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Discover Engineering Day is Saturday, Jan. 28th – Want to Volunteer?
COEN students are invited to help with the College of Engineering’s annual Discover Engineering Day, a day of fun and discovery for K-12 students and their families. Activities run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in various campus locations. For more information go to: http://coen.boisestate.edu/DiscoverEngineering
Want to help out? Contact Leandra Aburusa at laburusa@boisestate.edu.
SHPE Seeking Volunteers for Regional Conference on March 15-18
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is looking for volunteers and sponsors to help with its Regional Leadership Development Conference slated for March 15-18 at Boise State.
About 150 students and professionals are expected to attend the conference, which is targeted toward Hispanics majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Attendees are coming from
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
This year’s conference theme, “Innovating a Dynamic Future for Engineers,” was chosen to reflect the importance of members being creative, innovative and competitive in their field.
Workshops for undergraduates, graduates, professionals and high school students will focus on how to be an effective leader, time management and organizational skills, and ethics in engineering, among others. There also will be tours of local engineering and technology companies.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Diana Ornelas at dianaornelas@u.boisestate.edu.
Seniors Must Apply for FE Exam by Feb. 9th
If you are a senior in engineering and plan on taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam this spring, applications are due February 9 by 4 pm in ENGR 301. Exam date is April 14, 2012.
Download EIT application from IPELS website: http://www.ipels.idaho.gov/applist.htm
For graduate students, that already completed their B.S. degree – applications due by January 10 directly to IPELS.
Last day to Apply for May 2012 Graduation is Jan. 23rd
Seniors – January 23 is the last day to apply for graduation, using BroncoWeb, for graduate and undergraduate degrees and certificates to be awarded in May 2012. http://registrar.boisestate.edu
Spring FE Review Schedule
The review sessions will be conducted on Monday nights and Thursday nights in MEC 114 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Review Schedule:
Monday 2/27* – Mathematics and Computer Programming (Dr. Said Ahmed-Zaid)
Thursday 3/1* – Thermodynamics (Dr. Don Plumlee)
Monday 3/5* – Fluids (Dr. Inanc Senocak)
Thursday 3/8* – Statics (Dr. Ko Sasaki)
Monday 3/12* – Materials (Dr. John Youngsman)
Thursday 3/15* – Mechanics of Materials (Dr. Steve Tennyson)
Monday 3/19* – Electric Circuits (Dr. Jenny Smith)
Thursday 3/22* – Chemistry (Dr. Mike Hurley)
Monday 4/2* – Engineering Economy, Statistics (Dr. John Gardner)
Thursday 4/5* – Dynamics (Dr. Joe Guarino)
Saturday April* 14 – FE Victory Day!
Future City Volunteers Needed on Jan. 21
COEN is hosting the annual Future City Competition, on Saturday January 21 at the SUB and we need student volunteers!
- We need about 6 presentation and model judges from 8am-12noon – see details below.
- We also need one or two people to help give segway rides from 8-1:30pm
- We need 2 or 3 runners and 2 data input helpers.
We’ve had an amazing turnout of schools participating this year…31. But the extra schools means I need to find extra volunteers to help judge the presentation and models on competition day, January 21, 2012 at BSU. Below are judging descriptions of each with the approximate time commitment for each one.
Model Judge: You will be placed on a judging team with two others to evaluate the creativity, attractiveness, accuracy, and moving components of the students’ models. You will be provided score sheets, a scoring rubric, tape measures, rulers, and all other necessary items to complete the evaluation. Approximate time commitment: January 21, 2012 from 8am-noon.
Presentation Judge: You will be placed on a judging team with two others to evaluate how well the students explain the design and function of their futuristic city during their 5-7 minute presentation. The judging team must ask the students at least three questions after their presentation. You will be provided score sheets, a scoring rubric, and a stopwatch. Approximate time commitment: January 21, 2012 from 8am-noon.
Still Need:
- Approx. 3 Model Judges
- Approx. 15 Presentation Judges
Future City will provide morning refreshments and lunch for all of the judges.
If you are able to help on January 21, 2012, please email Leandra Aburusa at laburusa@boisestate.edu.
In your response please include whether you want to judge models or presentations, your company name and if you have any abbreviations after your name (i.e. PE, LEED AP) that you’d like included in the program. If you would like more information please visit either website listed below:
http://www.futurecity.org/idaho
Students Needed to Teach STEM Calculator Workshop this Spring
Wanted: a few students proficient in using the TI 84 or TI 89 calculators for graphing applications in Calculus I or II.
