OSU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E-BULLETIN
Issue #15
Week of January 30,
2006
The ME Bulletin is
a one-stop source of information about department events, announcements,
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in upcoming e-bulletins should be sent to ME Communications
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Items received by Wednesday of any given week will appear in the next week's
issue.
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS FUNDRAISER
OSU's section of Engineers
Without Borders is holding a fundraising dinner-social for its upcoming trip to El Salvador!
Come learn about the group, the trip, and another part of the globe. We will be serving
Salvadoran foods and presenting about our project in western El Salvador
during Spring Break. The fundraiser will be in the Centro Cultural César Chávez from 5:30 to 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 2. There is a $5 cover charge, and RSVPs
are required, so please contact
Evan Miles at 503-703-3717 or milese@onid.orst.edu to make a
reservation!
For
more information about the OSU Chapter of Engineers Without Borders, visit http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/ewb/.
For more information about the Centro Cultural César Chávez, visit http://www.mu.oregonstate.edu/cesarchavez/.
CALLING MEs…
Call for Mechanical
Engineering T-Shirt Designs
To all ME Students, Faculty,
and Staff: The OSU Chapter of Pi Tau Sigma is developing new t-shirts for the
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
and we need your help with this project. Please put your creativity and
ingenuity to work, and create an
original t-shirt design that sets our department apart from all others! To be
able to offer these t-shirts at a reasonable price,
we’re asking that designs (for both front and back) include no more than 2
colors. To participate in this competition,
you must submit a file containing your original image(s) via email to PTS
secretary Trevor Howard at howardtr@engr.orst.edu no
later than 5 pm, Friday, February 3rd.
Call for Focus Group
Participants
Dear OSU
Engineering Students:
Please consider joining
me for an informal discussion about YOUR career development and employment
expectations, aspirations, and perceptions. The purpose of this gathering is
simple and straightforward: a local engineering corporation wants your advice
on how best to communicate with you,
design opportunities of interest to you,
and become an attractive employer to you. All focus group discourse is
confidential. Food and refreshments will be served. Participants
will receive $50 remuneration in the form of cash or voucher.
Focus group
participants may include mechanical,
electrical, electronic, civil and chemical
engineering majors and professionals,
as well as computer and environmental science and technology majors and
professionals with 1-8 years of work experience. Participants will be chosen on
a first-come, first-served basis. We
are asking for a 1.5–2 hr commitment on either a weeknight (after work/school)
or weekend afternoon, most likely
between Sat., Feb. 4th and Weds., Feb. 8th.
Exact dates and times will be determined based on responses and will reflect
expressed preferences.
If you are
interested in participating in this focus group,
tlease email or call me ASAP (see contact information
below). I have been in contact with Marcy Simmons,
OSU ASME president, and you can also
email her at marcyjsimmons@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
Hope to meet you
soon,
Camille Marlow, Focus Group Facilitator
415-738-7929
Marlow.Camille@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
This Week...
Monday, January 30: Pi Tau Sigma Tutoring
Session for ENGR 211, 212, 213 students. 5–7 pm,
Caliper Lounge (4th floor of Rogers). Note: This Monday tutoring session will
happen every Monday this term.
Tuesday, January 31: “The Xenos
Paradox: Retooling and Refueling the Future of Science Outreach.” Presentation/discussion by Tom Zinnen, Biotechnology Policy & Outreach Specialist
with the University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center and UW-Extension.
12-1 pm in Kelley
Engineering Center
room 1005. (See Faculty/Graduate Seminars section below for presentation
abstract.)
Tuesday, January 31: Free student workshop on “Anger
Management. Sponsored by University Counseling and
Psychological Services. 3–4:30 pm,
Memorial Union Room 206.
Tuesday, January 31: ”Nuclear Energy Policy in France: European Context and
Environmental Issues.” Régis P. Babinet,
counselor for nuclear energy in the French embassy in Washington, D.C.,
will talk about the current French nuclear energy sector. He will address the
prospects for nuclear energy in the long term and discuss how the French are
preparing for future energy needs. 3:30 pm,
LaSells Stewart Center.
Free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Department of
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics. For more information, please call (541) 737-3064.
Tuesday, January 31: Human-Powered Vehicle Team weekly meeting,
4:45 in Graf 210.
