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ASME/SWE Networking Event:
Nov 16, 2011, 6:30pm
Please join local members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers for our fall networking event!
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Who: Professional and student members of ASME and SWE, and guests
Where: Grape Escape Wine Bar
800 Idaho Street, Boise, ID
(208) 368-0200
Grape Escape is located in downtown Boise at the corner of 8th and Idaho Streets. We will have several tables in the bar area. Appetizers will be provided, drinks are no-host. Free parking is available at downtown meters after 6:00 pm or your first hour at the nearby parking garage off of Capital Blvd between Idaho and Main Streets.
Don’t forget to bring business cards!
If you have questions, please contact Tony Clark at asmetv@gmail.com.
For information on this event and upcoming ASME meetings throughout
the fall, check out the Treasure Valley ASME website at
http://sections.asme.org/tvidaho/.
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program
The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory. The stipend amounts for the program are $5,250.00 for Sophomores, $7,880.00 for Junior and Senior undergraduate students and $10,500.00 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; Permanent residents accepted at certain labs.
Again Sophomores NOW accepted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The online application is now open at https://nreip.asee.org/ and must be completed by January 6, 2012. All accompanying documents (official transcripts and reference letters) are due by January 6, 2012.
NREIP Team
1818 N St NW, Suite 600
Washington DC, 20036
(202) 350-5763 (phone)
nreip@asee.org
Computer Science Colloquium
Visualization Techniques
featuring , MetaGeek, a Boise-based Tech Startup
Adam Morgan, Ashok Gelal, Ryan Woodings, Brian Tuttle
You’ll learn about
- Turn information into actionable data through visualization
- Visualization Tips and Tricks
- Unreleased new products and the problems we’re trying to solve
Learn more about us at www.metageek.com
Monday, November 14th
6 – 6:45 pm
MEC309
This colloquium is during COMPSCI 464 (Computer Graphics) so seating capacity is limited.
Winter Intersession Course: Introduction to National Security Challenges and Their Solutions
Instructor: William R. Schilling, President and CEO of the Washington Institute of Technology and the Nontraditional Warfare Institute and editor of Nontraditional War and Peace: Twenty-First Century Challenges and Solutions
Monday – Friday 9:00am-12:25pm 1/3/12-1/15/12
DESCRIPTION: Introduction to the study of solving national problems to include quantitative and qualitative methods, understanding the factors and parameters affecting analysis and results, examples of process applications and problems solving, models for transforming advanced technology research and technical innovations into products, and student participation in discussions and sample analyses.
Cost $498.00 2 Credits
Course Requirements: Junior/Senior Standing
Contact Andy Diehl at andrewdiehl@boisestate.edu for information or permission numbers.
Preparation for Graduation – Prepare for your future!
When: November 17th from 5:00 – 6:00
Location: Hatch AB in the SUB
Representatives from the Career Center, Alumni Office, Registrar Office, and Financial Aid will come together at this event to help students better prepare for graduation and beyond.
NASA Internship Opportunities- November 14
Helpful hints with your resume, application and interview for obtaining internships with NASA! Veronica Seyl, Education Program Manager at JSC, will connect via Skype from Houston to help students refine their resumes and applications when applying for a NASA internship. Interview tips and updates to the new application system at NASA will be discussed and students are welcome to ask questions pertaining to internships. ·
- How can your resume reflect the skills you’ve obtained through classes, jobs or extracurricular activities?·
- What types of activities can you get involved with to show technical knowledge and leadership skills?·
- How can you prepare for and what can you expect from a phone interview with NASA?·
- How do you apply for any NASA type internship?·
- How is an internship beneficial to my professional growth and/or career path?
Monday, November 14
2:00-3:30 pm
ENGR 103
Idaho National Laboratory Internships- November 15, 2011
Todd Johnson, Internship Programs Specialist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), will be on campus Tuesday, November 15 to consult with students about internship and career opportunities.
Career Center-
1:00-3:00pm- Drop-in time for students to consult with Todd Johnson. Learn how to create a skills based resume to apply to INL and other Department of Energy national laboratories. Learn about opportunities at the Idaho National Laboratory and Department of Energy Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship program.
ENGR 110-
3:40-4:40pm Presentation on internship and career opportunities at INL. Former INL interns will also attend.
4:40-5:50pm Q&A with Todd Johnson and BSU former interns. Receive assistance with application strategies.
Campus Read- Human Subjects Research Panel
Get involved in the Campus Read in a way that is exceptionally meaningful to STEM. This year’s Campus Read, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” raises questions about the ethics of past and future medical research.
