Monday, May 16, 2011

Brown in Boston Internship Program

Alumni Relations and Career Development have launched a pilot internship program, Brown in Boston this year. There are still seven paid summer internship positions open at three companies that would appeal to engineering students.  Please apply by visiting the Brown Student Job Board (via http://careerdevelopment.brown.edu), logging in and searching on “Brown in Boston”.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Electrical and Electronics Engineering students:  OPPORTUNITY FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP STILL AVAILABLE!


The U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS has an internship position available for Summer 2011.  It’s not too late to apply, but you must hurry!   Deadline:  May 27, 2011.

Contact:   Alicia Wells 
Fax: 865-521-4220,
Phone:  865-576-3409

Program Requirements:  Currently enrolled students, U.S. Citizenship, DC Metro area.

Location:  Washington, D.C.

Benefits:  Opportunities to participate in hands-on education and training related to the Department of Commerce, weekly stipend and housing allowance, accidental medical expense coverage provided.

Desired Candidates will be Graduate or Junior/Senior level students in the fields of BSEE, chemical, mechanical or robotic engineering disciplines.  Desired skills include wireless telecommunications and/or radio communications.  Students in chemical, mechanical, or robotic engineering disciplines will be considered if working on research projects that involve wireless technology or dealing with the RF environment.

For more information, please contact Alicia Wells at 865-576-3409.  You may also visit the following web site for general internship information:  http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038

Applications are available for download at the web site listed above.  Please send application materials to Attn:  Alicia Wells.  Fax: 865-521-4220, Phone:  865-576-3409, E-mail: DOCProgram@orau.org


Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Master's in Financial Engineering Program at Berkeley - Info Session in Boston

The Master's in Financial Engineering (MFE) Program at the Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley is a one-year professional program where students learn to apply advanced quantitative methods to finance.  The program, which was launched in 2000, has helped hundreds of students begin rewarding careers on Wall Street, and in Chicago, San Francisco, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other financial centers around the world.

Faculty member, John O’Brien, along with some Berkeley/Haas alumni, will be hosting an information session in Boston on Tuesday, May 24, from 7:15-8:15 pm at the Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.  Students who wish to attend should register for the session at https://ssl.haas.berkeley.edu/MFEAdmissions/Events/index.cfm.

Interested students can learn more about the program by visiting http://mfe.berkeley.edu, or by viewing the online program guide, available at http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/epublications/MFE/. They can also contact the school by calling +1-510-642-4417 or emailing mfe@haas.berkeley.edu

Students with degrees in mathematics, physics, computer science, economics, engineering, operations research, or related disciplines are considered to be strong candidates. 

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Arcadia Solutions Job Opportunity

Company Background:
Arcadia Solutions is a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial spirit that places a strong emphasis on employee development and satisfaction. Consultants at Arcadia are given the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities both within their client-facing projects and through internal initiatives. Numerous career-growth opportunities exist and all consultants are encouraged to become involved with project management, interface with key clients, and develop expertise with new technologies.

An established and growing company, Arcadia Solutions is a healthcare technology consultancy based in Burlington, MA. We are a recognized leader in working with healthcare organizations to realize maximum returns from their technological investments. Arcadia is expanding rapidly, as the United States healthcare industry seeks to use information technology to improve quality and health outcomes, and reduce the overall cost of care. Our top-tier customer base includes several of the nation’s most innovative health insurers, ambulatory and inpatient healthcare providers and Fortune 500 companies.

Arcadia invests in employee well-being and encourages employees to maintain a productive work/life balance. Through this commitment to investing in employees, Arcadia works to foster a company culture of shared growth and development, both professional and personal.

