e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? - News from the Field http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:03:09 EST Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:03:09 EST brian.c.gray@case.edu brian.c.gray@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Amelia Earhart Internship for Women Students in the Sciences and Engineering http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/23/amelia_earhart_internship_for_women_students_in_the_sciences_and_engineering For the Case community: The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and the Career Center will be co-sponsoring a new... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/02/23/amelia_earhart_internship_for_women_students_in_the_sciences_and_engineering Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:03:09 EST For the Case community:
The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women and the Career Center will be co-sponsoring a new internship program this summer. Students interested in completing a summer internship in Cleveland in a science or engineering field are eligible to participate.

Develop your network and learn about what it's like to work with a variety of different science and engineering employers; work with your supervisor to make progress on the individual learning goals you identify as essential to your future career; and give and receive ongoing support with students placed in similar internships.

Deadline to sign-up: Friday, February 29, 2008

Contact:
WISER Coordinator Liz Lierman, Elizabeth.lierman@case.edu, 216.368.6858

]]> Wii Preparation for Surgeons http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/01/22/wii_preparation_for_surgeons Years ago we had reports that our Desert Storm pilots were better than their former colleagues, due to being raised... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/01/22/wii_preparation_for_surgeons Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Blog: e3 Information Overload Computer Science Computers, Software, & the Internet Engineering Gaming Medicine & Healthcare News from the Field Science and Technology Web 2.0 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:00:00 EST Years ago we had reports that our Desert Storm pilots were better than their former colleagues, due to being raised as children with video games. Now, we a have a study that shows surgeons that warm up or train on Wii perform better in surgeries.
Game players scored nearly 50% higher on tool control and overall performance than other trainees.
Source: 'Wii warm-up' good for surgeons from BBC News (January 17, 2008)

]]> Google 2008 Anita Borg Scholarship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/01/20/google_2008_anita_borg_scholarship The Google 2008 Anita Borg Scholarship is open for application until Friday, February 1, 2008.As part of Google's ongoing commitment... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/01/20/google_2008_anita_borg_scholarship Blog: e3 Information Overload Computer Science Computers, Software, & the Internet Engineering News from the Field Women in Engineering Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:51:58 EST The Google 2008 Anita Borg Scholarship is open for application until Friday, February 1, 2008.
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Anita Borg Scholarship, through which we hope to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders.

]]> ALA Midwinter 2008 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/23/ala_midwinter_2008 I will be heading to Philadelphia for ALA Midwinter in January. I will post my plans and updates here.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/23/ala_midwinter_2008 Aerospace Engineering Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Conferences Libraries & Librarianship My Experiences News from the Field Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:56:14 EST attending.gif

I will be heading to Philadelphia for ALA Midwinter in January. I will post my plans and updates here.

Anyone else going?

]]> What can nano do for you? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/07/what_can_nano_do_for_you Come to Science Café Cleveland: a lively, informal scientific discussion in an inviting atmosphere of food and drink. This month’s... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/07/what_can_nano_do_for_you Aerospace Engineering Biomedical Engineering Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Northeast Ohio Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:32:51 EST Come to Science Café Cleveland: a lively, informal scientific discussion in an inviting atmosphere of food and drink.

This month’s topic: What can nano do for you?

Featuring:
Dr. Steven Eppell (CWRU Biomedical Engineering) & Dr. Alexis Abramson (Case Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering)

WHERE: The brewpub downstairs at Great Lakes Brewing Company (2516 Market Ave, Cleveland)

WHEN: Monday, December 10th; drinks at 6 pm, discussion starts around 6:30 pm

WHO: Sponsored by the CWRU chapter of Sigma Xi, WGBH Boston, and Great Lakes Brewing Company

Science Café Cleveland takes place on the second Monday of each month at GLBC. A few free appetizers are provided, and participants are welcome to purchase additional food and drinks.

]]> Case Senior Completes NASA Internship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/04/case_senior_completes_nasa_internship Mason Conrad, senior center on the Case basketball team and mechanical engineering major, conducted research for NASA Glenn Research Center... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/12/04/case_senior_completes_nasa_internship Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Mechanical Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:16:14 EST Mason Conrad, senior center on the Case basketball team and mechanical engineering major, conducted research for NASA Glenn Research Center on its Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV). The CEV an be used for the future trips to the moon.

Read the full announcement.

]]> ACS Nanotation http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/30/acs_nanotation On Monday, Oct. 22nd, ACS Publications launched ACS Nanotation, a new website created to bring together the worldwide nano community.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/30/acs_nanotation Blog: e3 Information Overload Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Professional Associations & Societies Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:00 EST On Monday, Oct. 22nd, ACS Publications launched ACS Nanotation, a new website created to bring together the worldwide nano community. This free online resource enables nanoscientists to save time by reading reviews that identify the most significant, new research. It includes:
  • Nano Picks
  • Ask the Scientist: Nano Letters
  • ACS Journals in Focus
  • Image gallery, podcasts, and NanoTube
  • Wiki of terminology
ACS Nanotation—it's new, it's free, and you could win an iPod® nano. One iPod® nano will be awarded each month through December 2007. Register at ACS Nanotation.

