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2310 Newmark * 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. * Everyone Welcome
UIUC CEE Graduate Student Blog
Welcome to the UIUC CEE Graduate Student Blog! Here you will find all posts from the Department Administration about: academic deadlines, Graduate College announcements, fellowship opportunities, student organizations, and other information that you should find helpful. Bookmark this site and return occasionally to keep yourself up to date.
January 27, 2012
GRADUATE WRITING GROUPS
Come join our graduate writing groups!
Graduate Writing Groups are groups of graduate writers from all levels and disciplines who will meet to share writing for courses, dissertations, theses, articles, and other professional activities. These groups are comprised of 4-6 writers, typically from similar departments and similar stages in their graduate programs; however, working in an interdisciplinary group is also an option. You will be trained on how to conduct writing group meetings, how to improve certain aspects of your writing, and how to critique others' writing. The groups will last approximately 4-6 weeks.
We think you will find the group to be a useful addition to your graduate work and future career, as you will learn important skills for improving your own writing, giving feedback to others, and forming a professional community.
The required informational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 2 at 5pm in 160 English Building. Please visit our blog prior to the meeting in order to access the article that you will read to prepare you for the informational meeting https://uiucwritinggroups.wordpress.com/ Feel free to contact us at wow@illinois.edu if you have any questions!
DOCTORAL PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Dear Faculty and Graduate Students,
As you know, during the past academic year the Graduate College conducted an assessment of all 98 doctoral programs on campus. I attach the assessments for our doctoral programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Our Environmental Science program was not assessed due to the small numbers.
You will see that the assessment has identified some areas in need of improvement. I welcome your feedback. The Graduate Affairs Committee will be discussing this during the semester.
-A.J. Valocchi --
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ATTEND CMWR - ILLINOIS June 17-21 2012
http://cmwr2012.cee.illinois.edu/
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valocchi@illinois.edu http://cee.illinois.edu/node/139
Albert J. Valocchi
Abel Bliss Professor
Associate Head and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering MC-250
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
205 N. Mathews Urbana, IL 61801
phone: (217) 333-3176 fax: (217) 265-0661
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January 26, 2012
REMINDER * SPRING 2012 EPI TEST DATES
EPI Testing* – SPRING 2012
DATES & TIMES:
First-time Takers:
February 28 – April 5 (Excluding week of Spring Break)
TU TH every 20 minutes from 9:30 – 11:30 and 1:30 - 3:30
(Days and times are filled in order beginning with February 28)
Re-Takers:
April 10 – May 1
TU TH every 20 minutes from 9:30 - 11:30 and 1:30-3:30
(Days and times are filled in backward order beginning with May 1)
Test Location:
The Center for Teaching Excellence, Room 249 Armory; the best way to reach this room is by entering the Armory Building through the northeast doors. Directions can be found at the following address:
http://cte.illinois.edu/testing/oral_eng/epi_overview.html
NOTE: Students must arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
*The EPI is optional. There is a $50 charge for the EPI. If you did not receive a score of 22 or higher on your TOEFL iBT, it would be beneficial for you to take ESL 506 prior to taking the EPI.
Please see Mary Pearson, Room 1108 Newmark CE Lab, to register for the EPI, or if you have questions not answered in the attached documents.
IAPA SCHOLARSHIP - JANUARY 30th DEADLINE!
IAPA SCHOLARSHIP for current undergraduates or new Master's graduate students in transportation area.
DEADLINE: Monday, January 30, 2012
Feb. 1 Deadline for $20,000 in scholarships from Force and Motion Foundation
This is the last week for students to submit applications for the two $10,000 Force And Motion Academic Scholarships that will be awarded this spring! All applications must be received by February 1. Full scholarship details as well as the online application form can be found at ForceAndMotion.org.
About the Foundation
The Force and Motion Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, fully funded by AMTI to support students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing. We distribute scholarships throughout the year to help students on their paths to becoming the scientific leaders of tomorrow.
The Foundation also serves as creator and curator of the Virtual Poster Session, an international resource for information exchange and networking within the academic community.
