The UA Engineering Student Council invites you to participate in the University of Arizona College of Engineering 20th Annual Engineering I-Expo on February 21, 2012.

The Engineering Industry Expo provides corporations and government agencies with the opportunity to interact with engineering students of the University of Arizona. In addition, I-Expo participants can showcase their products to over 2,000 engineering students and faculty members at the University of Arizona.

The Engineering I-Expo was created with three main goals: to provide students of the College of Engineering with the opportunity to meet with recruiters in a relaxed informal setting, to allow both government agencies and private companies a chance to distribute literature and other information regarding careers in their firms, and to educate our students about the ways in which engineering affects their lives.

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Arizona's largest student-run career fair: The Engineering I-Expo.

Company I-Expo Registration

Any company that wishes to attend the I-Expo this year can find further information here.

All brochures, materials, and/or displays can be shipped to:

ESC I-Expo
c/o University of Arizona College of Engineering
1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Room 200
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0020
520.621.6032

For more information contact Chris Feagles , 2012 Industry Exposition Coordinator , at uaiexpo@gmail.com or 414-303-1500

Third Annual Biological, Engineering, and Chemical Undergraduate Research (BECUR) Conference held Saturday, February 25, 2011 in the UA Medical Research Building (MRB) and BIO5 lobbies.

Submit your abstract online at: http://www.cbc.arizona.edu/BECUR/BECURsubmit.html by January 25, 2011. Contact BECUR through BECURConference@gmail.com

Conference provides a forum for undergraduates from regional universities and colleges to communicate and network with each other concerning their research efforts and scientific development. Also provides students and researchers the opportunity to develop their presentation skills and gain confidence that will enable them to progress at larger national scientific conferences.

Keynote speaker is Professor Daniel Herschlag of Stanford University School of Medicine. He is known for both his original research on ribozyme catalysis, as well as being one of the world’s foremost authorities on the mechanisms of phosphate hydrolysis and phosphoryl transfer.

Other notes: the 2011 conference was a great success and included approximately 80 undergraduate poster presenters in addition to 10 high school student posters from Soronan Science Academy and San Miguel High schools. Poster presentations are judged by a panel of academia and industry leaders... eight undergraduates and four high school students received awards in the form of scholarships, travel grants, and cash totaling $5,000.

Use of Highly Nonlinear Solitary Waves for NDE and Structural Health Monitoring applications

Piervincenzo Rizzo, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

In this presentation we propose the use of highly nonlinear solitary waves (HNSWs) for the nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of structural materials. HNSWs are mechanical waves that can form and travel in highly nonlinear systems, such as one-dimensional chains of particles, where they are generated by means of a mechanical impact. HNSWs have a constant spatial wavelength and are characterized by the important property that their speed, amplitude, and duration can be tuned by modifying the particles’ material or size, or the velocity of the impactor (striker).

In the studies presented here we investigate the application of HNSWs on the material characterization and flaw detection of several structural materials such as aluminum, cement, and concrete, and for the noninvasive assessment of dental implants stability. For each application we describe the advantaged and limitations and we discuss the challenges associated with the implementation of the HNSW-based technology in the field.

The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Industrial Affiliates Corporate Showcase and Career Fair
Monday, February 27, 2012
5:30p.m. to 8 p.m.
North Ballroom, Student Union

• Bring Resumes and wear business attire (dress pants, button up shirt, tie optional)
• Be Prompt and Professional
• Consider investing in business cards or pre-loaded USBs if you’re actively seeking employment

More information found at
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/affiliates/2012SpringWorkshop/Default.htm

The SIE Spring 2012 Seminar Series is proud to present:

The Revolution of Sustainable Service Reliability in the Oil & Gas Services Industry
Randolph G. Phillips
VP Reliability
Baker Hughes Inc.

This seminar will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 2:15 p.m. in the Student Union Memorial Center, Copper Room.

