Weekly News for CHE STUDENTS / STAFF / FACULTY

If you are trying to sign up for a Chemical Engineering class that is closed, please stop by the main office (Glsn 103). I will be happy to try and help you register.

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NEWS

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Congratulations to Erin Rieke!

The Vice President for Research and Incentive Programs has announced the awards for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) Winter/Spring 2006-07 program. Based on the recommendation of the URISC Advisory Panel, the Vice President for Research awarded the top seven of 27 submissions for funding totaling $11, 948. The following student has been selected from our department for funding: Erin Rieke (Christine Kelly, Chemical Engineering). The next URISC solicitation is at http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/urisc.htm. A list of URISC awards can be found at http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/awards.htm#URISC.

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The CRE XI: Green Chemical Reactor Engineering conference will be held in Bilbao, Spain, from August 26 to August 31, 2007. This event is being sponsored by the Engineering Conference International of New York http://www.engconfintl.org/7bc.html

The first selection of communications will be based on a review of electronically submitted, one-page abstracts. The deadline for these abstracts is December 15, 2006. Submission instructions are posted in the conference ECI website. The papers presented at the conference will also be considered for publication in the International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering <http://www.bepress.com/ijcre/>

We remain available to answer any questions that you may have about the CRE XI conference. Please address your questions and concerns to hdelasa@eng.uwo.ca

We invite you to visit the http://www.engconfintl.org/7bc.html

to learn more about Bilbao and the CRE XI, a conference that promises to be a great chapter of the CRE series.

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The public is invited to join with the OSU community in its "Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2007." The observance features a variety to lectures, activities and displays throughout the campus and in the Corvallis community. Theme of this year's celebration is "The Dream Can No Longer Be Deferred." Many of the events are free. More . . .

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The nomination deadline for the 2007 Phyllis S. Lee Award has been extended. We will accept nominations until January 4^th 2007. Please contact Prudence Miles prudence.miles@oregonstate.edu or 737-0868 if you have any questions. Nomination information is attached.

In 2004, the President of Oregon State created this award to honor Dr. Phyllis S. Lee, former Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs (now the office of Community and Diversity). The award honors a member of the OSU community who exemplifies Dr. Lee’s commitment and dedication to social justice and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Please nominate a member of our community to receive this prestigious award. The award will be given out at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Breakfast on January 15^th 2007.

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CHE 102 needs paid mentors!!

We have several folks who have expressed an interest in being lab mentors for the CHE 102 class for winter 2007, but we need a few more.

We need 2 mentors for each class, more important that they can make the second lab of the week when working with ROBOLAB, but really need them in first lab working with MATLAB as well.

We need folks who have taken the course and are somewhat familiar with MATLAB and the LEGO-based robotic project.

Mentors work with one of the sections for two 2-hour labs each week, from week 1 to 10.

The three lab sessions times are:

Section "O" = Tue/Thur 1-3pm

Section "S" = Tue/Thur 3-5 pm

Section "U" = Wed/Fri 1-3pm

The pay for either type of position is $9/hour and is paid on an hourly card set up through Lea Clayton in the CHE office.

If you are interested in helping out with CHE 102, please stop by the main office (Gleeson 103 and see Karen) or email Dr. Levien. He is out of the country this week but will be checking his email.

levienk@engr.oregonstate.edu

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SEMINARS

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STUDENT CHAPTERS

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RESEARCH

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SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES in ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates

THEME: Sustainable management through environmental engineering and science.

WHO: Environmental engineering or science students expecting to graduate between December 2007 and May 2009.

WHEN: Ten weeks, May 29 - August 4, 2007.

WHERE: Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York.

WHAT: Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate student mentors.

Research projects are available in the following areas:

 aquatic and atmospheric chemistry

 green chemistry

 biodiversity and ecological sustainability

 drinking water and hazardous waste treatment technologies

 environmental stresses on biological systems

 lifecycle assessment and sustainable energy

 bioremediation and fate of subsurface contamination

BENEFITS: free room and $75/week for food, a stipend of $3,600, some travel expenses, a stimulating research environment and great summer outdoors activities.

HOW: Apply by March 1, 2007

ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program have been presented at national conferences and won prizes at national paper competitions.

DETAILS: For complete information on this summer’s research program, detailed description of application requirements, and a summary of past research experiences please visit our

web site: http://www.clarkson.edu/reu/

or contact the Co-Investigators directly

Stefan J. Grimberg Tom A. Langen

208 Rowley Laboratory 163 Science Center

Clarkson University Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY 13699-5710 Potsdam, NY 13699-5805

Tel (315) 268-6490 Tel (315) 268-7933

Fax (315) 268-7636 Fax (315) 268-7118

grimberg@clarkson.edu tlangen@clarkson.edu

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INTERNSHIPS

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The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is administering The Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (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 (list of participating universities is available at http://www.asee.org/nreip). 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 January 12, 2007.

