September 2010 - Ese-faculty-list

ESE 4th Annual Symposium October 27
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Please post and distribute as appropriate. The ESE Symposium is a campus-wide event bringing together students and faculty, and welcomes abstract submissions for the poster competition (prize money to top posters). The Symposium is completely planned and organized by ESE Graduate Students. For specific questions regarding registration please contact Michael Mashtare: mmashtare(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mmashtare@purdue.edu> ----------------------------- Save the date! The 2010 ESE Symposium will take place on October 27, 2010. Attendance is free. This year's theme is: Bridging the Gap from Science to Policy: Technology, Environment and Sustainable Development Pre-registration now open: www.purdue.edu/esesymposium<http://www.purdue.edu/esesymposium> [cid:image001.jpg@01CB55A5.40FB0AB0]

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ESE Gathering at LBC October 14
by Ladd, Brent Thomas 16 Sep '10

16 Sep '10

Faculty, students, and staff are invited to the upcoming ESE Fall Semester Gathering at Lafayette Brewing Company - October 14 from 6pm - 9pm. Food, games, and live music by ESE students at the upstairs venue of LBC in downtown Lafayette: http://www.lafayettebrewingco.com/secondfloor.html Save the date. Best, Linda Lee Brent Ladd

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GEP announces 2010-11 GDT Callout
by Mohtar, Rabi H. 13 Sep '10

13 Sep '10

[cid:image005.jpg@01CB5358.BE0558C0] September 13, 2010 To: Engineering Faculty & Student Advisors From: Rabi H. Mohtar, Director, Global Engineering Program (GEP) Re: 2011 Global Design Team (GDT) Callout GEP's second annual GDT callout will take place on Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00pm in STEW 206. Please inform your students about this opportunity for international design experience with faculty-led groups, in several locations around the globe. Projects are planned for the spring semester with an opportunity for course credit and travel. The callout is open to all majors and class levels. Please encourage your students to attend, learn what is available, and get involved! Global Design Teams provide students with the opportunity to be involved in international development projects that include full-cycle design experience in a real-world environment that raises global awareness by providing a global experience with humanitarian impact. Projects and locations: Water harvesting - Lebanon and Colombia Basic utility vehicle - Cameroon Fuel briquette hand press - Cameroon Water resources assessment - Palestine Solar duck egg hatchery - Indonesia ... with other projects and locations to be announced! For further information, contact: Anne Dare, Graduate Research Assistant Global Engineering Program, CIVL 1259 765-746-1810, adare(a)purdue.edu<mailto:adare@purdue.edu> Schedule: 6:00 - 6:10 Meet & greet 6:10 - 6:25 Overview of GDT concept Highlights from past teams 6:25 - 6:45 Introduction to 2011 projects and faculty leaders 6:45 - ? Break-out groups to discuss projects with faculty leaders Please share this information with your students and encourage their participation! Food will be provided! [cid:image006.jpg@01CB5358.BE0558C0]

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