Tuesday, January 31: Mini Baja Team weekly meeting,
5 pm in the SAE shop (Rogers
132).
Tuesday, January 31: ASME student group meeting, 5pm in Rogers
228. Everyone is welcome, even if you are not an official ASME member.
We will be discussing the details of the rest of the term,
including a contest announcement.
There will be free pizza as always,
and we will be giving away memberships,
t-shirts, and other good stuff. If
you're planning to attend, email
Marcy Simmons so she knows how much pizza to order.
Tuesday, January 31: Presentation: International Opportunities for Engineering Students. 6:30 pm in Dearborn 118. Come hear from engineering
students who studied and interned abroad. You can also find out how to
add the International Degree to your engineering major. Refreshments will
be provided. Questions? Contact Jill Gutzler, Study Abroad Advisor,
Jill.Gutzler@oregonstate.edu, 737-6407
Wednesday, February 1: Graduate Services brown bag
session on “Financing
Your Graduate Education.” 11 am–noon, Memorial Union Room 213. For more information, call 737-4881.
Wednesday, February 1: Microgravity Flight Team weekly meeting,
2-3 pm, basement of Graf Hall. (Look for the door with the DARPA sticker.)
If you’re interested in finding out more about the MGFT and working on this
year’s NASA research project, please
join us!
Friday, February 3: Deadline for MECOP
applications. See “Job
and Internship Postings” section below.
Plan Ahead...
Monday, February 13: February ASME Meeting in
Woodburn. Dr George Zahib of the Tukwila Center for Health and Medicine will
present a discussion of the design development of artificial joints starting
with 100 years of past inventions. 7 pm, Tukwila
Center, 633 Glatt Circle, Woodburn. Note: If you want to carpool to
this event, Marcy Simmons has room
for 4 passengers. Contact her at marcyjsimmons@gmail.com.
Monday, February 20: Precision Castparts information session, 5 pm in Memorial Union 208. For more information,
check with OSU Career Services.
Tuesday, February 21: First Annual ME & EECS Student-Industry Reception. 5:30 pm, Kelley
Engineering Center
Atrium. Hosted by the OSU chapters of ACM, ASME,
IEEE, and PTS. Sign-up information forthcoming.
Wednesday, February 22: Winter Engineering Career Fair. 11:00 am– 4:00 pm, CH2M Hill
Alumni Center.
Employers will be there to speak with students about full-time, co-op & internship opportunities. For a
listing of employers attending the fair: http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/engineering.php (this
list will be updated in coming weeks so be sure to check back). Check out other
winter term career services events at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/careerconnectionswinter06b.doc.
Wednesday, February 22: Information sessions for students interested in the Education
Double Degree. 12 noon-1 pm in Education Hall 107. For more information, please contact For questions,
please contact: Gene Compton Newburgh, Director of Student Services/Head Advisor, College
of Education, Oregon State University, newburgg@oregonstate.edu.
Thursday, February 23: Interviews for Precision Castparts Management Development Program
(MDP) in the Career Services Office. Note: To participate in these
interviews, submit an MDP
application by February 9 through the Beaver Recruiting System (sign up at http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php, or review the MDP posting by logging in as a
visitor at http://oregonstate.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp).
Saturday, February 25: Mark your calendars for SWE’s First Annual
Engineering Ball – 7 pm to midnight in the atrium of the Kelley Engineering
Center. Open to all
OSU engineering students and faculty (plus one guest each).
FACULTY/GRADUATE SEMINARS
Monday, January 30,
9-10 am, Rogers
226: Dr. Rainer Hebert, Research Associate,
University of Wisconsin
at Madison, speaking on “Microstructural Stability of Amorphous Al
Alloys During Intense Deformation.” Dr. Hebert is a candidate for the
tenure-track Materials Science Faculty position here in OSU ME.
Tuesday, January 31,
12-1 Kelley Engineering Center
1005: Tom Zinnen,
Biotechnology Policy & Outreach Specialist with the University of Wisconsin
Biotechnology Center and UW-Extension.,
speaking on “The Xenos
Paradox: Retooling and Refueling the Future of Science Outreach.”
