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Please send submissions by noon Friday for inclusion in the next week’s issue. All submissions should be related to the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering and/or the College of Engineering.
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Maneuvering wheeled robots up and down stairwells and flying drones slim enough to slip through narrow doorways and tough enough to survive collisions are among the new capabilities Team Explorer, which includes researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Oregon State University, has added for the latest competition in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge.
Welcome to the Prototype Development Lab. “We like to build things that work,” says John Parmigiani, the lab’s director and associate professor of mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. This think tank for innovation turns ideas into new products and meets needs for consumers and companies.
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February 17-24
Come celebrate with the Engineering Student Council! You can watch engineering clubs compete for $2,000 at PechaKucha, network with Jacobs and HP at Industry Lunches, and drink cider and listen to live music at Rock the Plaza. RSVP for Diversity Dialogues and the Engineers Week Banquet to hear some wonderful keynotes.
College of Engineering Career Development resume workshops
February 17, 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 p.m., Johnson 124
COE Career Development Center will be holding small group resume workshops leading up to the Career Expo and Career Fairs on February 19 and 20. Book your place on Handshake. For greatest benefit, use VMock to help improve your resume before attending a workshop. For more information email COECareerCenter@oregonstate.edu.
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream!
Feb. 18, 5 tp 7 p.m., Graf 106
Celebrate Engineers Week with OSU Overclocking with some liquid nitrogen ice cream! Come make ice cream and check out unique ways we cool electronics with liquid nitrogen. All majors, abilities, and interests welcome!
MIME and CBEE Career Reception
Feb. 18, 5 to 8:00 p.m., check-in starts at 4:15 p.m. in the MU Ballroom
Learn about engineering careers, low-stress setting, great food! Choose your own sessions, and learn more about entry-level and internship opportunities from a diverse group of employers. Free and open to all students, at all levels – first-year through Ph.D. Dress is business casual. Meet engineers, managers, and HR reps, including recent alums, from: AbSci, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Georgia-Pacific, Grace, Oregon DEQ, PepsiCo, PeytriaRx Engineering, SLR Consulting, United Parcel Service (UPS). Register now at beav.es/4kj, and be sure to select your sessions using the survey link in your confirmation email.
Volunteers Needed! Sign Up Now. Many of the volunteer slots are before or after the event and will not affect your ability to attend company info sessions.This is a great way for first- and second-year students to experience this event first-hand and be better prepared when looking for a job or internship in future years.
Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., CH2M Alumni Center
This career fair attracts over 100 employers who are looking to fill jobs and internships in STEM fields, liberal studies, social services, grad programs and business services.
Feb. 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Johnson Hall 221
PSNS & IMF is now hiring engineers in a wide range of disciplines. Attend this information session to learn more and ask questions – definitely bring your resume! See more on Handshake. U.S. citizenship, 2.95 GPA required to qualify for these positions.
WaferTech Info Session
Feb. 19, 5 to 6 p.m, Johnson 219
WaferTech is looking for chemical, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, computer science, environmental engineering for summer internships (10 to 12 weeks). They would also like to meet students who will be graduating soon for future entry level engineering positions. Pizza provided.
Getting the Most from Undergraduate Research (RSVP)
Feb. 19 and May 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
This workshop is designed for students who are looking for tips and tricks on how to succeed in their undergraduate research experience and how to leverage these experiences for future successes. Join us and hear from an Oregon State professor, graduate student, and a representative from the Prestigious Scholarships Office. You will learn how to market yourself as a researcher, where to present your research, and how to become an Oregon State research or arts fellow!
College of Engineering Career Development resume workshops
Feb. 19 and 20
COE Career Development Center (Johnson Hall 124) will be holding small group resume workshops leading up to the Career Expo and Career Fairs on February 19 and 20. Book your place on Handshake. For greatest benefit, use VMock to help improve your resume before attending a workshop. For more information email COECareerCenter@oregonstate.edu.
Greater Portland Economic Summit
Feb. 20, Portland Art Museum
Greater Portland Inc. is the region’s economic development organization. This year’s summit is focusing on higher ed + industry collaborations, and features Belinda Batten, executive associate dean for OSU’s College of Engineering, as a panelist, among several other leaders from area universities and colleges.
Nonprofit & Public Service Fair (Handshake registration)
Feb. 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., MU Ballroom
Meet representatives from over 60 local and regional nonprofits and local government agencies representing a wide variety of fields who are seeking students for volunteer, internship, and job opportunities. To request accommodations related to disabilities for an event, please contact the CEL (or 541-737-3041).
Mock Interviewing & Networking with New Relic
Feb. 20, 6- 7 p.m., Strand Agriculture Hall 113
Engineering Speaking Club is excited to host New Relic, a software company in Portland, to lead a workshop on how to prepare for job search. Learn how to interview, network, and adjust to industry from college by industry recruiters.
