ChBE UGrads @ GaTech

ChBE Interactive T-Square replaces the ChBE Blog

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 20:43:00 +0000

As many of you may have noticed, we have not been maintaining or updating the CHBE blog since January 2014. The goal has been to drive student traffic instead to the T-Square page established for the CHBE department. It is a public, joinable site for any Georgia Tech student who has access to T-Square. Most enrolled students in Fall 2014 were automatically added to the roster. If you are new to CHBE since the Fall semester and do not have the CHBE Interactive tab on your T-Square work space, simply follow these directions to add it:

Log in to Buzzport.
Open your T-Square page--which will probably open to the My Workspace tab.
Click on Membership in the Workspace Tools at the left side of the page.
At the top of this page, click on the Joinable Sites tab, and type in the Search box: ChBE Interactive. This should open the Worksite for the page, and you can then click JOIN.

You will find announcements, resources, forums, and so much more on the Interactive site. I do not anticipate that we will be adding additional announcements to the CHBE Blog in the forseeable future. If you have a question you are unable to address through the resources at CHBE Interactive, please email: advising@chbe.gatech.edu for assistance.

Registering for Undergraduate Research tips

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:56:00 +0000

Are you planning to do research in Spring 2014? You must complete an Undergraduate Research Permit Request form (found in the CHBE office) first. There is one form for Research for Academic Credit and another form for Research for Pay--please choose the correct form. Complete the form including how many credit hours for which you will register--rule of thumb is one credit hour=3 hours in the lab. Obtain your supervising professor's signature, and turn in the completed form to your academic advisor (drop them in the box on my office door) and I will issue the permit within 24 hours. You will receive an email notification that you can register for the course.

WARNING WARNING WARNING

When you register for a variable hour course (i.e. research), the registration will default to 1 hour; it is your responsibility to change the hours based on the agreement you have made with your supervising professor. Your advisor CANNOT change the hours for you.

How do I change the number of hours for a variable hour course?

Log into Buzzport
On the Home tab locate the "REGISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES" channel
Select the "Registration - OSCAR" link
Select "Student Services & Financial Aid"
Select "Registration"
Select "Add/Drop Classes"
Select "Term"
Select "Change Course Options" at the bottom of screen
Enter the desired number of hours.

All Permit requests MUST be submitted no later than Friday, January 10 at NOON! Once the permits are entered, you MUST register no later than Friday at 4:00 p.m.!

CH2M HILL Scholarship

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:56:00 +0000

The CH2M HILL Scholarship is sponsored by the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). The scholarship is open to everyone, not only Asian students, with the following criteria:

-Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student in the fields of study Architectural Design, Construction, Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural)
- Undergraduate Students: Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours towards one of the above degrees and/or is at the Junior level status in their curriculum. Student cannot be graduating within the next 12 months.
- Graduate Students: Must be a currently enrolled student in one of the above degrees. Student cannot be graduating within the next 12 months.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Interested in an internship or full-time position with CH2M HILL. Please keep in mind that CH2M HILL is a global company and would prefer candidates who are willing and able to meet their global needs (i.e. willing to travel and/or relocate to develop their careers)
- Have previous work and/or leadership experience
- Be active as a member or volunteer in the community

To be eligible to apply, you MUST be a paid SASE member. To become one, here is what you need to do:
1. Pay here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WGEXB6LUDD4JN
2. Upload your resume on T-square once we have granted you access to it in the format "LastName_FirstName” in .pdf format

Deadline for application is October 19th at midnight.

Selected candidates must be available for interview on October 21st or 22nd

The final winner will be announced on October 23rd. The application can be found on the official GT SASE Members T-Square page.

If you have any questions, please contact Georgia Tech SASE at GTSASE@gmail.com.

Bridging Science and Art

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:01:00 +0000

Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th in the Auditorium of the Architecture Building on the Georgia Tech Campus as Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann reads from his selected works, and comments on science and poetry. The reading is 3-4pm with a reception to follow.

Awarded the 1981 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on chemical reaction theory, Roald Hoffmann is a poet and playwright whose work has explored subjects from the Holocaust to the World of Chemistry.

His recent co-authored works include “Roald Hoffmann on the Philosophy, Art, and Science of Chemistry,” and “Beyond the Finite: The Sublime in Art and Science.”

www.enrichment.gatech.edu/roaldhoffmann

Gwinnett County schools: Chemistry Teacher needed

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:55:00 +0000

This just in!

