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School of Engineering Weekly E-Newsletter
Week of September 26, 2016 Vol. 7– Issue 2
Announcements
Advising Time Switch and More! More information on Page 2.
Engineering Service Learning. More information on Page 7.
CITRIS events. More information on Page 14.
Important Dates:
** FAFSA (2017-18) Opens: Oct 1
** Spring 2017 Schedule: Oct 10
** Mid-Semester Grades: Oct 18
If you need assistance contact your
advisor.
Internships, Jobs, Fellowships,
& Graduate School
New: American Councel of Engineering Companies
Scholarship Rentec Direct's Tech Mastery Scholarship Nourish Technology Inc. CSE Intern
Nourish Technology Inc. ME Intern
CRM Administrator & Applications Programmer (Contract)
Biosense Webster
The Air Force Research Laboratory
GEICO Achievement Award
Entry Level Jobs and Internships at Pfizer
Santa Cruz Biotechnology-Entry Level Computer Sci-ence position
GoEngineer webinars
AccessComputing
Pathways to Science
NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships
California Energy Commission energy analyst
Find more opportunities at: http://engr-
advising.ucmerced.edu/resources/internships
Visit our website at http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/
Academic Advising
Advising WALK-IN Monday: 10:00am - 11:45am Tuesday: 10:00am - 11:45am
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
**See advising website for your advisors specific
availability**
Last Names A-E (all students) – Nadia Margison ([email protected])
Last Names F-L (all students) – Christina Mayo
Last Names M-Q (all students) – Phung Colvin
Last Names R-Z (all students) – Karla Gonzalez ([email protected])
Resources
Stem Resource Center– Free tutoring, STEM courses
Location: AOA 114
Website: http://stemresourcecenter.ucmerced.edu/
Tutoring Schedule:
http://stemresourcecenter.ucmerced.edu/tutoring
Bright Success Center– Peer Assisted Learning Support
available start February 2nd.
Location: KL 222
Website:
http://learning.ucmerced.edu/programs/tutoring
Note: Please check the website as the schedule will continue to
develop. All sessions are free of charge, no sign-ups needed.
Center for Career & Professional Advancement (Career Services)
Center for Career & Professional Advancement has open walk-in hours
every day from 10 am to 2pm to assist you with career related
questions.
Advising/Student Services Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook!
Need to contact your academic advisor? Check here for more information.
Fall 2016 Semester
Mid-Term Season is fast
approaching!
The School of Engineering
hopes the first few weeks of
school have gone well for
everyone. Please come visit us
at SE2 Rm 315 with any
questions!
Please check the Students First Center website for important information regarding deadlines, such as: - Mid-Semester Grades - Course Withdrawal (W) - Priority Registration/Open Registration http://studentsfirst.ucmerced.edu/
Important Dates
Fall 2016 Semester
STEM TUTORING
STEM tutoring for Fall 2016
semester has been
posted! Click the
link below for the
most current
tutoring schedule:
http://
stemresource-
center.ucmerced.edu/tutoring
Fall 2016 Semester
Mandatory First Year Advising Meetings
Calling all First Year Engineering Students!
In efforts to help your transition into UCM, we ask that you please
check your emails regarding your Mandatory First Year Advising Meeting
and schedule an appointment to meet with us.
Appointment times for these meetings will be extended to ensure we can meet with all of you!
Extended Appointment Hours for September 26 - October 28:
Monday 1:00pm—4:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm—4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am—12:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am—12:00pm
Friday: 9:00am—12:00pm
For more information checkout the Engineering Website:
http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/registration/firstyear
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Let’s Put It All Together With InDesign
Description:
In this workshop you will be placing the images in
the Photoshop session in InDesign.
Monday, September 26, 2016 from 6:00 PM—
8:00 PM
Location: KL 202
http://
engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/
events/indesign
Debugging and Advanced Programming in
MATLAB
Description:
This workshop will be going over advanced pro-
graming and the types of programs will be custom-
ized to how far participants get in Workshop 3.
Topics include, functions, function handles and
common code bugs.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 3:00 PM—
4:00 PM
Location: SSM 154
http://
engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/
events/debugging-and-advanced-programing-
matlab
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Basics of Excel Description: Learn the basics of Excel from an industry professional.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
4:30 PM—6:00 PM
Location: KL 208
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/basics-excel
Public Speaking Figured Out in One Hour!
Description: Terrified of public speaking? Worry no more as this workshop will help to conquer that fear! Participants will learn tips and tricks to make public speaking a strength rather than a weakness.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
2:00 PM—3:00 PM
Location: SSB 170
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/public-speaking-0
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Basketball Games Analyzed with SQL
Description: You’ve set things up in session 1 and now participants will answer a series of questions relating to the games.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
4:00 PM—6:00 PM
Location: SE1-138
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/basketball-games-analyzed-sql
Using ArcGIS Online for GIS
Description: Learn how to access UC Merced’s ArcGIS Online enter-prise account to build story maps and web applications for mapping. Recommended for motivated GIS users.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
11:00 AM—3:00 PM
Location: SSM 209
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/using-arcgis-online-gis
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Classic Mechanics with Topcon
Description: This workshop will cover the basics of low-pass filters and how to take into account noise. You will need this workshop when you actually build the noise dampener in session 4.