We would like to host a short workshop early in the Spring 2012 semester to have students learn how to use their calculators. We would host this in the Engineering building and serve light refreshments. Our goal is to help students be successful in their Calculus courses.
Students who are interested should contact Jude Garzolini judegarzolini@boisestate.edu for more information.
http://stem.boisestate.edu/idaho-step/
FAFSA Applications for 2012-2013 Work Study Awards Due by March 15
In order for a student to be considered for a work study award for the 2012-2013 Award Year, the student must file their FAFSA by the priority filing deadline of March 15, 2012.
Students can complete the FAFSA at the FAFSA website: www.FAFSA.gov
Students who file the FAFSA by the March 15th Priority Application Deadline will be evaluated for more types of aid such as work-study, Perkins loans, LEAP and SEOG grants, and need-based scholarships.
They are also guaranteed to have aid in place for fall 2012 fee payment deadline (as long as all requested documents and tax returns are submitted by June 1). Students are also likely to have 2012-2013 aid awarded before spring semester ends.
NASA Summer Internships Now Open
NASA’s summer internship application process OSSI: SOLAR is NOW OPEN!!! Go to the ISGC Internship Webpage for up-to-date internship information! Deadline for 2012 NASA Summer Internships is: Thursday, February 2, 2012. More information on the web at:
http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=internships
INTERNSHIPS
NASA’s summer internship application process OSSI: SOLAR is NOW OPEN!!!
Go to the ISGC Internship Webpage for you up-to-date internship information!
http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=internships
Deadline for 2012 NASA Summer Internships is: Thursday, February 2, 2012
NASA Academies Information
NASA Academies is also accepting internship applications. NASA
Academies is NOT completely apart of OSSI: SOLAR. You have to apply in a different way…
**If interested in applying to the Academies, you must first create a profile on the NASA SOLAR website https://intern.nasa.gov/solar/web/public/main/ and then fill in the full academy application at http://www.AcademyApp.com.
Deadline for 2012 NASA Academies Summer Internships is: Monday, January 23, 2012
SCHOLARSHIPS
The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) is now accepting Scholarship Applications. Students pursing a baccalaureate degree at one of the ISGC
member universities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency, must be or entering into a science,
math, engineering, science or math education discipline as a full-time student and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline for applications is *Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:00PM PST.*
Awards amounts are made as follows:
- 1st year recipients: $1,000
- 2nd year recipients: $1,500
- 3rd year recipients: $2,000
- 4th year recipients: $2,500
The awards are renewed annually based upon the completion of program requirements for a maximum of four academic years.
Please use the following link to view guidelines and apply.
http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=scholarships
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) is now accepting applications for the following graduate fellowships:
- Idaho NASA EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship
- NASA ISGC Research Fellowship
- Robotic Lunar Exploration Program Fellowship (UI Students Only)
- Idaho Microgravity University Fellowship (BSU Students Only)
Students pursing a master or doctoral degree at one of the ISGC member universities are encouraged to apply. Other requirements may apply.
Please see the ISGC website/fellowship guidelines for a full list of criterion. Awards vary depending on fellowship type.
Deadline for applications is Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:00PM PST
Please the following link to apply.
http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=fellowships
If you have any questions, please call Angela or Becky at (208) 885-6438
Angela Banks
Program Specialist
NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium
Phone: 208.885.6438
Fax: 208.885.1399
Email: angelaf@uidaho.edu
Website: http://id.spacegrant.org
2012 NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) – June 17 – Aug. 12
The NASA Airborne Science Program invites highly motivated junior and senior undergraduate and early graduate students to apply for participation in the NASA Student Airborne Research Program (SARP 2012). SARP provides students with hands-on research experience in all aspects of a major scientific campaign, from detailed planning on how to achieve mission objectives to formal presentation of results and conclusions to peers and others.
Participants will fly onboard the NASA P-3B aircraft where they will assist in the operation of instruments to sample and measure atmospheric gases and to image land and water surfaces in multiple spectral bands. Along with airborne data collection, students will participate in taking measurements at field sites. Students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to study surface, atmospheric, and oceanographic processes. Each student will develop his/her own individual research project.
Instrument and flight preparations, and the research flights themselves, will take place at NASA’s Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility, in Palmdale, CA. Post-flight data analysis and interpretation will take place at the University of California, Irvine. Applicants must have a strong academic background in any of the physical, chemical, or biological sciences, or engineering and an interest in applying their background to the study of the Earth system. We especially encourage applications from students majoring in Earth, environmental or atmospheric sciences and related disciplines.