Xenos is a remarkable Latin word that can mean host, guest or stranger. As we envision and plan
the future of science outreach, will
public universities view the public as host,
guest or stranger? Shifts in federal funding for science, as well as changes in expectations for the service
mission of universities, give us
good reason to ask: How will we organize,
fund, facilitate, staff and evaluate the science outreach
enterprise? As with many land-grant universities,
at UW-Madison historical differences in funding source and in institutional
expectations have helped to create several distinct models of sharing science
with the public. This talk will describe approaches,
progress and pitfalls of three science outreach initiatives: 1) a
program in biotechnology and stem cells; 2) a campus-wide coalition called
Science Alliance; and 3) a project to plan and build a public science venue on
campus.
Friday, February 3,
2-3:30 pm, Rogers
226: Dr. Sourabh Apte, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Oregon
State University, speaking on “Multi-Scale Simulations of Arbitrary Shaped Particles in Complex Flows.”
ABSTRACT: Many engineering problems involve multiphase,
turbulent flows where particles of different shapes,
sizes, and densities in the form of
droplets, solid particles, or bubbles are dispersed in a continuum (gaseous
or liquid) fluid (e.g. solid/liquid fuel combustion in propulsion systems, liquid atomization and spray coatings, bubbly flows,
fluidized beds and granular flows,
rain-drops/ice-crystals in a thunderstorm,
land-slides, aerosol transport etc).
Direct numerical simulation of these multi-scale,
multi-physics problems, where the
motion of the particles is predicted (and not modeled) requires development of
novel numerical schemes. Apte’s presentation
describes a hybrid numerical method combining the particle-based (mesh-free)
technique with the unstructured-grid finite-volume solver for simulating freely
moving rigid particles in complex flows. The entire fluid-particle domain is
assumed to be a fluid and the flow inside the particle domain is constrained to
be a rigid body motion using an additional rigidity constraint in the context
of a fractional step scheme. The particle is assumed made of material points
moving on a fixed background mesh where the fluid flow equations are solved.
Detailed analysis of the accuracy and efficiency of the scheme will be
presented together with a range of single and multiple particle problems in
laminar and turbulent flows. Extensions to study motion of deforming particles
(droplets, bubbles, flexible particles) with application to two-phase
flows in electronic cooling, motion
of fish, and micro-air vehicles will
be presented.
Informal social
time starts at 2:00 (coffee and tea provided). Come meet the speaker and visit
with colleagues! Presentation begins at 2:30 pm sharp.
Note:
The most current
ME Seminar schedule and other OSU seminar information is available on the
Rogers Hall bulletin boards near the ME main office.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Machine Shop Procedure Update: All students wishing to use the Lathe and
Milling machines must now use the machine sign-up sheets located on the inside
door of the ME shop. Using these sheets allows us to track who is using
the shop. Thanks!
The Career Services Winter Newsletter is
available online at http://oregonstate.edu/career/fair/careerconnectionswinter06b.doc.
Check out Career Services’ winter on-campus recruiting schedule and other
upcoming events and workshops,
especially those taking place during Winter
Career Week, February 13-20.
Also, ME students as well as faculty
and staff may be interested in reading the Winter Term “OSU Career Services Faculty and
Staff Letter” from Career
Services Director Tom Munnerlyn,
available at http://oregonstate.edu/career/staff/facultyletterwinter06.doc
STUDENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY
OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
Want to know why
you should become a student member of the ASME? Find out the 10 Top Reasons for
joining at http://www.asme.org/jointoday/.
You can apply for membership online,
or pick up a paper application form from Murty Kanury,
OSU ASME chapter advisor, Rogers 324. You are also
invited to join the ASME mailing list (go to lists.oregonstate.edu group: ASME)
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
OSU (EWB-OSU) is a
student chapter of EWB-USA with a mission to implement sustainable engineering
projects in developing countries while developing responsible engineering
students. We are currently working on developing and implementing a potable
water delivery system for a small community in rural El Salvador. We have many opportunities
to participate in this multi-disciplinary group (currently, about 30 academic majors and programs are
represented!) and on the project. If you would like more information, please contact EWB-OSU at ewb_osu@yahoo.com.
Note:
On Feb. 2nd we will
be hosting a Cultural Social Fundraiser at the Centro Cultural Cesar Chavez
complete with Salvadoran food. Information about the group and the project will
be available. The cost is $5 and the event runs from 5:30-9PM. Please contact
Evan Miles for ticket information (milese@onid.orst.edu).
HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM
The HPV team is
affiliated with the OSU chapter of ASME and shares a similar role in the College of Engineering as the Mini Baja and Formula
One teams. Members of the HPV team bring experience from many different areas
including exercise science,
biomechanics, manufacturing, aviation,
composite structures, and automotive
repair. Many of our team members are dedicated cyclists and athletes. If you’re
interested in joining the team this term and helping us build this year’s
vehicle, come to on of our weekly
meetings (Tuesdays, 4:45 pm in Graf
210) or contact team advisor Dr.
Brian Bay or team captain Heidi Wolfe. Team web site: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/hpv/index.htm.
MICROGRAVITY
FLIGHT TEAM
Want to work on a
research project for NASA? Want to develop something that will help put a
person on Mars? You like engines,
why not work on a prototype nuclear engine that powers a plasma rocket? Do you
want to conduct an experiment in zero gravity at 26,000
ft? If you answered yes to any of these questions,
come check out the OSU Microgravity Flight Team! We
meet in the basement of Graf (look for the DARPA Sticker,
we’re in there), Wednesdays at 2–3
pm. For more information, contact
Adam Reiner at adamreiner@hotmail.com.
SOCIETY OF
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)
Formula SAE
group meets every Monday at 6 pm in Rogers 132. Baja SAE group
meets every Tuesday at 5 pm,
also in Rogers
132.
OSU SOLAR
VEHICLE TEAM (OSUSVT)
OSUSVT
is currently designing a solar powered vehicle to compete in the 2007 American
Solar Challenge and the 2007 World Solar Challenge in Australia. This
is a university-wide project and interested people may still join in. (Meetings
are on Wednesdays, 7:30, MU 211. For more information,
see the team web site at http://oregonstate.edu/groups/osert/ and/or email one of
the team leaders—Hei Yue Han (hanh@onid.orst.edu) or Kathy VanWormer (paphorchid@hotmail.com).
You might also talk with ME seniors Nathan Lentini,
Jim Byrne, and Cory Loomis, who are working on an OSUSVT-related senior
project.
SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS
TUITION REMISSION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The
application process is currently underway for Academic Year 06/07, with limited funds also available for Spring 06.
Eligibility for the scholarship is based on economic need,
academic promise and achievement,
full-time enrollment, minimum of 2.5
undergraduate GPA and/or 3.0 graduate GPA,
and diversity of cultural representation.
Applications may be submitted for:
•
Spring term 2006 only
(application deadline: February 28,
2006)
•
Academic year, Fall term 2006-Spring term 2006 (application
deadline: April 1, 2006)
For complete
eligibility requirements, please
refer to the scholarship application available at the International Student and
Faculty Services office. For further
information, or to request an
electronic copy of the application,
please contact Kathy Sorensen, Int’l
Student and Faculty Services. kathy.sorensen@oregonstate.edu
The AMERICAN
SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC. (ASHRAE) offers a number of scholarships
to undergraduate engineering students. Application deadline is May 1, 2006. For more information on ASHRAE
scholarships, go to http://www.ashrae.org/template/AssetDetail/assetid/23628. A paper copy of the scholarship
brochure is available in the ME undergraduate office (Dearborn 102)
THE 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. The
application is currently open and must be completed by February 17, 2006. Go to: http://www.asee.org/NREIP.
THE NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (NRL)
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. This program is open to U.S.
citizens and legal permanent residents and offers a competitive stipend as well
as insurance, relocation, and travel allowances. This program offers
one to three 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.
The OSU GRADUATE SCHOOL invites nominations for the P.F.
YEREX & NELLIE BUCK YEREX GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP and the BAYLEY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP, both
to be awarded this year to selected graduate students who will be
enrolled at Oregon
State University
for Fall term 2006.
•
The Yerex & Yerex Fellowship will provide one
or more fellowships for the 2006-07 academic year, with awards estimated at the $10,000 level (final award distributions to be
determined by actual endowment earnings). Eligibility is limited to outstanding
graduate students who are pursuing study in a scientific or technological
field and who are US
citizens or permanent residents. International graduate students are not
eligible. This award may be given in addition to a graduate teaching or
research assistantship.
