Blog@Case Topics: engineeringhttp://blog.case.edu/topics/engineeringBrian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidJo Zuckerjo.zucker@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidUrvi Patelurvi.patel@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/createBenjamin Meckbenjamin.meck@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidBrian Brauchlerbrian.brauchler@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/ugradchem2011-07-12T18:40:56ZMortgageRefinanceRates.org Engineering and Construction Scholarship Applicationhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0343382012-02-01T02:48:48Z2012-02-01T02:59:24ZWe will grant a $1000 annual scholarship to the potential engineer, contractor or architect who provides the best essay on what they would like to accomplish in their respective field during their career. The first recipient will be selected on August 15th
Qualifications Applicant shall be at least 17 years of age or older and be accepted to or attending a full-time engineering, construction, or architecture program at an accredited institution of learning. Applicant must be attending the program within an accredited institution within the United States. Applicant must be either a citizen of the United States or a foreign student with a valid United States Student Visa. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, based on the previous year's academic performance. Deadline July 15 Submit All application inquiries and submissions may be made via email at scholarship@MortgageRefinanceRates.org
Jo Zuckerjo.zucker@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidSociety of Women Engineershttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0340122011-11-02T21:06:57Z2011-11-02T21:19:08ZThe SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women admitted to accredited baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. In 2011, SWE disbursed 188 new and renewed scholarships valued at $540,000.
Qualifications • The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship is only open to women. • The applicant is enrolled or has graduated in a baccalaureate ABET-accredited engineering or computer science degree program, or the applicant is accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate computer science program at an ABET-approved school. Please go to www.abet.org for more information. • The applicant is in a position to accept the scholarship in the school year for which it is being awarded. • The minimum GPA is 3.0/4.0 for upperclass applicants. • The applicant is not the current recipient of a renewable SWE Scholarship (i.e. is not already designated to receive a SWE scholarship payment in the coming academic year.) • The applicant must be a full time student, except for reentry applicants. • The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US for some scholarships. The applicant is not receiving full funding for education from another organization (e.g. members of the Armed Services attending US Military Academies, students receiving full reimbursement from an employer). Deadline The application for sophomores through graduate students is typically available December 1st through February 15th. For freshmen: March 1st through May 15th. Submit Application at https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp Contact email scholarships@swe.org. call 312.596.5223
Jo Zuckerjo.zucker@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidMore Solar Projects in Ohiohttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/07/12/more_solar_projects_in_ohio2011-07-12T18:38:36Z2011-07-12T18:40:56Z
49.9-megawatt solar-power project in northwest Ohio: Ohio solar project a go | The Columbus Dispatch
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Ohio Minority Engineering Student Scholarshiphttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0330212011-05-27T18:23:44Z2011-05-27T18:36:32ZThe Ohio Minority Engineering Student Scholarship Program is sponsored in conjunction with CT Consultants, Inc., The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and New Visions Group. Offering financial assistance and possible internship opportunities to students enrolled in a civil engineering program at an accredited Ohio College or University.
