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National Design Graphics Competition The National Design Graphics Competition was
held in Charlotte, NC, in conjunction with the 1999 ASEE Annual Conference. Freshman engineering students from across the country competed by designing an adjustable attachment for a tripod. First place went to Washtenaw Community
College of Ann Arbor, MI. Design project requirements included an abstract, written report, and a graphic record of the project. Projects received additional scoring based on presentation quality and adherence to the guidelines.
This competition is held annually for freshman engineering students. Its purpose is to aid students in understanding the design process and to provide an exercise in applying engineering principles.
The 1999 winners of the National Design Graphics Competition are:
The 2000 National Design Graphics Competition invites students to design a portable computer mouse-wheel cleaner. For information, contact Patrick McCuistion, (740) 593-1457; e-mail: |
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Did you know that ASEE administers several fellowships? There are programs for doctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty research. For more information, contact the ASEE Projects Department, (202) 331-3525; e-mail: projects@asee.org; or see www.asee.org/fellowships. Doctoral Research Opportunities NDSEG Fellowship Program
The Department of Defense sponsors the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG). This program awards up to 150 new three-year graduate fellowships each year. Fellowships are awarded for
study and research leading to doctoral degrees in mathematical, physical, biological, ocean, and engineering sciences.
Recipients receive nearly $60,000 in stipends over a 3-4 year period,
and full tuition at the university of their choice. The NDSEG program
is open only to U.S. citizens and nationals. Applicants must have received,
or be on track to receive, their baccalaureate degrees by Fall 2000.
The application deadline is January 19, 2000. For more details, see Helen Carr Fellowship Program
Under the auspices of ASEE's Historically Black Engineering Colleges Committee, the Helen Carr Fellowship provides up to $10,000 per year to African-American students pursuing a doctoral degree. Upon completion, the
recipient must teach at a participating historically black college or university. Application deadlines are January 15, 2000, for students enrolling in August/September and May 15, 2000, for those intending to enroll in
January/February. Participating institutions are: Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL; Hampton University, Hampton, VA; Howard University, Washington, DC; Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD; North Carolina A&T
State University, Greensboro, NC; Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX; Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA; Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; and Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL. For more details, see
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities Army Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and
technical areas that are of interest and relevant to the Army. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and can be submitted anytime. Most research opportunities at ARL are open to U.S. citizens only. The selected
participants will work in an Army laboratory with senior ARL scientists and engineers. Fellowships are awarded for one year, but may be renewed for a second and third year based upon the recommendation of the applicant's
advisor and the availability of laboratory funds. Stipends range from $45,000 to $55,000. Higher stipends are available for senior appointments. The program provides participants with family health insurance, life insurance,
and disability. Travel and relocation funds are also available. For more details, see ONR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
The Office of Naval Research (ONR), manager of the Navy's basic research and exploratory development programs, sponsors a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at a number of Naval R&D centers and laboratories. The program is
designed to increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas that are of interest and relevant to the Navy. There is also a special
initiative to increase the number of female postdoctoral participants in the program. The ONR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides approximately 40 new postdoctoral appointments per year. Fellows are selected on the basis
of their overall qualifications and technical proposals. The selected participants will work in a unique Navy laboratory environment with senior laboratory scientists and engineers. There are four deadlines per year: January 1,
April 1, July 1, and October 1. Annual stipends range from $40,000 to $52,000. Awards are for one year, and are renewable for a second and third year, given satisfactory performance and availability of funds. A group health
insurance program is provided for participants (paid for by the fellowship) and optional coverage for dependents (paid for by the participant) is available. Travel and relocation allowances are also available. Participants
selected for support under the ONR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must be citizens of the United States and be eligible for a Department of Defense security clearance of "Secret." For more details, see Faculty Research Opportunities ONR Summer Faculty Research Program
The ONR Summer Faculty Research Program provides science and engineering faculty members the opportunity to participate in research at Navy laboratories for a 10-week period during the summer break. Summer research is
defined in advance through correspondence and an optional pre-program visit to the research site. Participants have an opportunity to establish continuing research relations with the R&D personnel of the host
laboratories, which may result in sponsorship of the participants' research at their home institutions. Faculty members from historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions are especially encouraged to
apply. The application deadline is January 14, 2000. Stipends range from $1,250-$1,750 per week. An optional pre-program visit to the research site is funded through the program. Pre-program visits may be made in April, May,
or June. For applicants who relocate their residence for the ten-week period of appointment, a similar travel and modest relocation allowance will be provided. For more details, see ONR Sabbatical Leave Program
The ONR Sabbatical Leave Program provides science and engineering faculty the opportunity to conduct research at Navy laboratories while on sabbatical leave. Participants in the Sabbatical Leave Program will receive a
monthly stipend making up the difference between their salary and sabbatical leave pay. Participants will also receive reimbursement for travel to and from the laboratory site and a relocation allowance for those who must
relocate their residence during their sabbatical leave tenure. Appointments are for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of one year. This is a residential sabbatical and participants must conduct research on site.