About the Scholarship
The Force and Motion Academic Scholarship, made possible by funds from AMTI, is awarded annually to assist promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing.
During the 2011–2012 academic year, the Foundation will award two $10,000 scholarships to help defray the qualified expenses of two promising graduate students. Scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis; applications will be judged by the Force and Motion Foundation’s review board based on quality, scientific contribution, and innovation.
Full scholarship details as well as an online application form can be found at ForceAndMotion.org.
To be considered for the $10,000 scholarships, each student must complete an online application at ForceAndMotion.org before February 1, 2012.
Please use the Scholarship Reference ID# AMTI-1285 when applying.
You and your students can keep up with the latest scholarship news through our Facebook page and Twitter feed.
We encourage you to tour our Virtual Poster Session. Students are invited to apply for our many scholarships throughout the year.
Force and Motion Foundation * 176 Waltham Street Watertown, MA 02472
CONFERENCE/CLASSROOM RESERVATIONS
There is an easier, quicker way for you to request conference rooms and classrooms. It involves opening the appropriate shared calendar and making the reservation directly on the shared calendar. A message will automatically be sent to the staff who make the reservations. They click a button to accept the reservation and an email is automatically sent back to you, confirming the reservation. Instructions to open the shared calendars may be found at the following link. If you wish to continue making your reservations through the portal, that is fine as well. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Gantz.
https://wiki.engr.illinois.edu/display/engineeringit/Shared+Calendars+in+Outlook+-+Exchange+2010
CTE Newsletter - January 2012
Center for Teaching Excellence
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://cte.illinois.edu/
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Welcome back
CTE would like to welcome everyone back to a new semester. There is much to look forward to – new students, new classes, opportunities for professional development, and continued comradeship with friends and colleagues. We hope you stay in touch with us - in person, or through our website.
There are many workshops on a wide variety of topics planned for the spring semester. Most count toward the CTE Certificate program. The following six take place the first half of February. Click on the title of any workshop to learn more about it and to register.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Adam Irish
Managing Your Course: Anticipating and Overcoming Classroom Problems
Friday, February 3, 2012
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jamie Nelson
i>clickers: From Set-Up to Effective Use
Monday, February 6, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Sandy Finley
Using Informal Early Feedback (IEF)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Diana Steele
Designing a Grading Rubric That Actually Helps You
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mike Evans and Ashley Hetrick
Making Content Memorable and Transferrable using Narratives
Friday, February 17, 2012
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Chris Migotsky
Interpreting ICES Student Ratings
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Teaching Tips
Course Objectives, Student Assessment, and Course Evaluation. Your course objectives should guide you in your syllabus construction and course planning. This article, from the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning at Brown University, will help you connect the course goals in your syllabus more closely to assessment of student learning and course evaluations. Click here to learn more.
January 25, 2012
CEE ALUMNI DINNER AND SITE TOUR
Sign up to attend the 2012 CEE alumni dinner and Wacker Drive project tour on Wednesday, March 14. Cost is $15 and registration is required at https://my.cee.illinois.edu/ad (choose student option). This is a day-long trip to Chicago, departing from Champaign at 9:30am and returning at approximately 11pm. Please do not sign up unless you are sure you can make it.
The CEE at Illinois alumni dinner includes a brief presentation of alumni awards, a cocktail reception, and a formal dinner. This is a great chance to meet and converse with CEE alumni.
The Wacker Drive project tour includes presentations by CEE alumni and staff working on the multi-year project, as well as an outdoor tour of the construction site. More details about presenters will be shared at a later date. If you attended last year, the project tour and presentations will be different as the project has moved forward.
AGENDA
9:30am Depart Newmark Lab
11:30am Eat lunch on bus (be sure to pack it)
12:30pm Arrive at Wacker Drive Project site
3:30pm Change clothes for dinner
5pm CEE at Illinois Alumni Dinner begins
11pm Arrive back at Newmark Lab
January 24, 2012
EVENTS TO HELP PREPARE FOR CEE JOB FAIR
The CEE spring job fair will be held on Friday, February 24 (see https://my.cee.illinois.edu/eventreg/docs/jobfair/students.asp for more details). Everyone is encouraged to attend and speak to company representatives, even if you’re not looking for an internship or job until next year. It’s great practice and company reps will remember you!
