SWEmail
Society of Women Engineers Collegiate Section
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
09 JANUARY 2012
In This Issue:
· Society of Women Engineers Collegiate Section Announcements
o Evening with Industry
o WANTED: MATE and ENVE/CE Major Chairs
o SWE Sweatshirts
o SLO High School Career Day
o SWE Tour Opportunity: Specialty Silicone Fabricators
o SWE Tour Opportunity: Google
· On Campus Events/Opportunities
o SLO Startup Weekend
o iFixit on Entrepreneurship
o CPARC Certification Announcement
o SLO Hollaback!
· Career Fair Related Activities
o Apple on Campus
o Agilent – Cal Poly Recruiting Events
o Microsoft on Campus
· Job and Internship Opportunities
o Paid Summer Research Experiences for Aspiring Science and Mathematics Teachers
o Vanderbilt University NSF REU Program
Upcoming Dates:
10 JANUARY 2012
· SWE Fights Winter Quarter: Nutrition
o 10-11 AM
o Building 38 Room 204
12 JANUARY 2012
· Celebrate Women in Engineering
o Wear Purple all Day
o Take a group picture
§ 11 am
§ Engineering Plaza (In front of Engineering IV)
19 JANUARY 2012
· Evening with Industry
o 6 – 9 PM
Society of Women Engineers
Collegiate Section Announcements
Evening with Industry
It's a unique event that encourages interaction between Cal Poly students and company representatives in a relaxed atmosphere. Directly following the Winter Career Fair, it's the perfect opportunity to network and make a personal connection with company representatives.
The event is on January 19th and begins at 6pm with a social hour where you can meet and mingle with
representatives from all attending companies. At 7pm, you will be seated at a company table of your choosing, where you will enjoy a 3-course meal and have the opportunity to speak on a more personal level with the representatives of your chosen company. Immediately following dinner, we will feature an awards ceremony to honor the " Outstanding Women in Engineering" Award recipients, the "Most Supportive Professor," and our scholarship recipients.
In addition to interacting with company representatives, each attending student will have his or her resume included on a CD distributed to all attending companies.
You can purchase business cards for the event for the price of $2 for 10 cards.
Price: $10 for members, $25 for non-members, $30 to become a member and attend
Stop by the SWE Office in Building 13 Room 202 Monday-Friday 9 am – 3 pm to reserve your seat!
WANTED: MATE and ENVE/CE Major Chairs
If you've ever wanted to get involved with SWE now is your opportunity! We are looking for 1 MATE major chair and 1 CE or ENVE major chair. The responsibilities are as follows:
-Attend all SWE meetings
-Develop and maintain contact with your respective department
-Organize industry tours related to your respective major
If interested or have any questions, please email Danielle Cowgill at dcowgill@calpoly.edu.
If you've ever wanted to get involved with SWE now is your opportunity! We are looking for 1 MATE major chair and 1 CE or ENVE major chair. The responsibilities are as follows:
-Attend all SWE meetings
-Develop and maintain contact with your respective department
-Organize industry tours related to your respective major
If interested or have any questions, please email Danielle Cowgill at dcowgill@calpoly.edu.
SWE Sweatshirts!
Have you seen the new SWE Sweatshirts? Interested in ordering one? Sweatshirts are $40 and will be ordered January7th. Please email Ashley Parry amparry@calpoly.edu if you are interested in ordering a sweatshirt.
SLO High School Career Day
Hello SWE Members!
SWE is hosting a booth at the 11th Grade SLO High School Career Fair on January 20th. The booth’s purpose is to promote engineering to the 11th graders and we need YOUR help. The plan is to display engineering projects for the kids to look at as well as create a collage of photos of various engineering projects.
We need projects to display at the career fair—both pictures and the real deal! Please email Cait Rahm (information below) if you have a project you would like to display. If you have pictures, email me with the pictures and a description of your project.
We also encourage people to volunteer! We need volunteers to help run and set-up the booth from 8AM to 11AM. Please email Cait Rahm if you are interested.
I hope to see you all on January 20th!
Sincerely,
Cait Rahm
High School Outreach Coordinator
SWE Tour Opportunity: Specialty Silicone Fabricators
There will be a tour of Specialty Silicone Fabricators in Paso Robles on February 3, 2012 at 1 pm. For more information or to sign up please contact Victoria Francis at vrfranci@calpoly.edu.
Google Tour
Location: Googleplex, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA
Paperwork Due Date: Wednesday, January 11
Date: Friday, January 27
Depart from Cal Poly at 5:30am
Tour time: 10am - 2pm
Return to Cal Poly at 6pm
SWE will be getting a personal tour of the Google campus from Cal Poly grad and recently hired Googler, Nat Welch. Please be aware that the tour, including travel, will take up the whole day. SWE does not have the authority to excuse you from any obligation you miss while on this tour. To get your name on the tour list, please email Kelli De Vlugt, kdevlugt@calpoly.edu.
