JMU Spring 2013 OCR Registration Opens Tomorrow!

Curriculum Guides

Use the following curriculum guides to help you determine your classes for next semester.  As always, if you have questions, please ask.  You can use the LiveChat option during regular office hours or schedule an appointment online: http://newboltl.youcanbook.me

If you started in MATH 235 and PHYS 240/140L, follow this guide:

If you started in MATH 231 and CHEM 131/131L, follow this guide:

If you are currently taking MATH 231 and either BIO 222 or GEOL 210, you'll need to take CHEM 131/131L and MATH 232.

WAVES Peru Competitive water purification internship

Our General Engineering students are encouraged to apply!

Changes to registration times!!!

Due to the uncertainty of the pending weather, class registration for Spring 2013 classes will begin on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Students should check MyMadison on Wednesday, October 31st for their new registration appointment time.

CP&P Project Manager Needed

 

Location:  405 Corning Way, Martinsburg, WV

Position:  Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Project Manager is a member of a geographically distributed team that serves a critical role in processing orders for custom precast concrete products manufactured at multiple production facilities. 

PREFERRED SKILLS:

·       Ability to read civil blueprints and interpret relevant specifications.

·       Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

·       Detail oriented with an aptitude for math.

·       Self motivated and ability prioritize work load.

·       Basic computer skills including folder navigation and file management

Principal Accountabilities:

·       Take ownership of each assigned project.

·       Maintain organized files for each assigned project.

·       Assemble submittal packages and deliver to the customer.

·       Determine most economical configuration of precast structures or systems to meet project specific requirements.

·       Document correspondence used to support product configuration decisions.

·       Use proprietary and commercial software to create production drawings for components produced at multiple production facilities.

·       Use basic manual drafting practices to create new or enhance existing drawings for items outside the scope of computer aided tools.

·       Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service to assure correct products and services are configured.

·       Coordinate with Schedulers and Dispatchers to assure timely production and delivery.

·       Support production through drawing interpretation and clear communication of project requirements.

·       Requisition services and/or materials from internal and external resources as necessary to assemble submittals, complete production details, and fulfill order requirements.

COMPENSATION:  Based on current skill levels in relation to the position and previous work history.  Moving expenses afforded to existing CP&P employees.

For questions or further information, please contact:

Brian Hofe, Engineering Manager, (540) 437-2074, bhofe@concretepandp.com or

Scott Crumpler, Mid-Atlantic Region Manager, (304) 267-5630, scrumpler@concretepandp.com

CONCRETE PIPE AND PRECAST, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Recruit Tech Alumni Career Fair on 11/15

The Recruit Tech Alumni Career Fair is open to December 2012 graduates and alumni.  JMU students and alumni are invited to attend this event. The attached flier has more information. There are currently 75 employers registered for this event.

Attention JMU Alumni! The Recruit Tech Alumni Career Fair presented by MyWorkster will be held on November 15, 2012 from 11:00AM-3:00PM at George Mason University. Whether you're looking to network or to explore a new career in technology, you'll find all the best opportunities at this fair.

MyWorkster is pre-selecting each registrant to only include 85 of the best employers in the DC, VA and MD area. You can expect to find hundreds of open positions in information technology, cyber security, cloud computing, quality assurance, engineering, aerospace, telecom, project management, intelligence, operations, homeland security, research and many more.
To register for this event go to www.recruitdctech.eventbrite.com. There is a $10 charge to attend.  For questions contact Lisa Penberthy at (914) 953-8287 or lisa@myworkster.com.

Registration Dates/Times are now in MyMadison

Your date and time for your registration appointment is posted in MyMadison.  Login and go to your student center.  To the right (in a blue box) you'll find details about your time.

CSIIP (Internships): Student Application Process Begins November 1st!

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is excited to announce the launching of the Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP) www.csiip.spacegrant.org, and the opening of the CSIIP application process on 1 November 2012.

Is a W on my transcript bad?

Each semester there are a specific deadlines for dropping a course with a 'W' instead of risking a failing grade.  The deadline to withdraw from Fall 2012 semester classes is Thursday, October 25th at 5pm.