•
The Bayley
Fellowship will provide funds of approximately $4,000 for the 2006-07 academic year.
Final award level will be dependent upon actual endowment earnings. The
fellowship will be awarded on the basis of academic performance and promise for
the future. This award may be given in addition to a graduate teaching or
research assistantship. Domestic and international students are eligible
for nomination.
Fellowship
recipients will be determined by the Dean of the Graduate School
and will be made on the basis of academic achievement and promise for the
future. Nominations may be submitted by the student’s academic program
coordinator or department chair/head,
or by the dean of the program in which the student is enrolled. Students may not apply directly for these
awards. Nominations must be received by the Graduate School
by February 20, 2006.
Recipients will be announced by March 10,
2006. Information about these and other fellowship programs administered by the
Graduate School can be found at
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/grad_school/
The SCHATZ
ENERGY RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) (http://www.humboldt.edu/~serc/index.shtml) is pleased to
offer the Schatz Energy Fellowship for graduate studies at Humboldt State
University.
Applicants for the Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/index.html) and
International Development Technology (IDT; http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/idt/) options of the
Environmental Systems Graduate Program who intend to focus on renewable energy
or energy efficiency related work may be considered for the fellowship. The
fellowship provides $10,000 in
support during the academic year to the selected student. The fellowship
may be renewed once to cover a second year of graduate study. The fellow
is expected to participate in research activities at SERC during the nine month
academic year. The fellowship does not guarantee summer employment at
SERC, although this is a possibility
depending on the availability of funds to compensate this additional work, as well as the fellow’s skills and initiative.
Applicants for the Schatz Energy Fellowship should submit the following
materials on or before March 15:
1. A 500-word essay
describing the line of research or project work that the student intends to
pursue while studying at Humboldt
State.
2. Copies of all
materials submitted to Humboldt
State for application to
the Environmental Systems Graduate Program (including the statement of purpose
essay, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts,
GRE scores, and a current résumé).
Applicants will be
notified regarding the status of their application by April 15. SERC is
an equal opportunity institution; women,
minorities, and foreign nationals
are encouraged to apply.
SCIENCE,
MATHEMATICS AND RESEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATION (SMART) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The SMART scholarship program provides
students with full tuition, monthly
stipend, room and board and other
normal educational expenses. The purpose is to promote the education, recruitment and retention of rising junior and
senior undergraduate and graduate students in science,
mathematics and engineering studies. The SMART Scholarship Program is open only
to citizens of the United
States,
and students must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. There is an
employment obligation to DoD with this scholarship program. The application deadline is February 17, 2006. Go to: http://www.asee.org/smart for
detailed information about the program and to apply online.
JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS—ME STUDENTS
Note: Job and internship opportunities
for ME students are also posted on the Rogers Hall bulletin boards near the ME
main office. Career Services also has ME-related job and internship
postings. To view the Career Services postings,
visit http://oregonstate.edu/career/students/recruiting.php
and follow the instructions for logging in.
Internships
Several MECOP
internships are currently
available for ME and IME students juniors and
seniors who meet the MECOP course requirements. These 6-month internships
will start this spring term. Applicants only need to commit to one internship,
but those who have time and wish to continue to a second internship next year
will be allowed to do so. If you are interested in applying for one of these
internships, please schedule an
appointment with Dr. Stel Walker as soon as possible by contacting Gina Newcomb
or Karen Willard in ME Undergraduate Student Support (Dearborn 102); or stop by
Dr. Walker’s office in Dearborn 102 during his regular office hours (Tues, Wed,
Thurs 9–10 am). Dr. Walker will review your curriculum plan to make sure
you meet the requirements and discuss the impact of the internship on your
curriculum plan and graduation schedule. If you do meet the internship
qualifications and would like to apply,
you will then need to contact the MECOP/CECOP office in Covell #140 to obtain
the necessary application materials. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 3rd. Students will be processed into
the program using the standard MECOP selection process,
which involves an interview with MECOP Board representatives. Successful
applicants will be placed on February 24th,
during our annual Placement Process here at OSU,
and will start their internship the first Monday after Spring Break.
Interested in
doing an INTERNSHIP ABROAD? Check out the options available through the OSU IE3 Global Internships
office, http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/.