Applications are accepted on a continuing basis, but should be submitted at least six months prior to the proposed starting date. For more details, see NASA Summer Faculty Fellowship Program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Summer Faculty Fellowship Program is designed for U.S. citizens with teaching or research appointments at U.S. universities or colleges, preferably with a minimum of
two years experience. The objectives of the program are to further the professional knowledge of engineering and science faculty members; to stimulate an exchange of ideas between faculty and NASA; to enrich and refresh the
research and teaching activities of participants' institutions; and to contribute to the research objectives of the NASA center. Research fellowships are awarded to qualified engineering and science faculty members and some
non-science disciplines for specific projects and for summer research in a NASA/university cooperative program. These fellowships are for 10 continuous weeks, with a stipend of $1,000 per week. Fellows may be invited to
re-apply for a second summer. Travel and relocation funds are available. Approximately 150 first-year fellowships will be awarded, and the application deadline is February 1, 2000. For more details, see |
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ASEE Section meetings have been scheduled through spring 2000. These meetings are excellent opportunities to network with other engineering educators in your area and to discover new engineering technology. All members are encouraged to attend. |
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The Book on the Bookshelf. By Henry Petroski. Random House, Inc., New York; 1999, 288 pp., $26. Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach (3rd edition). By George E. Dieter. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York; 1999, 816 pp., $93.50. Engineering Design: A Project-Based Introduction.
By Clive L. Dym and Patrick Little. John Wiley & Sons, New York; 1999, 272 pp., $35.95. Quantitative Feedback Theory. By Constantine H. Houpis and Steven J. Rasmussen. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York; 1999, 408 pp.,
$150. Vibration Spectrum Analysis: A Practical Approach (2nd edition). By Steve Goldman. Industrial Press, New York; 1999, 272 pp., $44.95. |
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As you may have heard, ASEE is beginning to expand its horizons and venture into the global arena. Starting this month, we will have a section for
international engineering education news, calls for papers, fellowships, etc. Submit items at least 12 weeks prior to desired publication to ASEE Today, fax (202) 265-8504; e-mail: prism@asee.org. Fulbright-NOKIA Fellowship, Finland
The Council for International Exchange of Scholars has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the Fulbright-NOKIA Fellowship, offered under the 2000-2001 Fulbright Scholar Program, and supported in part by
the NOKIA corporation. American specialists are invited to lecture and conduct research at Finnish universities in electronics, information, or communication technologies. The award is either for 4-6 months, beginning September
2000 or January/February 2001, or 9 months beginning September 2000. Proposed host institutions are: the Institute of Radio Communications, Helsinki University of Technology; the Centre for Wireless Communications, Oulu
University; or the Digital Media Institute, Tampere University of Technology. For application materials and additional information, contact: Dr. Muriel Joffe, Senior Program Officer, Council for International Exchange of
Scholars, telephone (202) 686-6249; e-mail: Westminster Studies in Education Call for Papers, Oxford, UK
Westminster Studies in Education
is an international and multi-disciplinary refereed journal. It publishes empirical studies and scholarly discussions where the focus is on innovative or problematic aspects of teaching, learning, assessment, and evaluation. The settings for these may be formal and informal; for example, schools, universities, the workplace, the local community, and wherever lifelong learning takes place.
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