The College of Engineering scholarship application is now on-line. To be considered for scholarships in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) you must fill out this application:

http://engr.oregonstate.edu/students/apps/index.html

Over 80 undergraduate awards were given in CBEE this past year!

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There is a new undergraduate program on campus, Biological and Ecological Engineering, and it is administered through the department of the same name. This is not to be confused with our two separate programs, Biological Engineering and Environmental Engineering, which are administered through the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering.

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If you would like an advising appointment please sign up here:

https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/auth/index.php?service=cbee_advising

or e-mail me at Kristin.rorrer@oregonstate.edu

Gleeson 102A / 541-737-7255

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NEWS

The MECOP/CECOP Placement Event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Attendance is required at the event for all MECOP and CECOP students. May we ask that you consider this schedule as you formulate your class syllabi for winter term? Your flexibility will be appreciated if students' interview times conflict with class time.

We anticipate that as many as 600 company reps from the Pacific Northwest's engineering community will attend the Placement Event at OSU. They will conduct individual interviews to ensure that each of the nearly 400 MECOP/CECOP students is placed in an appropriate internship, matching industry projects with students' skills and career goals. This careful placement of interns, coupled with excellent classroom teaching, can produce the most highly trained and educated engineers in the nation. And since about 90% of MECOP/CECOP graduates find jobs in Oregon after graduation, we are strengthening Oregon's economy along with its professional skill base.

Thank you for continuing to partner with students and industry members to help make MECOP/CECOP the best internship program of its kind. If you have questions about the Placement Event or about the Program in general, please feel free to contact either our Program Director, Gary Petersen, or me.

Many thanks from the MECOP office, and all the best this holiday season.

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Only 1 in 10 students from low-income communities will graduate from college-- and you have the power to change this.

TEACHFORAMERICA Information Session

Thursday, January 17th

6:30 pm, Memorial Union

Room 211: American Indian

Refreshments will be served.

Cheryl Herring,
Employer Services Coordinator /Career Services Office

8 Kerr Administration Building /Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2127
Office Number (541)737-0523/Front Desk (541)737-4085/Fax (541)737-0532
<http://oregonstate.edu/career>

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OSU Upcoming Events

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Linus Pauling Institute Seminar Series
“A Food-Based Approach to the Prevention of Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers”
January 8, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Agricultural & Life Sciences | free | Lectures / Seminars

Xerox president to speak at Oregon State (Gazette Times)

Ursula M. Burns, the president of Xerox Corporation, will talk about the challenges and opportunities facing leaders in corporate America from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Oregon State University’s LaSells Stewart Center, 26th Street and Washington Way. The title of Burns’ speech is “Lessons of Leadership: Bold Bets and Back to Basics,” and it focuses on Burns the company’s path from the brink of bankruptcy to a leading technology enterprise.

Wed Jan 9: WME Event: Bowling and Pizza with Women Engineering Students! Open to all women engineering students and all CoE faculty (women AND men). 4–5 pm, MU Bowling Alley.

Thurs Jan 17: Teach For America Information Session. 6:30 pm, Memorial Union Room 211. Refreshments served. Teach For America's mission is to help eliminate educational inequity by enlisting our nation's most promising future leaders in this effort. We build a diverse, highly selective corps of top recent college graduates and professionals—individuals of all academic majors, career interests, and backgrounds—who commit two years to teach in low-income communities and become lifelong leaders in pursuit of educational excellence and equity. During their two years, corps members go above and beyond traditional expectations to ensure that children growing up in low-income areas have more of the opportunities they deserve. At the same time, the corps members themselves gain the conviction and insight necessary to be lifelong leaders for fundamental change, regardless of their professional sector. For more details, visit http://www.teachforamerica.org/mission/index.htm

Thurs Jan 24, 2008: Second Annual OSU Non-Profit Opportunity Expo. Noon–5 pm, MU Ballroom. Sponsored by OSU Career Services. Last year's event was a resounding success, and we have expanded this year's expo to specifically include volunteer and internship opportunities across the spectrum of majors.

Sat Feb 16, 2008: Third Annual OSU College of Engineering Ball. Kelley Engineering Center Atrium.

