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ESS Newsletter - June 05, 2008

"News You Can Use"

News You Can Use is a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping you, Jacobs School of Engineering students, find internships and job opportunities, scholarships and fellowships, and resources right here at UCSD to help you to further your professional development and co-curricular involvements.

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It's the last Finals Week of the school year and summer break is just a few days away! Good luck to everyone on your finals! And, as you all know, the US Open will be going on this week as well, so you will need to plan to leave earlier to get on campus on time. Because a lot of you will be getting to campus earlier, you can find the hours for all the libraries on campus here if you will need a quiet place to study. Traffic to campus is going to be bad, so take advantage of the libraries to study so you are at least on campus before your finals!

 

 

Tip #11: The following tips are 10 ways to stay cool without using your air conditioner this summer.

1. Buy a ceiling fan. They use a lot less energy than air conditioners and are easy to install.
2. Eat cold foods like cold fruit or ice cream and popsicles. Iced tea or cold water will also do the trick.
3. Keep your fridge closed; the more it's open, the more energy it uses and the more heat it releases.
4. Turn off (or hibernate) your computer and lights when not in use as they release heat when they're on.
5. Heat rises, so lie on a bamboo mat on the floor instead of sitting on the couch.
6. Use bamboo blinds to keep out the sun so you can open windows to circulate the air.
7. Hang your wet clothes in front of your windows; the evaporating water will make a nice cooling effect.
8. Take a quick cool shower. It's a great way to cool off fast and keep the air in your home cool.
9. Go to a movie or an indoor mall during the day - you can also save money by going to a matinee.
10. And finally, if you must use the air conditioner, use an electric fan in addition to the AC. This will let you raise the thermostat, which will lower your energy consumption. And remember to keep doors and windows closed to maximize cooling.

  More Green Tips »

 

 

Senior Week and All Campus Graduation Celebration

UCSD has planned Senior Week (June 13-20) as an opportunity for you graduating seniors to join with your classmates in a number of activities such as a Padres baseball game, San Diego Zoo excursion, La Jolla Beach bonfire and Mission Bay recreation day. The purpose of this week is to bring students together to bond over your common experience as UC San Diego students before entering their new phase as alumni. In addition, the first ever “All Campus Graduation Celebration” will be held June 19. The event is open to graduating undergraduate and graduate students and alumni of UC San Diego, regardless of their college. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be the guest speaker.

For a list of all the week's activities, please visit: http://seniors.ucsd.edu/index.html.

 

 

 

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CAP Opportunities

 

$1 MILLION Open Source Community Innovation Awards Program

Sun is pleased to announce a $1 Million Open Source Community Innovation Awards Program which will foster innovation and recognize the most interesting initiatives within open source communities worldwide. Sun and the six open source communities have announced details on how developers can participate in the individual programs. Each community has its own contest rules and judging criteria which can be viewed on their respective websites, linked below.

OpenSolaris: http://opensolaris.org/os/

Deadline: June 14, 2008

The OpenSolaris Community Awards program features a $100,000 open call for innovation and a $75,000 student research program. The awards will recognize outstanding or innovative contributions to the OpenSolaris community and the OpenSolaris ecosystem at large, with twenty five $1,000 second prizes, three $15,000 first prizes, and a $30,000 grand prize. The student research program will fund student-professor research collaborations, focused on OpenSolaris, at universities across the globe.

NetBeans: http://www.netbeans.org

OpenSPARC: http://www.opensparc.net/ - Deadline: June 30, 2008

GlassFish Awards Program (GAP): http://wiki.glassfish.java.net/Wiki.jsp?page=GapTop - Deadline: June 30, 2008

OpenOffice.org: http://development.openoffice.org/community_innovation_program.html - Deadline: June 23, 2008

 

 

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego) will present a free seminar explaining the civilian job programs available to college/high school students in science and engineering - and how you can apply! Please join us June 25, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Point Loma Public Library Community Room.

Learn about:
• Civilian careers for new college graduates at SSC San Diego
• Part time jobs for local college students.
• Internships through the Office of Naval Research available for high school students to explore scientific work.
• Meet young people employed at SSC San Diego who will tell about the interesting work they are doing.

The Point Loma Public Library is located at 2130 Poinsettia Ave. and faces Voltaire Street. It is close to Point Loma High School. Telephone 619 531-1539. The Community Room has a limited seating capacity of 100 people, so please call JoAnne Newton at 619 553-2727 (leave a message) or jnewton@spawar.navy.mil as early as possible to reserve your space!

SSC San Diego is a Navy laboratory for science, engineering and computer science. Headquartered on Point Loma, near the Cabrillo Monument, the approximately 3,700 civilians and 100 military employees are located at several locations in San Diego; and in Hawaii, Guam, and Japan. This promises to be an informative and helpful event for the young people in our community who are considering their career options.

 

Team Internship Program

 

Apply now for the Summer Team Internship Program

Still looking for a paid summer internship this summer?

