OSU MECHANICAL, INDUSTRIAL, & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN

Week of January 22, 2007

 

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Mat Sci Grad Student Kudos

 

Chris Dandenau and Yu-Hong Jeon, both MS students in Materials Science, have received Supplemental Oregon Laurels Graduate Scholarships for 2006-07. Chris is a new student this year working with Dr. Gibbons, and Yu-Hong, also new this year,  is working with Dr. Cann. Congratulations to both Yu-Hong and Chris!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                     [back to top]

 

This Week…

 

Mon, Jan 22–Fri, Jan 26: Martin Luther King Celebration 2007 continued. See http://oregonstate.edu/diversity/MLK_07_Poster_lega.pdf for the schedule of events.

 

Mon, Jan 22: “Effective Faculty Advising for Student Success: Tips from a National Expert.” Presentation by Charlie Nutt, Associate Director of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). 3 pm, Owen 103l. A reception will follow in the Owen Hall lobby.

 

Mon, Jan 22: EWB General Meeting (rescheduled from cancelled 1/16 meeting). 6pm, Peavy 272. During the meeting, we will reintroduce the EWB officers and committees so that everyone has an idea of what is going on.  We also have a few housekeeping items and some interesting opportunities to announce.  Finally, Dr. John Sessions, one of EWB-OSU's academic advisors, will speak about his own international work. 

 

Mon, Jan 22: SAE Formula Team Meeting. 6 pm, Rogers 132 (SAE shop).

 

Tues, Jan 23: Nonprofit Career Day. 3–6:30 pm, MU Ballroom. Come learn about nonprofit and socially responsible career options from an international nonprofit/NGO network representative, seasoned professionals, and representatives from local and national nonprofit organizations. Most participating organizations are actively looking for interns, volunteers, and employees. 

 

Wed, Jan 24 and Thurs, Jan 25: Solar Vehicle Team Weekly Meetings for Machine Shop Work. Noon to 5 pm, WNGR 404.

 

Wed, Jan 24:  SAE Baja Team Meeting. 5 pm, Rogers 230.

 

Thurs, Jan 25: Brown Bag Lunch Discussion on Human Engineering. 1 pm, Batcheller 141. Nanotechnology and gene therapy may allow scientists to "engineer" humans for greater health, performance, and beauty, but how far is too far?   Come learn about and discuss the potential for new technologies concerning human health and aptitude with OSU professor and Philosophy chair Dr. Courtney Campbell.  This event sponsored by Women and Minorities in Engineering.

 

Thurs, Jan 25: ASME Meeting. 7-9 pm, Rogers 230. This is the first general meeting of the term, and there will be a contest that involves destroying airplanes as creatively as possible. For more information, contact David Shapiro, ASME Secretary, at shapirod@onid.orst.edu.

 

Fri, Jan 26: ME–IME Seminar: Planning in the Dark: Robotic Sorties into Lunar Cold Traps (A Preliminary Report) Presenter: Robert Morris, Exploration Technology Directorate, Intelligent Systems Division, NASA Ames Research Center 1:30–3 pm*, Rogers 226 (1:30-2 social time) and Rogers 230 (2 pm seminar presentation). *Note time change from normal 2:30-4 seminar time.

 

Fri, Jan 26: HPV Team Meeting. 3 pm, Dearborn 5B (basement). We are still looking for new members, especially female riders for our spring competition (free trip to San Francisco!). For more information, contact Ryan Carpenter at carpryan@onid.orst.edu.

 

Plan Ahead...

 

Mon, Jan 29: EWB–OSU General Meeting. 6 pm, BAT 250. Everyone welcome. Pizza and pop provided.

 

Wed, Jan 31: SMTA meeting at Microproducts  Breakthrough Institute (MBI). 6–8:30 pm, Building 11, Hewlett-Packard Campus, Corvallis. All students and faculty invited. The event will include two IME senior project presentations (laser ablation reclamation and  microchannel radiator development); a graduate student presentation on the design, fabrication and testing of ceramic mircoreactors; a tour of the MBI facility; and FREE PIZZA! Please RSVP to Dr. Toni Doolen at toni.doolen@oregonstate.edu. For more information or if you need transportation to and from the event, contact Dr. Doolen.

 

Thurs, Feb 1: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Effective Use of Collaborative Learning in the Classroom. 2–5 pm, Milam 215. This hands-on workshop provides faculty and GTAs with the background and tools to successfully integrate collaborative learning teams into their classes. Participants will look at the challenges that have prevented the use of learning teams, and explore a powerful team management model which addresses these challenges. Participants will also have an opportunity to experience the model and reflect on its features in more depth. Preregister at http://oregonstate.edu/ctl.

 

Fri, Feb 2: Novellus Systems Information Session. 3 pm, Career Services Office (basement of Kerr Admin). Note: Jobs for which Novellus is currently interviewing include Manufacturing Operations Engineer (EE, ME, IE, and Manuf. E Majors),  Field Service Engineer (EE and ME majors), and Hardware Engineer (EE, ME, and MAT SCI majors). Application deadline for all three jobs (through Career Services) is 1/25/07.

Thurs, Feb 15: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Learning Styles & Learning Perspectives 9–11 am, Milam 215.

 

Fri, Feb 16: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Integrating Brain Research into Your Teaching. 9 am–12 pm,  Milam 215.

 

Tues, Feb 20: Center For Teaching and Learning Workshop: Assessment Part I: Are Your Students Learning? 2–5 pm, Milam 215.

 

Tues, Feb 20: 2^nd Annual EECS–MIME Industry–Student Reception. 6 pm, Kelley Atrium. Save the date! More information and registration link forthcoming.

 

Wed, Feb 21. Winter Engineering Career Fair. 11 am–4 pm, CH2M-Hill Alumni Center. For a list of companies attending, see http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php