Engineering Update

FIRST Robotics

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Are you interested in helping kids involved in the FIRST-Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology-Robotics Competition (www.usfirst.org)? If so, there are two opportunities to assist the Office of Special Program with this program:

FIRST LEGO ROBOTICS REGIONAL COMPETITION AT THE U OF I - The competition involves approximately 200 kids ages 9-14. Volunteers can serve as judges, technical assistants, time keepers, etc. Assistance is needed on Friday evening, Dec. 15, and/or all-day on Saturday, Dec. 16. If you are interested, attend an information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30 at noon in Rm. 212, Engr. Hall; pizza will be served. (RSVP to coe-outreach@uiuc.edu by Wed., Nov. 29.) If you cannot attend but wish to assist, send email as to when you can volunteer.

FIRST High School ROBOTICS IN CHICAGO DURING JANUARY - Seeking volunteers from Chicago who are willing to assist with CAD training for a team from Chicago. The CAD training will take place on two 1/2 days the week of January 2 at IIT. We are also seeking engineering students who are willing to assist with the FIRST National Kick-Off on Saturday, Jan. 6. Volunteers are also needed on Jan. 7, selected afternoons during the week of Jan. 9, and the weekend of Jan. 13-14. Contact Jackie Moore, coach, at roboticslady@gmail, no later than Friday, Dec. 8.

Energy Club of UIUC

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

The Energy Club is a new student organization looking for interested students of any major to join. The group's aim is to disseminate knowledge and awareness of alternative energy and facilitate and encourage a willingness to develop, adopt, and implement alternative energy infrastructure. Biweekly meetings will focus on the fact-based discussion and analysis of energy issues presented by its members at meetings or by guest lecturers. Other events to follow soon. Contact Kevin, kjhuang2@uiuc.edu.

Women in Engineering and the Chocolate Factory: Study Break

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Start your hectic workweek of finals with a relaxing evening with friends and colleagues. Join the WIE staff and fellow women students for a brief end-of-semester celebration and a hearty recharge. Use this time to take a break from the stress of finals, commiserate with fellow students, and discuss plans for the much-anticipated winter break.

Come and decorate your own gingerbread cookies and listen to international music of the season. We'll have lots of really great food, lots of great chocolate, good folks from around the college, and fun treats.

Mark your calendar now, and please come. No need to RSVP, but if you do RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, your name will be entered into our raffle. Winners must be present to claim their prizes. For more information, call 244-3517 or email, wie@uiuc.edu.

Six Sigma Black Belt Course

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

GE 498, HMK: Quality Engineering - Six Sigma Black Belt skill level course. The course is designed to follow the Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) process. Students will be able to apply the fundamentals of quality engineering and Six Sigma to the areas of product development, service enterprise, and manufacturing processes.

Holiday Clothing Drive

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Clean out...and help out! Engineering Council is hosting a clothing drive and students are asked to donate gently used articles of clothing into the collection boxes found outside the EC office on the first floor of Engineering Hall. The collection period will run through Friday, Dec. 10. All items collected will be donated to the Salvation Army and other chosen charities.

December Engineering Commencement

Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

In honor of our fall graduates, the College of Engineering Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, December 17, beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will be speeches and the usual pomp and circumstance. Each participant's name will be read as they cross the stage, shake hands with their department head and Dean Adesida, and receive a diploma cover. There will not be a hooding ceremony for the PhD recipients at this program, and the total graduation ceremony will last until about 2:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception in the lobby of the Krannert Center for the graduates and their guests.

Students expecting to participate in this ceremony must complete the following steps:

1. Sign up for the ceremony so we know how many students will be participating. Please go to the following website to sign up: https://engineering.uiuc.edu/attend_commencement. You may sign up between Nov. 6 and Dec. 8.

2. After you have signed up, bring your email with the confirmation number to 206 Engineering Hall to pick up your instruction sheet, guest tickets (4 tickets per student maximum but we ask that you only take as many as you need), and sign up to receive a proof of the photo taken at the ceremony.

3. Caps and gowns are required attire. Participating graduates must place an order between Oct. 6 and Nov. 30 online at www.herff-jones.com/college/graduation. If you are unable to order via the web you may order regalia in the Author's Corner of the Illini Union Bookstore on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The rental fee for caps and gowns are: BS-$37.00; MS-$49.00; PhD-$65.00. Students are to pay by cash or check when they pick up the cap and gown. Distribution dates are Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15, at the Author's Corner, Illini Union Bookstore from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

4. In the past, there have been additional tickets available after sign up is over. If you need more than four (4) tickets, on December 11, you may come back to 206 Engineering Hall and request more tickets if they are available. If you have any additional questions, contact the Academic Affairs office at 244-3827.

$30K Lemelson-Illinois Student Prize

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

The $30,000 Lemelson-Illinois Student Prize is awarded to a current University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergrad or graduate student who has demonstrated outstanding innovation and invention. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2006. For more information or to apply, visit www.30kprize.uiuc.edu. Still have questions? Attend an information session between November 1-8 (dates, times, locations listed on the website). Lunch or dinner will be provided at all Information Sessions. The Lemelson-Illinois Student Prize is administered by the Technology Entrepreneur Center.

Need to remember important event dates?

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Engineering Council has the solution for you! EC has set up two calendars to assist you in planning your busy days. The Events Calendar lists events run by EC Committees while the Society Calendar has events run by other EC member societies. This is a great way to stay organized.

If you are a society president and would like to place an event on the Society Calendar, just click on the link at the bottom of the Society Calendar page to submit your request. For links to both calendars, visit

ThinkTank; it's something new!

Fri, 31 Dec 1999 00:00:00 -0600

ThinkTank, a new club for all needs, is on its way and will be having its first meeting soon. Join the facebook group 'ThinkTank.' Once 213 people have joined the group, the first meeting will be announced. Stay tuned for more.