2011 International Conference of Material and Manufacturing (ICMM 2011)

Sep 7-9^th, 2011, Jinzhou, Liaoning, China

http://www.icmm2011.org

Description

This conference offers an opportunity to the material and Manufacturing researchers and scientists around the world to exchange ideas, views, professional knowledge and experience in the areas of manufacturing science and technology.Welcome the scientific researchers at home and abroad, college teachers and students as well as R&D employees in the industry circles to participate and contribute positively. Let us gather together in the northeast of China—Jinzhou City, with beautiful landscape and long history.

Publication

Accepted papers will be published as a special issue of international journal "Advanced Materials Research" [Trans Tech Publications] and will be indexed in EI Compendex and Thomson ISTP. For more information (registration, author instructions etc.) about this conference, please visit the web site at: http://www.icmm2011.org.  Welcome to 2011 International Conference of Material and Manufacturing.

Note：The abstract is not necessary. The due date for full paper submissions is 31st March, 2011.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

E-mail: icmm2011@vip.163.com
TEL：86-416-4198086

FAX：86-416-4198086

University of Minnesota Innovation Fellows Program Medical Devices Center Seeking Applications

Application Deadline for 2011-12 Fellowship: April 18, 2011

The University of Minnesota Medical Innovation Fellows Program is sponsored by the UMN Medical Devices Center, part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine. The University of Minnesota is recruiting a four person cross-disciplinary team consisting of postgraduate engineers, seasoned medical device professionals, bioscientists and physicians to collaborate in medical device product and development for the year. Applicants must be dedicated to the creation of new medical devices to improve human health and well being. Those with a special interest in medical technology development are encouraged to apply as are physicians in their residency or fellowship training.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying clinical needs, inventing, and creating and testing prototype solutions 
• Generating 15-20 patent disclosures related to medical devices or diagnostics
• Attending rotations/rounds at the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center and visiting the surrounding medical device industry
• Mentoring to engineering design student groups

Eligibility:

• Degree in engineering, medicine, or biosciences. Medical or doctorate degree preferred.
• Evidence of innovation 
• One or more years of research training required

Benefits:

• Monthly salary and health benefits are provided for one year starting August 29, 2011
• Use of first class facilities in engineering and medicine at the University of Minnesota
• Access to top MDs, PhDs, and professors at the University of Minnesota and local industry

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, statement of medical device product development interests, and contact information for three references. For more information, please see the Medical Devices Center website www.mdc.umn.edu (Requistion Number 170512). Applications will be accepted starting February 11, 2011.

Please note: Positions will be filled as qualified applicants apply. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact the Center's Director, Arthur Erdman at agerdman@umn.edu or 612.625.8580. 

DPR Construction Information Session

Come join representatives from DPR to discuss what the industry leaders are doing to transform the construction industry and how Brown students are helping DPR lead the way.

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION SESSION

WHAT: Find out why DPR is a leader in the construction industry.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Kartabar on Thayer Street, Food will be served!

For more information, please visit, www.dpr.com

Genzyme Summer Internship Opportunities

Genzyme's Summer Internship Deadline (2/21)

Interviews on campus 2/28

Years: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Grad students

Majors: Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, etc), Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotech, Pre-Vet

The University Relations team at Genzyme, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, would like to personally invite Brown students to apply to our 2011 Summer Internship positions.  Genzyme’s Summer Internship program offers exposure to a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Our interns work side-by-side with biotechnology industry professionals, providing an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of patients around the globe.   