Gwinnett County is in immediate need of a Chemistry teacher in the Lawrenceville area. Applicants must have already passed the GACE Basic Skills/Program Admission and the GACE Chemistry. This job is not posted yet.

For more information, please contact:

Patrice Pendergast, PHR
Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator
phone: (678) 301-6076
patrice_pendergast@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Contact Susan Belmonte, Pre-Teaching Advisor, for help with your resume and other information related to applying in general. sbelmonte@gatech.edu

Susan Belmonte, M.Ed.
Pre-Teaching Advisor
Georgia Tech Learning Excellence
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
404.385.3494 (office)
susan.belmonte2 (Skype)
www.preteaching.gatech.edu

Especially for International Students...

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:33:00 +0000

Career Services is collaborating with the Office of International Education (OIE) on several programs this fall. These are two coming in the September and October:

Guest Speaker Dan Beaudry, Author of “Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States”
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Student Center Theater

Choosing Your Path: Career Exploration for International Students
Three -90 minutes sessions for small groups of international students. Students are required to contact Lanie Damon at: elaine.damon@success.gatech.edu before joining the group.

Dates:

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Time: 4:00 p.m.

The GREEN Program

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:23:00 +0000

The GREEN Program is a short-term experience which combines hands-on education, adventure, service learning, cultural immersion and global networking to create an unparalleled learning experience in Iceland & Costa Rica. This program becomes a launchpad for the future innovative leaders of tomorrow.

Upon completion of the GREEN program you will receive:
* Experiential Education visiting several renewable energy facilities
* Service Learning through community service projects in impoverished areas
* Adventures such as surfing, glacier & jungle hiking or tectonic plate snorkeling
* Cultural Immersion in local indigenous tribes, eco-lodges or animal rehabilitation reserves
* Entrepreneurial inspiration developing your own green venture
* Access to our alumni network with job opportunities and industry connections
* Custom letters of recommendation based on your capstone project
* Transferable academic credit awarded by Reykjavik University

Costa Rica 12 days Summer and Winter, 9 days Spring
Five forms of renewable energy, action-packed adventures, cultural immersion, memories for a lifetime all in paradise.

Iceland 10 days Summer, 8 days Winter and Spring
Noted as the greenest country in the world, Iceland is an untapped reserve of energy and adventure. We have partnered with Reykjavík University's Renewable Energy and Sustainability Master's Program (REYST) and the School of Science and Engineering to provide quality insight into the industry from the leading innovators.

Dare to be different. Dare to be you. Challenge the world.
Define your career path in 10 days
Apply Today!

Take a Professor to Lunch!

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:18:00 +0000

Invite any faculty, staff, or teacher's assistant to join you for lunch to get to know them and enjoy a great meal! Tickets are on sale for only $7 (for the pair) through Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 at www.scpc.gatech.edu - go to tickets. If you have any questions, please contact arts@scpc.gatech.edu.

Then meet your professor for lunch on Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 at the Student Center Ballroom!

And remember... DRESS TO IMPRESS!! Don't fret! If you're afraid you won't have anything to discuss with your professor, we will have conversation starters on the tables.

OXE Tutoring for ChBE 2100 hours

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:01:00 +0000

We are happy to announce that OXE ChBE 2100 tutoring is back! Tutoring will be every Tuesday from 6-7pm and Thursday from 7-8pm in Ford EST L1175. The tutoring sessions will consist of time to see various examples worked and to go over homework questions. If you have any questions please contact us at oxegeorgiatech@gmail.com

If you would like to get involved with OXE or help with tutoring fill out the following form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s2qVa11R11n-PJkQ2Z9cRqYuzmA0M3losWPddrEuOOo/viewform or send an email to oxegeorgiatech@gmail.com to get more information. Applications are due by October 1st.

Attention Seniors: ONLINE APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION information and dates

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:06:00 +0000

When you are preparing for graduation, you must submit an application for graduation to the registrar’s office. If you are following the Biotech concentration and have not officially declared it, it will not appear on your Degreeworks audit. Please check your audit to make sure it is accurate before submitting an application. If anything is questionable, let me know. If you have declared a minor, you must also submit a paper Program of Study form, which is completed and signed with your minor advisor and by me. Follow this link for more information about the application process:
http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/deginfo/oag.php

The application is available online during the following windows:

Fall 2013 Graduation
•    Application was open 5/22/13-6/18/13 and is now closed.
•    The reapplication window is currently open (for students who have previously submitted an application and did not graduate as anticipated) from 8/1/13-9/16/13.