Qualifications To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must: - Be an African American student enrolled in an accredited Ohio College or University Engineering program. - Attain a minimum 2nd year status in an Engineering program at an accredited Ohio College or University. - Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA at time of selection and during holding of scholarship. - Maintain reasonable standard of conduct, as defined by the Ohio Minority Student Scholarship Program selection Committee, expected of scholarship students. Deadline June 15th Submit • Completed scholarship application form. • Complete a minimum 500 word essay of the need for engineers in today’s workforce and why the applicant intends to practice in this field. • Official transcripts reflecting a minimum 2.5 GPA overall. • Three attached letters of recommendation from, but not limited to, former teachers, college administrators, community leaders or other similar persons concerning the academic ability, character, reputation or professional aptitude of the applicant. • US citizenship. • A personal or telephone interview. A printable application can be downloaded at www.ctconsultant.com Contact Info Submit application and required documentation to: Ohio Minority Student Scholarship Program Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Branden Smith 340 E. Fulton Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-309-1851 cell brandensmithone@gmail.com Questions about this application or the scholarship should be directed to: Ohio Minority Scholarship Committee New Visions Group C/O Derrick Clay 33 North Third Street Suite 400 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614.280.1299
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidLake Erie Wind Farmhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/05/02/lake_erie_wind_farm2011-05-02T14:53:19Z2011-05-02T14:53:58Z
Here is a few minutes of audio with Dianne Anderson, director of the Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University, on the upcoming Lake Erie wind farm. Monday, May 03, 2010 WKSU Public Radio
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8SPIE Scholarshiphttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0319062011-02-11T23:25:31Z2011-02-11T23:39:36ZFor students enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering. $10,000 scholarship
Qualifications SPIE scholarships are open to full- and part-time students studying anywhere in the world. All scholarship applications are judged on their own merit based on the experience and education level of the individual student. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. High school (pre-university/secondary school) and 1st/2nd year college undergraduate, post-secondary students will be judged relative to other applicants with similar educational backgrounds. To be eligible to apply, students must: 1. Be enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics, electrical engineering) at an accredited school for the full year 2. Be in high school or secondary school, undergraduate or post-secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate school Deadline February 15 (by Midnight -- 12 am, Pacific Standard Time). Site will close at Midnight. Submit Apply on line at https: //www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/458-spie-scholarship-in-optical-science-and-engineering-application-form Contact scholarships@spie.org
Jo Zuckerjo.zucker@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidSpace Oddities: The Slow 'Race' to Get Women into Spacehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/10/06/space_oddities_the_slow_race_to_get_women_into_space2010-10-06T17:37:46Z2010-10-06T17:40:21ZBrian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Turbines on Lake Eriehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/06/18/turbines_on_lake_erie2010-06-19T02:52:15Z2010-06-19T03:02:32Z
Progress is still being made in making Cleveland the home of the first freshwater wind farm anywhere in the world. The Cleveland Plan Dealer on Friday, June 18, 2010, wrote an article highlighting the partnership established with GE. The PD even posted a copy of the memorandum of understanding, minus the "trade secrets". The Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University has been a partner on much of the previous and ongoing research.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8The Ohio Environmental & Engineering Scholarship Programhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0296072010-05-24T20:11:25Z2010-05-24T20:22:51ZThese merit based, nonrenewable, scholarships will be given to undergraduate students admitted to and enrolled in Ohio state or private colleges and universities who can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Students must be in the final year of the program by the autumn term.
Qualifications Students must be in the final year of the program by the autumn term. Awardees will be selected by an Academy appointed panel using a blind review process. Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, personal protection equipment, tools, instruments and field equipment but not housing. Deadline June 1 Submit An application and a list of all supporting documents needed can be found at http://www.ohiosci.org/ScholarshipApplication.pdf Contact Info Phone: (614) 488-2228 Email: oas@iwaynet.net Environmental Science Scholarships The Ohio Academy of Science PO Box 12519 Columbus OH 43212-0519
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidFirst Year Engineering Students build Roller coasters at Ohio State Universityhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/03/26/first_year_engineering_students_build_roller_coasters_at_ohio_state_university2010-03-26T13:20:35Z2010-03-26T13:23:19Z
Here is a neat engineering student project in action.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Awardhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0288582010-03-11T19:41:09Z2010-03-11T19:49:49Z$1,000 awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Areas of study that will be considered include computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, database management, computer networking, computer programming and information technology management.
Qualifications * Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident * Must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited college or university and planning on continuing the next year * Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed * Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee. Deadline April 1 Submit 1. Download the PDF application. (You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the application) 2. Complete all the required information in the PDF (You do not need to print the application) 3. Name your file Lastname-Firstname-award.pdf (Ex: John Doe, Doe-John-award.pdf) 4. Submit the application via email to scholarship@education-portal.com Contact Info Email: scholarship@education-portal.com Phone: (650) 425-7512
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidASCO Numatics Scholarshipshttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0286572010-02-22T20:15:37Z2010-02-22T20:30:04ZASCO Numatics will award two, $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines. Additionally, ASCO Numatics will make $1,000 grants to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled. Scholarship recipients may be eligible for an ASCO Numatics internship.