Research Internships

·         Work in a team environment to support discovery research through the development of novel therapies for unmet medical needs

·         Positions are offered in Drug Discovery, Drug & Biomaterial Research & Development, and Genetics & Genomics

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Internships

·     Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to conduct manufacturing activities and experiments related to process development by implementing corrective actions

·     Work in compliance with cGMPs including process characterization, process modeling, validation testing, product investigations, SOPs, and data mining and management

·     Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Health and Safety Internships

·         Positions are available to interested candidates who are flexible, self motivated and willing to work on a variety of projects in the areas of Ergonomics, Accident/Incident Investigations, Air & Noise Monitoring, and Emergency Response 

Genzyme 2011 Summer Internship Important Dates for Brown Students

·         Resume Deadline: Monday, February 21^st

·         On-Campus Interviews: Monday, February 28^th 

How to Apply to Genzyme’s 2011 Summer Internship

1.       Apply through Brown’s Student Job & Internship Board
2.       And apply at www.genzyme.com/careers 
  

Contact:

Page Monji │ Human Resources

University Relations Human Resources Administrator

Genzyme Corporation│ 500 Kendall Street│Cambridge, MA  02142
Telephone: 617-768-9295 │ Fax: 617-768-9658

page.monji@genzyme.com

Summer@Brown Teaching Opportunities

Are you an ENGINEER?
Are you a GRADUATE STUDENT or a POST‐DOC?
We NEED YOU!
BECOME A SUMMER@BROWN INSTRUCTOR.

We are recruiting instructors for a three‐week course:
“Do you want to be an engineer?”
Session 3A: June 20 – July 8, 2011
Session 3B: July 11 – July 29, 2011



For more information, please email:
Vince Siu – vince_siu@brown.edu
Nitin Jadhav – nitin_jadhav@brown.edu
David Cipoletti – david_cipoletti@brown.edu
Isabel Restrepo – maria_restrepo@brown.edu

Teledyne Benthos, Inc.Seeks Electrical Engineer

Teledyne Benthos, Inc. is looking for a number of talented candidates, to join our staff in our Cape Cod facilities.  If you are a self starter who likes a challenge, yet thrives on getting the details right, then Teledyne is the place for you.   Our Slocum glider finished a 4,500 mile, 7 month voyage across the Atlantic Ocean to Spain. This is the first trans-oceanic crossing of an autonomous underwater vehicle. The Slocum glider autonomously glides underwater with periodic surfacings to transmit collected measurements of ocean water salinity and temperature.  This was no small feat considering that this trans-oceanic journey was considered science fiction back in 1989.  The 7 month journey of our glider is proof of our commitment to excellence.  This is just one of the many exciting products we provide from our Cape Cod facilities.  Our broad product offerings include Webb Research’s gliders and profiling floats, Benthos’ acoustic modems and sidescan sonars, and TapTone’s package inspection equipment.  If you are a self starter who likes a challenge, yet thrives on getting the details right, then Teledyne is the place for you.   www.webbresearch.com www.taptone.com   All candidates must be either a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

__________________________________________________________________________

Electrical Engineer

 

Requirements:

·         BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics

·         Minimum 2 years experience in analog and digital design

·         Skills in RFdesign, switching power supplies, impedance matching networks, amplifiers, and large FPGA design

·         Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred:
      ·         Experience in PCB layout
      ·         Experience with oceanographic equipment

Send Resume outlining education, experience and salary history to:

Human Resources

Teledyne Benthos, Inc.

49 Edgerton Drive

N. Falmouth, MA  02556

e-mail: benthosrecruiting@teledyne.com

Computation and Neuroscience Research Assistant at Yale

There is a computation and neuroscience research assistant position available in the laboratory of Yale Professor Hal Blumenfeld for 1-2 years beginning June 2011. This position would be appropriate for a student (taking a year off) or recent graduate who wishes to spend at least one year doing full time research before pursuing a career or graduate studies in computation and neuroscience related fields (computer science, neurobiology, experimental psychology, etc.).

His research is on loss of consciousness during epileptic seizures, and on what this may teach us about normal brain mechanisms of consciousness (see also http://www.yale.edu/blumenfeldlab/).  Ongoing projects include functional neuroimaging with simultaneous EEG and behavioral testing in patients with epilepsy.  In addition, we perform in vivo electrophysiology and fMRI recordings from animal models of epilepsy to investigate cortical and subcortical network interactions.  This position involves participating in a multi-disciplinary team, working on improving computational methods for localizing and treating epileptic seizures.  Research or work experience particularly in computer programming, mathematics and neuroscience or
equivalent advanced coursework in these fields is highly desirable.