What does the 'W' mean? The 'W' indicates that a course has been dropped.  A course that has been dropped with a 'W' does not impact your GPA calculation. The total number of 'W's' on a transcript may be a concern to a potential employer or a graduate school.

If dropping a course results in less than full-time semester status (12 hours), you should be aware of the impact on:

• Financial Aid - Less than full-time status could impact the amount of aid that you can receive. Contact the Financial Aid Office with questions or to determine the impact of dropping below full-time status.


• Medical and/or Automobile Insurance - Medical and/or automobile insurance companies may also require you to have full-time status to remain on a parent's insurance coverage. Check with your specific insurance company to determine the impact before dropping below full-time status.

Engineering Our Future - Philip Shucet Lecture - October 26

The Department of Engineering is honored to present the first Fall 2012 Distinguished Lecture Series: Engineering Our Future with Philip Shucet on Friday, October 26th at 3:30 in ISAT #259 (nTelos Room).

Making the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile

Making the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile

BY ELIZABETH LIONS

Why are so many people confounded by today’s rapidly changing social media landscape? Like eating vegetables, we all know we need to be online and have a professional presence, but it gets confusing when it come to content, frequency and engagement. The most popular presentation I gave this year was on social media — how it works and why we should even bother.

Mostly, I get a lot of questions about using LinkedIn. Questions such as:

• What should be on my LinkedIn profile?
• Do I have it filled out enough?
• What else should I put on there?
• Should I have three recommendations?
• Does my picture look ok?
• Do I have to have a picture at all?
• What do people look at when they read my profile?
• How will a recruiter find me ?

To make it very easy, your LinkedIn profile should mirror your resume. Take out your resume and start there. Employers will look at your LinkedIn profile and it needs to match your resume or potential hiring authorities will be confused. As you can imagine, confusion isn’t the desired effect, and you may not get a call to interview.

Begin with the basics. Where you worked, how long you worked there and job title is fine. More than that, people will not have time to read, and won't be inclined to do so. My suggestion is to have a short page. Less is more. Being too detailed on LinkedIn could be a hindrance, rather than a help. Remember, this is just a snapshot of your professional skills and what you have to offer.

Which brings me to my next point. What do you have to offer? What unique skills and qualities do you have that a reader would be interested in? When you write, consider the reader at all times.

Ah, the dreaded picture. What should the picture look like? The picture should be simple and current. Carefully look at the background. Don’t allow the background to distract the reader.  Think of it this way: if you met someone you didn't know at a coffee shop, would they recognize you from your LinkedIn photo?

Recruiters will find you by titles and by key words. Fill out the skills section of LinkedIn from the drop-down menu’s skill words. Be creative. Use as many as you can to trip the search engine. Be broad as well. For example, if you are a software engineer, include words such as design, de-bugging, create, code, etc. As simple as that sounds, break it down for the reader and trip the search engine. Use a little industry jargon and pepper that in the profile as well.

Thirty-nine percent of LinkedIn users are managers, directors, owners, chief officers or presidents. The industries with the highest concentration are high tech (14.3%), finance (12.4%) and manufacturing (10.1%). Seventy-five percent use it for business purposes, and of all social media, it has the oldest users at an average of 44.2 years old.

Above all, remember you are writing your profile for others. There are real, live people on the other end of the computer screen.

For more on making the most of your LinkedIn profile, see also:

Pollak, Lindsey, "How to Showcase Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn: 8 Tips," LinkedIn blog post, 26 June 2012

IEEE-USA Webinar, The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success, Presenter: Wayne Breitbarth, Recorded 10 May 2012

Elizabeth Lions is an author, speaker and executive coach and leadership expert. Her second book, I Quit! Working for You isn’t Working for Me, will be released in late October 2012. She specializes in working with engineers and high tech professionals in coaching practice. For more about her work, please visit www.elizabethlions.com

Comments may be submitted to todaysengineer@ieee.org.

