Here are the CPE program
announcements for December 11, 2015
Stay up-to-date with reminders of upcoming CPE activities:
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Stay up-to-date with reminders of upcoming CPE activities:
Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/calpolycpe
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/calpolycpe
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1. Upcoming CPEs Activities
1. Upcoming CPEs Activities
2.
Upcoming EWB Activities
3. Northrop Grumman Tour | January 11th – 14th,
2016
4. Projects from MindSumo
5. JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
6. Winter Course 2016 Offering LAES 411: Global Synthesis
in
Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies
Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies
7. Physics Learn By Doing Lab: Electronics, Playdoh, and
Video-Game Controllers
8. National Science Foundation Research
Program for Undergrads at Texan A&M University
9. Cal Poly’s Annual Innovation Quest
Compentition
1. Upcoming CPEs Activities
CPEs General Meeting |
January 7 | 7pm | 26-106
Join CPEs for their first General meeting of Winter Quarter. Come
by 26-106 at 7pm. FREE Food provided.
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2.
Upcoming EWB Activities
EWB-USA's International Conference
EWB-USA is hosting the international conference this year in
Denver, CO from March 17-19, 2016. Please fill out this form if you are at all
interested in attending conference: http://tinyurl.com/q37swlg
EWB Letter Campaign
Our fundraising team has been working hard on our annual letter
campaign! We are asking that each member submit three addresses of family,
friends, or supporters to send these letters to. Please fill out this form with
your three contacts: http://tinyurl.com/q6ybvqk
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3. Northrop Grumman Tour | January 11th – 14th,
2016
Northrop Grumman would like to invite you to a special event we
are planning to host the week of January 11th -14th at the Space Park site in
Redondo Beach, CA. This special event will include: tours, networking,
information sessions, workshops, and the chance to meet various influential
figures in their company. If you are interested in attending this event, please
create an online profile with us at:
Also, email Emily Wargo (Emily.wargo@ngc.com) telling her that you
are interested and have created an online profile.
They will select students based on our interest, applicable
resumes, as well as interest in our company.
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4. Projects from MindSumo
Please review the latest electrical engineering projects from
MindSumo. MindSumo partners with employers to create projects that you can
complete to get work experience, win prizes, and be hired for jobs and
internships. Questions can be directed to aaron@mindsumo.com
Customize a droid with Fusion 360 from Autodesk - $1500 in prizes
Develop ideas for "connected" robotic construction
equipment for John Deere - $1000 in prizes
How can a framework improve the Internet of Things? - $1000 in
prizes
Direct Links:
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5. JOB
OPPORTUNITIES
5D
Robotics | Various
Booz
Allen| Internships and Full-time position at Booz Allen
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6. Winter Course 2016
Offering LAES 411: Global Synthesis in Liberal Arts & Engineering
Studies
In this hands-on class you will work in teams to revise and
improve Solar Powered Educational Learning Library kits that disseminate
educational materials over an off-line Wi-Fi hotspot. Last year, we designed,
built, and deployed 50 SPELL libraries! We also discovered plenty of room for
improvement so that the project can expand. Are you up for the challenge?
To Enroll: This Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies (LAES) 411 class
is open to all Cal Poly students with Junior standing or above. Admission by instructor approval only.
Contact Prof. Laura Hosman: lhosman@calpoly.edu
For more information visit http://solarspell.org/
Course Flyer: http://tinyurl.com/nktfn83
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7. Physics Learn By Doing Lab: Electronics, Playdoh, and
Video-Game Controllers
Lead 5-8th grade Lead 5-8th grade
students in students in scientific exploration scientific exploration and gain
early and gain early teaching experience teaching experience while on campus!
You will learn to teach students
how to build simple electric circuits
using batteries, LEDs, resistors, buzzers, switches, and other “action
oriented” electronics, with Playdoh (yes Playdoh!) as the core construction
element.
For more info, see course flyer: http://tinyurl.com/otncdum
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8. National Science Foundation Research Program for Undergrads at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University will be hosting a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program from May 31-August 5, 2016. This summer program will provide opportunities for undergraduate students to learn about mechatronics, robotics, and automated system design.
Activities will include joining a research group led by a faculty mentor, completion of a 10-week research project, and participation in weekly seminars, field trips, and career development workshops.
Each participant will receive a stipend of $500/week for participation in the program. Other benefits include housing, meal and travel allowances; 1.0 credit hour of undergraduate course credit; and full access to university recreational facilities.
An application form is available at: http://hsieh.tamu.edu/REU-Mechatronics/
For more information, please contact the site director, Professor Sheng-Jen ("Tony") Hsieh at hsieh@tamu.edu
Deadline for submission is February 15, 2016.
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9. Innovation Quest Competition Info Session | January 12 | 6pm – 7:30pm | 007
Cal Poly’s annual Innovation Quest (iQ) competition is back for its 13th year and students of all colleges and majors are highly encouraged to apply and participate. iQ is a contest that fosters entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation and helps students learn about the journey from idea to prototype to company. Students with projects, inventions, creations, or startup concepts can bring their ideas to iQ and compete for cash prizes. This year’s competition will award at least $30,000 in prizes, with a $15,000 first place prize.
If you don’t have an idea yet, there is no reason to miss out on this incredible opportunity! There will be plenty of teams searching for more members. Join us at our second information session on Tuesday, January 12th from 6-7:30 in the ATL building 007 to find out more.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided!
What: iQ Information Session #2
When: Tuesday, January 12th 6-7:30pm
Where: ATL building 007
Need more information? Contact Julia McKeag, Innovation Quest 2016 Student Ambassador at Jmckeag2013@yahoo.com.
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