Analyzing Water Resources Systems as Coupled Human and Natural Systems

Ximing Cai, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering   University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

Abstract

The continuous interaction between humans and natural systems has resulted in the development of coupled human-natural systems (CHNS), which are characterized by the patterns and processes, reciprocal interactions and feedbacks, co-evolution of biophysical and socioeconomic states, and system emergence rooted in local phenomena. With growing human interference in hydrological processes over space and time, water resources systems, from a simple reservoir to a complex river basin, have evolved to become typical CHNS. New systems analysis techniques are needed to address the complexity of CHNS, with greater attention on stakeholder participation, ecological resilience and sustainability principles. This modeling approach, Integrated Hydrologic-economic modeling using a centralized, top-down approach can provide insights on the reciprocal effects between hydrologic variability and decision making, there are some important shortcomings: it is limited in describing emergent properties; it is computationally difficult; and more seriously, it is institutionally unrealistic by assuming a “super hand” for basin-wide water resources management. These limitations have motivated studies on distributed, bottom-up approaches based on the theory of complex systems. In these studies, the watershed is depicted as a multiple-agent system (MAS), in which human and natural water users are defined as agents. The watershed is then modeled as a self- organizing system characterized by disaggregated but interactive decision processes at the agent level, with a coordination mechanism leading to the interactions among individual decision processes. A distributed optimization algorithm based on the decentralized control theory is developed to solve the MAS model developed for studying basin-wide water allocation in the Yellow River Basin in China

Chris Cherry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

 University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Abstract

For the past decade China has rapidly motorized, but not in the way that you often hear of in the media. Rising car use makes headlines, but a parallel story has unfolded-- the largest and most rapid adoption of an alternative fuel vehicle in the history of mankind. Over 100 million electric bicycles and scooters (e-bikes) now run on China’s streets, transforming China’s mobility and motorization pathways compared to what other countries have experienced. Moreover, as China electrifies its transportation system, traditional pollution-exposure-health assessments are transformed, making alternative fuel comparisons challenging. This seminar describes the explosive growth e-bikes, China’s approach to electric cars, potential behavioral changes that might be underway, and the environmental and health implications of these transitions. Finally, some implications of this technology for domestic mobility will be described.

Research Proposal Presentation

Graduate Students

Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

University of Arizona

Abstract

Students enrolled in CE 596A class will be organized into several groups based on research interest. Each group will present a research proposal that will consist of objective, background, hypothesis, methodology, preliminary results, and expected results. Appropriate funding resources will be identified and discussed.  

Engineers Week 2012 Event Schedule

Fun Fest

The 9th annual Math-Science-Technology Fun Fest is a three-day math and science extravaganza held at the Tucson Convention Center. The Engineering Student Council and engineering organizations in the UA College of Engineering will be assisting and volunteering at this event.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Location: Tucson Convention Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17

Opening Ceremony
This opening ceremony will kick-off E-Week. UA College of Engineering Dean Jeff Goldberg will speak at this event.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Old Engineering Building, 1127 E. North Campus, Tucson, AZ 85721

Saturday, February 18

Volleyball Tournament – To Kill a Blocking Nerd
Volleyball competition with a minimum of 6 people per team competing in a single-elimination tournament.
Presented by: Women in Science and Engineering
Time: noon - 3 p.m.
Location: Arizona-Sonora Volleyball Courts, 910 E. 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85719

Sunday, February 19

Explore Tucson Scavenger Hunt
Organizations competing in this event will be given a list of items from around Tucson. Each team will have four hours to collect as many items as they can and bring them back to campus. Each item has a designated point value. When teams return, points will be tallied to determine the top three teams. Team size is capped at 6 people. There is no limit to the number of teams that can participate.
Presented by: Tau Beta Pi
Location: Old Engineering Building, 1127 E. North Campus, Tucson, AZ 85721
Time: noon - 4 p.m.

Monday, February 20

Engineering Got Talent Show

UA Engineers will compete with their classmates too find out which club has the most unique and awesome talent! All types of performers are welcome. Clubs will nominate a representative or a group to show the judges and the audience their talent, and the judges will score the performance based on originality, audience response, and overall talent.
Presented by: National Society of Black Engineers/Rube Goldberg Team
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Old Engineering Building, 1127 E. North Campus, Tucson, AZ 85721, Room 214

Engineering Jeopardy
This is regular Jeopardy with a group twist, where teams of four players ask the questions to the answers provided. Points will be won or lost throughout the game based on the value of the question, the game ending in a final jeopardy question where all points may be wagered.
Presented by: American Institute of Chemical Engineers/Omega Chi Epsilon
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Harshbarger Building Room 10, 1133 E. North Campus. Tucson, AZ 85721

Mr. & Mrs. Engineering Pageant
One male and one female student from each engineering student club will compete for prizes in a night of nerdy glamour! Judges from faculty and industry will make their decisions based on costumes, answers to questions, and poise.
Presented by: Society of Women Engineers
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Gallagher Theater, Student Union Memorial Center