Overclock 'till You Drop
Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Graf 106
Interested in computers, overclocking, and interdisciplinary projects? Join OSU Overclocking and IEEE for games, pizza, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and overclocking. All majors, abilities, and interests welcome!
Feb. 24, 5 p.m., CH2M HILL Alumni Center
There will be a networking hour at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The event will gather OSU engineering staff and faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, engineering alumni, and industry partners from the state of Oregon.
Thursday, March 5, 6:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Austin Auditorium, FREE
Selected for the NASA Astronaut Corps in 1996, Donald R. Pettit ('78 B.S., Chemical Engineering) is a veteran of three spaceflights, including a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station. Pettit is celebrated for his contributions to the space program as a staff scientist and flight engineer — not the least of which is his invention of the zero-gravity coffee cup. Join us as he delivers the Octave Levenspiel Distinguished Lecture, presented by the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering.
Save the date: Oregon State University Bioethics Society announces the second annual NW Collegiate Biomedical Ethics Conference
April 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us for a day of discussion, in which we will explore biomedical ethics with an emphasis on topics raised by student speakers. Explore the field of biomedical ethics by hearing from a keynote speaker, professional panel and other students. Present your own work in a professional environment! Lunch will be provided!
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Once a Beaver, always a Beaver!
As you prepare for graduation, the days seem to pass quickly — but the memories are forever. Savor your final days as a student with Oregon State’s Countdown to Commencement. Celebratory events will kick off 100 days before you become a part of OSU’s alumni community that is over 200,000 strong. Join the countdown of events that will prepare you for commencement day and refine the skills you’ll need to succeed in your life and career after graduation. Plus, have a little fun along the way as you celebrate with your graduating class, enter to win lots of prizes and plan your summer adventures. View the countdown calendar.
American Water Works Association Scholarships
Application deadline: March 10
These scholarships are intended for students whose major coursework may point them toward a career in the public water supply industry. Eligible academic areas include but are not limited to water supply operation/technology, civil or environmental engineering, or public administration/finance. Please contact Cory Baune, scholarship committee co-chair, with any questions.
The Department of Wood Science and Engineering at OSU, with support from the US Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Education and Literacy Initiative, is offering 12-week research and extension experiences for 10 undergraduate students during the summer of 2020. The sky is the limit for topics of these experiences.
MECOP Application Opens Feb. 17
Are you interested in two, six-month internships over the spring and summer terms of your junior and senior year? Want to make connections to some of the Pacific Northwest’s most sought-after companies and make 75% of a starting salary while doing so? Then MECOP may be a great opportunity for you! If you are interested in this opportunity, then please submit your application. If you have any questions, feel to stop by the Advising Office in Rogers 238.
New online career resource to prepare graduate students and postdocs
AURORA is a new online career resource to prepare graduate students and postdocs for seeking either professional career or academic careers, and is free for OSU students and staff. Aurora is an eLearning Platform with on-demand, self-paced learning modules that allow graduate students and postdocs to explore career options and learn practical job search strategies. For details contact Karen Hanson.
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INTERNSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, & JOBS
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Internships
Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Full Time & Summer 2020 Internship. The Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory is looking for students majoring in a discipline specifically in or similar to: applied computing, computer science, computer engineering, business administration, information systems, information security, information technology, STEM, or risk management. Use Handshake to apply for full time or summer 2020 internships.
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is seeking applications for summer internship appointments for undergraduate students from accredited colleges and universities to conduct research at the USAISR. To learn more, visit here.
Jobs
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics group at Oregon State University is looking for a motivated student who seeks to become involved in cutting-edge AI research. The responsibilities involve designing, developing, and improving reliable user-centric web applications for research projects, designing and running user study for evaluation of AI frameworks, etc. The ideal candidate would have strong problem-solving skills, proficient communication skills, background in mathematics and coding, and experience in developing web applications. The candidate will also have the option to work remotely while being committed to the deadlines. If interested, contact: Fuxin Li (Fuxin.Li@oregonstate.edu)
Nova Dynamics Robotics Technician Position now OPEN! Nova Dynamics is a small robotics company that produces delivery robots and they are looking for motivated students who are eager to learn about this fast-growing industry! As a Robotics Technician, the student tasks include: Assembly of machined components, Cutting, gluing and sanding of wood molds, able to follow instructions, work independently, and more!
Intel is actively hiring engineers for positions in state-of-the-industry manufacturing facilities in Oregon. Here is a video inside the Fab in Hillsboro. To find out more and connect with Intel recruiters, you can provide your information here. In the meantime, you can also check out some of the current job openings.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility now hiring. PSNS & IMF is now filling entry level positions in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, and Naval Architecture. U.S. citizenship, 2.95 GPA required to qualify for these positions; veteran preference may apply.
Faculty and Post-doc positions
Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanical Engineering Ag-MEQ Laboratory. The Ag-MEQ laboratory seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow with engineering skills that can be applied to analyze complex biological systems.
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