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CBEE Home | news | archives | 2008
Weekly News for CBEE STUDENTS / STAFF / FACULTY ---- Puzzle
For This week! Take a
trip, And under
dress. Be in the
pink And you
will stress. Rue that
which comes From
tongue and lips. What am I? Find the answer at the end of the newsletter. J __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ November
14, 2007 – Hercules Incorporated Information Session and
Pizza Feed November 14, 2007 - MECOP/CECOP Fall
Event November 15, 2007 - CBEE
Student Chapter General
Meeting November 22, 2007 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! November 26th, 28th and 30th, 2007
- OSU FE Review Course November 26, 2007 – Seminar by Lew Semprini November 28, 2007- Study Abroad Session Study Abroad
Scholarship Information Sessions February 16, 2008 – Third Annual Engineering Ball – Mark
Your Calendar _______________________________________________________________________ Kristin
Rorrer ___________________________________________________________________ CHE/BIOE/ENVE students: Please
consider taking the HAZWOPER class, ENVE 406(1), CRN 27862. This class meets
Dec. 10-14, 2007, and you must sign up for it for WINTER TERM. If you are interested in
working at an environmental engineering firm, and would like to increase your
chances of being hired for internships OR full-time employment, this is a
worthwhile class! ---- I have received only 2 resumes
from people interested in meeting with Hercules this Thursday, Nov. 15th.
Please let me know soon if you would like to interview for one of their
internships. Thanks-Kristin ---- Students: Winter term advising began Nov. 1.
Please first check to see which advisor you have been assigned to: http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/advising/ Faculty advisor appointment
calendars will be available at this site after Nov. 1: https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/auth/index.php?service=cbee_advising Gleeson
102A 541-737-7255 Kristin.rorrer@oregonstate.edu ___________________________________________________________________________ COMPUTER LAB TIME POLICY **** Just a reminder that there is a strict
policy about the time that students may be in the computer lab. At midnight, students in Gleeson computer
labs simply need to leave, and can move
to Kelly (until 2AM) or Hovland. Hovland
is open 24 hours. The rules for the computer labs are: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/computing/policies/113 You can also use terminal servers if you
have a laptop and essentially access a lab computer anywhere. http://engr.oregonstate.edu/computing/personal/171 If you have any questions or concerns about
this policy, please let us know. Thank
you, Karen ---- The MECOP/CECOP
Fall Event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14th, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Attendance is required at the event for all MECOP and CECOP students.
There will be industry members from over 100 MECOP/CECOP companies from If you have questions about the Fall Event or about the Program in
general, please feel free to contact either our Program Director, Gary
Petersen, or me. Susan Chandonnet / MECOP/CECOP ---- ATTENTION ENGINEERS: Are you planning
on taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam? Then sign up for the OSU FE Review
Course! Registration begins
during dead week! WHERE: Covell 117 WHEN: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – November 26th,
28th, and 30th TIME: 9:00 AM-Noon COST: $75.00 (Cash and Checks accepted) Please visit the OSU
IIE Website for more information:
http//oregonstate.edu/group/iie The 8 week course is
offered Weeks 1-8 of Winter Term and reviews the following topics: Electrical Fundamentals, Statistics,
Dynamics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics,
Thermodynamics, and Engineering Economics. *Late Registration
(the first day of class) Cost:
$90. Books sold separately Questions? Email us:
OSU.FEReviwe@gmail.com ---- NOBCChe CONFERENCE REMINDER - ABTRACT DEADLINE – NOVEMBER 15, 2007 The 2008 annual NOBCC he
meeting in Chemistry:
Analytical, Biochemistry, Environmental, Inorganic, Materials, Organic,
Physical Chemical Engineering Chemical Education NOBCChE also invites professionals, as well as graduate
and undergraduate students, to submit abstracts for the poster session. Posters
will be presented on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 . ·
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 15, 2007 ; ·
Submission Address: nobccheabstracts2008@gmail.com
·
QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: E-mail tech.chair@gmail.com (Please
note no abstracts will be accepted at this address.) FOR
MORE DETAILS, GUIDELINES & COVERSHEET, visit the Call for Papers section at
http://www.nobcche.org/index.cfm?PageID=46B51B9E-3592-4EBD-AB41F4AAD2FE0233 ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ FIRST