Registration workshops for freshmen

Need a refresher for registration?

General Education/FAQ workshops and Spring Registration workshops

Location: Taylor 305

Mon, Oct 22nd 4-4:30pm < GenEd/FAQ workshop
Wed, Oct 24th 1:30pm-2pm  < Gen/FAQ workshop
 Monday, Oct 29th 11am-11:30pm <Registration workshop
Thurs, Nov. 1st 4-4:30pm < Registration workshop
 Mon, Nov. 5th 3:30-4pm <Registration workshop

Spring Registration Workshops in Resident Halls
Thursday, Oct. 18th @ 7pm > Potomac 
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd @ 7:30pm > Hanson
Thursday, Oct. 25th  @ 7pm > Oak- (GenED/FAQ)
Thursday, Oct. 25th @ 8pm > Oak- (Registration)
Monday, Oct. 29th @ 9pm > Wayland
Mon, Nov. 5th @ 7pm > Frederickson
Wed, Nov. 7th @ 8pm >McGraw-Long

New Scholarships, Fellowships; Engineering for Veterans

OCTOBER 2012            

The Source for Future Engineers

Welcome to The Accelerator, a monthly e-newsletter that keeps engineering students informed and helps them connect and succeed. Here you will find the latest news affecting student life, engineering, and higher education; information on contests, grants and scholarships, and internships; tips on career planning; and interesting examples of student research. Each of the categories immediately below links to a growing collection of useful sources.

CONTESTS | RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES | SCHOLARSHIPS | INTERNSHIPS

News

Social Media Posts Could Sway Admissions 
Some schools check out applicants online.
Engineering, Computer Grads Make More
Census Bureau projects lifetime earnings.
Students Lack Financial Information
40 percent of borrowers say they weren't counseled.
Campaign to Avert Federal R&D Cuts
Labs, grad students could feel the squeeze.
Swiss Students Inspired by Turtles
They're working on a nimble-swimming 'bot that hauls cargo.

More News

A Vet Conquers Injury, Tackles Engineering 

Matthew Zajac lost two legs and part of his right wrist when his truck hit a roadside bomb in Baghdad. That was in 2007. Today, he's rock climbing, sky diving, scuba diving--and pursuing a mechanical engineering degree at New Mexico State University. Never mind that he didn't do very well in high school and "used to hate math." Read more.

GIs Show 'Weak' Interest in Engineering
Senate Bill Would Boost GIs' STEM Benefits
What Vets Need if They Seek Science and Engineering Degrees
Where Colleges Need to Improve Help for Veterans
Follow Q&As on Post-9/11 GI Bill Facebook Page 
 
More

From the Student Division

October Update by Zone Liaison Julie Little-Wiles.

Student Division Featured in Pearson's My Engineering Community 

Student Papers Presented at the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference

Fellowships

Kick-start your studies in engineering with great paid fellowships offering up to $42,000 per year. We've added new Scholarships, too!

Physical Science Consortium Fellowship  
NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Environmental Protection Agency Fellowships

More

Useful Links

From ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) to WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network), some 30 professional societies, nonprofits, activist groups, and service organizations offer a variety of programs and information for engineering students. Click here for a complete alphabetical listing.

Got an awesome student project or startup company? Or a great story about how you got your first engineering job? Tell us here.

About This Newsletter

The Accelerator is published by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a non-profit organization committed to enhancing efforts to improve STEM and engineering education. It is a collaboration with the ASEE Student Division. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

Managing Editor: Jaimie N. Schock.

American Society for Engineering Education
1818 N Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20036
Inspiring Innovation. Advancing Research. Enhancing Education.

STEM Internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

Research Opportunities at National Laboratories

Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureates, Graduate Students, and Faculty

Please contact Cheryl Brown at Cheryl.brown@orau.org or Cheryl Terry at Cheryl.terry@orau.org for additional information on the
Higher Education Research Experiences (HERE) or Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS)

• Want to complete a hands-on research project?
• Want to gain a competitive advantage?
• Want to be mentored by top nationally acclaimed scientists?
• Want to use state-of-the-art equipment and facilities?
• Want to interact with a national community of peers?