If you’d like to participate, you are required to register for all four Topcon workshops. Space will only be given to registered guests and if you’d like an exception made please email [email protected].
Friday, September 30, 2016
1:00 PM—3:00 PM
Location: S&E 160
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/classic-mechanics-topcon
Basics of Arduino
Description: Don’t know what an Arduino is? Come and find out!
During this workshop we will go over what an Arduino is and how they are used in everyday life. Participants will be able to create light patterns using LED’s and Ar-duinos.
Free food will be provided. If you have any questions please email [email protected].
Friday, September 30, 2016
4:00 PM—6:00 PM
Location: S&E 160
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/basics-arduino
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
The Basics of CAD Modeling
Description: The basics of AutoDesk and CAD Modeling. During the first workshop we will be using Autodesk Inventor and how it works. At the end of the workshop student will understand basic part modeling and know how to create the basic shapes.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
3:00 PM—4:00 PM
Location: SSM 154
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/basics-cad-modeling
Advanced Excel
Description: The basics of excel is just to get you started but this workshop will explore advanced excel that your next employer will be impressed with. There are so many functions that could make your classes easier, your job easier or a personal project easier. Take this workshop to add Excel on your resume you can be proud of.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 4:30 PM—6:00 PM
Location: KL 208 (2nd floor Library)
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/advanced-excel
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Introduction to Circuits
Description: This free workshop will provide participants an oppor-tunity to practice circuit techniques with no prior expe-rience required. The workshop will introduce basic cir-cuit elements such as resistors and LEDs and allow par-ticipants to build circuits alongside the instructor. At the end of the workshop, participants can observe ad-vanced possibilities of circuit applications from the in-structor and ask questions
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
5:00 PM—6:00 PM
Location: S&E 160
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/introduction-circuits-3
Basketball Players Uncovered with SQL
Description: In Session 3, you will accomplish more advanced analy-sis that uncovers hidden relationships in basketball games.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
4:00 PM—6:00 PM
Location: SE1-138
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/basketball-players-uncovered-sql
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Engineering Service Learning Workshops
Sign-up for any of the following events at:
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events
Advanced Python with Topcon
Description: Ok, you learned the basics from session 1. Now lets code something that will take all that noise and plot it so you can see if your noise dampener actually worked. This is a valuable skill and this code can be shown to your em-ployer for future opportunities.
If you’d like to participate, you are required to register for all four Topcon workshops. Space will only be given to registered guests and if you’d like an exception made please email [email protected].
Friday, October 7, 2016
1:00 PM—3:00 PM
Location: S&E 160
http://engineeringservicelearning.ucmerced.edu/events/advanced-python
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Mobile App Challenge Launch Party
Location: KL 355
When: October 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Please check calendar for any updates:
http://citris.ucmerced.edu/calendar
CITRIS @ UC Merced
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Location: Merced County Arts Council—Merced Multicultural Arts Center
When: October 15, 2016
6:00 PM
Please check calendar for any updates:
http://citris.ucmerced.edu/calendar
CITRIS - UC Merced
Workshops, Events & Sessions
Discover a Strength Domain Series (Executing)
Date: September 27, 2016 & October 11
Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: SSB 250
Applying to Graduate School Workshop
Date: September 27, 2016
Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: SSB 250
Graduate School Fair
Date: September 28, 2016
Time: 11:00am—2:00pm
Location: Gym
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Date: October 4, 2016
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Location: SSB 250
Career Center Workshops
Workshops, Events & Sessions
The Dream Career Academy has been designed to develop, enhance, and empower undocumented students through a six-week, small group, interactive career seminar managed by the Center for Career and Professional Advancement. A key component in the Dream Career Academy is the career development seminars. These semi-nars are co-facilitated by career specialists and guest speakers. The seminars focus on career assessments and ex-ploration, job skills, and graduate school preparation. Skills all students will need in order to thrive in their ca-reers. Participants will have the opportunity to earn a certificate of achievement and rewards for completion.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Apply at: https://goo.gl/AlQhwk
Dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct 13, Oct. 20, and Oct. 27
Dream Career Academy
Job/Internship Opportunities
Job/Internship Opportunities
Scholarships varying in the amounts of $500— $10,000!
Visit the website below for more information and deadlines!
https://community.saltmoney.org/community/paying-for-college/blog/2016/08/29/upcoming -college-scholarship-deadlines-october-2016?WT.mc_id=NEWS-UK
Scholarship Opportunities
For the application and more information, please visit:
http://engr-advising.ucmerced.edu/resources/career-resources/internships-research-opportunities
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