Consultant Job Description:
Entry-level hires work with experienced team members to design and implement custom business solutions for our clients. They are involved in the full life-cycle of projects where responsibilities include:
- Developing business and project strategy
- Interfacing with clients, consultant teams and strategic partners
- Evaluating complex system requirements
- Designing proprietary software applications
- Implementing custom business solutions

Our Ideal Consultant…
We look for entry-level hires with an analytical background and an affinity for working with new technologies. Consultants are adaptable and excited to develop new skills. Successful Arcadians thrive in a collaborative environment and can effectively lead a team. Furthermore, they seek responsibility and pursue initiatives which contribute to company growth.
Ideal candidates also possess:
- A minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA
- Internship or prior work experience in a related field
- Strong technical background
- Entrepreneurial attitude
- Leadership skills

Many projects have a significant travel component and, as such, candidates must be open to travelling for work. A valid driver’s license and motor vehicle are required since many projects also require local travel.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base salary of $60,000 plus potential bonus for exceptional performance.
- 4 weeks paid vacation time per year, in addition to 10 annual company holidays
- 401k plan with company match
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans, partially paid for by company
- Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to alexander.bowman@arcadiasolutions.com 

University of Wyoming Summer Internship Opportunity in Transportation Engineering

WyoSUITE 2011
The Wyoming Summer Undergraduate Internship in Transportation Engineering (WyoSUITE) is a paid internship program for junior- and senior-level engineering students with an interest in transportation research. Interns will come to Laramie for the summer and work on cutting-edge research topics in intelligent transportation systems, rural planning, pavement materials and systems, roadway pricing, and many other topics! This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience, in preparation for a future career in transportation or graduate school.

Interns working the entire summer will receive a stipend of $4,200, in addition to scholarships for tuition. Interns will also be enrolled in a three-hour special topics course, with weekly lectures on current critical issues in transportation. As a UW student for the summer, this means that all interns are also eligible for on-campus housing, use of campus recreational facilities, and all other student benefits. Interns needing to start later than May 15, or finish earlier than August 6, are still welcome to apply and will receive a prorated stipend.

Even though you will be expected to work 20-40 hours per week on your research project, that leaves plenty of time to explore the surrounding area! Laramie is located two hours north of Denver, nestled between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Mountains. Outdoor activities like camping, backpacking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting are very close by, and the summer weather is perfect for enjoying these.

To apply, fill out the application form, and mail it to Steve Boyles, Dept. 3295, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY, 82071 along with an unofficial transcript, two reference letters, and a one-page personal statement outlining your goals, interests, and experience in transportation. You may also e-mail your applications directly to Dr. Boyles at this addressApplications received by April 10 will receive first consideration.

Anyone interested in additional information is welcome to contact Steve Boyles.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Providence Pictures Seeking Interns

Providence Pictures is once again seeking interns, this time for both the summer and fall semesters.

Providence Pictures  produces high-quality TV documentaries for National Geographic, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and NOVA on PBS.  We are producing several new documentaries as well as launching a social media for social good initiative.  We are looking for innovative interns with a range of backgrounds and interests both in the subject  matter of our projects and in the process of media creation itself.

Research topics vary.  Our current projects focus on ancient history, architecture, anthropology, engineering, U.S. history, and forensic science, humanities and modern culture. We also are continuing our work on an engineering and city planning in ancient times series.

For summer internships, we ask for a minimum commitment of 12 hours per week and a minimum of eight hours during the fall semester. We also ask that they participate in a monthly development meeting with other staff and interns.  

Interested students can send a brief paragraph about themselves and their interests, along with a resume to: Maureen Barden Lynch (maureen@providencepictures.com). 

For more information about our  company, please visit our website (ProvidencePictures.com) which has clips from our previous films.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Fenix International Internship Opportunities in SF

Fenix International, based in San Francisco, has two internships for this summer.

General link: http://fenixintl.com/

Location:
82 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

Internships:

About Fenix:
Fenix International produces affordable micro-power generation and smart-storage solutions that empower entrepreneurs in emerging markets to serve the more than 1.5 billion people living without electricity. Fenix is a for-profit corporation based in San Francisco, California with customers across multiple frontier markets and core expertise in product design, power electronics, and base-of-the-pyramid marketing.
 
Fenix’s First product, the ReadySet Power System, is a plug & play portable power station that charges mobile phones and runs a variety of energy-efficient appliances. The ReadySet’s intelligent battery charges from many sources including solar, kinetic and grid power. Fenix offers a variety of ReadySet compatible accessories and appliances for phone charging, lighting, health and entertainment applications.
 
Fenix operates in a highly dynamic work environment in downtown San Francisco and shares space with Instructables.com.