STEPS MEETINGS Have questions about international opportunities?? Come to a first steps meeting 4th Floor Snell Hall in the Study Abroad Everyday: 12:00-1:00 PM or 4:00-5:00 International Education and Outreach Oregonstate.edu/international (541) 737-3006 ---- The Sixth Annual
Statewide Civil War Blood Drive runs through Nov. 17. Schedule an
appointment by calling Carolyn Leeper at 1-800-448-3543. ---- The
Office of Community and Diversity’s The Voices Project Brown Bag
Lunch Series, featuring documentaries made up of OSU stakeholders
speaking about different topics, will continue today. The event, from noon to 1
p.m. in the Memorial Union Journey Room, will be on “OSU in the World.” ---- International
Education Week, which runs from Nov. 12-16,
kicks off at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge with dance and storytelling
presentations by international students and Zimbabwean music by Ancient Ways
Community Marimba Ensemble. SNAP! The Study Abroad Photo Contest is on exhibit
all week at Java II in the Valley Library. The International Experiences Coffee
Hour starts at 4 p.m. in the West International Hall Lounge. Dating in ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Lew
Semprini was
designated "OSU Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering" earlier
this year. He will be making a presentation later this month as part of
the OSU Distinguished Professor Lecture Series. His talk will be titled "Microbes to the Rescue:
Field, Modeling and Laboratory Studies on the In-situ Clean-up of Hazardous Waste Sites Contaminated
with Chlorinated Solvents," and will be presented on Monday, November 26, 1:30-2:30pm, in
the MU ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Wednesday November 14, 6pm Gleeson 200 Hercules Chemical
Information Night -- INTERNSHIPS FREE PIZZA and Internship Information All are
welcome! An internship with Hercules is an
opportunity to begin to learn the business of technical sales and service by
working closely with highly skilled Hercules sales representatives. It is an opportunity to learn about the paper
industry, problem solving and project management. Each intern will be assigned important
projects to manage, which will include sales planning, analytical
testing/interpretation and customer interface. Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Please submit your resume to Kristin Rorrer in Gleeson 102A by Monday, November 12, 2007. For more information about Hercules and
their internships go to http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/internships/intern_latest.html ---- CBEE StudentThursday, November 15, 2007 6-7pm, Gleeson 200 CBEE Student Chapter General Meeting Highlights of the 2007
AIChE National Student Chapter Meeting in Salt Lake City November 3, 4, 2007. Come "rub" the
Outstanding Student Chapter Award! Refreshments will be served. New First Year Student
Representatives will be presented! ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ The Resident recipients will receive academic year
tuition awards in the amount of resident graduate tuition. Nonresident and
international recipients will receive awards in the amount of the academic year
nonresident graduate tuition differential. Recipients will be required to
enroll for a minimum of 12 credits during each term of the award. Audit
registrations and enrollment in E-campus and courses will not count toward the
12-credit enrollment requirement. Graduate assistants are not eligible for this
tuition-based scholarship program. Summer session awards are not available. Deadline: Nominations should be submitted to the Monday, November 12, 2007. Mary Strickroth, Coordinator
of Graduate Services / email:
Mary.Strickroth@oregonstate.edu / voice: (541) 737-4881 ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Notes and Information from Tracy Rothwell J ___________________________________________________________________ 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 Did you have an internship last
summer? If so please follow this link https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/survey/public/survey.php?name=BioE_CHE_ENVE_Intern_Survey
and complete the survey as soon as possible. We use the employer information to
thank the employers and we’d like to get this done soon. If you have already
completed it – thank you. ---- Gallo Winery is hiring interns
for next summer and fall. The details are at http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/students/internships/intern_latest.html
The deadline to apply is Nov. 15 ---- Hercules Incorporated
The Paper Technologies and Ventures Division of Hercules
Incorporated is a leading supplier of performance, process, and water treatment
solutions to the pulp and paper industry worldwide. This division provides the widest range of
technology and services and the largest team of field representatives in the
industry. Our success can be attributed to the caliber of technical sales
representatives who work to solve problems and raise the standard of operation
at our customers’ paper mills. More information can be obtained through our web
site at www.ppd.herc.com.
