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 1

EOE Herald

September 1, 2009


Student Organizations
(512) 471-7112
ECJ 1.227

Pi Sigma Pi
 General Meeting
Sept. 1st (T)
ETC 2.108, 6:30pm

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NSBE
 General Meeting
Sept. 8th (T)
ETC 2.108, 6:30pm

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SHPE
General Meeting
Sept. 9th (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 Minority Academic Engineering Society (PSP)
    General Meeting
    Sept. 1st (T): 6:30-7:30pm     (food served @ 6:15pm)
    ETC 2.108
     

  • UTeach Outreach science teaching info session (website)
     Sept. 2nd (W): 8-9am
     Painter Hall (PAI), Room 4.08
    UTeach Outreach allows students to volunteer by teaching science lessons at low-income Austin elementary schools. Students can receive two (CH207K) or three (CH371K) hours of chemistry or elective credit depending on the major and prerequisites. Learn more about the program at an information session.
     

  • Study Abroad Office hosts information fair  (website)
     Sept. 2nd (W): 10am-3pm
     Gregory Plaza
     More than 50 study abroad programs will be highlighted at this semi-annual event.
     

  • EXPO 101 (The Basics) & 201 (Maintaining Contact)
    Presented by EOE, WEP, & Lockheed Martin
     Sept. 8th (T): 5-6:30pm
    Texas Union Ballroom (UNB 3.202)
     = Lockheed Martin sponsored door prizes
    = 2 - $250 Book Scholarships
     = Bring your resume!!!
    = Both new and experienced students can benefit from this career development program hosted by WEP & EOE.  All engineering students are welcome to attend!  Representatives from Lockheed Martin will be present and interested in visiting with YOU!
    = EXPO 101 (The Basics) - Explore the do's and don'ts of approaching corporate recruiters at EXPO! Practice your 30 second introduction that could make the difference between a job and no job!  Learn what to wear, what to take and how to prepare so that you make the most of EXPO this year. 
    = EXPO 201 (Maintaining Contact) - Learn how to market your latest engineering work experience at EXPO.  Explore EXPO strategies for students with employment offers who still want to consider more options.  Get tips on how to stand out from the crowd, especially if your GPA is average.  Get answers to your tough EXPO questions.
     ==Spaghetti dinner provided to all registrants. Space limited to the first 300 students registered.
     Please register online.
     

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
    General Meeting
    Sept. 8th (T): 6:30-7:30pm     (food served @ 6:15pm)
    ETC 2.108
     

  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
    General Meeting
    Sept. 9th (W): 6:30-7:30pm     (food served @ 6:15pm)
    ECJ 1.202
     

  • 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. 10 (TH), 4-5pm, CPE 2.210
     - Sept. 16 (W), 4-5pm,     CPE 2.208
      - 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 Workshops!
    Sept. 2nd - Ace the Case Interview
    Sept. 9th - Resume Writing
    Sept. 10th - Careers in Consulting
    Sept. 11th - Resume Writing
    Sept. 17th - Why Co-op?
    Sept. 18th - How to Prepare for EXPO
    Sept. 21st - Commodity Trading in the Energy Industry
    Sept. 24th - Technical Interviews
    Sept. 28th - Tips for a Successful Behavioral Interview
     

  • Pi Sigma Pi Study Nights (PSP)
    Beginning September 14th
    Every Monday: 6:00-8:00pm
    Pi Study Room, ECJ 1.216

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

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

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 Program Coordinator

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