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May 2006 -- Volume V, Issue V R E S E A R C H @ OSU Engineering| OSU RESEARCH SAVES REPLACEMENT OF 92 OREGON BRIDGES-- |  Bridge research for the Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) led by OSU civil engineering professor Chris Higgins has shown that many Oregon bridges slated for repair or replacement are likely to withstand loads for longer than first expected. Of the 365 bridges targeted for repair work in the initial plan, 280 were scheduled for replacement and 85 for repair. After reassessments based on the OSU study, only 188 are scheduled for replacement, 105 for repairs, and 72 have been put in the "no work" category. "By working with Oregon State University and understanding better how these structures take loads, it allowed us to start modifying our approaches to some of these bridges," said Thomas Lauer, the statewide manager for the Office of Project Delivery at ODOT. http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060403/NEWS/604030317 |
S T U D E N T S @ OSU Engineering| BREATH-CONTROLLED FISHING ROD WINS TOP DESIGN PRIZE-- |  Mechanical Engineering juniors David Meeker, Tesfalem Zewdneh, Paul Stuart, and Kyle Zirschky won first place in this year's American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Design Competition, North American Pacific District, held at Boise State University. Their winning design will be on display at the Engineering Expo May 19 (see "Events" below). Read more about the local competition held last fall: http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2005/11/30/news/community/wedloc12.txt |
| CIVIL TEAMS DAZZLE WITH CONCRETE CANOE, BOCCE BALLS, AND A "GORGEOUS" STEEL BRIDGE-- |  OSU's student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) had their best overall showing at this year's regional conference in Olympia, WA. The 18-member Steel Bridge team, captained by Benjamin Park, took 1st place in aesthetics for their beautifully designed and fabricated structure. Jenna Dinsmore placed 2nd in the Technical Paper contest, with her talk on "Should New Orleans be Rebuilt?". The Geotechnical team of Evan Kawashima, Jared Nakamoto, Brad Bennett, and Kevin Lee placed 2nd. The Concrete Canoe team, led by Erin George, did a superb job in all aspects of the competition, placing 3rd Overall. The Concrete Bocce Ball team led by Tara Stone and Jolene Drake placed 4th. |
| STUDENTS LAND PRESTIGIOUS FELLOWSHIPS-- |  Electrical and computer engineering PhD student Hai Chiang is recipient of a 2006-07 Intel Foundation PhD Fellowship. The award, which pays tuition and fees, includes a $20,000 stipend, an Intel notebook computer, and mentoring by an Intel researcher.
 Bioengineering student Erin Rieke, currently on student exchange to Italy, received a two-year Barry M. Goldwater Fellowship worth $7,500/yr. to help her achieve her career goal of developing new and innovative cancer treatments that are less harmful and more effective than current treatments. The Goldwater Program provides a continuing source of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by funding college students in these disciplines.
 Civil engineering graduate student Scott Emerson English is recipient of the 2006 J. Waldo Smith Hydraulic Fellowship from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The award of $2,000 is used for tuition, research, and living expenses while English focuses on water resources and coastal engineering. |
I N T E R N A T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E S @ OSU Engineering| WHERE IN THE WORLD DO YOU WANNA GO?-- |  2006 IS "YEAR OF STUDY ABROAD"
The U.S. Senate has declared 2006 the "Year of Study Abroad," recognizing the important role study abroad plays in shaping American education and global leadership. U.S. citizens and higher education institutions are urged to promote and expand study abroad opportunities. OSU offers a broad range of study abroad experiences in 36 countries, including overseas internships. Check it out at: http://oregonstate.edu/international/study_abroad/index.html |
I N D U S T R Y C O L L A B O R A T I O N @ OSU Engineering| BIODIESEL RESEARCH TRIGGERS AVALANCHE OF INDUSTRY INTEREST-- |  An Associated Press story that ran in newspapers around the world has created a flurry of interest from a wide range of businesses wanting to know more about a microreactor for biodiesel production that's being developed by OSU chemical engineering professor Goran Jovanovic. The inquiries are being handled through the OSU Office of Technology Transfer, where officials are working to set up a partnership with investors to speed the research. The record high prices of petroleum is contributing to the intense interest in the microreactor. Read the MSNBC story: http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12390443/ |
| PRE-ENGINEERING EFFORTS GET $143,000 BOOST FROM ETIC-- |  The Engineering & Technology Industry Council (ETIC) has awarded $142,865 in grants to help fund OSU's efforts to improve the pipeline of engineering and technology students in K-12 and postsecondary education. The grants support the OSU SMILE Program (Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences), the College of Engineering Ambassadors and a program for early exposure of K-12 students to science and engineering. The awards are given to programs that advance pre-engineering education efforts through a broad range of outreach, curricula, and professional development. http://engr.oregonstate.edu/news/story/1770 |
