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July 14, 2008
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IN THE NEWS
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Feeling the Heat in a Solar Race Car. Driving 2,400 miles across the scorching Midwest in July without air conditioning is not pleasant, but it's the only way to win a solar car race. Eighteen collegiate teams will brave temperatures in the 90s and roads littered with road kill during the North American Solar Challenge, a 10-day road race from Texas to Alberta in cars powered only by the sun. "It's about 95 degrees and humid," says Kathy Van Wormer, co-captain of the Oregon State University Solar Vehicle Team. "In the car it's about 110. But what's got us worried is the wind. The car is shaped like an airplane wing." Wired Magazine
Cars race on solar power. It seems high gas prices aren't going away, but a group of college students are using one natural resource we have plenty of to power their cars: the sun. KXII TV (Texas)
Solar cars to stop in Neosho. While gasoline prices hover around $4 a gallon, that won’t matter to a group of drivers stopping in Neosho Monday on one leg of a 2,400-mile journey. That’s because these vehicles operate entirely on the sun. Neosho Daily News (Missouri)
Transparent Semiconductors May Be Future of Flat Panel Display Industry. Some types of “amorphous oxide” transparent semiconductors originally developed in the College of Engineering at Oregon State University may form the basis for the next generation of flat panel displays, providing better performance at a lower cost. PhysOrg
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OPPORTUNITIES
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What does it take to become a Professional Engineer? Join us and learn how!
The NSPE Mentoring Task Force would like to invite all young engineers to attend a special presentation on professional licensure. This valuable session will be held as part of the NSPE 2008 Annual Conference on Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, OR.
The session will include tips on setting a career path with professional licensure as a goal, a review of the application process, a question and answer segment with state licensure board representatives and an opportunity to sit face-to-face with an experienced P.E. who can assist with your experience profile and guide you through the ins and outs of this important developmental step.
The NSPE Mentoring Task Force is pleased to offer this opportunity to NSPE members, non-members, engineering students and students thinking of choosing engineering as a career path. No registration is necessary and there is no fee for this event. However, an RSVP to the NSPE Mentoring Task Force will help us prepare for your attendance. Please contact Mary Maul at mmaul@nspe.org to reserve your space.
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SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Graduate Scholarship for Study and/or Research in Germany. Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution. This program provides funds for study and/or research in Germany for one to ten months between October 1, 2009 and July 31, 2010. Recent Ph.D. recipients (up to two years after the completion of the degree) may also apply to pursue post-doctoral research at libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories. Details
The Department of Defense (DoD) is proud to offer scholarships to undergraduate, master's and doctoral students who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for training in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) fields. The DoD also offers them career opportunities to continue their research as civilian employees of a DoD laboratory after graduation. The Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship for Service Program, administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), offers our nation's research leaders of tomorrow not only an education but rewarding career opportunities. Details
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JOBS
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Don't forget to check out the AfterCollege job site, tailored especially for our EECS students. This week's featured employers:
Positions for individuals that are experienced in any of the areas listed below. There is a list of job descriptions, but even if an individual isn't an exact match, as long as he/she has done a significant amount of work (Thesis, Dissertation, Research, etc.) in a related area I will still place them under consideration. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions. Details
- Kalman Filtering
- Algorithms (Navigation, Strapdown, Guidance etc.)
- Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)
- Trajectory Shaping, Optimization and Analysis
- Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
- Autopilot Controls
- Flight Control Software
- Attitude Determination & Control
- Mechanization of GNC systems
- Navigation Hardware Design, Integration & Test
- Navigation Systems Engineering
- Navigation Modeling & Simulation
- 6-DOF Simulations
- Analytical and Mathematical Control Systems
- Guidance Law Development
- Control Theory (Modern/Classical, Linear/Nonlinear)
- State Estimation
- Guidance System Design and Analysis
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Embedded Programming/ Development
- Embedded Multiprocessor Systems
- Hardware/Software In the Loop
Growing, values-driven, tech-savvy, IT consulting firm seeks Support/Helpdesk Technician to provide support to clients (www.digiwest.com). Digiwest, LLC is a provider of major IT infrastructure and video conferencing solutions from Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Crestron, Polycom, Lifesize, Tandberg, & Sony. Successful candidate will be dependable and trustworthy, & demonstrate initiative and a strong desire to learn and support the business. Candidate must be self motivated & customer-oriented, providing both local and remote telephone support on hardware, software, and network infrastructure issues to clients; comfortable handling multiple tasks simultaneously, physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Details
Software Developer, Entry Level, NuMedics. Working knowledge of object-oriented programming -Working knowledge of SQL; Knowledge of the software development life cycle; Basic knowledge of client-server application environments; Basic knowledge of interface programming; Ability to implement solutions based upon written specifications; Good debugging skills; Familiarity with XML is a plus; Documentation skills a plus; Ability to adhere to documented standards. Details
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