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SEMINARS

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CBEE CLUB CORNER

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STUDENT NEWS

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RESEARCH

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OSU Libraries Undergraduate Student Research Awards sponsored by the Library Advisory Council. The Undergraduate Student Research Awards will recognize and reward OSU students who, through the comprehensive use of the OSU Libraries, demonstrated outstanding research, scholarship and originality in writing a paper of completing a project. There will be two awards given; $1000 to an upper division student and $1000 to a lower division student at Oregon State.

To be eligible, students must have written their papers, or completed their research projects as part of their course work at OSU during the 2007 calendar year. OSU faculty are encouraged to nominate students whose papers or projects that reflect outstanding information literacy skills through the extensive and sophisticated use of the library services, resources and collections.

For more information on this award please visit http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/awards/ugresearchawards.html or contact Faye Chadwell, Associate University Librarian at Faye.Chadwell@oregonstate.edu .

Kerrie Cook/541-737-4633
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On behalf of the College of Engineering at Boston University, I am pleased to announce that the College will host the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Biomedical (funding pending) and Photonics research this year.

Both programs encourage students from all engineering, mathematics and natural science disciplines to apply. Specific program details and requirements can be found on our website at www.bu.edu/eng/reu. The application system is now open for students to begin the application process. The deadline is February 15, 2008.

If you have any questions, please contact us at reu@bu.edu or at the phone number listed below.

Sarah Silva/Administrative Coordinator/Undergraduate Programs

College of Engineering/44 Cummington Street, Room 107/Boston, MA 02215

617.353.6447

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INTERNSHIPS

Notes and Information from Tracy Rothwell J

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There is now an e-mail list that you can join to receive updates about internships. If you are interested in signing up for the list go to https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/che-internship-info

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For more information about internships, please go to http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/internships/intern_latest.html

Two new REUs have been listed both involving Nanotechnology at Columbia University in New York City. For more information go to: http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/internships/reus_2008.html

Also the following REU’s I have listed have rapidly approaching deadlines: NSF-DOD/SJSU Internships - IBM Almaden Research Center, Stanford University - SURE-REU; UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) ; University of Texas at Austin - Cellular and Molecular Imaging for Diagnostics and Therapeutics ; Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Janelia Undergraduate Scholars; University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials REU; Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI). More information about these REUs is available at http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/internships/reus_2008.html .

There are many more REUs available than I have listed on the website if you are flexible about where you will be spending the summer. There are links to lists of REU programs on the CBEE website (same link as above). Other programs also have approaching deadlines so the time to check them out is NOW.

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SCHOLARSHIPS / FELLOWSHIPS

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AIST will award over $400,000 in scholarships and grants for the 2008-2009 academic year. Please encourage your metallurgists, materials science, chemical, mechanical, and electrical, engineering students to apply now. The deadline is March 2, 2008!

Below is a list of scholarships available. Visit the AIST Foundation website for more information and applications at www.aistfoundation.org.

AIST Foundation Scholarships – Complete one application to be considered for six (3) US$2,000 one-year scholarships and six (6) US$3,000 one-year scholarships. These scholarships are open to undergraduate student of all engineering disciplines.
FeMET Scholarships – Complete one application to be considered for ten (10) US$5,000 two-year scholarships. These scholarships are open to all metallurgical and materials science engineering students who will graduate in 2010. Recipients will receive US$5,000 towards tuition in their junior year, a paid summer internship at a North American steel producing company during the summer of 2009, and an additional US$5,000 towards tuition in their senior year, based on satisfactory academic and internship performance.
StEEL Scholarships – Complete one application to be considered for ten (10) US$5,000 two-year scholarships. These scholarships are open to all technical disciplines of engineering students who will graduate in 2010. StEEL Finalists are selected with final selection upon confirmation of a sponsor. Recipients will receive US$5,000 towards tuition in their junior year, a paid summer internship at their sponsor’s location during the summer of 2009, and an additional US$5,000 towards tuition in their senior year, based on satisfactory academic and internship performance.
AISI / AIST Foundation Premier Scholarship – FeMET and StEEL applicants are automatically considered for this one (1) US$10,000 two-year scholarship. Top scoring applicant from the FeMET and StEEL applications received will be awarded this scholarship. Recipient will receive US$10,000 towards tuition in their junior year, a paid summer internship at their sponsor’s location during the summer of 2009, and an additional US$10,000 towards tuition in their senior year, based on satisfactory academic and internship performance.