On Campus
Events and Opportunities
SLO Hollaback!
Want to learn more about efforts in our community to end street harassment?
"Hollaback! San Luis Obispo has the power to end street harassment"
"Hollaback! San Luis Obispo has the power to end street harassment"
T 1/10, 4-5pm, UU 218
Street harassment is one of the most pervasive forms of social violence in this country, and one of the least legislated against. It is rarely reported, and is too often accepted as the ‘price you pay’ simply for being a woman, a person of color, an immigrant, dis/abled, a poor person, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer in this community. This workshop will introduce attendees to the local movement to end street harassment, Hollaback! SLO.
The Hollaback! project uses mobile- and web-based reporting technology to make patterns and instances of street harassment visible. Our goal is to use the knowledge gained about where and when local street harassment happens via real-time reports to our site – slo.ihollaback.org – to facilitate community-wide efforts to end this type of violence.
Activities will include discussion, analysis of the ways in which street harassment functions as a gateway crime that normalizes gender, race, class, dis/ability, religion, and sexual orientation-based
violence, street harassment and harassment interruption skits, and an introduction to our website slo.ihollaback.org and Hollaback! Droid and Iphone apps.
Please contact slo@ihollaback.org with any questions.
Street harassment is one of the most pervasive forms of social violence in this country, and one of the least legislated against. It is rarely reported, and is too often accepted as the ‘price you pay’ simply for being a woman, a person of color, an immigrant, dis/abled, a poor person, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer in this community. This workshop will introduce attendees to the local movement to end street harassment, Hollaback! SLO.
The Hollaback! project uses mobile- and web-based reporting technology to make patterns and instances of street harassment visible. Our goal is to use the knowledge gained about where and when local street harassment happens via real-time reports to our site – slo.ihollaback.org – to facilitate community-wide efforts to end this type of violence.
Activities will include discussion, analysis of the ways in which street harassment functions as a gateway crime that normalizes gender, race, class, dis/ability, religion, and sexual orientation-based
violence, street harassment and harassment interruption skits, and an introduction to our website slo.ihollaback.org and Hollaback! Droid and Iphone apps.
Please contact slo@ihollaback.org with any questions.
iFixit on Entrepreneurship
Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Bonderson, 192-104
Learn about a multimillion dollar startup that began in a dorm room at Cal Poly. Kyle Wiens, iFixit's CEO, will talk about the spirit of entrepreneurship. iFixit will be present at EWI. Learn more about iFixit at the following links:
CPARC Certification Announcement
Following two record-breaking test sessions on Oct 1 and Nov 4, the Cal Poly Amateur Radio Club will be hosting another FCC amateur radio licensing test session on Saturday, January 14th, at 10:00 AM, 2012 on the Cal Poly campus. This is an exam-only session. It does not include a ham cram or review session.
Please pre-register for this event (the link can be fount at www.w6bhz.org) so we have an idea of how many people to expect when reserving a room and so we can email you updates.
Additionally, please feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who is interested in getting theirTechnician class amateur radio license or upgrading toGeneral or Extra class operators.
Practice exams and study materials are available through the following resources:
http://w6bhz.org/testresources.html
Since no ham cram is offered, please study in advance for this test.
Meet on campus in Building 20 (Engineering East/Electrical Engineering), Room 140. Follow this link for directions and parking options:http://maps.calpoly.edu/flashmap/CalPolyMap.html
Please be sure to bring:
- drivers license, passport, or 2 forms of photo ID (one must be government-issued)
- Your Social Security Number or FCC FRN Number (if assigned)
- $15 for the exam fee
- A pencil or two and blue/black pen
If you are upgrading, please bring a photocopy of your current license that we can keep. A print-out of your current license from the FCC ULS showing expiration date is sufficient.
Please pre-register for this event (the link can be fount at www.w6bhz.org) so we have an idea of how many people to expect when reserving a room and so we can email you updates.
Additionally, please feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who is interested in getting theirTechnician class amateur radio license or upgrading toGeneral or Extra class operators.
Practice exams and study materials are available through the following resources:
http://w6bhz.org/testresources.html
Since no ham cram is offered, please study in advance for this test.