K - 1 2 T E A C H I N G A D V E N T U R E S @ OSU Engineering| AMBASSADORS BRING ENGINEERING TO LIFE FOR K-12 STUDENTS-- |  This year, the OSU College of Engineering Ambassadors, a group of 11 engineering students representing every department in the College, traveled to more than 50 high schools throughout Oregon demonstrating how engineering helps people and benefits society and why it's a great career choice for youth — particularly women and underrepresented minorities. The Ambassadors also brought the fun of engineering to more than 1,000 K-12 students through hands-on, interactive activities at elementary and middle school events and campus visits. Ambassadors also hosted 42 high school career counselors at OSU for a "Day of Engineering" where faculty illustrated the range of research underway at OSU, and the opportunities for their students in engineering. Teachers interested in having an Ambassador visit classrooms, and parents or students interested in arranging a visit to the College, can do so via the Ambassadors website: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/wme/ambassadors.htm |
F A C U L T Y & S T A F F @ OSU Engineering| MILO KORETSKY NAMED FIRST L. L. STEWART FACULTY SCHOLAR-- |  Chemical engineering professor Milo Koretsky is the first Stewart Scholar at OSU — a designation that carries with it a $20,000 award to support the scholar's research. Koretsky earned the Dow Chemical Excellence in Teaching Award while a PhD student at Berkeley in 1987. Since joining the OSU College of Engineering in 1981, he has been named an Intel Faculty Fellow five times. His textbook, "Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics," published in 2004, is considered a premier text for undergraduate thermodynamics instruction nationwide. Read the whole story: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Mar06/stewartscholar.html |
| GABOR TEMMES HONORED WITH 2006 IEEE AWARD-- |  Gabor Temes, a professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is the recipient of the 2006 IEEE Gustav Robert Kirchhoff Award given by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The award honors Temes for fundamental contributions to analog signal processing techniques that have had a broad impact on the quality of sound and data communications. http://www.gtconnect.com/articles/2006/02/06/news/community/monloc88.txt |
I N N O V A T I O N S @ OSU Engineering| NEW TECHNOLOGY COULD DETECT COVERT NUCLEAR TESTS-- |  New radiation detection technology being developed by David Hamby, a professor in the Dept. of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, could assist in the tracking of nuclear weapons testing by identifying the presence of radioactive gases in the atmosphere within 24 hours of an underground detonation. A new three-year, $1.25 million grant from the National Nuclear Security Administration will help Hamby develop a stand-alone device that could be placed near the borders of countries suspected of detonating nuclear weapons. http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Apr06/hambygrant.html |
A L U M N I @ OSU Engineering| ALUM APPOINTED HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF JAPAN-- |  Michael Shigeru Inoue has been appointed Honorary Consul General of Japan in San Diego by the Japanese Government. Inoue received his PhD from OSU in 1967 and was a professor of Industrial Engineering here for 17 years. In 1982, he joined Kyocera International Inc., San Diego, and in 1986, he was appointed Vice President. He became Senior Advisor in 2002 and served the company in that capacity until his retirement in 2004. http://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/e_m01_06.htm |
H E A R D O N C A M P U S @ OSU Engineering"Oregon State has provided me with a very practical education. I can take complex problems and break them down into their basic components. Some students I've met from other universities have such technical backgrounds that they're unable to see the big picture."-Katie Cranston, senior in Civil Engineering from Coquille, Oregon
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U P C O M I N G E V E N T S @ OSU EngineeringMay 18 - Dr. Valerie Young speaks on the "Impostor Syndrome"
In the face of often overwhelming evidence to the contrary, many people doubt themselves, their competence, and their abilities. Why? And how does one overcome this sense of self-doubt? LaSells Stewart Center, OSU campus, 6:30 p.m. For more information visit http://www.impostorsyndrome.com, or contact Andrea Beloy at andrea.beloy@oregonstate.edu or (541) 737-6751. May 19 - OSU Engineering Expo
Come tour the latest student creations! More than 50 Senior Design Projects will be showcased, complete with prototypes demonstrations, including the award winning breath-controlled fishing rod designed for people with limited use of their arms. Don't miss the Robo*Palooza, the TekBots® Triathlon, and the FIRST Robots built by talented young creators at Oregon high schools. And check out the OSU SAE Mini Baja and Formula racing cars, the OSU Human Powered Vehicle, and more! This multi-department event is free and open to the public, 2-5 p.m., in and around the Kelley Engineering Center, OSU campus. Bring the whole family! For more information, call 541-737-3617, or email eecs.relations@oregonstate.edu May 19 - Commercializing Technology Innovations in a Global Context
Symposium focusing on ways Oregon universities, businesses, and government can create an environment that encourages innovation and the commercialization of ideas. Keynote speaker: Oregon Treasurer Randall Edwards. Begins at 8:30 a.m. in LaSells Stewart Center. Information and registration information at: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Apr06/innovation.html I M P O R T A N T L I N K S @ OSU Engineering |
