CSE Student Announcements

Feb 28, 13

Graduating seniors: Sign up by Friday, March 15 for commencement ceremony

Students graduating between Summer 2012 and Fall 2013 are eligible to participate in the May 2013 College of Science and Engineering Commencement Ceremony. Those wanting to participate in the ceremony must register by Friday, March 15.

Feb 28, 13

Schlumberger and H.B. Fuller hosting info sessions on Monday, March 4

Two global companies are visiting campus to talk about career and internship opportunities with science and engineering students. H.B. Fuller is hosting an information session on Monday, March 4, 5-6 p.m., STSS, Room 121. Schlumberger is also hosting an information session on Monday, March 4, 6-8 p.m., Keller Hall, Room 3-115. Free food at both sessions!

Feb 28, 13

Engineers Without Borders hosts Target product design engineer on Wednesday, March 6

The Engineers Without Borders-UMN student chapter is hosting Target product design engineer Mark Chase on Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m., Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 170. All CSE students are welcome to attend. Free pizza!

Feb 28, 13

Symantec hosts Cyber Readiness Challenge on Wednesday, March 6

Symantec, one of the world's largest software companies with offices in Roseville, Minn., is visiting campus to host a unique Cyber Readiness Challenge competition on Wednesday, March 6, 4:30-10:30 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Free food!

Feb 28, 13

Gemini Project workshop on Thursday, March 7 focuses on leveraging diversity in innovation

Learn from three seasoned R&D leaders with multinational experience in global companies as they share their perspective and advice on leveraging cultural diversity in innovation at the next Gemini Project workshop on Thursday, March 7, 4-5:30 p.m., Walter Library, Room 101. Free food and networking after the presentation. Register now!

Feb 28, 13

Society of Professional Engineers seminar on Thursday, March 7 gives insight into working in a large consulting firm

The student chapter of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers is hosting a seminar by Kerry Cooley Bruggeman, P.E., who will discuss working in a large private consulting firm. The meeting is Thursday, March 7, 5-6 p.m., Keller Hall, Room 3-115. All CSE students are welcome to attend. Free pizza!

Feb 28, 13

Register by Friday, March 8 for Kohl's IT Sophomore Shadow Day Event

Nationwide retailer Kohl's is hosting a special event on Friday, April 12 at its corporate office in Menomonee Falls, Wisc., for sophomores considering a career in information technology. If you are interested, register by Friday, March 8 to attend. All sophomores will be notified whether or not they are invited to the event by Friday, March 15.

Feb 28, 13

Apply by Monday, March 11 to attend UnitedHealth Group 2013 Campus Talent Summit

Network with UnitedHealth Group business leaders, new hires, and college recruiters while increasing your knowledge about UnitedHealth Group businesses at the UnitedHealth Group's 2013 Campus Talent Summit on April 4-5. Apply by Monday, March 11 to attend.

Feb 28, 13

Peace Corps information sessions are March 12, April 11 and May 2

Learn more about the Peace Corps from volunteers who will share their experiences living and working abroad at an information session on Tuesday, March 12, Thursday, April 11, and Thursday, May 2. All sessions are 5-6 p.m. in Heller Hall, Room 214 (West Bank).

Feb 28, 13

Science and mathematics teaching internship in Thailand offered May-June 2013

This May, the STEM Education Center is offering eight, three-credit, three-week internships in Thailand teaching science and mathematics. The application deadline is March 15 or when openings are filled. Apply now!

Feb 27, 13

Applications due April 15 to conduct summer research in Korea

The College of Science and Engineering's partner university in South Korea, POSTECH, is interested in hosting selected CSE students as research assistants during summer 2013. Applications are due April 15. Apply now!

Feb 21, 13

Apply now to be a CSE Outreach Assistant this summer

The College of Science and Engineering currently has three open positions for CSE Outreach Assistants from mid-May through the end of August this summer. These paid positions include work as camp counselors, event planners, and administrative assistants under the supervision of CSE staff. Apply now!

Feb 21, 13

Toy designer to talk about innovation at Tesla Works meeting on Friday, Feb. 22

Tesla Works welcomes all students to learn about innovation and brainstorming from College of Design Professor Barry Kudrowitz, instructor of the Toy Product Design Class, at the group's next meeting on on Friday, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Tate Lab of Physics, Room 170. Free pizza!

Feb 21, 13

College Tutors recruiting on campus Wednesday, Feb. 27

College Tutors (Edina/Eden Prairie) is hiring math and science tutors who can make a difference in a child's life. The organization will be recruiting on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Keller Hall, atrium.

Feb 21, 13

Sign by March 1 for employer site visits to engineering companies in Glenwood, MN on Friday, March 8

Learn about a unique internship program where you can get hands-on technical work experience at engineering companies in Pope County. CSE is hosting a Minnewaska Area Entreprenuerial and Engineering Site Visit on Friday, March 8. Bus departs the University of Minnesota East Bank at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Sign up by March 1.

Feb 21, 13

Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 2 to raise money for pediatric health

Have fun and raise money for pediatric health at the Third Annual University of Minnesota Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center. Registration is only $5 and gets you a T-shirt and three full meals. Donations will be matched by the Science and Engineering Student Board up to $2,000. No dancing experience needed. Sign up now!

Feb 21, 13

Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Minneapolis is March 8-10

Microfinance. Global health. Peace initiatives. Nobel laureates are coming to Minneapolis to discuss major trends impacting every region of the world for the Nobel Peace Prize Forum March 8-10 at the University of Minnesota West Bank and Augsburg College. Register now! Special student rates offered and participating CSE students are eligible for grants.