Meet on campus in Building 20 (Engineering East/Electrical Engineering), Room 140. Follow this link for directions and parking options:http://maps.calpoly.edu/flashmap/CalPolyMap.html
Please be sure to bring:
- drivers license, passport, or 2 forms of photo ID (one must be government-issued)
- Your Social Security Number or FCC FRN Number (if assigned)
- $15 for the exam fee
- A pencil or two and blue/black pen
If you are upgrading, please bring a photocopy of your current license that we can keep. A print-out of your current license from the FCC ULS showing expiration date is sufficient.
SLO Startup Weekend
Date: January 20-22
Location: Advance Technology Labs (Bldg. 7)
Sign Up Here: http://slo.startupweekend.org/
Startup Weekends are 54 hour events where developers, designers and marketers get together, share crazy ideas and actually create startups in one weekend. Having occurred in over 150 locations worldwide, Startup Weekend is now coming to Cal Poly this January!
If you have ever had an idea for a product, such as a mobile or web app, now is your chance to give it a try. We will provide the food, space, power and network access—just bring your ideas and eagerness to work with other fun people!
Tickets for Startup Weekend SLO are available at slo.startupweekend.org/tickets and spots are filling up fast.
Want to learn more? Go here: http://startupweekend.org/firsttimer/
Any questions or comments? Contact the Startup Weekend SLO Team here: slo.startupweekend.org/contact/
Career Fair Related Activities
Apple on Campus
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2012
Location: Phillips Hall (06-124)
Time: 8:10-9:30 pm
Title: Cal Poly to iOS
Presenter: Kim Vorrath
Cal Poly to iOS - Creating the Future
Kim Vorrath
Vice President, iOS Program, APPLE Inc.
Agilent – Cal Poly Recruiting Events
We will be in San Luis Obispo for Cal Poly Winter Recruiting events as following dates.
* InfoSession ( 2 speakers)- Jan 17 ( Tuesday) at 6:00PM by Cal Poly, IEEE . ( please see the attached with our CEO Bill Sullivan and VP of Agilent Lab Dr. Steve Newton for Cal Poly IEEE on Dec 14)
* Career Fair- Jan 18 (Wed) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM ( Career Fair)- Chumash Auditorium ( Meet me in the lobby of Holiday Inn at 7:30 AM)
* Oncampus Interview - Jan 19 ( Th), 8:00 AM -4:00 PM Placement Center on Campus
Please feel free to forward the job description to appropriate student clubs and departments.
Thank you,
Janet Yun, R&D Section Manager
Nanotechnology Measurements Division
Agilent Technologies, Inc
5301 Stevens Creek Boulevard
PO Box 58059, MS 52U29
Santa Clara, CA 95052-8059
Microsoft on Campus
Microsoft is excited to have the opportunity to return to the CalPoly campus and wanted to get the word out about some of the special events we will be hosting the week of 1/11 & 1/12. Help us spread the word around campus by sharing these emails or distributing these flyers around campus to your colleagues or student org members . We’ll be giving away lots of prizes at each of these events so the more events you attend, the better chance you have at winning one!
"How to Master a Technical Interview" Presentation
·Date: Wednesday, January 11th
·Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm, 6:30pm start time
·Location: Computer Science Building (#14) Room 249
Come hear what a Microsoft Recruiter likes to see on a resume and learn what kind of answers they are looking for during your technical interview. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to prepare for the start of your Career! Slots are limited so don’t miss your chance to sign up at the presentation! Bring your resume for a chance to win some great prizes!
Mock Interviews
·Date: Thursday, January 12th
· Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
· Location: Student Services Building (#124): Career Center Office
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to prepare for the start of your Career! Practice your interviewing skills, get advice on how you did and find out what answers, interviewers are really looking for!
Just a Reminder:
The Big App on Campus 12 hour Hack-a-thon is coming soon! You don’t want to miss out! Remember, you don’t have to create the winning app to win prizes! We’ll be raffling off some amazing prizes throughout the day! So…just by going…you could win a Windows Phone!
We hope to see you there!
Job and Internship Opportunities
Paid Summer Research Experiences for Aspiring Science and Mathematics Teachers
Applications are now available for students interested in applying to the 2012 STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program. This program is run by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on behalf of the California State University system in partnership with the US Department of Energy, NASA, NOAA, and NSF. This program places pre-service science and math teachers in paid summer research experiences at national laboratory facilities in California, Colorado, and Washington.
Applications are now available for students interested in applying to the 2012 STEM Teacher and Researcher (STAR) Program. This program is run by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on behalf of the California State University system in partnership with the US Department of Energy, NASA, NOAA, and NSF. This program places pre-service science and math teachers in paid summer research experiences at national laboratory facilities in California, Colorado, and Washington.
Eligibility
This unique opportunity is specifically for students who are committed to pursuing a career as a science or mathematics teacher (i.e., currently a pre-service teacher). If you are of at least Junior standing, have a strong background in science, mathematics, and/or engineering and also can demonstrate your commitment to becoming a science or math teacher, you are eligible.
