CEGE Undergraduate Advising Blog

There are two new courses being taught Spring 2020, both of which focus on different ways of reflecting on our relationships to our natural environments, asking questions about the meaning of environment, ecology, resources, and management, with a particular emphasis on the perspective of indigenous peoples.

FW 4111 Indigenous Natural Resources Management Dr. Valoree Gagnon
TR 2:05-3:20 pm, Noblet G029

HU 4700 Environmental Philosophy Dr. Scott Marratto
TR 2:05-3:20 pm, Fisher 131

Though these are distinct courses, they will have several joint meetings, a shared field trip and research project.

Poster with more information is below.

Upcoming Study Abroad Events

Published December 10, 2019

Study Abroad

Info Sessions:

Germany – December 10th at 5 pm in room 101 in the Academic Office Building.

There will be free pizza!

Greece – December 10th at 6 pm in Fisher room 130.

Costa Rica – December 12th at 7 pm in the library east reading room.

IEEE Women in Engineering Webinar Series

Published December 6, 2019

Presentations

The ECE department will be streaming a webinar from IEEE titled “Advice I Would Give My Younger Self.” Hosted by former IEEE president Karen Bartleson, the presentation will focus on her career path and advice she has for aspiring women engineers. All are welcome! Karen will discuss a range of topics including leadership, mentoring, and paving a path to success.

You can RSVP at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMHbVaUI3plnJTAa2EZc4MlhvpUJUp3yDugIl4BEcx1p5-kA/viewform

Study Abroad: The Green Program

Published December 6, 2019

Study Abroad

Have your study abroad experience during Spring Break!

Advance your career in 8-10 days
Learn from local faculty and renowned industry experts
Gain knowledge through hands on experience
Access to their Alumni Network and Career Development Benefits

For more information click on: https://thegreenprogram.com/

New job opportunity from U.S. Compliance

Published December 6, 2019

Job Postings

U.S. Compliance is currently seeking a talented professional to join the growing compliance practice as an Environmental Specialist in Excelsior, Minnesota.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise within the manufacturing and industrial environmental regulations, a passion for regulatory compliance and a strong desire to interact with and present information and solutions to clients.

You can view this job along with the application process by going to this link: http://ourcareerpages.com/job/491393?confirmID=a11569c6-97f4-41a6-84ec-756cf92aba32%22%22%3E

CEE Senior Design Colloquium – Dec 10 & 12

Published December 4, 2019

By Julie Ross

Events

Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Design Colloquium

December 10 and 12, 2019

The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is pleased to invite the University community to attend the fall 2019 senior design team presentations. This semester students have undertaken a wide range of interesting projects to fulfill the Department’s design project requirement. Refreshments will be served. (Senior Design Colloquium Fall 2019)

December 10 (Dillman 214)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Dillman 214):

International Senior Design—Panama
MTU Facilities Management Proposed Parking Lot, Retaining Wall, and Detention Project

December 12 (Dillman 202 & Dillman 214)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Dillman 202):

Reconstruction of US-41 from south (east) of MacInnes Drive to Isle Royale St in the City of Houghton (MDOT)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Dillman 214):

I94/US 31 Interchange & I94 Reconstruction

NSF REU program: UC San Diego Structural Engineering Department

Published December 3, 2019

By Julie Ross

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 NSF Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program on “Designing for Safety and Safety by Design”. This eight-week summer program hosted at UC San Diego (La Jolla, CA) aims to immerse students in a highly interdisciplinary research environment in the field of engineered structures. Students will work in pairs and under the guidance of student and faculty mentors to tackle problems related to the design, analysis, modeling, monitoring, maintenance, and sustainment of aerospace, civil, marine, and mechanical structures. During their research tenure at UC San Diego, students will receive professional training, graduate school preparation, and engage in social activities. Students will receive a stipend of $4,000, and housing, meals, and round-trip travel will also be covered.

We encourage all eligible students (U.S. citizens and permanent resident undergraduate students at all stages with a GPA of >3.0) to apply before January 15, 2020. More information about the Program and how to apply can be found here: https://armor.eng.ucsd.edu/apply/reu

Chuck Farrar

Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellow

Engineering Institute Leader

MS T-001

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM 87545

Ph: 505-665-0860

Cell: 505-500-7302

farrar@lanl.gov

Construction Internship! | Next Step Ministries

Published December 3, 2019

By Julie Ross

Job Postings

Next Step Ministries are still hiring for Summer 2020! They have a few key positions yet to fill on their construction teams.

This is a valuable, hands-on opportunity to lead community-focused building projects for hundreds of volunteers throughout nine week-long mission trips. Your students would be directly involved in each aspect of construction, including: on-site leadership, planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and management.

This is not an office internship – your students will be overseeing energetic, professional construction worksite experiences for volunteers that greatly benefit the community, all while developing their individual skills.

Additional Information:

Apply online: Internship Application

Check out the Construction Internship Video

Find out more: Life-changing internship

Would you be willing to pass this update along to your students? Thanks much!

Marissa

General Meeting: Structural Engineering Institute

Published December 3, 2019

By Julie Ross

Student Organization Meetings

We are excited to announce our info sessions for next semester’s spaghetti bridge competition!

Rules will be presented along with the logistics of the competition. Spaghetti dinner will be provided.

They will be Wednesday (12/4) and Thursday (12/5) from 5-6pm in Dillman 202.

Wednesday’s meeting: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDhsMG1wMWhkOXBuaTZiYmliMmRla2FtbXEgc2VpQG10dS5lZHU&tmsrc=sei%40mtu.edu

Thursday’s Meeting: https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmowZ2xndnIzbXBidDAwNmw2NGk2aWhhYW0gc2VpQG10dS5lZHU&tmsrc=sei%40mtu.edu

We hope to see you there!

Innovative Global Solutions Brainstorming Event

Published December 3, 2019

By Julie Ross

Effective brainstorming practices are critical to a project’s success. Join our enterprise as we determine our new project, and be a part of the brainstorming process to solve serious issues affecting developing countries.

Innovative Global Solutions is having an open brainstorming session this Wednesday, Dec 4th from 5-7 pm in the Makerspace (bottom of the MUB). Pizza will be provided!