The Team Internship Program just posted these NEW projects:

Lockheed Martin:

Development and Update of Architectural and Physical Diagrams for a C4ISR System of Systems Design

Qualcomm:

Quantitative Multimedia System Architecture Definition and Analysis

ViaSat:

Crypto Sub-System Demonstrator

 

Or work for Qualcomm in Israel this summer – few positions remaining!

For more information, more projects, and to apply, visit www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/TIP.

 

 

These CAP companies have all posted either full or part-time internships on the Internship Bulletin in the last few weeks. For full listings of all the companies, visit our Internship/Job Bulletin.

 

      

 

Northrop Grumman

08.03.2008 - Software Engineer 1

    Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has current openings for entry level embedded software engineers. These positions would be responsible for developing software for military avionics Communications Navigation and Identification (CNI) systems. Responsibilities will include requirements specification, design, coding and unit test, software integration and test and documentation. Work involves large, complex, multi-processor, multi-threaded real-time applications on embedded systems in a SEI CMMI Level 5 process environment. Below are the basic qualifications for the position:
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SPAWAR Systems Center

08.31.2008 - V-22 Osprey IETM Developer

    Task: 83-7002 Title: V-22 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) project This task has need of six college students to provide technical and/or analytical support in the field of computer sciences for the V-22 Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) project Phase II. The purpose of this project is to support the Comprehensive Automated Maintenance Environment-Optimized (CAMEO) and development of the IETM for the V-22 Osprey aircraft. Task includes: 1. Collecting, developing, and analyzing test data. 2. Developing evaluation criteria for maintainer IETM evaluations. 3. Performing data conversion and coding, data analysis and data reduction. 4. Conducting software engineering tasks including, rapid prototyping of web-based IETM features, coding of sample IETM capabilities in HTML, Java Script, or Visual Basic. 5. Designing and coding database tools using Visual FoxPro and/or Microsoft Access. 6. Installing and integrating software applications and hardware components required for CAMEO.
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Intercasting Corp.

07.28.2008 - Software Application Developer

    Intercasting Corporation, a developer of cutting edge wireless applications focused in the areas of mobile blogging and social networking, is seeking a highly motivated, smart and detail-oriented Web Backend Application Developer. Come join our small yet powerful team! In 2007, Intercasting Corp. was named one of America's Top 100 Private Companies by AlwaysOn: http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/15899 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Creating detailed design specification for application components based on business requirements and conceptual designs. • Responsible for the development of modules accurately reflecting detail designs and specifications. • Work with DBA to design new schemas and data access logic. • Adhere to design and software development standards. Maintain up to date knowledge of software development disciplines and best practices. • Suggest technical approach to solve business issues and know when to raise issues to the next level. • Provide technical support to QA and Operations during QA periods and production pushes. • Prioritize daily activities to accomplish assignments.
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SAIC

07.27.2008 - Software Developer Intern

    As a junior-level developer, the candidate will work closely with the lead developer and other team members to design and implement SQL-based applications for a U.S-based organization highly visible throughout the world. The candidate will be involved in the software development lifecycle and will participate in delivering applications to end user community. Specific responsibilities of the candidate will include: •Participate in detailed object-oriented analysis and design •Participate in development •Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing •Participate in deployment •Participate in resolving production support issues •Participate in creating/modifying views, tables, and stored procedures in SQL Server 2000 and 2005 •Write SQL statements •Update Data Dictionaries and ERDs •Write and update documentation.
View Complete Listing »

*Internship dates listed above are application deadlines.

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Other Career/Internship Possibilities

*Internship dates listed above are application deadlines.

 

Real-time Embedded Python Programmer

SD Technologies Inc. (SDTI) has an immediate opening for a full-time Student Summer Intern to support Python/C/C++ programming of the alpha prototype of a directional radiation detection and isotope identification system. As much of the software as possible will be written in Python using high-performance tools such as Numpy/Scipy, Weave.Blitz/Inline, Psyco and POSH. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence many aspects of system design, and to contribute to the selection of implementation strategies. To view the full internship description, please visit their posting here: http://www.jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/student/student_career/career_intern/posting.sfe?id=1541.

 

 

Product Engineer Position

Position title: Product Engineer
Department: System Engineering
Reports to: Director of Engineering

Permanent full-time position located in San Diego, California.
Quantum Design is seeking a low temperature experimental physicist or engineer to support and improve current and future temperature platforms and measurement options. Assigned projects are diverse and complex in nature requiring initiative and judgment to resolve. Must be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of dilution refrigeration techniques and familiarity with Quantum Design's Physical Property Measurement System preferred.

Education: BS or MS in physics, mechanical or electrical engineering REQUIRED, with experience in low temperature physics preferred.
Experience and Training: Knowledge of cryogenic instrumentation/electronics and vacuum techniques. Knowledge of dilution refrigeration techniques and QD PPMS preferred.
Send Resume to resume@qdusa.com

WORLD HEADQUARTERS:
11578 Sorrento Valley Road 
San Diego, CA 92121-1311, USA
1.858.481.4400 Tel 
1.858.481.7410 Fax 
Info@qdusa.com

 

 

ESI is looking for 2 outstanding UCSD summer interns!