Ample opportunities will also be available for exposure to clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery, and related fields depending on the student's interests.  Mentoring will be provided on how to pursue a career in computer science and neuroscience research, or on how to combine basic research and clinical work through a career in academia.

Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references via email to: hal.blumenfeld@yale.edu

VHA Biomedical Engineering Opportunities

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a number of fantastic opportunities for graduates of your Biomedical Engineering Programs to work as Biomedical Engineers throughout the country. Biomedical Engineers in the VA manage Healthcare Technology in their hospitals. This includes, but is not limited to, working with clinical staff to evaluate equipment for purchase, coordinating installation of large medical device systems, and managing maintenance strategies of existing medical equipment.

Candidates with strong technical abilities and communications skills are encouraged to apply at www.usajobs.com by searching for “Biomedical Engineer Intern.”

Job Description:
This is a two-year paid internship with the expectation of permanent placement. These two years will be located at a VA Medical Center where the intern will be trained as a Biomedical Engineer. Following this training period, the intern will be transferred to a different VA Medical Center within the United States where he/she will assume the responsibilities of a Biomedical Engineer. Relocation expenses to the 2nd site will be at the government’s expense.

Roles/Responsibilities:
During the training period the intern will develop necessary skills to effectively support and advance patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology. Job duties include evaluating medical equipment for purchase, managing the medical equipment management program and facilitating medical equipment installations. In addition, the intern will be assigned tasks to prepare for higher-level responsibilities in the hospital facility management career field. Promotion potential exists to highest levels within the Biomedical engineering career field. Beyond the engineering field, the VA offers many developmental opportunities and many senior executives are former Biomedical Engineers.

Qualifications:
•B.S. degree or a M.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering
•U.S. citizenship

Interested in joining our team? 
Apply at www.usajobs.com by searching for “Biomedical Engineer Intern”
Applications will be accepted starting February 1, 2011 through April 15, 2011
Selections will be made by June 1, 2011

To learn more about the program , contact the following individuals
Pamela Christian,Recent Graduate
Pamela.Christian@va.gov

Jennifer DeFrancesco, 1st Year Intern
Jennifer.DeFrancesco@va.gov

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Michelle Baquie at (601) 364-1422 or michelle.baquie@va.gov. 

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Boulder, Co.

You and your school are invited to participate in the Boulder, Colorado, Laboratories' National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics, and engineering.

Applications for participation in the Boulder SURF program are accepted only from colleges or universities and not from individual students. Please prepare a single proposal from your institution to the SURF NIST Boulder program. This proposal, consisting of forms provided by NIST Boulder, will include a portion completed by an institutional representative and a set of materials to be provided by each student applicant. Opportunities are available in the fields of:

• Chemical Science and Technology
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering
• Information Technology
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Physics

The student application form should indicate in which projects the student is most interested. Please circulate information about this program to other appropriate academic departments and administrative staff at your institution.

We anticipate providing research opportunities for approximately 22 SURFers at the NIST facilities in Boulder, Colorado.

The SURF NIST Boulder Program will run from May 23 to August 5, 2011; adjustments may be made to accommodate specific academic schedules (e.g., quarter systems).

Application deadline for summer 2011 fellowships is February 15, 2011.

Offers will be made beginning around February 25. Because we use a waiting list, successful applicants must accept or decline within 7 days of receiving an offer.