In addition, there are many AIST Member Chapter Scholarships of various amounts and deadlines. There is one scholarship just for students from Canada. Be sure to check out our website for details!

Lori Wharrey/Board Administrator/Association for Iron & Steel Technology
186 Thorn Hill Road/Warrendale, PA 15086-7528 USA
(724) 776-6040, ext 621 / (724) 776-1880 fax / Cell: 724-272-9720
www.aist.org

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Microsoft is excited to be offering scholarships for the 2008–2009 academic year. We would like to invite interested students to apply and hope you can help advertise this great opportunity to your students or within your student group. Below are more details regarding the Program. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2008 and recipients will be announced by March 20, 2008. Please forward this email to all interested students.

What are the provisions of the award?
Scholarships are awarded to recipients for one academic year. The scholarship will cover up to 100 percent of the tuition for the 2008-2009 academic year as posted by the financial aid office of the university or college. Scholarships are made through the designated school and are not transferable to other academic institutions. Funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs on the recipient's bursar bill. All recipients of the scholarship will be required to complete a salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to offer a position to the scholarship winner if an appropriate match cannot be found.
What are the criteria for scholarship eligibility?
Students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college or university in the United States, Canada, or Mexico at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, such as math or physics, with a demonstrated interest in computer science. The student must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0.

What is required to apply?
A completed application includes five items: your résumé, transcript, essay questions, letter of referral, and confirmation of your online application to the Microsoft Summer Internship program. All items must be mailed to the address below and postmarked by February 1, 2008 to receive full consideration.

Résumé - Enclose a copy of your résumé that includes your e-mail address, campus address and phone number, student ID number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected graduation date.

Transcript - Enclose a copy of your current academic transcript.

Essay Questions - Use one page to answer all four of the following essay questions (not one page per question).

Describe how you demonstrate your passion for technology outside the classroom.

Describe the toughest technical problem you've worked on, how you addressed the problem, your role in reaching the outcome, if it was team-based, and the final outcome.

Describe a situation which demonstrates initiative and your willingness to go above and beyond.

Describe how you are currently funding your college education.

Gender/Ethnicity/Disability (optional) - Please note your gender, ethnicity or disability on the page with your essay questions if you would like that information to be considered with your application.

Letter of referral - Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic advisor who knows your work.

Confirmation of Online Application to the Microsoft Internship Program - Apply online at http://www.microsoft.com/college for a summer internship and print out a confirmation page showing you have done so. This printed confirmation must be included in your mailed application materials.

Please send your completed application postmarked by February 1 2008 to:
Microsoft Scholarship Program
Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-8303

Thank you,

Microsoft College Recruiting

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SAVE the DATE!

Please note that the College of Engineering has moved the scholarship application deadline to February 1, 2008. Online applications are available through February 1.

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JOBS

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The following job opportunities were recently posted to the PNNL website. Please direct your students and other potential candidates to http://jobs.pnl.gov to see the postings and apply online. These jobs are primarily to be located in Corvallis, Oregon, but the applicant may have significant time in Richland, Washington as well. The postings are open until February 1, and the appointments are 1-year with optional extension or transfer to full-time staff.

Post-Doc:       job#114344
Post-MS:        job#114343
Post-BS:        job#114329

Daniel R. Palo, Ph.D. / Senior Research and Development Leader
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory / Building 11, Suite 101
1000 NE Circle Blvd / Corvallis, OR 97330

Office: (541) 713-1329 / Cell: (541) 231-8911
dpalo@pnl.gov

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NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 2
Cleanup Program Project Technician
$34,860 - $50,748 annually
Close: January 21, 2008
Announcement number: LE070705
Location: Eugene

Western Region of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time, Natural Resource Specialist opportunity in Eugene. This is a limited-duration position that will end on or before October 31, 2008. This Cleanup Program Project Technician position provides technical assistance to the Region’s Cleanup Program manager and staff.