Environment and Sustainability Research Assistant
Support the UC San Diego Environment and Sustainability Initiative (ESI) in a variety of tasks, including compiling a user-friendly, accurately documented, on-line sustainability image library with illustrations and graphics on key issues related to climate change, sustainability, and the environment, drawing on established sources and existing presentations. This library would be used by UCSD-related speakers desiring to incorporate aspects of sustainability into their presentations.
Qualifications: Seeking a UCSD undergraduate student for summer employment with excellent writing, graphics, and oral communication skills, well organized, flexible, and passionate about saving the planet. Can be from any academic discipline. Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week.

Environment and Sustainability Marketing and Design Intern
Work with Director, Executive Director, and project support staff of the UC San Diego Environment and Sustainability Initiative (ESI) to design and develop dynamic marketing and outreach materials including presentations, videos, web content, brochures, educational materials and promotional giveaways. 
Qualifications: Seeking a UCSD undergraduate student for summer employment with excellent visual and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop visual and written content for websites, proficient in Illustrator and other design suite software. Must be passionate about saving the planet. Can be from any academic discipline. Minimum of 10 hours per week required.

Contact Kristin Blackler at kblackler@ucsd.edu for more information. See http://esi.ucsd.edu for more information about ESI.

 

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Scholarships/Fellowships

 

ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering College Scholarships

ASCO Numatics, a division of Emerson, has been the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive flow control and pneumatics solutions for over 100 years.  We are proud to offer our 2008/2009 engineering college scholarship program aimed at rewarding exceptional undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in manufacturing and processing engineering.

ASCO 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. The scholarships are merit-based and will be awarded on the candidate’s potential for leadership and for making a significant contribution to the engineering, instrumentation, systems, and automation professions, particularly as they relate to the application of fluid control and fluid power technologies.  Scholarship recipients may be eligible for an ASCO Numatics internship.

ASCO Numatics officials will present the scholarship awards at the ISA Expo, on October 14, 2008 at the Reliant Center in Houston.  The ASCO Numatics award presentation will be part of the annual ISA Young Automation Professionals Festival (YAPFEST) that ISA hosts for automation professionals between the ages of 18 and 30.

More information can be found on their website: http://www.asconumatics.com/scholarship.

 

 

2008 Google Scholarships: Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, we are pleased to announce the 2008 Google Women of Color Scholarship and the 2008 Google Global Community Scholarship to help students attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing at the Keystone Resort, Colorado on Oct. 1 - 4, 2008.

Conference details can be found at http://www.gracehopper.org/

Google Women of Color Scholarships
A group of 10 female computer science students will be chosen from the applicant pool. Each selected student will receive up to $1650 USD from the Anita Borg Institute for airfare, hotel, conference registration and other travel requirements.

Google Global Community Scholarships
A group of 10 female students outside of the USA will be chosen from the applicant pool. We encourage women from throughout the world to apply. Each selected student will receive up to $2,500 USD from the Anita Borg Institute for airfare, hotel, conference registration and other travel requirements.

How To Apply
Visit the link below to complete the online application and view the eligibility requirements: https://parasol.tamu.edu/celebrate/applicant/

Please mention that you are applying for a Google Scholarship in the first sentence of the essay portion of your application.

Required materials for online submission will include:
• Name & Email
• Current and permanent address & phone number
• University name, faculty member contact information
• Answer to one essay question
• Resume/CV
• At least 1 letter of reference

All applications must be submitted by June 15, 2008. Results will be announced through the Anita Borg Institute by email on or before August 1, 2008.

Please contact gracehopper@google.com for any questions. Please note that the Anita Borg Institute administers this program and all notifications will be sent by ABI.

 

 

Capture the Dream, Inc. Scholarship

Capture the Dream, Inc. would like to further education and support future community leaders by offering two $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and/or undergraduate students enrolled at a 4-year institution:

1) Single Parent Scholarship 2008, Sponsored By: PG&E Women's Network Employee Association
 
2) Minorities in Leadership Scholarship 2009, In Memory of: George Geng On Lee
 
Winners of the scholarships will have a $1,000 check sent directly to his or her 4-year institution as well as a small celebration ceremony.  Both scholarships require a completed Scholarship Application Form, Cover Letter, Professional Resume, Official High School and/or College Transcript, Essay, Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency, and a Letter of Recommendation.  There is no application fee.

Scholarship Forms and Flyers can be found on their website: http://www.capturethedream.org/scholarship
 
All applications must be postmarked before or on July 15, 2008.

 

 

  

 

 

 

The "News You Can Use" Newsletter is a weekly mailing designed to let you know what opportunities are awaiting you at UCSD. If you would like to advertise an upcoming event in this Newsletter please email ess@soe.ucsd.edu with your posting by 10am Monday, if you would like it to be included in that same Monday’s Newsletter.

 

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