For a partial listing of current international engineering internship locations, see http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/employers.html#engineering.
Application deadline for summer 2006 internships is January 25; for
fall 2006 internships, the
application deadline is April 15.
A JELD-WEN internship
is a hands-on management training opportunity to learn our business from the
inside out, and see if we're a
perfect fit for your future, right
upon graduation. For more information,
visit http://www.jwinterns.com/
The American
Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is now administering the NAVAL
RESEARCH ENTERPRISE INTERN PROGRAM (NREIP) sponsored by the Office of Naval
Research (ONR). NREIP is a 10-week summer research opportunity for
undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students to work at a
participating Navy Laboratory under the guidance of a mentor. A listing of
participating labs, along with other
information about the program, is
available at http://www.asee.org/nreip;
for more program details see also the poster attached to this bulletin. 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. The
application is currently open and must be completed by February 17, 2006. Please direct any questions to nreip@asee.org.
NASA INTERNSHIPS are available at Goddard
Space Flight
Center (Greenbelt, MD), Ames Research Center
(Moffett Field,
CA),
Glenn Research
Center (Cleveland, OH), Independent Verification
& Validation Facility (Fairmont, WV).
To apply for one or more of these paid internships,
go to http://university.gsfc.nasa.gov
and click the link named "Combined Intern Application." You
will have to create a user name and password to proceed through the
application. For help with the process or for more information, contact Denna Lambert at (301) 286 - 0844. Application
deadline is January 31, 2006.
The Oregon NASA
Space Grant Consortium is sponsoring two students from affiliate institutions
to attend the 10-week Summer 2006 JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (JPL) SPACE
GRANT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. The Summer 2006 program runs June 12 – August 18.
Students will be housed on the Caltech campus. Bus transportation from Caltech
to JPL will be provided. In addition to technical tasks,
students will be able to take part in seminars,
social events, and other
“enrichment” opportunities offered by JPL and Caltech. The Oregon NASA Space
Grant Consortium will sponsor two (2) students from affiliate institutions to
attend this program. The two selected students will receive a $5K stipend plus
round-trip travel expenses. JPL will supply full-time mentors for the
activities and administrative costs for the program.
Science and
Engineering undergraduate students (rising juniors and seniors) and graduate
students are encouraged to apply. Underrepresented minority participation is
encouraged. Applicants must be U.S.
citizens and have a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA. Interested students should
apply by sending a student resume and a copy of current transcripts directly to
the Oregon Space Grant office at the following address: Oregon Space Grant
Consortium, JPL Internship Program, 92 Kerr Administration Building, Corvallis,
OR 97331-2103.
Applications (resume and transcripts) must be received in the Kerr Admin OSG
office no later than Friday, January
27, 2006 to ensure proper
delivery time to JPL. JPL engineers and scientists will review the resumes and
make final selections. A number of ME-related internships are available. For a
detailed list of internship positions,
see the attached Excel file. For questions regarding this program, contact Catherine Lanier at (541) 737-2414, or via email at catherine.lanier@oregonstate.edu.
WEYERHAEUSER
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS.
The Weyerhaeuser
Engineering Services Summer Internship program was developed to provide
experience through summer employment that will expose undergraduate students to
Weyerhaeuser careers in engineering,
design, and construction for the
pulp, paper,
and wood products businesses. Founded in 1900 and employing over 50,000 people,
Weyerhaeuser is one of the largest forest products companies in the world. That
means we can offer a great variety of career opportunities, from accounting and engineering to technology, forestry and sales. And as a Fortune 200 company, Weyerhaeuser provides a stable and fun work
experience, with competitive
salaries and excellent benefits. We also create an environment where diversity
is valued, achievements are
recognized, and people of all
backgrounds and interests are encouraged to grow. For more information, visit weyerhaeuser.com/careers.
Criteria for
internship application
include the following: Applicants must be majoring in engineering at an
ABET-accredited institution, with
preference given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better.
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the United States
and must be able to work in an office,
in a mill environment, or at a
construction site (possibly a remote site). Geographic preference must not be a
constraint. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, teaming,
and communication skills.
An application form
is attached to this bulletin as <<WeyerhaeuserInternApp.doc>>. If
you are unable to access this form or have questions about the internship
program, please contact patsy.williams@weyerhaeuser.com.