SARP participants will receive round-trip travel to California, housing and transportation during the 8-week program, a $3,000 stipend and a $2,500 meals allowance.
Applications received by Jan. 20, 2012 will be considered for early acceptance.
The deadline for all applications is Feb. 10, 2012.
For more information and to download the program application, visit http://www.nserc.und.edu/learning/SARP2012.html.
To watch a video about the 2011 program, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2-jqE43PG0
Please also see the attached flier.
Specific questions about the program should be directed to SARP2012@nserc.und.edu.
NASA’s summer internship application process OSSI: SOLAR is NOW OPEN!!!
Go to the ISGC Internship Webpage for your up-to-date internship information!
http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=internships
Deadline for 2012 NASA Summer Internships is: Thursday, February 2, 2012
NASA Academies Information:
NASA Academies is also accepting internship applications. NASA Academies is NOT completely apart of OSSI: SOLAR. You have to apply in a different way…
**If interested in applying to the Academies, you must first create a profile on the NASA SOLAR website https://intern.nasa.gov/solar/web/public/main/ and then fill in the full academy application at http://www.AcademyApp.com.
Deadline for 2012 NASA Academies Summer Internships is: Monday, January 23, 2012
If you have any questions on any of the internships NASA has available, please contact the ISGC at (208) 885-6438 or email angelaf@uidaho.edu.
2012 NASA Microgravity University Graduate Fellowship Applications Now Open
The NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) is now accepting Idaho Microgravity University (IMU) Fellowship Applications. Students purusing a master or doctoral degree at one of the ISGC member universities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency, must collaborate with a faculty member or research group conducting NASA related research and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher or a graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Deadline for applications is Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:00PM PST.
Awards are up to $15,000 for the academic year. The fellowships are renewable annually upon completion of program requirements and are granted for a maximum of two academic years. Please see attached guidelines and use the following link to apply. http://id.spacegrant.org/index.php?page=fellowships
If you have any questions, please call Angela or Becky at (208) 885-6438.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Idaho and ACEC National Scholarship Opportunities
Who Is Eligible: Students entering their junior, senior, fifth or graduate year in the Fall of 2012
Scholarship Amount: One scholarship will be given for $1,000. The state winners will be forwarded to ACEC National competition for consideration of an additional amount up to $5,000 (only state winners may proceed to the national level)
Deadline for Scholarship Application: January 31, 2012
Application Availability: Applications can be found in your college engineering department, online at http://www.acecofidaho.org/ under the Scholarships button, or by calling the ACEC of Idaho office at 208-321-1502.
Where to Return Application: Applications must be returned by January 31, 2012 to:
ACEC of Idaho
P.O. Box 8224
Boise, ID 83707
Or delivered to:
ACEC of Idaho
5440 W. Franklin, Suite 108
Boise, ID 82709
Applications will be judged by a local panel of engineers and the state winner will be forwarded to ACEC National by March 16, 2012. Winners are expected to be announced by Spring of 2012.
Applications will be scored on the following criteria (see Scholarship Guidelines at www.acecofidaho.com for more details on scoring guidelines)
- Cumulative Grade Point Average – 24 points
- Essay – 25 points
- Work Experience– 24 points
- Recommendation – 17 points (see separate form for recommendation – may NOT be a letter of recommendation)
- Extracurricular College Activities – 10 points
For More Information: Contact the ACEC of Idaho office at 321-1502 or by email at tottens@amsidaho.net.
Scholarships Open to Engineering Students
Scholarships will be granted to full-time, undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited North American college or university, with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. Deadline(s): 03/02/2012
Contact: Lori Wharrey
Address: 186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: 724-814-3044
Fax: 724-814-3001
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/foundation_scholarships.htm
Program URL: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship_guidelines.htm
ELIGIBILITY: University students in their freshman, sophomore, and junior years may apply. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, metallurgy or materials science program at an accredited North American university. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant should have a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry.
FUNDING: Three (3) $3,000 one-year scholarships will be awarded. In addition, recipients will receive a one-year Material Advantage Membership.
Association for Iron and Steel Technology: Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships will be granted to full-time, undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited North American college university, with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. Deadline(s): 03/02/2012or
Contact: Lori Wharrey
Address: 186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: 724-814-3044
Fax: 724-814-3001
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/foundation_scholarships.htm
Program URL: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship_guidelines.htm
ELIGIBILITY: University students in their freshman, sophomore and junior years may apply. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, metallurgy or materials science program at an accredited North American university. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant should have a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry.