General Information
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has a long history and interest in providing hands-on research experiences to students at all academic levels.  Over the years, these research experience programs have enhanced students’ academic curricula and at the same time have helped the Laboratory (1) develop its own workforce and (2) contribute to the national vision for excellence in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. ORNL is a multi-program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department (DOE) by UT-Battelle, LLC.  Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation’s leadership in key areas of sciences, engineering, mathematics, and technology.  ORNL scientists are also fully supportive of their responsibility to help mentor the next generation of scientists.

Eligibility
You must meet the qualifications of all programs if you would like to complete an application.  You can find the eligibility requirements on the program postings.

Selection
Applicants are selected based on academic achievements, scientific interests, and career goals.

Stipend
Participants will receive a stipend based on academic level.  Plus some programs provide a housing allowance, and one round trip to and from the lab from your university or home.  Certain eligibility requirements will need to be met in order to be eligible for the housing and travel.  See information provided on web site.

Application
Please visit http://www.orau.org/ornl and click on your academic level to learn more about educational programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Complete your profile in the Talent and Opportunity System (TOppS) system and then apply to one or all of the program postings. Applications must be submitted visa the TOppS system.  See the programs web sites for deadline dates.
 

Valley 25x25 Renewable Energy Symposium - Oct 24

Are you interested in learning about renewable energy
research projects at James Madison University?

If so, please join the Valley 25x’25 team for a Research
Review on Wednesday, October 24th from 12:00 –
5:00 PM in ISAT 259 (the nTelos room).

Presentations will highlight student efforts working with
local biodiesel producers, a sustainability matrix analyzing
poultry litter to energy technologies, an electric vehicle
conversion project, and an exploration of sustainability as it
relates to solar energy production to name a few.  The full
program can be found on the Research and Public Service
homepage under Events:  http://www.jmu.edu/research/.

Refreshments will be provided.

Off-campus visitors are welcome to attend, and should
contact Ben Delp (delpbt@jmu.edu) for parking info.

Attention Students:

Are you interested in meeting with employers who are seeking students for jobs and internships?  You’re invited to the 

29th Annual Diversity Career Day at the University of Virginia on Wednesday, October 24, 2012.  All Students are welcome!

Students from Other Schools are Welcome:

To see what companies will be represented and directions to the location  check out http://www.career.virginia.edu/students/events/dcd.php

It is important that you check this page frequently, as the employer demographic can change periodically.

The fair will be open to students 10am-3pm and a Visiting Students Lounge will be available for you.

Prepare:  Diversity Career Day Preparation Session, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7-8pm, Taylor Hall, Room 303
·         Come learn more about what to expect at Diversity Career Day and how to prepare for the career fair.

Thanks, Laura

Laura Yu Hickerson
Career & Academic Advisor
Liaison to College of Integrated Science & Engineering
JMU|Career & Academic Planning
Wilson Hall, 301, MSC 1016
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540.568.6555
hickerly@jmu.edu
http://www.jmu.edu/cap

Check out the CAP blog:  http://realworldadvisor.blogspot.com/

U.Va. School of Architecture Graduate Open House 11.12.12

You are invited to attend the University of Virginia School of Architecture’s

Fall Graduate Open House
Monday, November 12
9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Learn about some of the highest growing fields in this economy*:
·         Architectural History
·         Architecture
·         Landscape Architecture
·         Urban and Environmental Planning

As a prospective graduate student, you will have the opportunity to

• Meet current students and faculty;
• Visit classes;
• Observe studios and reviews;
• Hear about faculty research; and
• Get your questions answered at information sessions regarding admissions and financial aid.

More information, including a tentative schedule, is posted on the School of Architecture Graduate Open Houses web page: http://www.arch.virginia.edu/events/fall-graduate-open-house.  Please RSVP for the event online or call me directly at 434-924-6442 by Monday, November 5. 

I look forward to meeting you on Monday, November 12.

