Five Reasons to Become an Engineer

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Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.

Engineering Intern

Location –Waynesboro, VA

Description

 Our Waynesboro office is currently looking for a paid summer intern with a background in Engineering. The successful candidate will assist technical staff with various project tasks, e.g., performing basic web and internet based control systems for industrial refrigeration equipment, preparation of technical memoranda, and support of drawing and specification preparations.

Duties
• Assist Technical Manager in solving problems with Industrial Refrigeration systems
• Gather background design information for Engineers and Refrigeration Technical Support Manager
• Perform simple calculations; computer data entry; some exposure to design and cross training
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• This is a full-time intern position lasting from approximately May through mid-August 2011.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in progress; students in engineering
• Related coursework experience strongly preferred
• At least two to three years of college completed
• Previous co-op or internship experience preferred
• Bright, easy to work with, good communication skills, good match skills, patience necessary.

To apply, contact:

Chris Rutt
Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.
373 Mt. Torrey Road
Lyndhurst, VA 22952
Direct: (540) 941-1986
Fax: (540) 932-2068
www.R717.net

Virginia Panel Corporation - looking for an ENGR intern

Virginia Panel Corporation, a world leader in the design of high performance interface systems used for testing in the aerospace, cellular and automotive industries is seeking candidates for two engineering internship positions. VPC’s Engineering team provides mechanical design and testing on new mechanical & electromechanical products. We are located in Waynesboro, VA. Engineering Internship (2 Positions) Preferred candidate must currently be enrolled in a Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering program and have completed a minimum of their sophomore year of college and desire a career in Mechanical, Industrial or electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have strong documentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools. Knowledge of SolidWorks CAD software and FEA experience a plus. To Apply: Please send resume to recruiter@vpc.com. Please specify “Engineering Internship” in the subject of your email. For more information, visit www.vpc.com. Virginia Panel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

Career Focus: Is Now the Right Time for Engineers to Become Entrepreneurs?

Today's Engineer Featured Article:

http://www.todaysengineer.org/Update/2011/Apr/default.html

Internship opportunity with Hollister

Hollister Incorporated in Stuarts Draft is looking for 2 engineering students interested in manufacturing processes to work as interns this summer (preferably rising juniors).  Students should send a cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial is fine) and a faculty letter of recommendation to

Robert W. Chambers
Human Resources Manager
Hollister Incorporated
366 Draft Ave.
Stuarts Draft, VA 24477-9998

bob.chambers@hollister.com

Hollister Incorporated is an independently-owned global company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products, servicing over 90 countries. From the earliest days of our company, there has been a strong sense of community—a connection to people. That connection is embedded in the very fabric of our company, and as we continue to develop new products and services, we are focused on meeting the healthcare needs of people throughout the global community.  The manufacturing facility in Stuarts Draft, VA is the flagship production facility for Hollister healthcare products worldwide.

Summer Internship Opportunity

WhiteWave Foods Company, Mount Crawford, VA

WhiteWave Foods Company, a food processing and bottling company in Mount Crawford, is looking for up to two engineering interns this summer.  Projects are likely to include troubleshooting of issues related to automation equipment as well as other engineering related duties.  Interested students should forward their resumes to:

Phil Davis
Process Improvement Coordinator
WhiteWave Foods Company
phillip.davis@whitewave.com

Collegiate Inventors Competition

OBJECTIVES
Introduced in 1990, the Collegiate Inventors Competition has recognized, rewarded, and encouraged hundreds of students to share their inventive ideas with the world. The Competition promotes exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors and provides a window on the technologies from which society will benefit in the future.

ELIGIBILITY
Students must be enrolled (or have been enrolled) full-time in any U.S. or Canadian college or university at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted. In the case of a team (maximum of four students), at least one member of the team must meet the full-time eligibility criteria.  The other team members must have been enrolled on a part-time basis (at a minimum) sometime during the 24-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted.


Check it out if you are interested:
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html

Intern for the hottest startups in DC!

DC Tech Summer is your common app for all the tech and startup internships in Washington, DC.

But DC Tech Summer is about more than internships! You'll get to attend special events, meet local founders and network with the DC startup community, while enjoying your summer in the nation's capital.


Apply online: http://dctechsummer.com/

Early Application Deadline is April 25th

summer engineeering research opportunity at JMU

I am looking for an engineering student (any level) to help with a research project this summer.  This is an 8 week paid position ($9/hr, 30 hrs/week) that will revolve around modeling and testing a full size electric utility vehicle.  The selected student will work with a geography student to model the energy required to operate the vehicle along certain routes, and then drive the vehicle along those routes while collecting energy usage data for comparison.