This unique opportunity is specifically for students who are committed to pursuing a career as a science or mathematics teacher (i.e., currently a pre-service teacher). If you are of at least Junior standing, have a strong background in science, mathematics, and/or engineering and also can demonstrate your commitment to becoming a science or math teacher, you are eligible.
The Experience
The central goal of the STAR program is to provide aspiring and early career science and mathematics teachers with the opportunity to engage in paid summer experiences involving laboratory research. STAR fellows will spend 9 weeks participating on research teams at a federal laboratory or research center. The research experience is integrated with weekly science teaching and education workshops to build and enhance teaching skills, career achievement and community building among STAR fellows, researchers, and faculty. STAR Fellows share their research and research-connected lesson plans with their colleagues at a closing conference involving all STAR participants.
The central goal of the STAR program is to provide aspiring and early career science and mathematics teachers with the opportunity to engage in paid summer experiences involving laboratory research. STAR fellows will spend 9 weeks participating on research teams at a federal laboratory or research center. The research experience is integrated with weekly science teaching and education workshops to build and enhance teaching skills, career achievement and community building among STAR fellows, researchers, and faculty. STAR Fellows share their research and research-connected lesson plans with their colleagues at a closing conference involving all STAR participants.
Compensation
STAR fellows will be paid a $4,500 stipend for the 9-week program commitment. Housing costs, if needed, and some travel will also be supported.
Research Centers
Over the past five summers, STAR has successfully arranged 222 placements for students at 15 laboratory sites.
Important Dates
· STAR Live Informational Webinar from LLNL, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 (see STAR website for more)
· STAR Information Session/Open House: Friday, January 27th (at ARC; more info soon on STAR website)
· STAR Application Due Date (for all lab sites): Tuesday, January 31, 2012
· Summer Program Dates: Monday, June 11 - Saturday, August 11, 2012
Applications and More Info
For details and application materials, please visit the STAR Program website:
We look forward to receiving your application!
John Keller, PhD, Cal Poly Center for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education (CESaME), Director
Bryan Rebar, PhD, STAR Program Director
Vanderbilt University NSF REU Program
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) will be hosting a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site in nanoscale materials science and engineering May 30, 2011 to August 5, 2011. Each student will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups on projects in cutting edge areas of nanoscale science and engineering and have access to the VINSE core laboratories, which are shared facilities available to all authorized users. Participation in the program will provide students with a true interdisciplinary research experience in an environment where physicists, chemists, biologists, and all engineers collaboratively solve problems and create new scientific understanding. All REU students will be housed on the Vanderbilt Commons in one of the ten residential halls on the Vanderbilt campus that were built in 2008 to house all first-year students. The Vanderbilt campus is centrally located, being just one mile from downtown Nashville, which is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan mid-sized cities in the United States.
Highlights of the program include:
. Choose from ~ 20 projects available each year for 10 positions, giving increased flexibility to match student interests.
. Receive a $5000 stipend, room and board, plus a $400 travel allowance to offset the cost of traveling to Nashville.
. Undergo informal training on scientific writing and giving oral presentations .
. Participate in optional outreach opportunities with local high school students.
. Enjoy weekly social activities and a closing banquet.
. Participate in a poster competition to receive a travel award to attend a national professional meeting to present their work.
We would greatly appreciate you bringing this opportunity to the attention of your talented and motivated undergraduate students looking for a summer research position. Students who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents majoring in science or engineering are eligible to apply to the REU program and students from underrepresented groups and institutions are strongly encouraged. Students are to be notified of their acceptance into the program by email by mid-March and selections will be based primarily on academic standing and faculty recommendations.
The application deadline is February 15, 2012.
Highlights of the program include:
. Choose from ~ 20 projects available each year for 10 positions, giving increased flexibility to match student interests.
. Receive a $5000 stipend, room and board, plus a $400 travel allowance to offset the cost of traveling to Nashville.
. Undergo informal training on scientific writing and giving oral presentations .
. Participate in optional outreach opportunities with local high school students.
. Enjoy weekly social activities and a closing banquet.
. Participate in a poster competition to receive a travel award to attend a national professional meeting to present their work.
We would greatly appreciate you bringing this opportunity to the attention of your talented and motivated undergraduate students looking for a summer research position. Students who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents majoring in science or engineering are eligible to apply to the REU program and students from underrepresented groups and institutions are strongly encouraged. Students are to be notified of their acceptance into the program by email by mid-March and selections will be based primarily on academic standing and faculty recommendations.
The application deadline is February 15, 2012.
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