Best regards,
Kristine Nelson

* The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-13 predicts job growth from 2010 to 2020 as follows: Architecture 24%, Architectural History 18% (varies with position type), Landscape Architecture 16%, and Urban + Environmental Planning 16%.( http://www.bls.gov/oco/)

JHU MS in Applied Economics

Information Session on Summer study abroad in South Africa

Engineering students interested in the International Health and Sustainability in South Africa Summer study abroad program are invited to an information session on Wednesday 17th October from 4pm – 5pm in HHS 2021. There, you will get an overview of South Africa, the program objectives and structure as well as the credits you can earn through the program.

If you have any questions or would like to attend the session but are unable to, don’t hesitate to contact me.

==============================
Adebayo Ogundipe, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Engineering
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
James Madison University, MSC 4113
HHS Building, Room 3207
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
P: 540-568-4964
ogundiaa@jmu.edu

Spring 2013 Registration for FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Brace yourself...this is a lengthy post!

But it's important!


Spring registration starts October 29th and many of you have or will have questions regarding your registration process, so I hope to answer most of those questions here.



1.  How are the appointment times for registration determined?
The order for registration is based on the number of credits you have, so students with more credits will register before students with less credits - freshmen will likely be some of the last students.  Honors students, athletes, students with disabilities will be assigned earlier appointments.  As freshmen, you’ll probably be registering for classes from Nov. 7 - Nov. 9.

2.  When is my appointment time?You can find your appointment time on your Student Center on MyMadison sometime during the week of October 22nd.  You will have access from the start of your appointment time through the drop/add period on January 15th:

Spring classes will be shown the week of October 22nd



















3.  What classes am I supposed to take?
It depends.  Follow the curriculum guides below to help you determine your next semester:

Anyone who took MATH 231 should follow these guides, whether or not they took MATH 199E.

As always, there are exceptions!  If you do not see your exact schedule listed here, do not hesitate to contact an advisor for help.

4.  Can I meet with an advisor to go over my schedule ahead of time?
Absolutely.  You should make an appointment with your advisor well in advance of your actual enrollment time to ensure that you have ample time to figure out your schedule.
 
New this year...online scheduling and live chat support (during office hours) with Tiffany.  Click on the links above and to the right to use.

5.  Where is my registration appointment?

This is not a dumb question!  You are on your own this time around - you will not come to your advisor’s office to register.  You can enroll anywhere as long as you have a computer and internet access - on-campus, in a computer lab, at home, Starbucks, wherever!

6.  How many credits should I take?
You must have at least 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student, but you can register for up to 17 hours during your appointment time.  Once open enrollment starts (after everyone has had a chance to get their classes, the system will open up to everyone), then you can add up to 19 hours without permission.  Anything more than 19 credit hours will require permission from Dr. Kolvoord.

7.  Where can I get help when enrolling in classes?
The Madison Advising Peers will be conducting workshops on how to register for classes.  I will post the schedule as soon as I have it. 

Tutorials are also available to help with adding/swapping/dropping classes here:
http://isapps.jmu.edu/ecampus/

8.  What if I need a class that is closed?
You may be able to request an override.  Overrides are not automatic - they are up to the department’s discretion.  Overrides do not enroll you in the class - they only save you a spot, you still have to enroll.

If it is an ENGR class, use this form:
http://www.cisat.jmu.edu/engineering/override.aspx

If it is a Physics class:
Kim C Emerson
Physics Department
PCB 2186
office phone: +1 540 568 6109
e-mail: emersokc@jmu.edu

If it is a Math class:
The Math department has an online system.  See their website for details: http://www.jmu.edu/mathstat/  Pay attention to the deadlines!

If it is a Chemistry class:
Tammy Candido
Chemistry Department
PCB 1186
office phone: +1 540 568 6246
e-mail: candidtd@jmu.edu

9.  What if I have a hold on my account?
You will need to determine why you have the hold on your account.  You may do this by clicking on the hold and following the instructions to clear it up.  Some holds will not allow you to register for classes, so make sure you take care of these holds prior to your enrollment time.