Tuesday, February 21

UA College of Engineering's 20th Annual iExpo
The University of Arizona's largest student-run career fair, the UA College of Engineering's 20th Annual iExpo is February 21, 2012 in the North Ballroom of the UA Student Union. iExpo 2012 provides industry and the government an opportunity to directly interact with UA students. This event provides the perfect opportunity for employers to speak personally with the best and brightest students the University of Arizona has to offer. Consistently drawing hundreds of engineering students, it is the largest engineering-specific recruiting event on campus.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: North Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center

Women in Engineering Dinner

This dinner is open to any women in the College of Engineering. It is a great opportunity for students to meet fellow women engineers.
Presented by: Society of Women Engineers
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Old Main Multi-Purpose Room, 1200 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721

Wednesday, February 22

Parachute Drop Competition

Student teams will be provided with a variety of materials to construct a parachute system to deliver supplies from the AME bridge to a location in the courtyard below. Teams will be given a limited amount of time and will be judged based on the amount of material delivered and the distance the materials land from the specified target.
Presented by: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Courtyard, 1130 N. Mountain Ave., Tucson AZ 85721

Operation Water Supply Chain

Student teams of 3-4 members must move as much water as possible from one bucket to another in 10 minutes.
Presented by: IIE/INCOSE/EWB
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Old Engineering Courtyard, 1127 E. North Campus, Tucson, AZ 85721

Pict-Charade-Tionary
It's students versus teachers in this competition, which involves picking an engineering term from a hat, then using Pictionary or charades to try to guess the term.
Presented by: Society of Automotive Engineers/American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: TBA

Thursday, February 23

Da Vinci Tower

Teams experiment with different structures to determine which can handle the greatest load. Experiments help teams to further understand how compression and tension forces affect the strength of structures. Spaghetti cannot hold much tension or compression; therefore, it breaks very easily. The requirements for this competition is that the bridge must be a minimum of 10 inches, and the tower that holds the most weight wins.
Presented by: Society of Civil Engineers
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Civil Engineering Courtyard, 1209 E. 2nd Street

Mini-Lean Workshop

The American Society of Engineering Management hosts a mini-lean workshop challenge to create the most efficient production line.
Presented by: American Society of Engineering Management
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Mining Engineering Building, 1235 E. James E. Rogers Way, Room 15

Relays-in-SHPE
Teams compete in three initial events: a card tower, saltine whistle, and a toothpick puzzle. The fourth event will be a relay race.
Presented by: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Old Engineering Courtyard, 1127 E. North Campus, Tucson, AZ 85721

Friday, February 24

Design Challenge
Teams of 3-4 will be given supplies and in a set time asked to design a solution for a given problem. Judging will determine whose design performs the best.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: UA Mall

Food Drive for Casa Maria
Engineering student clubs contribute to the Casa Maria Food Drive 2012. The winning club is determined by food weight.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Time: noon - 4 p.m.
Location: UA Mall

Saturday, February 25

Western Regional Rube Goldberg Competition 2012

The annual Rube Goldberg machine contest brings the ideas of Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rube Goldberg's invention cartoons to life. This "Olympics of Complexity" pulls students away from conventional problem solving and pushes them into the endless chaos of imagination and intuitive thought. The challenge is to pop a balloon.
Presented by: Theta Tau
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Crowder Hall, 1017 E Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719

E-Week 2012 Closing Ceremony
The official closing ceremonies of E-Week 2012, at which top-performing student engineering clubs are awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Best Website, Best Event and Best Outreach Event club award winners are also announced. Former Raytheon Vice President of Engineering Robert Lepore will be the keynote speaker at this closing ceremony.
Presented by: Engineering Student Council
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Crowder Hall, 1017 E Olive Rd., Tucson, AZ 85719

UA Engineering Phoenix Roadshow 2012
University of Arizona Engineering comes to Phoenix! Students studying automotive engineering, aeronautics, mining, electronics, space and more are scheduled to appear at the Phoenix Roadshow 2012 on Saturday, March 3 in Chandler, Ariz.

Hamilton High School
3700 South Arizona Ave.
Chandler, Ariz. 85248
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10 a.m.  – 1 p.m.

Event is free and attendees are asked to register at www.engineering.arizona.edu/phx or call (520) 621-6032.

More information on attending the University of Arizona College of Engineering can be found at http://engineering.arizona.edu/future