To help you prepare for the fair, Breanne compiled a list of upcoming events in the department and on campus. Breanne can only answer questions about the departmental events. For events hosted by Engineering Career Services (ECS), please contact that office directly.
Wednesday, Jan. 25th
4:00-4:50 PM - 1103 Siebel
(ECS) Career Fair Success Strategies
Thursday, Jan. 26th
3:30-4:30 PM - 1304 Siebel
(ECS) Interviewing to Impress
Friday, Jan. 27th
12:00-12:50 - 1105 Siebel
(ECS) Refresher Course: Resume/Career Fairs/Interviewing
(ECS) Walk-In Resume Reviews
January 23-27
1:30 - 4:30 PM 3270 Digital Computer Lab (DCL)
Open-house style workshop; students come and go to work on their resume and get real time advice/assistance from ECS.
CEE Resume Review Night
February 16
5-7pm 1310 Newmark Lab (Khachaturian Hall)
CEE alumni cover resume preparation tips and pitfalls, followed by one-on-one resume reviews. Free pizza is served. Advance registration required by responding to ertmer@illinois.edu, with “CEE Resume Review Night” in the subject line.
CEE Student Committee Networking Night
February 23
6-8:15pm Yeh Center
Register by Feb. 16 at http://cscuiuc.wordpress.com/social/ (bottom of page). Pizza will be served, so please sign up to help make sure there is enough for everyone.
Also, if you have any questions about the job fair or any other concerns, don’t hesitate to stop by 1241 Newmark to chat.
BioE 598 - Preparing Future Faculty
There is still space in Dr. Bhargava's new course Preparing Future Faculty (BioE 598: CRN 46521); it will be very informative. See attached course syllabus for more details. If students have questions please feel free to contact Wendy for more information.
Wendy L. Evans, Academic Programs Specialist
Department of Bioengineering
1272 DCL, MC-278 * 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
(217)333-1978 * email: wevans@illinois.edu
CEE 595AG Seminar * January 26, 2012 * 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Potential for Microbes to Increase Geologic CO2 Storage Security presented by Robin Gerlach, Montana State University.
2311 Newmark * Everyone Welcome
Refreshments immediately following in the lobby area
Reminder Women in Science Info Mtg Jan. 25th 5pm ACES Library Heritage Room
Hello!
This is a reminder that the Women in Science (WIS) organization will be having an informational meeting this Wednesday, January 25th at 5pm in the ACES Library Heritage room for all those interested. This organization is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff, those in scientific industry, as well as anyone else who supports and promotes women in the sciences.
Pizza, veggies, hummus and soda will be provided for those who attend!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Courtney Leisner
WIS President
http://illinois.collegiatelink.net/organization/WIS
January 20, 2012
Fellowships in Agricultural Management and Economics
Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University is seeking applicants for two remaining National Needs Fellowship opportunities in Agricultural Management and Economics with emphasis on Resource Economics and Alternative Energy. The paid assistantships will be awarded to outstanding students entering the M.S. and Ph.D. program during Fall 2012. The funding for this program is provide by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Information about the program can be found at http://www.ageconomics.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=457
For additional information contact Jeff Williams at jwilliam@agecon.ksu.edu or John Crespi at jcrespi@agecon.ksu.edu
ECS CAREER FAIR * February 1 & 2, 2012
Engineering Career Services is sponsoring a Career Fair on February 1st and 2nd. Nearly 200 companies are attending.
January 19, 2012
CEE SPRING JOB FAIR * February 24, 2012
The CEE Spring Job Fair will be held Friday, February 24, 9:30am-3:30pm, in Newmark Crane Bay. To see a list of companies who have registered and who’s hiring, visit https://my.cee.illinois.edu/eventreg/docs/jobfair/students.asp. Company registration continues until the end of January, so check back if your preferred company is not yet listed. There is also a link to job listings, which you might want to check out in advance of the fair.
