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Author: Julie Ross

IGS Enterprise Info Session

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Come learn about the Innovative Global Solutions Enterprise at our information Session:
 
Monday, March 26th, 6:00-7:00pm in M&M U113.
IGS works to find solutions to problems facing areas in need. Currently, we are engineering a low cost ventilator for a hospital in Ghana and designing a means of transporting vaccines in developing countries. IGS offers students the opportunity to apply skills to alleviating global problems and collaborating with teams locally and abroad with the possibility of being able to travel. Students in any major are encouraged to join! Jimmy John’s will be provided! 
If you have any questions or are interested and unable to make it, email Nichole at nsmackey@mtu.edu.
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Scholarship: OHM Diversity Scholarship

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OHM Advisors is committed to the academic success of women and minority students. That is why we offer a Scholarship that awards $1,000 to qualified women and minorities that are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a STEM program or other field of practice of OHM Advisors. We want to encourage eligible students to apply prior to each academic year. The Scholarship may be awarded to students for multiple years, and will require students to re-apply each year.

Requirements: 

• Woman or minority as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Program (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Multi-racial)

• Open to high school senior through college junior

• Must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a STEM Program or other field of practice of OHM Advisors the following academic year

• Cumulative average grade of a B (3.0 GPA) at the time of application is beneficial but not mandatory

Application Form

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Job Postings: UP Engineers & Architects

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The UP Engineers & Architects, Ishpeming office is looking for an entry level civil engineer and also a summer civil engineering intern.

Civil Engineering Technician Intern: full-time position for summer, based in our Ishpeming office. UPEA prefers a candidate pursuing an engineering associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Density and concrete testing experience are preferred. Send your resume to: jobs@UPEA.com.

Civil Engineer: The position requires a civil Engineering degree and a desire to live and work in the Upper Peninsula.

 

Contact Info:

Matthew Treado, P.E.

Ishpeming Office Manager

U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc.

424 South Pine Street

Ishpeming, MI 49849

O: 906-485-1011

C: 906-235-4810

 

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General Meeting: Railroad Engineering and Activities Club

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Hello,

    As you all finishing up the last days of your spring break, please note the upcoming REAC GBM. Our next meeting will be held on March 20, at 7pm in Rheki 214. During this months’ meeting, we will be holding elections for E-Board as well as hosting the guest speaker, Phil Pasterak. (speaking on Twin Cities Light Railroad).
    For more information regarding the officer duties as well as the GBM poster, see attachment in email. This Tuesday’s meeting will be the last chance you have to sign up for the Spring Trip. If you would like to know more about this trip, come to the meeting!
Oh! Wait!… Did I forget to mention?!?! …… March 20 is TACO TUESDAY!!!! So, please stop by for a taco or two!

 

Best,
     REAC
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ORNL Virtual Career Fair (TODAY) @ noon

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Are you looking for a research opportunity? Are you interested in expanding your skill set and becoming competitive in your field?

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education are recruiting students in STEM! ORNL is the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest science and energy lab, dedicated to accelerating the development and deployment of solutions in clean energy and global security.

ORNL and ORISE are co-hosting a virtual career fair February 22nd from noon to 3 p.m. EST at a computer or mobile device near you!

Pre-register for the Laboratory Internship Virtual Event today!

This virtual career fair will feature various internship opportunities and research participation programs at ORNL.

Chat with ORNL scientists and ORISE recruiters and get tips on applying! (Check out the attached agenda to learn more about the researchers scheduled to chat.)

This is an excellent opportunity to network and see what a unique internship experience at a national lab would be like! Follow us to stay posted for future opportunities exploring even more programs available at locations around the United States through DOE and ORISE!

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Scholarship: Wisconsin Section of the American Water Works Association (WIAWWA)

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The Young Professional Committee created the WIAWWA Scholarship to encourage and support students pursuing a degree in the field of drinking water supply and treatment.  Each year we award a $1,000 scholarship to a University Student and a $750 scholarship to a Technical College Student pursuing a degree related to the drinking water industry.

The scholarship application can be found on our website at: http://www.wiawwa.org/?page=Scholarship

Please note that application must be postmarked by April 20, 2018.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Devin Booth

dbooth@kenosha.org 
WIAWWA Young Professionals – Scholarship Coordinator
Kenosha Water Utility
4401 Green Bay Rd
Kenosha, WI  53144
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Job Postings: MSA

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MSA currently has openings for Civil and Environmental Engineering students including interns, co-ops, and entry level.  MSA is committed to mentoring and teaching to assist student’s grow in their professional careers.

  • Civil/Environmental Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2018) or Intern (Summer 2018) |Baraboo, WI
  • Civil/Environmental Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2018) or Intern (Summer 2018) | Madison, WI
  • Civil/Environmental Engineering Intern (Summer 2018) | Dubuque, IA
  • (2) Traffic/Transportation Engineering Intern (Summer 2018) | Appleton or Madison, WI
  • Wastewater Engineering Intern (Summer 2018) | Rhinelander, WI
  • Surveying Intern (Summer 2018) | Rhinelander or Marshfield, WI
  • Surveying Intern (Summer 2018) | Champaign, IL
  • Civil Engineering Technician Intern (Summer 2018) | Baraboo, WI
  • Civil Engineering Technician, Entry Level | Baraboo, WI
  • Municipal/Civil Engineer, Entry Level | Quad Cities, IA/IL
  • Municipal/Civil Engineer, Entry Level | Marshfield, WI

Contact:  Pat Morrow (PMorrow@msa-ps.com) for more info

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GeoTenerife’s Summer Programme

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GeoTenerife’s Summer Programme is now open for applications.

Thanks to the success of previous years’ programmes, we have a record number of placements available from June to September 2018.

The programme is run in association with the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute and includes:

– Geophysical survey for geothermal exploration
– Hydrogeochemical and soil CO2 efflux monitoring
– Volcano & Geothermal Seismic Research
– Diffuse CO2 degassing monitoring
– Hydrogeochemical and soil CO2 efflux monitoring
– Environmental monitoring (optical remote sensing)
– Environmental monitoring (CH4 emission from landfill)

The full range of skills students will learn on this programme is fully outlined on our website (http://geotenerife.com/summer-programme-info/), alongside video testimonials from previous candidates. All programmes are open to undergraduates or recent graduates of relevant subjects. You can follow their progress this summer on our Twitter feed, @GeoTenerife.

We are committed to widening access to our programmes, and we have two GeoTenerife scholarship places available for our summer programme (see http://geotenerife.com/scholarships/). You can follow the progress of our scholars this summer on our dedicated Twitter feed, @GeoTScholar.

Application deadline: 3 March 2018.

We also have limited availability left for our week-long Volcano Monitoring or Surface Geothermal Exploration Field School in March 2018. For this programme, places are filled on a first come, first served basis (see http://geotenerife.com/field-school/). You can see what these students get up to by following @VolcanoCamp.

 

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