For more information, please go to:
http://www.nist.gov/surfboulder/index.cfm or email Linda_Walsh@brown.edu

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship - Gaithersburg, MD

You and your school are invited to participate in the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Gaithersburg, MD Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program for students majoring in science, mathematics and engineering. Note that applications for participation in the SURF program are only accepted from colleges or universities, and not from individual students. Please prepare a single proposal from your institution to the NIST SURF program. This proposal, using the forms provided, will include a portion completed by an institutional representative and a set of materials provided by each student applicant. Students can participate in any one of the six NIST laboratories:

• Material Measurement Laboratory
• Physical Measurement Laboratory
• Engineering Laboratory
• Information Technology Laboratory
• Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
• NIST Center for Neutron Research

The student application form should indicate in which laboratory he/she is most interested. The applications will be considered by the student's first choice, then second choice and finally by all programs, with consideration of the student's preferences and research interests. Please circulate the information about this program to other appropriate academic departments and administrative staff at your institution.

SURFing is a partnership, supported by NIST, NSF, and the participating colleges/universities. We anticipate providing meaningful research opportunities for approximately 130 students in the Gaithersburg site-wide program. The NIST facilities are located just outside Washington, DC.

The SURF Program is anticipated to run between May 23 - August 5, 2011; adjustments may be made to accommodate specific academic schedules (e.g., a limited number of 9-week (June 6 - August 5, 2011 slots).

The application deadline for summer 2011 fellowships is February 15, 2011.

Further information for individual Laboratories can be found through the website

http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/resprograms.cfm

The Application Package is available here:

http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/app.cfm

You will find a list of frequently asked questions here:

http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/faqs.cfm

Biomedical Engineering Pizza Party and Info Session

Biomedical Engineering
Pizza Party and Info Session
for Sophomores and Juniors

•BME plan of study•Declaring your major/Online concentration form•Applying for summer research positions•Establishing industry connections and internships 
Wednesday,  Feb 9 from noon - 1:00 p.m.Barus & Holley 723/724

Contact: Karen_Haberstroh@brown.edu

Student Volunteers Needed for Elementary School Science Demonstration

Rhodes Elementary School's Annual Science Night needs Brown student volunteers to put on a science demonstration.

The event will be held on February 16th from 6:30 - 8:00 in the gym of Rhodes Elementary. The school is approximately three miles from campus (by car) in the Edgewood neighborhood of Cranston. The school has very limited science facilities and a diverse student body.

The only restrictions on the demonstration are no fires/explosive and no live animals.

If you would be interested in helping please contact:Kerrissa_Heffernan@Brown.edu

The ASDSO Scholarship Program

The ASDSO Scholarship Program

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Scholarship Program, established in 1992, awards annual undergraduate scholarships of up to $10,000 to U.S. citizens enrolled in accredited programs in engineering or related fields and planning careers related to the design, construction, or operation of dams. 2011-2012 Scholarships - Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December 2012 are eligible.  Application Deadline: March 31, 2011. Winners will be announced in June.  Download the application form.

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Other Scholarships

The United States Society on Dams (USSD) annually awards one or two scholarships to U.S. college or university graduate students whose research studies have a potential for developing solutions to design, analysis, construction, operation, safety, environmental, maintenance and rehabilitation problems related to dams. The Scholarship Program is administered by the USSD Committee on Scholarships.  Graduate students from U.S. academic institutions are invited to apply. Applications are encouraged from all fields of study related to USSD activities, including civil engineering, environmental and social sciences, water resources management, etc. 

Dam Safety 2011 Student Paper Competition

Dam Safety 2011 Student Paper Competition 

ASDSO is holding its third annual Student Paper Competition, in conjunction with Dam Safety 2011, to be held September 25-29 in the Washington, DC area (National Harbor, MD).
ASDSO invites students to submit papers on a wide variety of topics related to dam and levee safety, including but not limited to design engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, geology, environmental protection, agricultural sciences, construction, risk management, hazard mitigation, emergency management, floodplain management, critical infrastructure security, policy development, and case studies thereof.  Extended abstracts are due February 11, 2011.  Details are below and in the linked flyer:
Download a 2011 ASDSO Student Paper Competition flyer.	Lourdes Polanco, Utah State University, was a winner of ASDSO's 2010 Student Paper Competition for her paper, entitled "Reliability-based Underseepage Analysis in Levees Using Monte Carlo Simulation."