If you’re not looking for a job or internship this year, come to practice talking with recruiters to establish a relationship for future opportunities. Students of all levels are encouraged to attend.
Question? E-mail Breanne at ertmer@illinois.edu. Good luck!
FYI: Breanne works in the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations and plans student-alumni events in the CEE Department with colleagues John Kelley (Director) and Celeste Bragorgos (Communications). They bring back alumni to speak about possible career paths, critique resumes and perform mock interviews, as well as assist student groups in finding speakers for special events. The biannual CEE job fairs are planned by their office and they also run the CEE online store. They help raise funds for the CEE Department, including funds for student programming. Please go see them in Room 1241 Newmark, or give them a call at 217-265-5426.
January 18, 2012
FGI Graduate Research Grant Opportunity
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) headquartered at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will award research funds for an initial two-year period to support ideas that advance the use of fabricated geomembranes in containment applications.
The FGI research grant is $10,000 per year for two years (subject to annual review).
Details are here.
Bioengineering Seminar Series - January 19, 2012 @ 12:00 Noon
“Systems Approach in Bio-Medicine” presented by Jamshid Ghaboussi, Ph.D., for the Bioengineering Seminar Series.
2240 Digital Computer Lab * 12:00-1:00 p.m. * Everyone Welcome
January 17, 2012
STRUCTURES QE - SPRING 2012
QE DATE FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING – February 18, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012: CEE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Ph.D. QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
February 10, 2012: "Letter of Intent to Take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in Structural Engineering" must be submitted to Professor Song in Room 2207 Newmark Lab by 5:00 p.m. Forms may be obtained from Professor Song in Room 2207 Newmark Lab.
January 13, 2012
GE/IE 590 Seminar * January 19, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m.
EFFICIENT REGULARIZED ISOTONIC REGRESSION VIA PARTITIONING AND L1 PENALIZATION presented by Ronny Luss, Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley and INRIA-Paris.
101 Transportation Bldg. * 4:00 p.m. * Everyone Welcome
Post-Doctorate Announcement * January 2012
POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Southern Nevada Water Authority
GE 598: Dynamic System Modeling and Design
If you are interested in the modeling and design of dynamic engineering systems, you might consider taking GE 598 this semester, a special topics course that will explore model-based approaches for designing dynamic systems. Most engineering graduate students will have the background necessary to be successful in the course.
An extended course description is available here:
http://systemdesign.illinois.edu/teaching/GE598_SP12.pdf
Here is the short description:
GE 598: Dynamic System Modeling and Design
Integrated approaches to the modeling, analysis, and design of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems. Emphasis on engineering applications and energy efficiency. Techniques for whole-systems design, accounting for interactions and synergies between subsystems, between modeling and design tasks, and between physical system design and control system design. Students propose term projects that utilize course methodology for the solution of a dynamic system design problem.
Prerequisites include undergraduate ordinary differential equations (such as MATH 284/285/286) and multivariate calculus (such as MATH 241).
James T. Allison
Assistant Professor
Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering
January 11, 2012
Engineering Career Services Open House * January 19th * 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Engineering Career Services is holding an Open House for students on Thursday, January 19th. It lasts all day (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) so students can stop by whenever their schedule allows. You can learn about all of the services that are available to you in your pursuit of an internship or job. They will also have information regarding the upcoming career fairs this semester.
January 10, 2012
CEE 595AG Seminar - January 19, 2012 @ Noon
THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF WASTEWATER ALGAE FOR ENERGY RECOVERY presented by Derek R. Vardon (Advisor: Timothy Strathmann)
2311 Newmark (Yeh Center) 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome
Refreshments will be available
MBA 505: Sustainable Business Enterprises
Students should contact Courtney Grussing for a registration override. Contact info below.
