Drexel University, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

S.T.E.P. Career Day

On January 5, 2007 Strongin Technical Enterprises of Pennsylvania, Inc. will be hosting a career day. The event is by invitation only so you must first send your resume to admin@step-inc.com.

• East Coast Infrastructure Jobs
• Free Room & Board
• Philadelphia Area
• visit www.step-inc.com for more information

Engineering Career Fair

Mark your Calendars! Thursday, February 22, 2007 the College of Engineering and SCDC will host an engineering career fair. The event will be from 10am - 3pm in the Bossone Research Center. Check the CoE website for updates on participating companies and open positions.

Research Survey

Ed Salikis, Professor of Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, will be doing research on perceptions of structural form. He is trying to get some students who are interested in architecture, engineering or buildings to participate in a very brief online survey. If you would like to participate click on the link below.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=148612345862

There are no “correct” answers, I am trying to gauge perceptions of structural form.

Senior Design Proposal Presentations

The fall proposal presentations for the CAEE senior design students will be on December 5/6 2006. The schedule of presentations is found here:

http://tinyurl.com/y8msev

All are invited to attend, and to give feedback about student performance.

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Engineers without Borders: Drexel Chapter

Engineers withouth Borders (EWB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for impoverished communities through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering projects. EWB-USA connects student chapters commited long term with communities to help them with their engineering needs. Projects completed by student chapters include: Sustainable Water Technologies (Santisuk, Thailand), Drinkable Water and Micro Irrigation(Yoro District, Honduras), Electrical System Development (Orissa, India).

Drexel's Chapter will begin working with Rowan University's EWB chapter to learn the ropes of travel planning, site assessment and project implementation.

CAEE Department Recieves GAANN Award from the Department of Education

Dr. Chuck Haas, Department Head of Civil, Architerctectural and Environmental Engineering. Along with Co-PIs include Drs. Franklin Moon, Jin Wen, Patrick Gurian, Agami Reddy, Emin Aktan, Mohana Shankar, Tony Hu (IST) and Mun Choi has recieved several doctoral fellowship positions available through the “Educating Renaissance Engineers” GAANN Fellowship program. Motivated by the societal challenges associated with our ailing urban infrastructure, this program aims to develop a new category of CAE Engineers - renaissance CAE Engineers - capable of effectively educating future infrastructure managers. In addition to being well-versed in traditional CAE paradigms, such renaissance engineers will be capable of exploiting ongoing technological advancements as well as communicating information to support decisions of the non-technical stewards of critical infrastructures. Amount of award: $504,000

Regina Cagle Cyles Across US for Hurricane Katrina Relief

Environmental Engineering student Regina Cagle whose family had to evacuate their home due to Hurricane Katrina, will cycle across the country from Florida to California to help the rebuilding efforts for the victims of the hurricane.

Cagle, along with Russell Goodman (Drexel) and three students from the University of Texas and Rice University will begin their cycling tour in Florida on June 5, 2006. On their way to New Orleans, they will volunteer in local churches and organizations to restore homes and communities destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. After their stop at New Orleans, the volunteers will continue fundraising on their way to San Francisco.

The organization, “Texans Cycling America for Rebuilding Efforts” or Texans C.A.R.E has set a fundraising goal of $15,000, which will be donated to the organizations for which they volunteer during their tour. Donations to help fund the tour and help the Katrina victims can be made online at http://www.texansCARE.org or mailed to

Texans C.A.R.E
1 University Station A6220, SOC #006
Austin, TX 78712.

For more information, visit http://www.texansCARE.org.

Job Opportunity with Malcom Pirnie, Inc.

Entry Level Position

Please send your reusme to Adam Gersh, SPHR - agersh@pirnie.com

Malcolm Pirnie is truly a wonderful place to begin your career - one of America's preeminent environmental consulting firms, we serve government and industrial clients worldwide from more than 40 offices nationwide.
We are a private, management-owned firm. Our multi-disciplined staff of over 1,800 engineers, scientists, consultants, designers, architects and technical support, includes many of the top experts in the environmental field.
Malcolm Pirnie is seeking an Engineer with experience in Hazardous Waste Investigation, Design, Brownfields, and Construction Oversight for various projects. 1-3 years experience is preferred, will consider recent College Grads with proper background. Requirements include Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering, coursework in water restoration management, hazardous waste and toxicology.

REU Site: Engineering Cities

Beginning June 19, 2006 Drexel University's Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering Department will be hosting a research experience for undergraduates (REU) site focusing on Engineering Cities. The program offers eight, 10-week positions and two, 6-month full time co-op positions for eligible students.

Students accepted into the program will receive a stipend and assistance with housing and travel. Students will conduct research and work closely with faculty mentors in one of several areas related to urban engineering.

    • Analysis and Mitigation of Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards
    • Environmental Quality and Sustainability
    • Civil Infrastructure Assessment
    • Risk Analysis and Management
    • Application of Advanced Technologies for Urban Engineering

More information can be found at: http://www.drexel.edu/coe/cae/reu/index.htm

NAWIC Scholarships

NAWIC is the National Association of Women in Construction.  Each year, in memory of a former member, the

Philadelphia

chapter provides a scholarship to an upcoming college sophomore, junior or senior who is currently enrolled in a course of study leading to a profession in construction.  The scholarship opportunity is available for both men and women.  The amount of the scholarship varies from year to year but is generally more than $1,000.
Candidates need to complete the application, provide a recommendation form completed by their advisor or one of their professors, and forward these items along with a transcript.

All items must be postmarked by April 28, 2006 and forwarded to:
Lois Farrell, USI MidAtlantic,

1000 Adams Avenue, Suite 200

, Trooper, PA  19403.

The winner will be notified in June.