Intern
Program Description
An internship with Hercules is an opportunity to
begin to learn the business of technical sales and service by working closely
with highly skilled Hercules sales representatives. It is an opportunity to learn about the paper
industry, problem solving and project management. Each intern will be assigned important
projects to manage, which will include sales planning, analytical
testing/interpretation and customer interface.
This allows the intern to fully experience a number of aspects of the
technical sales career with Hercules. In
addition, the interns are evaluated by Hercules as a majority of our entry-
level new hires come from the intern program.
An internship with Hercules is a great way to gain valuable experience
in the chemical and paper industry, develop real world skills and position
yourself for a rewarding career. Work Term:
Intern
Job Description: The intern position is responsible for
assisting Hercules personnel with troubleshooting, problem solving and
continuous improvement associated with all technology supplied to the pulp and
paper industry. This technology is
utilized to enhance the unit operations associated with energy generation,
water treatment and, pulping and papermaking processes. In addition, Hercules supplies technology and services associated with
the functionality and performance of paper. This involves projects associated with Hercules technology, value,
support for existing programs, investigation of new opportunities and
development of customer relationships. Responsibilities
also include the planning and execution of trials in new applications. We have
multiple positions available at locations throughout the Qualifications: ·
Successful candidates will be working towards a
bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Industrial Engineering or Paper Science. ·
Strong
analytical and problem solving skills are critical for qualified candidates. ·
The ability to speak English along with excellent
interpersonal skills are necessary for this position. ·
Applicants for the position must have a vehicle for
transportation to various paper mills in the area,
some mileage may be reimbursed. ·
To be employed, permanent residency
status in the As with all Hercules employment
practices, this process will comply with all applicable equal employment laws.
Hercules manufactures and markets chemical specialties globally for making a
variety of products for home, office and industrial markets. For more
information, visit the Hercules website at www.herc.com. ---- Georgia Pacific - 6 month (minimum) internship to
start in January. The internship has the potential to extend over the summer also. Position
Summary
The position of Process
Engineer Intern is responsible for collecting and analyzing operating data to
optimize production efficiency, process improvements, environmental compliance
and quality. Specific projects or tasks are outlined by the supervisor
and monitored and checked for completion. This position also has direct
responsibility for approved projects and has potential to impact all areas of
the facility. These areas include a Kraft pulp mill, three power boilers, two
recovery boilers, a hog fuel boiler, blow heat evaporators, three lime kilns,
two recycled fiber plants and three paper machines producing linerboard and
corrugated medium. Responsibilities
The position of Process
Engineer Intern will be responsible for the following: ·
Work safely and help
other mill personnel to work safely. ·
Take a lead role and
responsibility for projects concerning process improvement and optimization. ·
Perform environmental
monitoring and testing of critical mill processes. ·
Conduct quality
assurance process testing on critical mill processes. ·
Participate in group
discussions and write technical reports on project progress. Qualifications
and Skills
The position of Process Engineer
Intern requires the following qualifications and skills: ·
Good communication
skills, both oral and written. ·
Ability to work in a
team-oriented environment. ·
Computer literacy and
familiarity. ·
Ability to work under
direct supervision, as well as on an individual basis. ·
Currently majoring in an
accredited engineering field that is applicable to an industrial environment
(Pulp & Paper, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly
preferred). Georgia-Pacific is currently
interviewing for a position beginning in June. Qualified applicants
please send resume, cover letter and a copy
of transcript by Nov 15, 2007 by
email: kjschuma@gapac.com or by regular mail: Georgia-Pacific Corporation Attn: Karl Schumacher Reference: Co-Op ****** Please specify interest