Eligibility:

--Students must be actively pursuing a degree at a U.S. college or university at the time of the extended abstract deadline (February 11, 2011).

--Full-time, part-time, and cooperative education students—both graduate and undergraduate—are eligible.

--Award winners must present their papers at Dam Safety 2011.  (Conference registration fees will be waived for all student attendees.)

--Papers may be co-authored by faculty or colleagues who are not students, but a student must be the lead author, and only student authors who present papers are eligible for prizes.

--Papers cannot have been previously published or currently submitted for publication elsewhere.

Prizes and Recognition:

--Papers will be judged on their originality, organization, clarity, and demonstrated knowledge of the topic.

--ASDSO will award up to three prizes totaling up to $1500.  For papers co-authored by more than one student, awards will be divided among student co-authors.  A travel stipend of up to $250 will also be granted for each winning paper.

--Winning papers will be published in the Dam Safety 2011 Proceedings.  All other entries will be reviewed for entry in the Dam Safety 2011 Poster Session.

--ASDSO will recognize prize winners at the Dam Safety 2011 Awards Banquet, in the ASDSO newsletter, and in the quarterly Journal of Dam Safety.

Dates:
--Extended abstracts are due February 11, 2011.

--Following review of extended abstracts and support materials, ASDSO will invite full papers by February 25, 2011.

--Full papers will be due May 20, 2011.

--Awards will be announced in June 2011.

--Final revised papers will be due in late July 2011.

Guidelines for Submitting Extended Abstracts:
--To be considered for an award, abstracts must be extended and detailed, of at least 1,200 words in length.

--Students may submit extended abstracts on-line or by e-mail.

--On-line – Complete the submittal form at www.damsafety.org under “Conferences & Training.”  Go to the submittal form.

--E-mail – Send to info@damsafety.org.  Attach your extended abstract to the email.  Provide in the body of your email message:
1.    Name of and full contact information for primary student author(s)
2.    Name of academic institution
3.    Academic major and level
4.    Enrollment status in February 2011 (full-time, part-time or co-op)
5.    Names, titles and affiliations of all co-authors (including other students, faculty, or outside professionals)
6.    Title of paper
7.    Notice of intent to present the proposed paper at Dam Safety 2011

For more information, contact Sarah McCubbin-Cain, 859-257-2102.

One Heart Source Volunteer Opportunity in Tanzania

ONEHEARTSOURCE is a student-led volunteer opportunity in Tanzania, Africa.

Right now, it is estimated 25 million children are orphaned by AIDS.
Tanzania alone is home to more than 2.4 million orphans, 1.1 million of
whom have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. You can help turn this
reality around.

Volunteer with One Heart Source, the first academic-intensive orphanage in
Africa for children made vulnerable by the AIDS epidemic.

Gain international experience working in Tanzania, learn Swahili, involve
yourself in development & aid, global health, childhood education, and much
more!

One Heart Source offers a variety of 4 to 8 week volunteer programs in
summer and fall.  Below are the range of dates for programs; check out the
website for specific dates!

SUMMER 2011: Programs ranging from May 23 -September 17
FALL 2011: October 3 - November 25

*Teach HIV/AIDS awareness/education, community health, and literacy at
local schools as well as in the community.

*Act as a mentor to  children living in local orphanages through planning
and implementing tutoring and after-school activities.

*Work on community development projects such as health teachings at local
hangouts, community agriculture initiatives, and school restoration and
beautification.

*Live in a homestay with a Tanzanian family and become an integrated
member of the community.

*Work with a dynamic team of international volunteers.

We are active members of humanity who refuse to believe in any explanation
that validates the current reality in which millions of children do not
have the basic right of LIFE. If you believe in a better way, now is the
time to stand up and be the change you wish to see in the world.  Join us
in enacting lasting, positive social change!

Deadlines:
-Summer and Fall program applications due: February 9th

For more information and to download the program application, please visit:
www.oneheartsource.org/volunteer