Spring 2014 Graduation
•    Application will open 9/17/13-10/15/13.
•    Late window (additional fees are charged) 10/16/13-10/31/13.

Summer 2014 Graduation
•    Application will open 1/15/14-2/14/14.
•    Late window (additional fees are charged) 2/15/14-2/28/14.

I suggest to seniors that you schedule a meeting with your advisor before submitting your online application for graduation whenever possible to review your audit and make sure you know what requirements still remain to be filled. As always, you can access my appointment calendar at http://www.advising.gatech.edu/appointments

NSF Research Fellowship Info Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:55:00 +0000

There are two upcoming NSF Graduate Research Fellowship information sessions—

1) Wednesday September 11, 11:15-12:15, Ferst Room, 7th floor of the library. Dr. Rob Butera, who has interviewed for NSF, will speak.
2) Thursday, October 3, 3:00-4:30, Success Center, President’s Ste. C & D, Dr. Manu Platt, who has interviewed for NSF, will speak.

Information to help students get started can be found under the ChBE Interactive T-Square page/Forums/Scholarship Opportunities. NSF has changed from three 2-page essays to two essays. There is a 3-page combined personal and previous research essay and a 2-page proposed research essay..
Fellowships Office contacts are working now with students on essays, and applications are due in early November.

Opportunity for Research

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:33:00 +0000

I am looking for a junior or senior undergraduate research assistant to work on nanoparticle imaging study. Nazanin Masoodzadehgan, nmasood@gatech.edu

Please note that if you choose to do research with this researcher, it is too late to register for the research for academic credit or for audit.

ChBE at Georgia Tech Lorraine, Summer 2014

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:40:00 +0000

This program (initiated in summer, 2006) is designed for students who have finished the sophomore level ChBE courses. Professor Meredith will lead the effort. Two ChBE courses will be offered: Thermodynamics II (ChBE 3130), and Transport Phenomena I (ChBE 3200). In addition, students will have the option to take technical, social science, or humanities electives. In the last four years, 16-22 ChBE students have participated in the program each year, and registered for ~10 credit hours. Several scholarships have been provided in the past through the generous support of Shell Oil Company. It is anticipated that Shell will again be awarding the scholarships for the Summer 2014 program.

You should apply as soon as possible by visiting www.oie.gatech.edu/apply. Based on the past experience, students who apply late may not have space available. Last year, many ChBE students were left out due to lack of dorm space. The only way to deal with this is to register for the program as early as possible. We are recommending that you apply by September 15, 2013.

If you have any questions, let me or Ms. Ami Ivanecky know. You may also contact Dr. Meredith for the GTL program.

Join Engineers Without Borders

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:34:00 +0000

We are a humanitarian engineering organization that works to design and implement health and infrastructure solutions in developing countries. Our projects are almost entirely student designed and lead. We currently have projects in Uganda, Cameroon, and Navajo Nation as well as a cook stoves project. We are accepting new members this semester and welcome students from all disciplines. There are many aspects necessary to the success of our projects, so students of all majors are encouraged to join.

If you would like to learn more about our organization please attend our Information Session this Thursday August 29 at 6:00 in Klaus 2447. We will also have a New Member Orientation Thursday September 5 at 6:00 in Klaus 2447.

If you are interested in being part of an organization that will offer you hands on experience and an opportunity to make a difference, please visit our website at ewb-gt.org

Another way to communicate...

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:09:00 +0000

We are always trying to determine what methods of communication are the most effective--which is why the BLOG was started! However, there are some types of information that may not be as well suited to the blog as others.

So, the Student Advisory Board decided to give something else a try! We have set up a CHBE Interactive website through T-Square--and you should be able to access it...
https://t-square.gatech.edu/portal/site/ba0d038e-c8a6-404e-9fd7-42e7a12304c7/page/d3cb11fc-97d2-46eb-a762-1b293d2f033b

You all use T-Square, right? So, while you're there, check out the new site. It will only be as useful as we make it. There will be announcements, a calendar for events, and in the Forums, there will be a section for Scholarship opportunities, Job/Internship announcements, Corporate Partner information sessions, Research opportunities, and whatever else seems appropriate.