Feb 21, 13

Apply by Friday, March 15 for Triangle Fraternity scholarships

The Triangle Fraternity is currently offering two $500 scholarships to first-year freshman students (male or female) majoring in science, engineering or architecture. Apply by Friday, March 15.

Feb 21, 13

Graduating seniors: Apply by Friday, March 29 to speak at commencement

Apply now to be the student speaker at the 2013 College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10. The student speaker will also receive a $500 award. Applications and supporting materials are due Friday, March 29.

Feb 21, 13

Apply by March 31 for MHTA Foundation scholarships

The Minnesota High Tech Association Foundation is offering scholarships to Minnesota undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These awards can range from $2,500 to $5,000 and can include internship opportunities at Minnesota High Tech Association member companies. The scholarship application deadline is Sunday, March 31. Apply now!

Feb 21, 13

Apply by March 31 for Cargill Global Scholars Program

Cargill, together with the Institute of International Education (IIE), has launched a new scholarship program. In addition to an annual scholarship award of $2,500 for up to three years, the Cargill Global Scholars Program provides leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentoring with Cargill executives. First or second year undergraduate students majoring in the engineering, computer science, food science, and agriculture-related fields are encouraged to apply. Apply by Sunday, March 31.

Feb 21, 13

Represent the U of M in the Small Steps Big Wins Campus Challenge!

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is going head-to-head with other colleges and universities across the country to complete social and environmental actions in the Small Steps Big Wins Campus Challenge. Earn points for the U of M-Twin Cities by taking the bus, using a refillable water bottle, buying used textbooks, and more simple actions that you're already doing! Sign up today to track your points online.

Feb 21, 13

Volunteers needed for international conference in Minneapolis May 6-9

Network with local engineers while you volunteer at the upcoming IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference May 6-9 at the Depot Renaissance Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Students who volunteer for a half day can attend the conference for the other half of the day free of charge. Sign up now!

Feb 14, 13

CSE Student Organization Fair is Thursday, Feb. 21

Find out how you can get involved in more than 50 science and engineering student groups at the College of Science and Engineering Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Keller Hall, Atrium. Free lunch and prizes!

Feb 14, 13

SWE meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 features Beckman Coulter

Join the Society of Women Engineers at the group's next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 5-6 p.m., Nicholson Hall, Room 275. Learn about SWE and hear from the event sponsor Beckman Coulter, a leading company in diagnostic systems used in health care. All CSE students welcome. Free pizza!

Feb 14, 13

Learn about prestigious scholarships for graduate study in the UK and Ireland on Wednesday, Feb. 27

Learn about prestigious Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates Cambridge, and Mitchell scholarships for graduate study in the United Kingdom and Ireland at a special information meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m., Nicholson Hall, Room 145. A GPA of 3.8 or above is generally expected.

Feb 14, 13

Apply by Friday, May 3 for Eaton Corporation multicultural scholarships

Eaton, a global manufacturing company, will award several $3,000 scholarships to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who plan to major in areas that would lead to a career in manufacturing. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant's academic achievement, motivation, leadership, recommendations, personal statement and multicultural background. The application deadline is Friday, May 3.

Feb 14, 13

Deadline for SW Chapter of Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers scholarship is Wednesday, May 15

The Southwest Chapter of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers is offering scholarships to qualified engineering students. Applications for 2013 are now being accepted. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 15.

Feb 7, 13

Several companies hosting info sessions in February and March

Several top companies including Georgia-Pacific, Amazon, Emerson Process Management, Microsoft, General Mills, Schlumberger, and H.B. Fuller will be on campus in February and March to share information with students about job and internship opportunities. Mark your calendar now!

Feb 7, 13

Mark your calendar: CSE Student Organization Fair is Thursday, Feb. 21

Find out how you can get involved in more than 50 science and engineering student groups at the College of Science and Engineering Student Organization Fair on Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Keller Hall, Atrium. Free lunch and prizes!

Feb 7, 13

Theta Tau Co-ed Professional Engineering Fraternity hosts free bowling Friday, Feb. 8

If you're looking for a fun student group that will help you make essential connections with professional engineers, then the Theta Tau Co-ed Professional Engineering Fraternity is for you! Several events are planned during the recruitment period that runs until Saturday, Feb. 16 including a free bowling event on Friday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m., Coffman Memorial Union, Goldy's Gameroom.

Feb 7, 13

CSE Ambassadors host "How to fall in love with your career" on Thursday, Feb. 14

The CSE Ambassadors are hosting a special Valentine's Day session on "How to fall in love with your career" on Thursday, Feb. 14, 5:45 p.m., Lind Hall, Room 320. Hear from other students about their experiences and get your questions answered. Free food!

Feb 7, 13

Join the Be The Match registry to help save a life on Thursday, Feb. 14

The Multicultural Pharmacy Student Association and Be The Match are co-hosting a bone marrow registration drive on Thursday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Java City in Moos Tower, Great Hall in Coffman Memorial Union, Sanford Hall, and the Carlson School of Management Atrium. Sign up to help save a life!

Feb 7, 13

Active Energy Club meets every Monday

The Active Energy Club has a new meeting time every Monday, 5 p.m. in Amundson Hall, Room 116. The group meets to discuss recent news about energy and work on projects for renewable/sustainable energy. Join us for an upcoming meeting!