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Courtney (Hainline) Grussing
Associate Director, Student & Academic Services
Illinois MBA
3019 Business Instructional Facility, MC-520
515 East Gregory Dr.
Champaign, IL 61820
p: 217-265-7155
f: 217-333-1156
Spring 2012 English Proficiency Interview (EPI) Dates
EPI Testing* – SPRING 2012
DATES & TIMES:
First-time Takers:
February 28 – April 5 (Excluding week of Spring Break)
TU TH every 20 minutes from 9:30 – 11:30 and 1:30 - 3:30
(Days and times are filled in order beginning with February 28)
Re-Takers:
April 10 – May 1
TU TH every 20 minutes from 9:30 - 11:30 and 1:30-3:30
(Days and times are filled in backward order beginning with May 1)
Test Location:
The Center for Teaching Excellence, Room 249 Armory; the best way to reach this room is by entering the Armory Building through the northeast doors. Directions can be found at the following address:
http://cte.illinois.edu/testing/oral_eng/epi_overview.html
NOTE: Students must arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
*The EPI is optional. There is a $50 charge for the EPI. If you did not receive a score of 22 or higher on your TOEFL iBT, it would be beneficial for you to take ESL 506 prior to taking the EPI.
Please see Mary Pearson, Room 1108 Newmark CE Lab, to register for the EPI, or if you have questions not answered in the attached documents.
January 09, 2012
Google and Intel Fellowships - January Deadlines
Ph.D. Fellowship and the Intel Ph.D. Fellowship competitions. Both fellowships require departmental nomination (one week prior to stated deadline).
Google PhD Fellowship – campus deadline January 19, 2012.
The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognizes graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related disciplines. Fellowships offer two (and possibly three) years of support, pay a $32K annual stipend, and cover tuition and fees. Students must have completed their required coursework in order to be eligible. Approximately 12 fellowships will be awarded nationwide from among the following research areas: Market Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Computer Security, Distributed Computing, Programming Technology, Machine Translation, Speech Technology, Human Computer Interaction, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture, Structured Data Analysis, Search and Information Retrieval, Energy Aware Computing, Mobile Computing, Computer Vision, Social Computing, Computer Networking, Systems Management, Statistics, and Computer Graphics. For additional information and nomination procedures, see https://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowship/listing/3163.
Intel Corporation PhD Fellowship – campus deadline January 20, 2012.
The Intel Fellowship supports Ph.D. candidates pursuing leading-edge work in fields related to Intel's business and research interests, specifically engineering, computer science and other technical majors focusing on semiconductor technologies, micro-architecture, software technology and design, and communications. The fellowship provides a $24,000 stipend and coverage of tuition. To be eligible, students should be within 18 months of graduation, i.e., they should have passed their qualifying exams and have their thesis topic defined and approved. Students also must be working in any one of several designated technical areas within the following three general fields: Hardware Systems Technology and Design, Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing, or Software Technology and Design. For a complete listing of technical areas along with additional information on the fellowship, see https://www.grad.illinois.edu/fellowship/listing/3178. (Please note that the fellowship is not available to individuals from embargoed countries (Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria) or controlled countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, China, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Libya, Macau, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam), unless the students are exempt from US Export License and Control rules based on their status as a U.S. Worker (e.g., legal permanent resident, refugee, or person granted political asylum).
Women in Science Organization
Hello!
Are you a woman in science who is interested in joining a community of your peers? Are you an undergrad interested in science who wants to develop a mentoring relationship with a graduate student or faculty member in science? Are you a woman in the sciences who wants to socialize and network with others in different disciplines? Then WIS is right for you!
Women in Science (WIS) is an organization with a new chapter on campus that was organized to support and encourage women to seek careers in research and science. This group seeks both male and female members who want to engage in an active community of people who support women in the sciences and encourage their professional and personal development in the field. This organization hopes to create an interdisciplinary venue/organization that brings together all women in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The goals of this organization are to provide a platform for women in the various sciences to interact, network and socialize in an informal setting, as well as provide valuable career development opportunities.