The Research, Respect and Review panel will address how Boise State handles research involving human subjects.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
2 p.m. SUB Lookout Room.
ALEKS- Free Math Learning Module
Need to brush up your math skills for the upcoming Spring term? We have an online Math Learning Module available at no charge. We recommend you take advantage of this module if:
- It has been more than 1 year since you took a math course and you want to refresh your skills or
- Your math placement score qualifies you for a lower level math course than you want to take and you want to study math before taking the COMPASS math placement test.
If you use the ALEKS Learning Module, you may qualify for the BSU Bookstore Award. Eligibility requirements and how to request access to the module are listed here.
STEM Majors in Math 108 or Math 147- If you need another class- Consider GENSCI 197
This course will be taught in an integrated lecture and lab format. Components of the course are activity- and discussion-based with minimal lecture. A large portion of class time will involve students working in cooperative learning groups through activities outlined in the text.
Activities will include:
- The Nature of Science: explorations, looking for the unexpected opinion vs fact: Why was Pluto killed?
- Observations vs. Inferences and Probability: Win at Cards!
- Measurements: systems of measurements, units and dimensional analysis, accuracy, precision, and instrument uncertainty: Were you really going 70 mph? But officer . . . .
For more information contact Gary Hunt 426- 2307
Course Number: 13902
Days: MW 1:40-2:30 p.m.
Credits: 2
U.S. Department of Energy Scholars Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program provides opportunities at various DOE sites to gain first-hand experience and training in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and related professions that support the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Locations: Various locations across U.S.
Duration: Summer Term of 10 weeks (May – August); terms may be extended
Deadline: Applications accepted October 15 through November 15.
Benefi ts: Stipends up to $650 per week depending on academic status.
ENGR 120- FUSE: Solve a Real-World Engineering Problem!
What is ENGR 120-FUSE?
- Experience the creativity, challenge and rewards in solving a real-world engineering problem.
- Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills by working with your client solving their specific problem.
- Practice skills necessary to be an effective engineer including teamwork, communication and project management.
Enter class number 15289 or 15290. For help while signing up for classes, raise your hand and a Peer Advisor will assist you.
ENGR 120 is a required engineering course for civil, electrical, mechanical, and materials science engineering majors. The FUSE section includes the opportunity to solve a real-world design problem.
Belize Service Learning Project, Spring 2012
Enroll in CMGT 497 – Social Responsibility in Construction Management for Spring 2012.
All majors welcome! No construction experience needed, strong work ethic required.
COURSE DETAILS
Course Title: Social Responsibility in Construction Management
Course Number: CMGT 497
Session: Spring 2012
Time: m/w/f – 12:40-1:30
Room: ENGR313
Note: this course will include a 1 week onsite service project in Bella Vista, Belize. Additional fees to each participating student will be approximately $2,500 per student
Project Contact: Dr. Tony Songer: tonysonger@boisestate.edu
You’re invited to the CM Alumni Chapter Quarterly Meeting
Nov. 18, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Chicago Connection – Eagle/Overland Road (El Dorado Business Center)
We only meet for one hour, you get free pizza, and you’ll get to see long lost Boise State CM friends.
Meeting Agenda:
- approval of presidential appointment for vacant leadership position (per bylaws, vacancies can be filled by presidential appointment until the next annual meeting/elections)
- notice of bylaw changes
- update of Annual Golf Tournament committee
Upcoming CM Events
Dec. 15, 2011: December Hard Hat Ceremony for new grads. The ceremony will be held in the Lookout Room of the Student Union from 6:00-7:00. The CM Alumni Chapter will make the traditional presentation of the orange hard hats to new graduates. The Party After the Ceremony will be held at Beside Bardenay at 6th and Grove, downtown Boise. Contact Joan Hartz, 426-3764 with questions.
Feb. 15-18, 2012: Reno Student Competition. Please see attached letter from CM Department Chair Tony Songer. See this attachment for a letter with details on how to support Reno, Bellavista, and Haiti projects. Chair message 11-11-11.doc
bellavista-1.pdf
Haiti-2.pdf
March 16, 2012: Annual Meeting (election of officers, possible bylaw amendments)
April 27, 2012: Annual CM Golf Tournament
Jobs
BRONCO JOBS – find details on the following jobs at http://career.boisestate.edu
Bureau of Reclamation seeking Engineering Aid – Apply by November 15. Ask Leandra for details.
IDS in Coeur d’Alene seeking Mechanical Engineers. Ask Leandra for details