Interested applicants should send the completed application form, resume,
unofficial transcript, and cover
letter to: Patsy Williams, WTC 1D41, Weyerhaeuser Company,
PO Box 9777, Federal Way, Washington 98063-9777. Applications for
the summer of 2006 must be received by February 3,
2006.
Jobs
APPLIED
COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY, a leader in the composite and aerospace
industries, is looking for a dynamic
individual to fill the position of Design Engineer. This position will
require proven proficiency in creating and manipulating 3D models in CATIA V5, including proficiency with surfacing techniques. A
working knowledge of fiber reinforced composite design is preferred, but not required. Minimum requirements:
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Masters preferred.
Experience in aerospace, composites, or related field is required. Applicants must be
willing to relocate to Utah.
Salary: DOE and qualifications. To apply,
please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume and cover letter to the
following: Applied Composite Technology,
Attn: HR Manager, 192 East 100 North, Fayette, Utah, 84630;
435-528-7494 (FAX); andyh@appliedcompositetechnology.com. Applications must
be received by 5 PM on January 27th,
2006. For more information about the position,
please contact Doug Lee at (435) 528-7199 (work) or (435) 528-7494 (fax) or dougl@appliedcompositetechnology.com.
For company information, visit http://www.appliedcompositetechnology.com/flash/home.html.
CARRUTHERS
EQUIPMENT COMPANY, a
growing manufacturer of proprietary equipment used in the food processing
industry, seeks a creative, capable Design Engineer to join our
engineering team. Mechanical engineer with a command of electro-mechanical and
solid modeling/micro-station modeler technologies required. The position
includes limited travel to factories of a wide variety of small to major food
processors. The successful candidate will have the ability to interface with
customers. Food industry experience is a plus. Tired of the same old
grind…boring scenery…long commute…overpriced housing? Our factory sits directly
on the mouth of the Columbia River. Our location
provides immediate access to numerous recreational activities including fishing, hunting,
and skiing, while being less than
100 miles from a major city. Carruthers enjoys an excellent reputation as one
of the industry’s key innovators having brought numerous new products to market
over the last several years. We have been in business for over fifty-five
years with excellent financial health.
Carruthers also has
an immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer responsible for helping
Carruthers develop new production systems and procedures to help increase
capacity while also actively participating in our daily production process.
This position reports to the Production Manager; duties include: Prepare
production routing documents (Travelers) for all machine types; organize
Assembly Machine Shop and Fabrication Shop priorities; coordinate with Assembly, Machine and Fabrication Shops on parts needed to
accommodate timely deliveries; create and monitor milestones for each order in
terms of Last Day out of Engineering to Planning,
Last day out of Planning to Production,
Last Day to Assembly and Last day to Testing/Shipment; expedite production
requirements; coordinate sheet metal purchasing; and develop procedures that
improve the flow of parts and machines through the plant.
Carruthers offers
competitive salaries and benefits along with the opportunity to work in a
dynamic small business environment while working on innovative projects for
many of the largest businesses in the food industry. If qualified and
interested in either of these positions,
please send your resume and cover letter to Tony Stevens,
Controller, at tonys@carruthers.us
(503-861-2273, ext. 111).
CH2M HILL–Corvallis has an immediate
opening for an Entry-Level Mechanical Process Engineer. Employee will
work under the direct supervision of a senior level engineer to include
preparation, development of plans
and specs for process mechanical design,
primarily on industrial or municipal water and wastewater projects. May also
help support construction services. Position follows prescribed procedures and
detailed instructions. Under close supervision,
performs the routine aspects of assignments requiring knowledge and application
of basic engineering principles. Uses fundamental concepts, practices,
and procedures, performs specific
and limited portions of assigned tasks. Work is reviewed for quality and as
part of a mentoring process. Contacts limited with customers and user departments.
Limited exercise of judgment is required in developing plans or alternatives.
Limited contact with clients. No supervisory responsibility. BS degree required
in Mechanical and EIT preferred. 1 to 2 years design experience desired. Demonstrated knowledge and application of basic engineering
principles. CAD experience helpful but not required.