in Process Engineer Co-Op Position ****** __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ SAVE the DATE! Please note that the ---- Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session. For programs during the 2008-2009 academic year, please attend on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 4pm in 448 Snell Hall. For more information, please see: http://oregonstate.edu/international/students/scholarships ---- If you work with outstanding undergraduates
who have the desire to make a difference in the world, and are passionate about
what they do, the following information could be of enormous benefit. The Madison
and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship is available at the We're looking for Self Fellows participate in a development
program that provides general education and training in communication,
management, and leadership, complementing the specialized education and
training provided in their Ph.D. programs. We would be honored if you would share
information about graduate education at the Each January, KU departments submit Self
Fellow nominations. More than 100 fellows have benefited from the program since
it began in 1991. A detailed description of the fellowship can be found at www.ku.edu/~selfpro. Please contact me directly if you have any
questions. Sincerely, Sharon D. Graham Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship
The University of Kansas 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 222 Lawrence, KS 66045
Telephone (785) 864-3174 Fax (785) 864-0394 www.ku.edu/~selfpro
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information on NACADA Events, Resources and Memberships, visit us at http://www.nacada.ksu.edu. ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Hercules Incorporated
The Paper Technologies and Ventures Division of Hercules Incorporated is
a leading supplier of performance, process, and water treatment solutions to
the pulp and paper industry worldwide.
This division provides the widest range of technology and services and
the largest team of field representatives in the industry. Our success can be
attributed to the caliber of technical sales representatives who work to solve
problems and raise the standard of operation at our customers’ paper mills.
More information can be obtained through our web site at www.ppd.herc.com.
Job Description: Technical Sales Representative The Technical Sales Representative position is responsible for
troubleshooting, problem solving and continuous improvement associated with all
technology supplied to the pulp and paper industry. This technology is utilized to enhance the
unit operations associated with energy generation, water treatment, pulping and
papermaking processes. In
addition, Hercules supplies chemicals and services associated with the
functionality and performance of paper. Much
of the work will be in a hands-on industrial environment with a combination of
project work and technical support activities. This is an entry-level position
for field sales. The initial scope of this job is primarily an intensive
training period, both classroom and hands-on with some opportunity to assume
account service responsibilities. ·
Planning and execution
of new applications evaluations. ·
Provide service and
technical support for our paper producing customers. ·
Troubleshoot and solve
problems for customers. ·
Build strategic
relationships with our customers. ·
Work with the sales team
to identify new business opportunities. ·
Grow business through
new sales. Requirements: ·
Commitment to work
safely and provide excellent customer service. ·
BS in Chemical
Engineering, Pulp and Paper, Chemistry or equivalent. ·
Prior experience with
Pulp and Paper or Heavy Industry is preferred. ·
Ability to work
individually and with the team. ·
The candidate must
possess excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills. ·
The ability to speak
English along with excellent interpersonal skills is necessary for this
position. Candidates will initially be assigned to a
sales team in their local region. As
training progresses and the ability to assume greater responsibilities
increase, suitable account assignments will be made based on needs. Individuals with flexibility in their
residence location are preferred. We
anticipate 10-15 openings throughout the A full package of benefits,
company car, 401K, lap-top computer, and a competitive salary is standard. To be employed,
permanent residency status in the As with all Hercules employment practices, this process will comply with all applicable equal employment laws. Hercules manufactures and markets chemical specialties globally for making a variety of products for home, office and industrial markets. For more information, visit the Hercules website at www.herc.com. ___________________________________________________________________ Answer
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