Give us your feedback and your suggestions!

Engineers for a Sustainable World

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:08:00 +0000

ESW's First Meeting of the Semester!
Who: Anyone who wants to attend!
When: Tuesday, August 27th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: IC (Instructional Center) room 209
Other Details: There will be free Pizza and drinks!

2014 Petit Scholars: Looking for Top Undergrads!

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:44:00 +0000

Please follow this link to learn more about the application process for Petit Undergraduate Research Scholars.

http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c968b270f16fb3e4ae6f616cf&id=f87c4be674&e=03a3a50ae9

GT Student Hospital Connections

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:34:00 +0000

To current and prospective Pre-Health students alike: do you want exposure to the field of medicine but don't know how to get started? How about weekly shuttle rides to local hospitals or opportunities to meet with medical professionals?

GT Student Hospital Connections offers all that and more! A student-run Pre-Med organization, GT SHC sets up volunteering opportunities at Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Medical Center. Interviews and orientations are conducted on campus and weekly transportation is provided for those who require it. Not only do we provide medical exposure, but also offer further opportunities to explore the field with guest speakers, chance to interact with other Pre-Health students, and more!

General orientation will take place in Klaus 1456 at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 22nd. The orientation is open to anyone who wants to learn about GT SHC. We strongly encourage attending the orientation to anyone who plans to volunteer through SHC for the first time.

Online membership application will be posted at the GT SHC site ( http://gtshc.weebly.com/) at 5pm on Wednesday, August 21st. Application is due by 11:59 p.m. August 23rd.

Accepted members will be notified by 5pm on Sunday, August 25th regarding on-campus interviews with the volunteering directors from Grady Memorial Hospital and Atlanta Medical Center.

For more information, check out our site: http://gtshc.weebly.com/. Contact SHC Secretary Ashley Lockwood (alockwood3@gatech.edu) should you have any questions! Be sure to check us out!

Biotech Elective: RESEARCH APPROVAL REQUIRED

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:55:00 +0000

Any student who is pursuing the Biotechnology concentration in CHBE who is planning to use research to fill the Biotech elective: READ THIS!

If you plan to apply research (CHBE 4699) to fulfill the Biotech elective, you MUST get this pre-approved by Dr. Agrawal to confirm that the research is bio-related. To get this approval you will:
Submit a one-page abstract describing your research.
Include the term in which the research was completed.
Obtain the signature of your supervising professor on the abstract.
Turn this in to Dr. Agrawal.

After he reviews it, he will email you (and me) to confirm (or deny) your research will fulfill the Biotech elective requirement. If it is approved, HOORAY--and I will make this note on your degree audit in Degreeworks. If NOT, the research will be removed on Degreeworks (even if it is currently fulfilling the requirement).

Please note that all graduating seniors must submit a graduation application, and these applications are approved by degree certification and by the CHBE department. We will NOT approve CHBE 4699 to fulfill the Biotech elective if you have not obtained approval from Dr. Agrawal.

Variable Hour Courses/Research

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 20:48:00 +0000

So, you are planning to do research this semester, and you have turned in your signed approval form from your professor. You receive the email notification that you can now register for the course.

WARNING WARNING WARNING

Log into Buzzport
On the Home tab locate the "REGISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES" channel
Select the "Registration - OSCAR" link
Select "Student Services & Financial Aid"
Select "Registration"
Select "Add/Drop Classes"
Select "Term"
Select "Change Course Options" at the bottom of screen
Enter the desired number of hours.

Wait List Notifications INFO

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:59:00 +0000

Students--if you are currently on a wait list for a class, please be aware that the registrar's office has not opened the WAIT LIST NOTIFICATION process yet! This means that if you see seats in a class, but you are on a wait list--DON"T JUMP OFF THE LIST! The open seats are frozen and cannot be accessed UNLESS you are on the waitlist. Starting Friday afternoon, approximately 4pm, the waitlist notifications will begin. After that time, if you are the first person on a waitlist you will receive notification when a seat is available for which you can register via email. You must register for the open seat within 12 hours or you lose the spot. When registering for a seat, you should enter the CRN# into the space available at the bottom of the Add/Drop worksheet in OSCAR and click SUBMIT.