A few activities this organization hopes to plan include:
-Career development workshops that include a panel of men and women in different stages of their scientific careers in order to discuss pressing issues as we advance in our career paths
-Happy Hours providing an informal setting for undergraduate/graduate/ professor/professional women in the sciences to interact
-A field trip to Chicago to see collections at the Field Museum guided by faculty members here at UIUC
This organization is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff, those in scientific industry, and anyone else who supports and promotes women in the sciences. If you are interested please attend an informational meeting on January 25, 2012 in ACES Library Heritage Room from 5-7pm. Pizza and soda will be provided for those who attend!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Courtney Leisner
WIS President
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Courtney Leisner
PhD Candidate
Plant Biology
University of Illinois
147 ERML
1201 W Gregory Dr
Urbana, IL 61801 USA
Proposals Sought for 2012-2013 Focal Point Projects
The Graduate College invites proposals from faculty and graduate students for 2012-2013 Focal Point projects. The full RFP is available on the Graduate College website at www.grad.illinois.edu/focal-point-feature.
Focal Point is an initiative that seeks to stimulate the formation of new intellectual communities made up of faculty and graduate students addressing topics that undergird important issues and problems of our time. With this initiative we hope to engage faculty and graduate students to advance knowledge in areas of critical national and human need. Whether looking at the increasing challenges in global health and engineering, global economic and social issues, or the challenges of understanding and communicating in an increasingly complex world, solutions will encompass multiple disciplines and require innovative thinking. Of particular interest are new collaborations that explore the interfaces between disparate fields of scholarship. This year there are special opportunities for collaborations that bridge international institutions and for work that addresses issues of domestic diversity.
Phase Two proposals are also welcome this year for ongoing projects with a new trajectory or direction to provide an opportunity for moving to another level of organization and productive activity.
Proposal Review: Proposals will be reviewed by faculty/student panels. Final selection will be made by the Graduate College. Selection criteria will include intellectual merit, impact on graduate students and education on campus, anticipated contributions to interdisciplinarity and diversity on campus, and establishment of international networks for graduate education.
Funding: Up to $15,000 per project selected.
Duration: Projects must begin August 2012 and contain activities for two academic semesters or a 12-month period.
Proposals should be uploaded to the Graduate College website by March 26, 2012.
January 03, 2012
CHECK THE UPCOMING DEADLINES ...
regarding December grads and Spring 2012 registration. This includes important information on Cancellation, Auditing of a Course, etc.
December 29, 2011
CTE Workshop
Mark your calendars for a special event coming early in the spring semester:
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Dr. Susan Ambrose Graduate student workshop with Susan Ambrose, Faculty Retreat plenary speaker
December 16, 2011
December Grads ... did you register for Spring 2012?
Remember, if you are graduating in December 2011, make sure you did NOT REGISTER for Spring 2012. CHECK to make sure you are NOT registered in any classes for SPRING 2012. If you are, DROP the class NOW and save yourself a tuition bill.
CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!
SPRING 2012 * CEE 498KUC
Are you still looking for a course for Spring 2012? Are you currently conducting experimental research or hoping to do so in the future? If so, you may want to consider enrolling in CEE498kuc. In addition to learning the methods and tools of experimental research, students will have the opportunity to design, model, instrument, test, and analyze small scale structures. This hands-on 4 credit hour course also offers students access to the advanced testing equipment of the Newmark Structural Engineering Laboratory and the Illinois NEES MUST-SIM Facility. The course flyer provides additional details, contact information for inquiries, and photos of past tests performed through this course. (Prereq: CEE 360 or Instructor Approval)
December 13, 2011
CANDIDATE SEMINAR - December 15, 2011, at 12:00 NOON
SUSTAINABLE CIVIL SYSTEMS: THE INTERFACE BETWEEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT presented by Corinne D. Scown, Postdoctoral Researcher, CEE Dept., University of California, Berkeley.
1310 Newmark Lab (Yeh Center) * 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. * Everyone Welcome
Ph.D. Final Defense - December 15, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.
