Month: March 2013

The 3-D Printing Revolution

3D Printed Objects
3D Printed Objects

The 3-D Printing Revolution
Dreams made real, one layer at a time

Joshua Pearce is at the forefront of what may be the next manufacturing revolution. Using a technique known as 3-D printing, regular people can now make goods typically produced in huge quantities in factories overseas. Need a mug? A tape dispenser? A chess piece? A pair of shoes? It’s as simple as pressing the print key.

Read more at Science News, by Rachel Ehrenberg.

Postdoctoral Position in Materials for Circuit Breaker Contacts

Email: m.aindow@uconn.edu
Name: Mark Aindow

Organization: University of Connecticut

Title-Subject: [Filtered] Postdoctoral Position

Message: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS SCIENCE

Postdoctoral Position in Materials for Circuit Breaker Contacts

A post-doctoral position is available immediately within the Institute
of Materials Science at the University of Connecticut to work on
metallic alloys and metal-matrix composites for electrical circuit
breaker contacts. This project is an industrial collaboration sponsored
by GE Energy Industrial Solutions of Plainville, CT. Candidates should
have a strong background in physical metallurgy and experience in
microstructural characterization (particularly transmission electron
microscopy). Prior experience in electrical property measurements and
computational modeling (first principles and/or thermodynamic) would
also be beneficial. This position is a one-year appointment, renewable
for a second year.

To apply please send: a resume, a list of publications, and contact
details for 3 references to Dr. Mark Aindow (m.aindow@uconn.edu).
Screening of applications will begin immediately, and will continue
until the position is filled. We encourage applications from
under-represented groups, including minorities, women and people with
disabilities.

New Distributed Recycling Publications for the Pearce Group

Rapid Prototyping Journal
Rapid Prototyping Journal

Materials Science and Engineering students Megan Kreiger, Meredith Mulder and Alexandra Glover co-authored an article with Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE) and Jerry Anzalone (CEE) “Distributed Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastic Waste in Rural Areas,” in the Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings.

Joshua Pearce (MSE/ECE) co-authored an article “Distributed Recycling of Waste Polymer into RepRap Feedstock” in the Rapid Prototyping Journal, 19(2), pp. 118-125 (2013).

From Tech Today.

Research Associate I – Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis

> Email: cni@udel.edu
> Name: Chaoying Ni
>
> Organization: University of Delaware
>
> Title-Subject: [Filtered] Job – Research Associate I @ University of Delaware
>
> Message: Research Associate I – Advanced Microscopy and Microanalysis
>
> DEADLINE:  March 15, 2013
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in physical, chemical, biological, or a related field and one year
> of experience or Associate’s degree and two years of experience.
>
> MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> Trains and supervises students and post-docs in utilizing SEM/FIB, TEM, LM, SPM and auxiliary
> equipment for research or for course work.
>
> Maintains a high proficiency in SEM and TEM sample preparation techniques especially by using
> ultra-microtome in ambient or in cryogenic conditions and TEM vitrification equipment.
>
> Identifies, modifies and develops adequate experimental procedures and methods.
>
> Exercises initiative in conducting SEM, TEM, LM, and SPM with industrial clients.
>
> Calibrates and maintains instruments; troubleshoots equipment problems.
>
> Prepares and analyzes usage data including generation of various reports of results.
>
> Assists in setting and maintaining proper laboratory safety standards, including providing guidance
> on the proper placement, cleaning, and discarding of equipment and materials.
>
> Procures and maintains material stock.
>
> Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
>
>
> How To Apply
>
> When applying please submit a one-page cover letter and your resume as one document.  Also, please
> remember to provide names, addresses and telephone number of at least three references in the online
> application.
>
> Online application only:
https://wahrprd.nss.udel.edu:4450/psp/RESUME/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE&Action=A&SiteId=888
>
> or for more information:
http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/
>
>
> Equal Employment Opportunity

NUCOR Plant Opportunities

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