Remember also that being on the wait list does not guarantee a seat. Especially for CHBE 4200 and 4400, the wait list will be prioritized based on anticipated graduation.

Research position: Kawajiri group

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:15:00 +0000

The Kawajiri research group is looking for an undergraduate researcher who is interested in developing an hydrogen energy production process over multiple semesters. We are working with the Atomistic Simulations and Energy Laboratory in Mechanical Engineering for thermogravimetric testing. The goal of this testing will be to identify high preforming oxygen storage materials (OSM) for hydrogen production. Currently this lab is leading an ARPA-E in the Department of Energy focused on the construction of a concentrated solar powered reactor. This reactor will utilize an OSM to produce hydrogen through a reversible metal oxide cycle.

Eligibility:
1. Completed or simultaneously taking ChBE 4300 Kinetics & Reactor Design.
2. Minimum GPA at Georgia Tech 3.2.
3. Interested in continuing work on this project in Spring or Summer 2014 semester(s) for further credits or pay.

If you are interested, please send (1) your resume and (2) expected graduation date to Colby Jarrett (cjarrett7@gatech.edu)

Fall 2013 Unit Ops and Process Control registration

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:47:00 +0000

Many seniors plan to take these classes in their final year. The prerequisite for both classes is CHBE 3210 Transport II, and you can take them concurrently with ChBE 3225 Separations and/or CHBE 4300 Kinetics. Since both of these classes are labs, we usually recommend taking them in two separate semesters when possible.

You need to sign up for both the lecture and lab sections of this class when seats are open. However, many of the sections are filled following Phase I registration.

Remember: CHBE 4200 is for standard option; CHBE 4210 is Biounit Ops for the biotechnology option.

If you plan to graduate in Fall 2013 and still need to take either of these classes, I hope you are either in the class or on the waitlist. If you are NOT on the waitlist, you MUST register yourself for the waitlist of the LAB SECTION of the class you can take, and email me to let me know that you are graduating in the fall and must be prioritized on the wait list. You will not be able to register for the lecture section of the class until seats are opened if you are on the waitlist.

Please note: if you are on the waitlist for either of these classes and you are NOT graduating in Fall 2013, we cannot guarantee seat availability. Graduating seniors will be given priority, and not all students on the waitlist will get a seat in the class. In general, it will be easier to find seats in Unit Ops in the fall term as the number of seats in PC is more limited.

Georgia Tech Athletic Association needs Tutors!

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:47:00 +0000

The Georgia Tech Athletic Association (GTAA) will be hiring tutors for Fall 2013. Prospective students can apply online at www.studentathlete.gatech.edu/tutoring and gain more information about the GTAA tutoring program. Please look for more information coming soon to the GTAAN T-Square site.

Point of Contact:
Christen Steele
Education Support Manager
Georgia Tech Athletic Association
(404) 894-7585 Office
(404) 353-7784 Cell
(404) 894-6478 Fax
csteele@athletics.gatech.edu

Waitlisting Pointers

noreply@blogger.com (CHBE) — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:48:00 +0000

There are many questions about how wait listing works for a class, so here are a few thoughts:

Waitlisting allows departments to see which classes are in demand, and hopefully, adjust the schedule by either adding seats to current sections or adding sections. If you need a class and it's full, add yourself to the waitlist! Keep in mind that this doesn't guarantee you a seat, but it's a good idea, especially in Phase I.

Here's a good rule of thumb to use: If there is even 1 person waitlisted but there are 20 open seats... you cannot take one of those open seats. You must wait in line. Classes with waitlisting cannot be "stalked". Do NOT jump off the waitlist and try to grab a seat if you see one open--you won't get it and you will lose your place in line.

Think of it this way. You go into a restaurant and see 10 open tables. You ask the hostess for a table but are told you cannot have one because there is a waitlist. You must go on the list behind the others already waiting, as they will get their chance for the table first. At the restaurant this is typically about 5-10 minutes. If they do not answer, then the next person on the list goes. Here at Tech you get 12 hours to answer for your "table". (class)

You cannot waitlist for multiple sections of a class, so pick the one that would work with your schedule if a seat opens. Remember: if you get the email which says a section has a seat, you have 12 hours in which to register. To register, go to the add/drop worksheet and enter the CRN # of the class and click Submit Changes. (The C will not go away, so you can't click the box and register...)