July 27, 2009

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IN THE NEWS
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From printed electronics to chlorophyll from Oregon spinach: OSU Venture Fund powers startups
An innovative tax credit program aimed at fast-tracking commercialization of university research stands as a bright spot in Oregon’s sputtering economy. It is enabling two Oregon startup companies to receive funding that will help them grow faster and employ Oregonians sooner. OSU News Release

Smart machines: What's the worst that could happen?
An invasion led by artificially intelligent machines. Conscious computers. A smartphone virus so smart that it can start mimicking you. You might think that such scenarios are laughably futuristic, but some of the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers are concerned enough about the potential impact of advances in AI that they have been discussing the risks over the past year. Now they have revealed their conclusions. New Scientist

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SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS
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EWEB offering four scholarships for utility-related careers
The Eugene Water & Electric Board will offer four scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year to support students planning a career in the utility industry. EWEB will provide two $1,250 scholarships for university students in their junior or senior year of studying for a degree related to the utility field – ranging from accounting and administration to engineering and power operation management. Details

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JOBS
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Web Developer, Oregon Department of Transportation. Intern will be responsible for updating and enhancing the web content and layout for ODOT Human Resources Intranet. Successful candidate must also be able to improve flow and design of pages consistent with ODOT guidelines. Details

The Halsey Pulp Mill (now Cascade Pacific Pulp, LLC.) is looking to hire an electrical engineer. New grads are welcome to apply. Electrical engineering support to the CPP Maintenance Department: Control engineering support for DCS and PLC systems; Engineering support for Flakt dryer GE drives and hydraulic systems; Electrical and instrument systems design & troubleshooting; Develop repair plans based upon personal inspection and journeyman inspection findings. Details

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