Ali HAJBABAIE (Advisor: Rahim F. Benekohal)
INTELLIGENT DYNAMIC SIGNAL TIMING OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM
2517 Hydrosystems Laboratory
Public Welcome 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
December 08, 2011
Doctoral Program Assessment
Dear Faculty and Graduate Students,
As you know, during the past academic year the Graduate College conducted an assessment of all 98 doctoral programs on campus. I attach the assessments for our doctoral programs in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Our Environmental Science program was not assessed due to the small numbers.
You will see that the assessment has identified some areas in need of improvement. I welcome your feedback. The Graduate Affairs Committee will be discussing this next semester.
-A.J. Valocchi --
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ATTEND CMWR - ILLINOIS June 17-21 2012
http://cmwr2012.cee.illinois.edu/
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valocchi@illinois.edu http://cee.illinois.edu/node/139
Albert J. Valocchi
Abel Bliss Professor
Associate Head and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering MC-250
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
205 N. Mathews Urbana, IL 61801
phone: (217) 333-3176 fax: (217) 265-0661
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December 07, 2011
Ph.D. Final Defense - December 14, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
Young Joo LEE (Advisor: Junho Song)
FINITE-ELEMENT-BASED SYSTEM RELIABILITY ANALYSIS AND UPDATING OF FATIGUE-INDUCED SEQUENTIAL FAILURES
Room 329 Grainger Library
Public Welcome: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
December 06, 2011
UIUC SOLAR DECATHLON Team Meeting * December 7, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
My name is Dan Murray and I am a member of UIUC's Solar Decathlon team. We returned this October from the competition in DC and we are looking to recruit a new team of engineers from departments across the engineering curriculum and from other schools across campus. The project has been a great experience for the students involved and we will be having an informational meeting this Wednesday at 6:30pm in Room 204 of the Agricultural Engineering Science Building. We are looking for undergrad and graduate students.
Here is a flyer for the event.
Hope to see you!
December 05, 2011
Ph.D. Final Defense - December 14, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.
Hossain M. AZAM (Advisor: Kevin T. Finneran)
IRON REDUCTION MEDIATED INCREASES IN CARBON OXIDATION AND PHOSPHORUS PRECIPITATION IN ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
2517 Hydrosystems
December 02, 2011
SEMINAR - December 5, 2011, at 12:00 NOON
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING IN CONTEXT: CREATING NEW MODELS TO ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS AND SUSTAINABILITY presented by Gregory M. Gould, Postdoctoral Transportation and Air Quality Science Fellow, Natural Resources Defense Council, Santa Monica, CA. Candidate for faculty position in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Monday, December 5, 2011 * 12:00-1:00 p.m. * 1311 Newmark Lab (Yeh Center)
NEWMARK DISTINGUISHED LECTURE - December 5, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
BAYESIAN NETWORK FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SEISMIC RISK ASSESSMENT AND DECISION presented by Armen Der Kiureghian, Taisei Chair in Civil Engineering, University of California at Berkeley.
December 5, 2011 * 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. * NCSA Auditorium * Everyone Welcome
Reception to meet Armen Der Kiureghian from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the NCSA Lobby.
Pavement Seminar - December 6, 2011, at 12:30 p.m.
ROAD ENGINEERING CHALLENGES & RESEARCH IN THE NETHERLANDS presented by Sandra Erkens, Senior Advisor on Pavement Materials and Structures, Rijkswaterstaat Centre of Transport and Navigation (DVS), Netherlands.
December 6, 2011 * 12:30 p.m. * ATREL Classroom, 1611 Titan Drive, Rantoul, Illinois
Everyone Welcome * Pizza and soft drinks will be provided
FMC Fellowship - MS/PhD
ANNOUNCING ... the FMC Educational Fund Fellowship competition for 2012-2013.
Last year, five FMC Fellowships valued at $12,000 each and three FMC Fellowships valued at $20,000 were awarded. It is anticipated that a similar number will be awarded this year. These fellowships are available for graduate students in any engineering discipline. M.S. students are particularly encouraged to apply, and Ph.D. candidates will be given full consideration. Departmental Nomination is required. Applications must be received in the Department Grad Office by January 24.