Qualifications * Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in an instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation discipline at a U.S. educational institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). * Must have completed sophomore year in a bachelor’s degree program or enrolled in a graduate program, at the time of application * Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2010/2011 academic year * Applicant must have at least an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. * Must be U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident * Applications must be received by ASCO Numatics no later than June 30 to be eligible. Deadline June 30 Submit To complete an application, visit http://www.asconumatics.com/LiteratureRequest/ASCO-Numatics-Scholarship-apply.aspx Contact Info Website: http://www.asconumatics.com/scholarship Email: ascomarketing@asco.com
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidScholarship Opportunity for Hispanic Students in STEM Fieldshttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0284972010-02-08T20:05:09Z2010-02-08T20:30:26ZThe National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) has established the Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program, a new partnership to improve Hispanic student access to higher education and degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Qualifications Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars -High School Seniors: Up to $20,000 in scholarship ($5,000 each of four years of college) and up to $22,500 in summer internship stipends ($7,500 each of three summers) for students who meet the following eligibility criteria: * A student of Hispanic heritage. * A senior attending a high school in Brownsville, TX; Elizabeth, NJ; or Los Angeles, CA. * Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). * In good academic standing in high school. * Have applied or intend to apply for full-time study at an accredited college/university that grants a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (proof of enrollment will be required before disbursement of scholarship funds). * Committed to major in a STEM field in college. Ciencia National Scholarships - College STEM Majors A $2,000 one-time scholarship for students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and Puerto Rico who meet the following eligibility criteria: · A student of Hispanic heritage. · In good academic standing and enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university. · Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). · Are a declared major in a STEM discipline and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field including Bachelor's degrees offered in partnerships between community colleges and four-year institutions. Deadline February 15th. Submit Students can apply online at http://www.alliancescholars.org/ and the For additional information, download this PDF fact sheet about the program. Contact Info National Alliance for Hispanic Health 1501 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-387-5000
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidOhio Wind-related Manufacturing Mentioned at ALA Conferencehttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/16/ohio_windrelated_manufacturing_mentioned_at_ala_conference2010-01-17T04:21:39Z2010-01-17T04:22:40Z
I am attending the Midwinter Conference of the American Library Association in Boston. I did not attend this specific session but Al Gore was one of the invited speakers. He specifically mentioned Cardinal Fastener in Ohio and how advanced energy has revitalized the company. Eleventh Annual Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1:30- 2:30 pm Featuring Al Gore
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Supporting America’s Breakthrough Energy Innovatorshttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/12/supporting_americaas_breakthrough_energy_innovators2010-01-13T01:29:56Z2010-01-13T01:30:19Z
The U.S. Department of Energy's ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy) invites you to the inaugural ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington DC, March 1-3. Bringing together all the nation's key players in energy innovation: Research & Technology Leaders, VC Investors, Technology Entrepreneurs, Large Corporations, Policymakers, and Government Agencies.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8ASCE Video Contesthttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/06/asce_video_contest2010-01-07T02:05:34Z2010-01-07T02:06:33Z
American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) is sponsoring a contest that asks engineering students to create a short video or slide show to illustrate why your school is THE BEST at applying your engineering knowledge and skills to volunteer projects that make a difference. See contest rules for full details.