For more information and to apply: Go to http://www.ch2m.com/ and navigate to the Careers–Openings
within the US
page. Then click on “Search Openings” and then do a keyword search on ”Process Mechanical.” (For navigation
help in accessing the job information/application page, please call Julie Marr at 541-768-3709.)
CLIMAX PORTABLE
MACHINE TOOLS in Newberg,
Oregon,
is currently recruiting to fill a Senior Design Engineering position and
is especially interested in hiring OSU alumni. The company (please see us at http://www.CPMT.com )
is a key competitor in world markets for specialized machine tool
solutions. Climax holds over 20 patents and is considered a leader in
innovative designs for complex machining problems. Our solutions can save
our customers hundreds of thousands of dollars when critical repairs and
maintenance challenges result in crippling downtime. Our tools also
provide innovative onsite solutions in the shipbuilding,
nuclear power, military and heavy
construction industries. Our engineers frequently enjoy the roles of
inventor, mechanical
engineer and designer. They take a customer need and develop a
solution from cradle to grave. The tools are built here in Newberg, so engineers benefit from a "hands on"
partnership with manufacturing. For many mechanical engineers, this is the "dream job." The job
is posted at http://www.cpmt.com/hr/. Note:
This is a senior-level position and as such will not be appropriate (yet!) for
OSU ME graduates seeking entry-level employment. However,
if the work and our company sounds interesting to you, we would like to hear from you anyway, and we may in fact have several entry-level
openings in the near future. If you have questions about this position and/or
other current or forthcoming opportunities with CPTM,
please contact Scott A. Copeland, BS, MAP,
Human Resources, Training and
Development, Climax Portable Machine
Tools, 503-537-5220, scopeland@CPMT.com.
CYTEC INDUSTRIES
INC., one
of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies,
is seeking candidates for the Cytec Leadership Development Program (CLDP).
The CLDP is a 2-year rotational program offering accelerated development for
candidates with high potential leadership talent. Program members develop
leadership and engineering skills by completing a series of four individual
assignments at two distinct Cytec sites. This program prepares graduates
for global positions with a significant level of responsibility, and offers a variety of career path opportunities
that enable program graduates to move to positions outside of their current
roles. CLDP participants will work on developmental assignments to learn
several aspects of the manufacturing and/or commercial business. They will
analyze plant operations, evaluate
improvements and implement cost-effective solutions together with the
operations team. Additionally, CLDP
participants develop knowledge of new technologies and trends in the industry;
carry out a number of process studies related to improvements in quality, reduced cost or enhanced operations; participate
as a technical resource for the continuous improvement teams in the unit
operations; and coordinate directly with the operations team to identify the
root cause of various problems. Extensive training and networking opportunities
are provided. Successful candidates must possess leadership aspirations
and possess strong leadership competencies. New hires will be rotated through
positions at multiple locations,
therefore mobility is required. Opportunities are available in North
America, Europe
and the Asia Pacific region,
therefore bilingual skills are a plus. Degree requirements: BS, MS, PhD, Postdoctoral Major or concentration in Chemical or
Mechanical Engineering. Cytec will be interviewing here on campus in the near
future; for scheduling information,
please contact Cheryl Herring,
Career Services, 737-0523 or Cheryl.l.herring@oregonstate.edu.
GEORGIA-PACIFIC
CORPORATION is recruiting
for entry-level Project Engineers. The position provides
engineering advice to operations and maintenance,
implements changes to mill operations and equipment,
and assists in the design or modification of construction and installation of
new equipment/facilities to directly effect operations. Position requires
extensive interpersonal and group communication. Minimum requirements
include a BA in ME or EE, 2.8 or
higher GPA, relevant co-op or
internship experience, and the
ability and desire to follow detailed safety precautions. For more information, see http://www.gp.com/careers/collegerel/
HARDER
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., a
major contractor dealing in the High Tech,
Industrial and Commercial fields with jobs throughout the western U.S., is currently seeking qualified Engineering or
Construction Engineering Management candidates for entry-level field engineering
and project management positions. Responsibilities will include
submittals, RFIs, cost tracking,
scheduling, and assisting the lead
project manager in the successful estimating and construction of various sized
jobs. This is a challenging position working on a wide variety of projects and
offers an opportunity to join an industry-leading group of people. We have an
attractive benefits package, which
includes a defined benefit pension p