]]> National Chemistry Week: October 21-27, 2007 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/22/national_chemistry_week_october_2127_2007 During this week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week as promoted by the American Chemical Society.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/10/22/national_chemistry_week_october_2127_2007 Blog: e3 Information Overload Chemistry & Chemicals News from the Field Professional Associations & Societies Science and Technology Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:50:48 EST During this week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week as promoted by the American Chemical Society.

]]> FREE ASM Trial Membership through October 1 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/20/free_asm_trial_membership_through_october_1 Become an ASM Member or Trial Member to be eligible to WIN up to $10,000 in ASM products and services... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/20/free_asm_trial_membership_through_october_1 Blog: e3 Information Overload Databases, Publishers, & Vendor Updates Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering News from the Field Professional Associations & Societies Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST Become an ASM Member or Trial Member to be eligible to WIN up to $10,000 in ASM products and services in the $35,000 ASM's Everything Material Sweepstakes.

FREE Trial Membership through October 1, 2007, no purchase necessary.

]]> Web 3.0 on the Horizon http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/13/web_30_on_the_horizon Have you learned everything about how to use web 2.0 effectively? If not, get ready to fall further behind. Articles... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/13/web_30_on_the_horizon Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Blog: e3 Information Overload Computer Science Computers, Software, & the Internet Engineering News from the Field Web 2.0 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EST Have you learned everything about how to use web 2.0 effectively? If not, get ready to fall further behind. Articles are already starting to circulate about web 3.0 and what that will mean for Internet users.

CNNMoney.com in an article by Michael V. Copeland shared how researchers are looking into the efficient use of the semantic web. In other words how can computers help to organize all the data, including that within documents, for the benefit of Internet searchers.

If you are looking for future employment opportunities consider this data from the article:

One estimate pegs the market for products and services stemming from semantic Web technologies at $50 billion by 2010, up from about $7 billion today.

]]> From D.C. http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/06/21/from_dc ALABlogging Originally uploaded by bcg8 I hope to learn plenty at ALA Annual and I will share as much... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/06/21/from_dc ALA Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Conferences Libraries & Librarianship My Experiences News from the Field Web 2.0 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:37:52 EST
ALABlogging
Originally uploaded by bcg8 I hope to learn plenty at ALA Annual and I will share as much as possible.
]]> Social Networks for Employment Recruiting http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/28/social_networks_for_employment_recruiting On my blog highlighting engineering news and resources, I just highlighted a newspaper article that discusses using social networks to... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/28/social_networks_for_employment_recruiting Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Engineering Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 News from the Field Social Networks Web 2.0 Mon, 28 May 2007 16:25:53 EST On my blog highlighting engineering news and resources, I just highlighted a newspaper article that discusses using social networks to accomplish employment recruiting.

Why mention it here? I have heard comments from those in the library profession say libraries "do not belong in the social networks" and "people do not want us there". Engineering companies and recruiters are highlighting their industry, educating potential future employers, and maintaining communication channels with future employees or customers. Lets learn from others!

]]> Aerospace Industry is Graying & Recruits Virtually http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/28/aerospace_industry_is_graying_recruits_virtually According to the Akron Beacon Journal (Aerospace industry beckons, 5/28/07), 1 out of 4 in the aerospace industry will be... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/28/aerospace_industry_is_graying_recruits_virtually Aerospace Engineering Computers, Software, & the Internet Engineering News from the Field Mon, 28 May 2007 16:14:58 EST According to the Akron Beacon Journal (Aerospace industry beckons, 5/28/07), 1 out of 4 in the aerospace industry will be eligible for retirement next year. Aerospace companies and recruiters are now using "virtual" tools to recruit, such as Facebook groups and chat rooms. These social tools are being used to educate potential future employers, peak interest in the industry, and maintain content with past interns.

]]> Dexter Advances http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/22/dexter_advances According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (May 12, 2007), Case Western Reserve University's robotic car, Dexter, has made it to... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/22/dexter_advances Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering News from the Field Tue, 22 May 2007 11:35:03 EST According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (May 12, 2007), Case Western Reserve University's robotic car, Dexter, has made it to the next round of playoffs with 52 other cars. The next round is site visits in June with 30 cars advancing to the semifinals in October. At stake is a $2 million prize.

]]> Case School of Engineering Receives Electronic Design Grant http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/21/case_school_of_engineering_receives_electronic_design_grant According to the Chip Design Magazine (May 9, 2007), the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University is... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/05/21/case_school_of_engineering_receives_electronic_design_grant Case Awards, News, or Publications Computer Science Engineering News from the Field Mon, 21 May 2007 07:00:00 EST According to the Chip Design Magazine (May 9, 2007), the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University is the recipient of a Charles Babbage Grant sponsored by both Synopsys and HP.
Through the grant, Case's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will receive licenses of Synopsys' comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) software and intellectual property, along with curricula, support and professor training, and sixteen dual core HP xw4400 Workstations to outfit the new Synopsys/HP EDA Laboratory.

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