Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program           -           Cockrell School of Engineering           -           The University of Texas at Austin
ECJ 2.102                                        512-471-5953                                       
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 Volume 8, Issue 9

EOE Herald

May 11, 2009


Student Organizations
(512) 471-7112
ECJ 1.227

Pi Sigma Pi
General Meeting
Sept. 1st (T)
TBA, 6:15pm

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NSBE
General Meeting
Sept. 8th (T)
TBA, 6:15pm

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SHPE
General Meeting
Sept. 9th (W)
TBA, 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

  • Walk-in Office Hours with Dean Fenves
    May 14 (TH): 2-3pm
    May 15 (F): 9-10am
    ECJ 10.310
    Questions, comments, or concerns? Just show up and sign up with the receptionist. Time with the Dean will vary based on the number of students who come.

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!

Announcements

  • EOE Career Development & Leadership Seminar
    GE 279L (Unique #
    13450) offered in Fall 2009 (website)
    = Course meets weekly (Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm)
    = Prerequisite: Must have completed 1 year at UT Austin
    = This seminar counts for 2 credit hours.
    = This seminar will be taken as a Pass/Fail Course.
    = Sample syllabus from Spring 2009 CDL Seminar.
    Dynamic speakers from diverse backgrounds will lead interactive sessions that stimulate thought provoking discussion and personal growth.  Sessions will introduce concepts that include (but are not limited to):
    = Building Confidence & Presence
    = Self Marketing & Promotion
    = How to Win Friends and Influence People
    = Emotional Intelligence
    = Working in and Leading Effective Teams
    This is a great personal development seminar for 2nd and 3rd year engineering students.  If you are interested in taking the seminar in Fall 2009, please register for GE 279L (Unique #
    13450).
     

  • Looking for engineering internships &
    full-time job opportunities?
    1.) Register w/ our Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) and create a resume.  Every week, review the interview calendar and submit your resume (each Friday before 4pm) to compete for on campus interviews.
    2.) Check out the latest "Job Postings I Qualify For" link on ECAC's Online Job Board.  You must be registered w/ ECAC to access the website
    3.) Connect with
    INROADS.  INROADS is a not for profit career development organization that assists talented minority students secure internships in the corporate world & provides guidance along the way.  Apply to INROADS online Questions? Contact Maria Jimenez, INROADS National Recruiter.
     

  • Looking for a Summer 2009 Research Experience?
    Use the NSF Summer Research Programs database!

    Applications & deadlines for NSF summer research programs across the nation available at NSF REU Website For example:
     -University of South Florida Environmental REU due ASAP
     
    -SUNY U of Buffalo LSAMP Research Internship varies
     
    -NSF Science/Technology Center Internships varies
     -
    MIT Lincoln Laboratory Research Experience varies

     

  • Business Foundations Program (BFP) offers the new BFP Summer Institute (website)
    - Earn your BFP certificate in a 9 week summer session!
    - Class is limited to 50 students.
    - Includes 5 Foundations classes (ACC, MAN, MKT, LEB, FIN) in an integrated program approach during summer '08.
    - Dates for 2009: Jun. 1 - Jul. 31 (M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm)
    - Halliburton is sponsoring the program and we will offer scholarships to offset tuition expenses.
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    Apply now.  The process is first come, first served.
    - Questions? Contact
    Regina Wilson Hughes, Senior Lecturer & BFP Director.

Financial Resources


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

Mary Hood
Academic Coordinator

Sara Sanchez
Recruitment Coordinator

Jessica Jimenez
Program Coordinator

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