Additional information may be found @ http://www.deq.state.or.us/msd/hr/jobs.asp

Please direct questions regarding this position to Max Rosenberg @ 541-687-7330

Please direct questions regarding this recruitment to Tish Kremidas @ 503-229-5084

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The Oregon Department of Human Services is currently recruiting for a full time Natural Resource Specialist and two full time Environmental Engineers to work within the Public Health Division Drinking Water Program. The positions are located in Springfield Oregon. For details and application procedures, please visit the following links:

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS8006.shtml

http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/LEHS8004.shtml

Karen Kelley, R.S./Interim Unit Manager, Region 2

DHS Drinking Water Program

444 A Street/Springfield, OR 97477

541-726-2587 ext. 22/Fax: 541-726-2596

karen.e.kelley@state.or.us

http://oregon.gov/DHS/ph/dwp/index.shtml

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Micro-hydro Energy Project

OSU ChE alumnus seeks engineering students to design and build residential micro-hydro energy system. A great opportunity to gain engineering experience. Property includes creek and waterfall and is located east of Salem near Santiam River. Contact Mark Holcom (503) 859-2546 or mholcom540@yahoo.com.

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Air Quality Specialist

The Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) is seeking an individual with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the air quality field to fill the position of Air Quality Specialist (AQS).

Responsibilities
Industrial source inspections/ report preparation, complaint response, compliance assessment/ enforcement, air quality monitoring equipment operation/ maintenance/ data retrieval, outdoor burning permit assistance, emission inventory preparation/ data entry, public education/outreach activities, other responsibilities as assigned.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science. Other science or engineering disciplines will also be considered.

Experience
One or more years in the air quality field preferred. Must have excellent writing, communication and computer skills.

Salary Range

AQS I $37,561 to $55,752; FLSA Non-exempt
AQS II $44,395 to $61,955; FLSA Non-exempt

Application Contact
Please send a cover letter, resume and SWCAA Application to: Southwest Clean Air Agency, 11815 NE 99th St., Suite 1294, Vancouver, WA 98682; (360) 574-3058 Ext. 10, or mary@swcleanair.org . Application form in Word format or PDF format.

Benefits
SWCAA offers an excellent benefits package, including: Medical and Dental insurance, fully paid; Paid vacation and sick leave; Paid Holidays, ten 8-hour days per year; Retirement program, Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); Deferred Compensation Plan, 457K; Life and Long Term Disability insurance; Tuition assistance; Employee Assistance Program.

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Job Code: 1036622

Siltronic Corporation is a leading producer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. We have manufacturing facilities in Portland, Oregon, Germany, Singapore, and Hikari, Japan. We currently have an opening for a Process Engineer. This position will be located in Portland, Oregon.
We are currently seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and professional entry level Process Engineer to support / sustain existing processes and to develop and introduce new processes. The sustaining component provides support through continuous improvement activities such as yield, capability and cost improvements and must also be able to maintain process documentation. Timely root cause analysis and problem resolution is a must. The development component provides support through implementation of new technologies and mean shift improvements to existing processes.
Requires a Bachelors of Science degree with emphasis in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Physics. Individual must be competent to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of statistics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and testing methodologies; be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, and have the ability to recognize the short and long-term consequences of decisions made related to manufacturing processes.
Successful candidate should have excellent organizational skills, be detail-oriented and accurate with information, able to communicate with all levels of the organization as well as external vendors and customers both written (technical) and verbal. The candidate must also be able to work effectively in a team environment and be flexible to work appropriate hours to complete tasks. Some lifting of heavy objects required.
Ref # 07-033 Process Engr ? Entry Level
For immediate consideration, apply online at www.siltronic.com. All inquiries will be directed in confidence through our Portland office. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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We would like to remind you about the Job Resource Center. This is a perfect time to check out the opportunities available on the site.

For those of you planning on graduating during this academic year, there are many job opportunities available. We also have internship opportunities available from top employers.

To access these opportunities, please go here:

https://www.aftercollege.com/groups/ccenter.asp?fct=1&ID=-1984303771

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Answer to our puzzle question.

Chimney!

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MOMENTUM

Read the College of Engineering’s monthly newsletter, http://engr.oregonstate.edu/momentum/

Forward newsletter submissions to [karen.kelly@orst.edu] no later than Friday of each week.