Library Research Awards

Library Research Awards $750

Two $750 awards are given each spring for academic projects making original and extensive use of Library resources. The Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Library Research is open to any current undergrad for work completed in 2010.

One last thing to do before spring break - SUBMIT!

Application Deadline: March 25, 2011


More information: http://library.brown.edu/ugresearchaward/

The blog post is: http://blogs.brown.edu/libnews/2011/03/17/undergraduate-research-awards-750-apply-by-325/ , and has a link to the application information.


Genzyme Full-time Engineering Opportunities

The University Relations team at Genzyme, one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, would like to personally invite Brown University engineering students to apply to our Process Engineering full-time positions located in Framingham, MA.  

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme's people and culture have been consistently recognized for excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States.

Job Description Snapshot (more details online)
The MTS and RSE groups work in conjunction with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Automation Engineering, Equipment Engineering and Technology/Process Development to support and troubleshoot existing operations, provide recommendations for process improvements during the startup and commissioning of new manufacturing facilities and processes.

As an employee in the MTS or RSE group, you will be a part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment with visibility into the many different aspects of the technical side of commercial bulk drug substance manufacturing at Framingham Biologics - a key manufacturing site for Genzyme responsible for production of multiple commercial therapeutic protein products as well as key capital projects to expand capacity and capability for future products within the network.

Resume Deadline
Thursday, April 7th 

How to Apply
·         Visit www.genzyme.com/careers
·         Click on “Job Opportunities”
·         Click on the yellow box “Full and part-time opportunities: Begin your search
·         Type in the following “Job Numbers of interest:
o    25505 (Process Engineer Associate)
o    25495 (MTS Process Engineer I)
o    25127 (RSE Process Engineer I)
·         Click “Search for Jobs
·         Click “Apply
 
Please let us know if you have any questions; we look forward to your application!
 
Regards,
Genzyme’s University Relations Team

Genzyme University Relations
500 Kendall StreetCambridge, MA  02142
universityrelations@genzyme.com


Monday, March 7, 2011

How to Engineer Engineering Education


A workshop held annually at Bucknell University that offers engineering and science faculty and graduate students a hands-on experience to enhance their teaching by:

  • Writing clear instructional objectives at appropriate cognitive levels
  • Using active, cooperative & problem-based learning
  • Teaching teamwork and problem solving skills
  • Assessing learning outcomes
Previous Workshop Attendees Had these Responses
"Wonderful... Marvelous.  This workshop was well worth my time.  Several very practical examples and helpful practices were given to me in this week.  The coaches practiced what they preached and did an excellent job in illustrating the principles."
"I have been to several workshops (5 or 6), this was the best I have been to.  It was beyond my expectations."
Intended Audience
Engineering and science faculty and prospective faculty (including graduate students) who are interested in designing their courses around important learning outcomes, making their classrooms more active, and incorporating problem solving and teamwork skills into their courses.

2011 Workshop Information

Date
July 20-22, 2011
Financial Information
Workshop Tuition and Meals: $650 for applications received before May 15th and $700 for applications received after May 15th
On Campus Room ($150) is available but optional 
(NOTE: Tuition is non-refundable after May 30.) 
Location
Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, PA and is situated approximately 1 hour north of Harrisburg.  Lewisburg is within driving distance of a number of major cities, including New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.  For more information visit www.bucknell.edu andwww.lewisburgpa.com.
Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis.  Applicants will generally be notified of their status shortly after the application is received.
Questions
Professor Michael Prince
Chemical Engineering Department
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Telephone: 570-577-1781
E-mail: prince@bucknell.edu 
For more information, please go to www.bucknell.edu/EngrEduWorkshop


FISITA Student Travel Bursary

Apply for a FISITA Student Travel Bursary and you could get up to EUR 2000 financial support to help kick start your career in the automotive industry.
In today's global automotive industry, experience of working as an engineer in another country is extremely valuable. When it comes to applying the scientific knowledge learned in the lecture theatre, there is no substitute for experience: real vehicles, real people and real problems to solve.
FISITA offers student engineers the opportunity to apply for a travel bursary, of up to EUR 2000, to help with the costs of taking part in organised work placements (internships, exchange programmes etc.) in automotive companies and research institutions overseas.
Applications to the Travel Bursary Programme will be considered twice a year, with deadlines as follows:
  • 31 March: for those attending placements April - October
  • 31 October: for those applicants attending placements November - April.