10.  What about my Cluster One General Education classes?
All freshmen should finish their Cluster One General Education classes by the end of their freshmen year (this includes the summer).  You will not be able to take a Cluster One gen eds next year as they are reserved for freshmen only.  If you do not think you will be able to complete all three of your cluster one gen eds, please let me know immediately.

Magnetic Bearings Technology Talk

Just for you: Grad School Guide!!!

New Page. Just For You.

Grad School Guide

It's never to late to think about Graduate School? We put together a new page: Grad School Guide to help you get started. You can browse a variety of programs, universities and request information. Take a look today.

I’m reaching out on behalf of MIT Sloan and the Master of Finance Program to share a few updates and information about our growing program.  Launched in 2009, the MFin program offers one year of intensive finance training.  Combining tradition, innovation, theory, and practice, the MFin program prepares thought leaders for a broad range of careers in finance.  Building on the foundation of MIT Sloan’s powerful finance legacy, the Master of Finance Program offers a unique combination of heritage, resources, and relevance that will shape the leaders needed to effectively impact the complex global economy.  The core finance curriculum is complemented with elective courses, a research practicum, and professional seminars.  Through a rigorous hands-on curriculum and what we call “action learning”, students have the chance to build a deep reservoir of finance knowledge and immediately put that knowledge to work in the world.

I invite you and your students to learn more by reading the attached brochure and by visiting our website.  I would also like to ask you to post the attached flyer in an area that is visible to your students. 

Lastly, the online application for the MFin class matriculating in summer 2013 is currently available here .  Also, for your reference, our application deadlines this year are:
November 8, 2012 (with decisions released by January 15th)
January 7, 2013 (with decisions released by March 14th)

We hope you will share this information about our program with your students.  If you have specific questions, please feel free to email me or give me a call.
Best,
Kimberly


Kimberly E. Ebeling
Assistant Director, Admissions  MIT Sloan School of Management
50 Memorial Drive, E52-450  Cambridge, MA 02142
617.252.1110 tel   617.253.6405 fax

Out of the Office

I will be out of the office for a conference from Wednesday (October 3rd) - Friday (October 5th).  I will check my email regularly, so please feel free to contact me at newboltl@jmu.edu

CarMax Strategy Analyst Position

Attention Seniors -

The CarMax Strategy Group is hiring again and we want to ensure that you hear about the great opportunity of the Strategy Analyst full-time position!

We encourage you to apply by the Resume Submission Deadline:  Wednesday, October 3rd via your Career Services.
Located at our corporate home office headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, The CarMax Strategy Group offers an awesome launching pad for your career.  The role offers a teamwork atmosphere, comradery with a class of associates, high level analysis and strategizing, professional training, senior level exposure, and a complex and interesting project mix seen through to the implementation stages.  Our analysts rave about the personal impact they have on our fast-growing organization, a Fortune 500 company with thousands of employees nationwide.  Analysts present their work to executives and often see it land on the CEO's desk or hear about it on investment earnings calls.  The executive exposure is unparalleled and the career path trajectory is fast and rewarding.  

We are a member of the Fortune 500 and the S&P 500with over 100 stores nationwide in 49 markets... and are proud to be rapidly growing.  The Strategy Group is made up of 40 people acting as internal consultants for every aspect and dimension of the organization including consumer insights, carmax.com, sales, operations, expansion planning, and more (see the teams document attached).  Our casual corporate culture sets us apart -- our 47-year-old CEO, Tom Folliard, can be seen wearing jeans and a CarMax shirt walking the hallways any day of the week.  The work hours are normal.  Work/life balance is attainable and encouraged.  For these reasons and the happiness of our associates, CarMax was just awarded one of the Fortune2012 "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 8th year in a row!

If this sounds like a job for you, apply soon.  For more information, I have attached a few documents for you including the detailed job description, which you can also find on your Career Services database.  Also, check out carmax.com/collegerecruiting.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Best of luck,

Bobby Foley
Analyst, Sales Strategy
The CarMax Strategy Group