• Networking opportunities with other board members

What is the Time Commitment for MIME IAB Membership?

The MIME IAB holds one full-day, formal business meeting each May. In addition, we hold several half-day meetings throughout the year, generally in the Portland area, for special topics and presentations. And as the preceding list suggests, we invite and welcome board members' involvement and participation in many other aspects of our program.

How Can You Get Involved?

If you have vision, commitment, and a desire to partner with Oregon State Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering—and to join our drive toward top national ranking for the OSU College of Engineering—consider serving on the OSU MIME Industry Affiliates Board.

We welcome your interest and would be happy to answer any questions you might have about board participation. Please contact Tracy Ann Robinson, MIME Corporate Relations, at tracy.ann.robinson@oregonstate.edu or 541.737.4646.

Current IAB Membership Listing

MIME IAB Members Web Space
Note: To access the information on this password-protected site, you must be a current MIME IAB member.