How to apply

To be eligible to apply for an awards of up to EUR 2,000, you must:
  • be studying engineering at undergraduate or postgraduate level at a recognised college oruniversity
  • have arranged an industry or research placement in an automotive company or organisation overseas
  • be a member of a FISITA member society
Detailed information and application forms can be downloaded below. If you have any enquiries about the Travel Bursary Programme, please contact Emer Padden.
Completed application forms should be emailed/faxed to:
Emer Padden
Education Officer
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7299 6639
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7299 6633
For more information, please go to:
http://www.fisita.com/students/bursary


Shop Talk with Intel

Join the Intel team for a discussion around Intel’s business strategy, growth opportunities within the company and what it’s like to work at Intel. Senior Materials Engineer and Brown alumnus, Dr. Ashok Rajamani will also provide an overview of the exciting work being done within Intel's Technology Development group.

Please bring your resume! Intel still has internships and full-time positions available. We're seeking students with backgrounds in: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.

For more information on opportunities for students and recent college grads visit: intel.com/jobs/students.


Date: Tuesday, March 8th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Career Development Center Resource Library
Refreshments provided

Friday, March 4, 2011

M.E.I. Project Engineers (Shanghai) Summer 2011 Internship

OPENINGS: 2
STIPEND AMOUNT: $1000 per month (USD)
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: Monday, March 28, 2011

Overview:
M.E.I.  Project Engineers is seeking two self-motivated students who is eager to apply their technical skills in an international environment.  Internship projects are best suited for seniors studying engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation), with a strong interest in how their field of study interacts in a real-world context.  The internship experience will include, but is not limited to, the following three projects:

Chemical Factory:
Construction of a US $90 million chemical factory one hour outside of Shanghai is in progress and should be completed within 2 years.  When completed, the factory will make Linear Alkyl Benzene. As a joint venture company, staff members must be open to working in an environment dealing with staff from Indonesia, Korea, China, Singapore, France, Japan and others.
 
Wine Production Facility: Master Planning, Design and Project Management of a traditional Chinese wine production facility in Kunming. The same labor-intensive and very traditional methods to make Chinese white wine have been used for 260 years. The goal of this project is to modernize certain areas of the production process without changing the taste but increasing efficiency. 
 
Seamless Pipe Mill: A US pipe company owns 50% of a pipe mill in Yangzhou, manufacturing seamless pipes for the chemical, power, oil and gas industries. We anticipate placing interns at the factory for 2-4 weeks to understand how seamless pipes are produced.  The long-term goal is to understand the whole pipe manufacturing process and eventually to market these products to the key players in these industries globally.

Job Description:
Interns will begin paired with a senior technical engineer for job shadowing as an introduction to MEI.  Project work will include assisting with office duties, developing business plans, conducting internet research, writing reports, and documentation.  Interns will also partake in supervised visits to both constructions and steel mill sites.  Other duties may include engineering design calculations ro sourcing for equipment.

Qualifications:
The internship is open to seniors concentrating in engineering.  It is important for candidates to possess cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt and work under diverse management styles.  Some Chinese speaking ability is preferred, but not required.  Students are encouraged to secure housing on their own.  If necessary, M.E.I. can assist with resources.  Interviews will be conducted via Skype.

The Organization:
M.E.I. Project Engineers is one of Asia’s leading engineering companies.  In 1973, Roland Wee founded M.E.I. in Singapore and later moved its headquarters to Shanghai due to the business boom in China.  M.E.I. specializes in the design and management of chemicals, electronics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and general manufacturing projects.  For more information, please visit:http://www.meichina.com/index.htm.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Evonne Wee, Project Coordinator, at evonne@meichina.com.  If you have questions or need assistance applying, please contact Tiffany Burke at tiffany_burke@brown.edu

Monday, February 28, 2011

2011 International Conference of Material and Manufacturing (ICMM 2011)

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

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.

NoteThe 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
FAX86-416-4198086