Monday, September 16, 2013

Take a Professor to Lunch!

Invite any faculty, staff, or teacher's assistant to join you for lunch to get to know them and enjoy a great meal!  Tickets are on sale for only $7 (for the pair) through Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at www.scpc.gatech.edu - go to tickets.  If you have any questions, please contact arts@scpc.gatech.edu.

Then meet your professor for lunch on Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at the Student Center Ballroom!

And remember... DRESS TO IMPRESS!!  Don't fret! If you're afraid you won't have anything to discuss with your professor, we will have conversation starters on the tables.

OXE Tutoring for ChBE 2100 hours

We are happy to announce that OXE ChBE 2100 tutoring is back! Tutoring will be every Tuesday from 6-7pm and Thursday from 7-8pm in Ford EST L1175. The tutoring sessions will consist of time to see various examples worked and to go over homework questions. If you have any questions please contact us at oxegeorgiatech@gmail.com

If you would like to get involved with OXE or help with tutoring fill out the following form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s2qVa11R11n-PJkQ2Z9cRqYuzmA0M3losWPddrEuOOo/viewform or send an email to oxegeorgiatech@gmail.com to get more information. Applications are due by October 1st.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Attention Seniors: ONLINE APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION information and dates

When you are preparing for graduation, you must submit an application for graduation to the registrar’s office.  If you are following the Biotech concentration and have not officially declared it, it will not appear on your Degreeworks audit.  Please check your audit to make sure it is accurate before submitting an application.  If anything is questionable, let me know.  If you have declared a minor, you must also submit a paper Program of Study form, which is completed and signed with your minor advisor and by me.  Follow this link for more information about the application process: 
http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/deginfo/oag.php

The application is available online during the following windows:

Fall 2013 Graduation
•    Application was open 5/22/13-6/18/13 and is now closed.
•    The reapplication window is currently open (for students who have previously submitted an application and did not graduate as anticipated) from 8/1/13-9/16/13.

Spring 2014 Graduation
•    Application will open 9/17/13-10/15/13.
•    Late window (additional fees are charged) 10/16/13-10/31/13.

Summer 2014 Graduation
•    Application will open 1/15/14-2/14/14.
•    Late window (additional fees are charged) 2/15/14-2/28/14.

I suggest to seniors that you schedule a meeting with your advisor before submitting your online application for graduation whenever possible to review your audit and make sure you know what requirements still remain to be filled.  As always, you can access my appointment calendar at http://www.advising.gatech.edu/appointments

Monday, September 9, 2013

NSF Research Fellowship Info Sessions

There are two upcoming NSF Graduate Research Fellowship information sessions—

1)    Wednesday September 11, 11:15-12:15, Ferst Room, 7th floor of the library. Dr. Rob Butera, who has interviewed for NSF, will speak.
2)    Thursday, October 3, 3:00-4:30, Success Center, President’s Ste. C & D, Dr. Manu Platt, who has interviewed for NSF, will speak.

Information to help students get started can be found under the ChBE Interactive T-Square page/Forums/Scholarship Opportunities.  NSF has changed from three 2-page essays to two essays. There is a 3-page combined personal and previous research essay and a 2-page proposed research essay..
Fellowships Office contacts are working now with students on essays, and applications are due in early November.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Opportunity for Research


I am looking for a junior or senior undergraduate research assistant to work on nanoparticle imaging study.  Nazanin Masoodzadehgan, nmasood@gatech.edu

Please note that if you choose to do research with this researcher, it is too late to register for the research for academic credit or for audit.



Wednesday, August 28, 2013

ChBE at Georgia Tech Lorraine, Summer 2014

This program (initiated in summer, 2006) is designed for students who have finished the sophomore level ChBE courses. Professor Meredith will lead the effort. Two ChBE courses will be offered: Thermodynamics II (ChBE 3130), and Transport Phenomena I (ChBE 3200). In addition, students will have the option to take technical, social science, or humanities electives. In the last four years, 16-22 ChBE students have participated in the program each year, and registered for ~10 credit hours. Several scholarships have been provided in the past through the generous support of Shell Oil Company. It is anticipated that Shell will again be awarding the scholarships for the Summer 2014 program.

You should apply as soon as possible by visiting www.oie.gatech.edu/apply. Based on the past experience, students who apply late may not have space available. Last year, many ChBE students were left out due to lack of dorm space. The only way to deal with this is to register for the program as early as possible. We are recommending that you apply by September 15, 2013.

If you have any questions, let me or Ms. Ami Ivanecky know. You may also contact Dr. Meredith for the GTL program.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Join Engineers Without Borders

We are a humanitarian engineering organization that works to design and implement health and infrastructure solutions in developing countries. Our projects are almost entirely student designed and lead. We currently have projects in Uganda, Cameroon, and Navajo Nation as well as a cook stoves project. We are accepting new members this semester and welcome students from all disciplines. There are many aspects necessary to the success of our projects, so students of all majors are encouraged to join.

If you would like to learn more about our organization please attend our Information Session this Thursday August 29 at 6:00 in Klaus 2447. We will also have a New Member Orientation Thursday September 5 at 6:00 in Klaus 2447.

If you are interested in being part of an organization that will offer you hands on experience and an opportunity to make a difference, please visit our website at ewb-gt.org