The following materials are required:
* Application for Graduate Admission (if incoming student)
* 3 letters of recommendation
* Student’s background statement/essay
* Official academic transcripts (include all transcripts of higher education)
The origins of the fund:
The FMC Educational Fund Fellowship was established in 1963 by a donation of 15,000 shares of stock in the Link-Belt Company (later acquired by the FMC Corporation, now FMC Technologies, Inc.) to the University of Illinois Foundation by Bert A. Gayman, an alumnus of the University of Illinois.
The spirit of the FMC Fellowship is to support the education of students at the University of Illinois who would be viable candidates for employment at FMC Technologies, Inc. For more information about FMC Technologies, go to http://www.fmctechnologies.com/
December 01, 2011
CEE 595AG Seminar - December 1, 2011, at 12:00 NOON
WHAT GOES UP DOES COMES DOWN: HOW AIR POLLUTION AFFECTS OUR NATURAL RESOURCES presented by Christopher Lehmann, Director, Central Analytical Laboratory, National Atmospheric Deposition Program, Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, UIUC.
December 1, 2011 * 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. * Room 2311 Newmark (Yeh Center) * Everyone Welcome
Refreshments immediately following in the lobby area
November 30, 2011
Infrastructure Website - COZAD Competition
Hello CEE graduate students:
My name is Parfait Gasana, a graduate student here in Economics, whose research focuses on transportation and public infrastructure. I am very interested in UI's COZAD competition, the team based student entrepreneurship/venture competition for startup capital through presentations, pitches, and business plans (tec.illinois.edu/cozad). I have a potential idea/venture in mind which is entirely an online platform. In fact, the idea is already implemented but at a low-key level. Essentially, it is a newly launched website (www.infrainput.org) which I designed entirely by myself. InfraInput.org is a database-driven PHP/MySQL website that allows any user to input issues and ideas across a multiple array of 15 infrastructure facilities from airports to water supply. If the site gains traction, I envision a business-to-business solution with public agencies and policymakers through its targeted user entries, and possibly even collaborations with builders/contractors, engineering firms, and IT asset management companies.
Right now, I am in need of Civil Engineering students who can help me expand this project including: adding features and expertise, developing an innovation and infrastructure management sections, and connecting to engineering consulting initiatives. We can definitely talk partnership and creative enterprise. If any graduate student is interested in this effort or know of other students who may be, please contact me at pgasana2@illinois.edu and we can continue the dialogue.
Thank you for your time and happy holidays!
Parfait Gasana
November 29, 2011
Certificate in Business for non-business students
Today, a basic understanding of business concepts is vital for anyone seeking management positions, regardless of the role. The program is intended for non-business graduate students looking to expand their fundamental business knowledge without reducing attention on their primary field of study.
The Certificate in Business for Scientists will be offered beginning Tuesday, February 14th, 2012. The ten-session curriculum offer students a concentrated, detailed program that examines an array of topics including:
• Marketing
• Innovation & technology management
• Financial management
• Accounting measurement, reporting, decision-making & control
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational behavior and leadership
• Process management
• Business Ethics
• Emerging and subsistence markets
Information on how to register is on the College of Business website. You can find the information at www.business.illinois.edu/cib/ .
November 28, 2011
EERI Meeting * November 30, 2011, at 11:45 a.m. * Room 3310 Newmark (Yeh Center)
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Student Chapter Meeting will be held in conjunction with a lecture by Prof. Stephanie Chang from the University of British Columbia who will present on the topic of DYNAMICS OF URBAN EARTHQUAKE RISK.
November 30 * 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. * Room 3310 Newmark (Yeh Center)
Pizza will be served on the 3rd floor Newmark (Yeh Center) at 11:30 a.m., please come on time since pizza will not be allowed in the lecture room. Prof. Chang will be available to meet with students after the lecture at 1:00 p.m.
For more information please view: EERI Talk by Prof. Chang
