Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program           -           Cockrell School of Engineering           -           The University of Texas at Austin
ECJ 2.102                                        512-471-5953                                        eoe@engr.utexas.edu                                        www.engr.utexas.edu/eoe/

 Volume 9, Issue 2

EOE Herald

September 23, 2009


Student Organizations
(512) 471-7112
ECJ 1.227

Pi Sigma Pi
 General Meeting
Sept. 29th (T)
RLM 4.102, 6:30pm

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NSBE
 General Meeting
Oct. 6th (T)
ETC 2.108, 6:30pm

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SHPE
General Meeting
Sept. 23rd (W)
ECJ 1.202, 6:30pm

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Diversity $cholarships
 Check out the latest!

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Summer Research Programs
Start looking
& plan now!

- NSF Database
 - AGEP Database
 - IBP Database
 -Pathways to STEM


Upcoming Events

  • Pi Sigma Pi Study Nights (PSP)
    Every Monday: 6:00-8:00pm
    Pi Study Room, ECJ 1.216
     

  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
    General Meeting
    Sept. 23rd (W): 6:30-7:30pm     (food served @ 6:15pm)
    ECJ 1.202
     

  • Pi Sigma Pi Minority Academic Engineering Society (PSP)
    General Meeting
    Sept. 29th (T): 6:30-7:30pm     (food served @ 6:15pm)
    RLM 4.102
     

  • Looking for in-depth engineering work experience before you graduate? Consider the Co-op Program!
     Step 1: Attend one Co-op Info Session (required):
      - Sept. 25 (F), 12-1pm, ECJ 1.202
     - Sept. 28 (M), 5-6pm, ECJ 1.202
     - Sept. 29 (T), 2-3pm, CPE 2.220
    Step 2: Complete an online application by Oct. 2nd  (F)
    Step 3: Begin your co-op job search!
    (Note: Applying to the Co-op Program does not obligate you to accept a co-op position; it simply keeps that option open. Questions? Contact     Natalie Clogston, Co-op Coordinator, or stop by ECAC (ECJ 2.400).
     

  • Don't miss ECAC's September/October Workshops!
    Sept. 24th - Technical Interviews
    Sept. 28th - Tips for a Successful Behavioral Interview
    Oct.  14th - Job Search Issues for International Students
    Oct.  22nd - Site Visits & Salary Evaluation
     

  • Pi-NSBE-SHPE Ladies Night
     Oct. 1st (TH): 6:30pm
     ECJ 1.204
    A great opportunity for female Pi-NSBE-SHPE members to get insight into the challenges that women face everyday in the industry. Special guests from indistry will be there to answer questions & share anecdotes about their everyday lives as successful women in engineering.
     Please register online.
     

  • “Paying for Graduate School”
    Considering Graduate School: An EOE Workshop Mini Series (    website)
    Presented by EOE &     GEM
    Oct. 7th (W): 4-5pm
     ECJ 10th Floor Large Conference Room
    This is the 1st workshop of 4 in EOE’s Workshop Mini Series for students who are considering graduate school.  Workshop #1 will focus on sources of funding for grad school & GEM fellowship info.  Dinner will be served.
    Please     register online.
     

  • "Is Grad School Right for Me?"
    Considering Graduate School: An EOE Workshop Mini Series (    website)
    Presented by EOE & Intel
    Oct. 14th (W): 4-5pm
     ECJ 10th Floor Large Conference Room
    This is the 2nd workshop of 4 in EOE's Workshop Mini Series for students who are considering graduate school.  Workshop #2 will focus on answering the question...Industry or grad school? Or both? Learn industry's perspective on grad school!!  Dinner will be served.
     Please register online.
     

  • Ramshorn Retreats offered Fall 2009 (website)
    Presented by Office of Student Life
     - Leadership development for 3rd & 4th yr engineering students
     - 3rd yr Focus: “Engineers & Teams” - Oct. 9th (F)
     - 4th yr Focus: “Engineers & Ethics” - Oct. 30 (F)
     - Half-day on-campus retreats
     - Registration opens soon
     - Event details are     posted online
     

  • Bevonomics (website)
    Presented by UT Austin     Office of Student Financial Services
    The new $$$ management program from OSFS gives you the information and tools you need to learn how to make good financial decisions about your $$$ and your future! Workshops are open to any UT student. You don’t need to bring anything - just show up!
    - 101: The Art of Spending & Saving Like a College Student
    - 301: Richer than a Rapper: Avoid Getting Hammered by Credit
    - 302: A Guide to Investing
    - 303: Repaying Student Loans
    - 304: Guide to Renting and Living in Austin
     Workshops offered through out Fall. Dates/times are posted online.
     

Volunteer

  • Cockrell School of Engineering Outreach Volunteers (website)
     This Facebook group is for Cockrell School of Engineering students who are interested in volunteering for the various outreach and community activities hosted by Cockrell School programs such as the Women in Engineering Program. Examples of events posted via this group include Engineering Saturday's at the Austin Children's Museum, science fair judging at local schools, on-campus hands-on activity help for school visits, etc.
     Join the Facebook group to get information about volunteer opportunities!
     

  • Office of Student Life seeks Juniors & Seniors to server on Engineering Leadership Team (website)
    - In Fall 2009, OSL will offer “Ramshorn Retreats".  The focus of the half-day, on-campus retreats will be “Engineers & Ethics” and "Engineers & Teams" will provide opportunities for 3rd and 4th year students.
    - Retreats will involve small group discussions led by upper division students on the “Engineering Leadership Team”.
    - To be a member of the 2009 Engineering Leadership Team,     apply here.

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College-wide Tutoring
Check out the entire list of resources!

Looking for FREE help in basic sequence courses (including M, PHY, CH)?

Make use of drop in tutoring at the
Engineering Tables in Jester Cafeteria
&
 Kinsolving
Academic
 Community Center
 

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EOE Tutoring Program
(512) 471-9650
ECJ 1.216
To request a personal tutor:
Come by ECJ 1.216 during office hours.

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Andrea Ogilvie, P.E.
 Director

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Academic Coordinator

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Recruitment Coordinator

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 Program Coordinator

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