To learn more about the program, you can visit http://www.asee.org/nreip. Direct any questions to nreip@asee.org.

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Subject: PROG: Undergraduate Science and Engineering Internships in Germany -

505 openings to choose from!

The searchable internship database for RISE, DAAD's most popular new program for North American undergraduates, is now online!=20

RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) offers a unique internship model, giving North American students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics the chance to spend a summer working with German doctoral students on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors.

This year, the RISE database contains a record total of 505 internship openings at the top research institutions (e.g. Max-Planck and Fraunhofer Institutes) and universities in Germany.

The application deadline is February 2, 2007.=20

Students can register online to access the internship offers at www.daad.de/rise/en/4.html

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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Graduate students please apply for the following prestigious scholarships and awards that are available from the American Water Works Association:

Abel Wolman Fellowship ($20,000)

Larson Aquatic Research Support (LARS) ($7,000 doctoral; $5,000 masters)

Thomas R. Camp Scholarship ($5,000)

Holly Cornell Scholarship ($5,000)

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2007. Further information and application forms can be found at:

http://awwa.org/About/scholarships.cfm

Jeanine Plummer / Chair, AWWA University Student Activities Committee

Jeanine D. Plummer, Ph.D. / Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering / 100 Institute Road

Worcester Polytechnic Institute / Worcester, MA 01609

Phone: 508-831-5142

Fax: 508-831-5808

E-mail: jplummer@wpi.edu

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JOBS

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Alcoa Intalco Works is looking for an Environmental Staff Specialist. I am hoping that you will be able to post this for students to view. We are interested in a student that has graduated or is graduating Fall 06.

POSITION: Environmental Staff Specialist

REPORTS TO: Environmental Manager

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION: Environmental consultants as needed

CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2006

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an individual contributor, this position must provide leadership for implementing environmental technology and be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute and influence to the technology record of the corporation. This position is necessary to maintain compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and/or environmental orders and to provide cost-effective, technically sound solutions to environmental problems. Activities, responsibilities, and services of this position are applicable to Intalco Operations site-wide.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

This position functions under general management guidance from the Plant environmental manager. This position must have the ability to operate independently to meet both specific and general goals/objectives set by the Environmental Manager and/or as business dictates. This position is required to solve complex problems of both a technical and behavioral nature and be able to bring those issues needing attention to the plant management for resolution. The incumbent is required to develop strategies to influence and guide the regulatory process to results which have the least adverse impact on plant operations and our natural environment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Individual contributor with specialized skills in technology essential to the location operation in addition to generally high, broad functional knowledge. Some activity outside of assigned location in specialized skills area is expected. Technical direction received is primarily strategic.

· To exert initiative in identifying, prioritizing, and solving environmental problems associated with ongoing operations and/or remedial projects at Intalco Operations.

· To insure that compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations and adherence to Alcoa’s Environmental Policy is maintained when carrying out environmental programs.

· Carry out high complexity, high impact projects independently.

· Maintain effective working relationships with peers, associates, and others at all levels within the facility and/or regulatory arena.

· Provide technical direction to consultants, supervisors, and less experienced personnel.

· Direct, coach, lead, and motivate facility personnel to achieve facility goals and objectives in a timely and safe manner.

· Assist in the development of effective management systems designed to ensure the plant is in compliance with all Alcoa, Local, State, and Federal environmental regulations and that continual improvement, pollution prevention, and compliance are a part of the facilities main goals.

· Be able to review, analyze, and interpret environmental regulations and laws to ensure Intalco is conforming to the various requirements imposed on the facility.

· Prepare documentation and coordination as required to meet local, state, or federal regulations for plant discharges, waste handling, new construction, and various controlled operations.

· Maintain and foster positive employee relations and communications, both within the Environmental Department and among the plant’s various departments.

· Ensure required Environmental training requirements are clearly defined for all employees on-site.

· Be able to manage day to day operation of the facility anal;ytical laboratory.

Qualifications:

This position requires an in-depth knowledge of both managerial, chemical, and engineering principals and theories. Specific in-depth knowledge is required in chemical and physical analyses, aluminum plant processes, and ISO management procedures. This position requires highly developed human relations skills to effectively manage, direct, and facility personnel to achieve department objectives and goals. This position requires a B.S. in degree in Chemistry, Environmental/Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Registered professional status is strongly preferred and regular use of and leadership in statistical approaches is required. Seasoned experience and recognized specialty skills, in-depth knowledge and understanding of environmental engineering principles and procedures, environmental laws and regulations, and general process knowledge.

to apply:

Please submit resumes to:

Alcoa Intalco Works

Attn. Human Resources

PO Box 937

Ferndale, WA 98248.

Alcoa Intalco Works is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce.

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