ASCE is this year’s national society chair for Engineers Week 2010, along with honorary corporate chair ExxonMobil. The National Engineers Week Foundation is a coalition of more than 100 professional societies, major corporations and government agencies dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce and to raising public understanding and appreciation of engineers’ contributions to society.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Online Engineering Video Competition on 'How Engineers Make a World of Difference'http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/12/30/online_engineering_video_competition_on_how_engineers_make_a_world_of_difference2009-12-31T02:07:10Z2009-12-31T02:08:51Z
IEEE-USA is launching the organization's third online engineering video competition for undergraduate students on "How Engineers Make a World of Difference." IEEE-USA will present four scholarship awards totaling $5,000 to undergraduates who create the most effective 90-second video clips reinforcing for an 11-to-13-year-old audience how engineers improve the world. Entries must be submitted through YouTube by midnight Eastern Time on Friday, 15 January 2010. Winning entries will be announced and shown during Engineers Week, 14-20 February 2010. See full press release for details.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8Requests Input About Public Access to Archived Federal-Funded Science Publicationshttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/12/28/requests_input_about_public_access_to_archived_federalfunded_science_publications2009-12-29T02:39:32Z2009-12-29T02:40:43Z
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) within the Executive Office of the President, requests input from the community regarding enhancing public access to archived publications resulting from research funded by Federal science and technology agencies. This RFI will be active from December 10, 2009 to January 7, 2010. Respondents are invited to respond online via the Public Access Policy Forum at http://www.whitehouse.gov/open, or may submit responses via electronic mail. Responses will be re-posted on the online forum. Instructions and a timetable for daily blog topics during this period are described at http://www.whitehouse.gov/open. For more information, please see the notice in the Federal Register at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-29322.htm.
Brian Graybrian.c.gray@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/bcg8KSEA Scholarships for Undergraduate Students in the United Stateshttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0277832009-12-04T21:50:47Z2009-12-04T22:02:30ZTo recognize outstanding students with Korean heritage who have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities including community services, and who demonstrate potential for becoming leaders in society.
Qualifications * Undergraduate students in the U.S. with Korean heritage * Major in science, engineering, or related fields * KSEA membership (Student may apply for KSEA membership at the time of scholarship application.) * Previous recipients of any KSEA scholarship are not eligible. Deadline February 16th. Submit All application materials must be submitted ONLINE with the exception of recommendation letters and school transcripts. 1. KSEA Scholarship information and online application form are available at http://scholarship.ksea.org/. The online application will be open on 12/15/2009 and closed on 2/16/2009. 2. An essay on one of the following topics (500-1500 words in the online application): (a) My experience in volunteer activities (b) Meaning of Korean heritage in my life (c) My vision on science and technology cooperation between the US and Korea 3. Official transcripts from up to two colleges attended: at least three college semester transcripts are required. For college freshmen, at least one college semester transcript, high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT score report are required. Your school can send soft or hard copies of your transcripts to KSEA (admin@ksea.org electronically or mail to: 1952 Gallows Rd., Suite 300, Vienna, VA 22182). 4. Two recommendation letters: (recommendation letters can be submitted online directly by the references.) * One from college academic advisors or counselors. College freshmen can have one from a high school teacher * One from a current or former official of KSEA (an executive committee member, a councilor or local chapter president). This can be one of the two letters but not required. 5. Current resumé (please include work experience and extracurricular activities). Contact Info Website: http://scholarship.ksea.org/InfoUndergraduate.aspx KSEA Scholarship Committee 1952 Gallows Rd., Suite 300 Vienna, VA 22182 phone: 703-748-1221, fax: 703-748-1331 E-mail: sejong@ksea.org
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaidBarry M. Goldwater Scholarshiphttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html#0277822009-12-04T21:23:35Z2009-12-04T21:46:21ZThe purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Qualifications To be eligible for a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, a student must be entering his/her junior or senior year and majoring in engineering or another approved course of study. Students may not apply for this award directly; they must request a nomination by the designated faculty representative at their college or university. Deadline Application must be submitted online by January 29, 2010. All supporting documents must be received by February 1, 2010. Submit To submit an application, visit http://www.act.org/goldwater/apply/index.html Contact Info 319.341.2333 Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. central time http://www.act.org/goldwater/
Christina Emersonchristina.emerson@case.eduhttp://blog.case.edu/financialaid