FUNDING: Two $3,000 one-year scholarship will be awarded. In addition, recipients will receive a one-year Material Advantage Membership.
Association for Iron and Steel Technology: Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarship (AIME)
Scholarships will be granted to full-time, undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited North American college university, with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. Deadline(s): 03/02/2012or
Contact: Lori Wharrey
Address: 186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: 724-814-3044
Fax: 724-814-3001
E-mail: wharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/foundation_scholarships.htm
Program URL: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship_guidelines.htm
ELIGIBILITY: University freshman, sophomores and juniors may apply. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, metallurgy or materials science program at an accredited North American university. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant should have a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry.
FUNDING: Two (2) $3,000 one-year scholarships will be awarded. In addition, recipients will receive a one-year Material Advantage Membership.
Association for Iron and Steel Technology: William E. Schwabe Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials > science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. Deadline(s): 03/02/2012
Contact: Lori Wharrey
Address: 186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: 724-814-3044
Fax: 724-814-3001
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/foundation_scholarships.htm
Program URL: http://www.aistfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship_guidelines.htm
ELIGIBILITY: University students in their freshman, sophomore and junior years may apply. Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an engineering, metallurgy or materials science program at an accredited North American university. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicant should have a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry.
FUNDING: One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship will be awarded. In addition, recipients will receive a one-year Material Advantage Membership.
NSF Idaho Scholarship for Transfer and Current Students
National Science Foundation 2012-2013 Scholarships for Transfer Students in Computer Science, Engineering & Math – A scholarship for incoming or current Boise State students that have between 6-90 transfer credits from a community college or other institution. NOTE: AP credits/college credits earned while in high school do not apply for this scholarship. You must have a completed FAFSA application (www.fafsa.ed.gov) on file at Boise State University to demonstrate financial need in order to receive this scholarship. Please see the NSF Application for more information.
Deadline February 15, 2012
Application: http://coen.boisestate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/NSF-3-Application-2012-2013.pdf
The application is also listed at: http://coen.boisestate.edu/students/scholarships/
NE Scholarships and Fellowships for Engineering Students
The Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), within the Department of Energy (DOE), expects to award $5 million for approximately 70 undergraduate scholarships and 30 graduate fellowships to U.S. students and legal permanent residents through its Nuclear Energy University Programs RFAs.
Undergraduate scholarships are $5,000 for one year. The maximum award for fellowships is anticipated to be $50,000 a year over three years, with an additional one time $5,000 allotment to fund a minimum 10-week internship at a DOE national laboratory or other designated facility.
Applications for the Scholarship and Fellowship RFAs are due on February 8, 2012, and must be submitted using the submittal application at: http://www.neup.gov/
NE will likely notify award recipients in April 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Payne at 208-526-1104 or at neup@inl.gov.
9th Annual Boise State Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Conference
WHAT: The annual conference is a forum for undergraduate students from all academic disciplines to demonstrate what they have learned through their research, scholarly work, and creative projects. Students may present in poster, oral presentation, and visual or performing arts formats.
WHO: All undergraduate students may participate provided the project abstract is approved by a faculty sponsor. Students may submit individual or team projects.
WHEN: The 9th Annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Conference is scheduled for Monday, April 16, 2012. Applications and abstracts are due Friday, February 17, 2012.
HOW: Conference information and the application can be found at: Undergraduate Research
Jobs
BRONCO JOBS – find details on the following jobs at http://career.boisestate.edu
ITD seeking CE or CM intern – junior or senior
See details and apply by December 23.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNIT
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is looking for highly qualified students to work in our Power Services organization located at our Headquarters building in Portland, Oregon.
The Power Services Intern Program (Program) is an intensive development program comprised of both job rotations and classroom-style trainings that should prepare you for a long-term career in Power Services. When hired into this Program, you will receive these opportunities:
Paid temporary work during the school year and/or summer and winter breaks
- Exposure to a wide range of BPA and industry functions and issues through formal and informal trainings
- Rotational assignments through different organizations within Power Services to provide specific on the job training
- Tailored developmental plan
- Program lasts approximately 12 months
Resumes will be accepted until January 31, 2012. Please see the attached flyer for more information and feel free to forward this announcement to
others who may be interested.