I will be working with the student to help them model and instrument the vehicle and will also provide guidance related to data analysis.  Interested students should send me their resume.  Students are also welcome to stop by my office or send me an email to learn more about the project.

Thanks,
Rob Prins
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
James Madison University
(540) 568-8869
prinsrj@jmu.edu
HHS 3226

Best-paying college major: ENGINEERING

Good news!  Share with your parents!


http://money.cnn.com/2011/04/08/pf/college/best_paying_college_majors/?section=money_latest

MARCUS Conference 2011

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of Undergraduate Scholarship (MARCUS) at Sweet Briar College is devoted exclusively to the research and scholarly endeavors of undergraduate students. Students from all academic disciplines are invited to submit abstracts, and may choose to present their work in a poster session or an oral presentation session.

At the most recent conference, in October 2010, over 100 students from 18 colleges and universities presented their work in the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences.

The 13th annual MARCUS conference will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011. A preliminary call for abstracts will be sent in March to those on our mailing list.  Online registration for the conference will begin in August.



For more information:
http://www.sbc.edu/marcus

I took a course at a community college over the summer...

Now what?

Have the school's Registrar's Office (where you took the course) send an official transcript to JMU's Registrar. 

The letter grades earned for dual enrollment or other transfer course work will not appear on the JMU transcript nor will they be included in the JMU cumulative grade point average.  The grades will, however, be included in the grade point average used to determine graduation honors for students eligible for graduation honors.

How do I get a transcript from JMU?

Transcripts are issued at the written request of the student.  The request can be submitted three ways, via e-campus, by completing the Transcript Request Form or via a written letter.  Mailed transcripts will be sent within three to five business days after we receive your request.  There is no charge for transcripts.

http://www.jmu.edu/registrar/transcripts.shtml

Transferring Course Credit

A student wishing to earn credits at another institution, either during the summer or during a regular session, must obtain permission from the Office of the Registrar in advance of taking courses from another institution.  Course descriptions are required for courses taken outside the Virginia Community College System.  The Office of the Registrar will make the determination concerning the course and its application toward a JMU degree following consultation with the head of a department or the director of the school, if necessary.  Permission to transfer credit into the General Education Program will be based on an evaluation of the extent to which the course meets the objective of the General Education Program.  To complete final hours away from JMU, students must have the approval of the dean of their major.  The Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit form is available in the Office of the Registrar or by clicking here: http://www.jmu.edu/registrar/FAQ.shtml#TransferCredit

MATH 236 for the Summer and MATH 237 for the Fall

For those of you planning to take MATH 236 over the summer and MATH 237 in the fall, please read the following important message:

1. During your registration appointment, you may not be able to enroll in MATH 237 on your own.
2. There are currently 3 2 sections of MATH 237 that will work with engineering students' schedules:
1. MATH 237-0001(70279) MWF 8:00AM-8:50AM and Tu 8:00AM-9:15AM with Gary Peterson DO NOT CHOOSE - RESERVED FOR PHYSICS MAJORS
2. MATH 237-0004(73719) MWF 1:25PM-2:15PM and Tu 2:00PM-3:15PM with Anthony Tongen
3. MATH 237-0005(73723) MWF 11:15AM-12:05PM and Tu 11:00AM-12:15PM with Anthony Tongen
3. As you are registering for your other classes, leave room for at least one of these MATH courses to fit into your schedule.
4. Email me with your preferences (EX.  Hi Tiffany, I will be taking MATH 236 over the summer at BRCC and would like to get an override for MATH 237 for the fall 2011 semester.  The sections that would work best for me (in order of preference are): Section 5, Section 4 and Section 1.  Thank you, Your Name)
5. I will get a permission number from the Math department and email you.  Please do not freak out if you do not have your permission number before this semester ends.  You will be FINE :)  I am working closely with the Math department to make certain that you will get a seat.

Questions?  Don't hesitate to ask me!
Have a good one,
Tiffany

Army Corps of Engineers Job

Summer Intership with HRRSA

The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Regional Sewer Authority (HRRSA)  is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to attracting talented, hard working, and highly motivated people to join the HRRSA team. Our employees enjoy a generous benefits package and a friendly work environment that emphasizes teamwork and career development.  Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg, Virginia,  HRRSA is an independent, political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia with approximately 27 employees.

Check it out and apply here:
http://www.hrrsa.org/employment/job-openings-available