February 16-22, 2003 marks the 52nd annual celebration of National Engineers Week highlighting the many contributions engineers make to our quality of life and drawing attention to a new generation of engineers.
With the combined effort of our energetic E-Week committee, we are sending this message out to the UIC community and beyond:
Come see what engineering really is! Our profession is great!
Sincerely,
Louann Devine
UIC 2003 E-Week Chair
Vice President, PESC
Click on the days for a list of events:
(Events schedule subject to change. Please check often)
Monday, February 17, 2003
Concrete Bowling
Sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
(Contact: Robert Paluch )
Lecture Center Plaza 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Here is your opportunity to test how strong concrete is!Tellabs Presentation
Telecommunication Basics-T1 Transmission Theory
Sponsored by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
(RSVP to Alia Khan )
Room 713 CCC 12:00 PM -2:00 PM
What is T1? If you are interested in learning the very basics about
telecommunications or simply want to impress the interviewers, you
can't miss this seminar. Chances are, you will come across T1 someday
as an engineer. Why not take the chance now to learn all about
it, instead of reading all those highly technical (confusing) books!
If you would like to look at the T1 presentation, click below
Cover page
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5.Build a Webpage
Sponsored by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
(Contact: Chris Diya )
Room 713 CCC 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Learn how to build a webpage.
Engenuity
Sponsored by Professional Engineering Societies Council (PESC)
(Contact: Nima Shahlapour)
Monarch Room, CCC 3:00 PM -8:00 PM
Come and prove to your fellow engineers that you are a natural
problem solver by competing in a design and building contest.
Prizes! Come if you dare!
High School Outreach Program - All Week
Sponsored by Professional Engineering Societies Council (PESC)
(Contact: Alia Khan or Melanie Irizari )
Make a presentation to local area high school science classes on the
topic of "Engineering - College and Career." Technology is changing
rapidly, and engineers are at the center of it. However, it is not
surprising that most people are unaware of what engineering is like
in general. This program is aimed at helping students in our local
communities understand more about engineering in this time of
rapid changes.
Please see link below for presentation materials.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/enga/eaa/opportunities.htm
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Historical Experiments-History of Great Black Engineers
Sponsored by National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
(Contact: Lamar Dupee)
Cardinal Room, CCC 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Reenactments of experiments made by early African American
engineers.
Neural Engineering
Sponsored by Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
(Contact: Nick Gierut)
White Oak Room, CCC Find Room 11:00 AM -12:00 PM
Every thought about how your own brain works? At this seminar your
questions will be answered.
International Student Career Check-up Seminar
Sponsored by African Students in Engineering (ASIE)
(Contact: Zuby Onwuta)
1047 ERF, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Learn how to target employers who specifically employ international
students according to your student visa status.
Bridge Building Contest
Sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
(Contact: Robert Paluch)
CCC Booth 1, 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Build the most efficient bridge. Great Prizes!
CAVE Tours
Sponsored by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
(Contact: Mateo Qirjaqi or Preetha Thomas)
SEL WEST 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Come and explore the CAVE.
Prospective Engineers Pre-view Days at UIC
Sponsored by Support for Engineering Transfer Students (SETS)
(Contact: Jorge Median)
SETS will host local community college students during E-Week who are
interested in considering UIC as a transfer option.Wednesday, February 19, 2003
ASCE Breakfast and Guest Speaker
Sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers
Room 3093 ERF (CME Library) 10:00 AM
Limited Seating (Please RSVP to Alia Khan)
Join us for a mid-morning breakfast and an informal discussion
with Robert J. Hildebranski '89 ENG, Vice President,
Harbour Contractors, Inc. Bob has overseen some $175 million
in infrastructure and municipal construction as a project manager
or resident engineer. Most recently, he served as resident manager for the
relocation of Lake Shore Drive around Soldier Field and
construction of the 15-acre Museum Campus."Great Black and Latino Engineers and Inventors: Sketches by Melanie M. Gales"
Sponsored by The Minority Engineering Recruitment and Retention
Program (Contact: Denise R. Hayman)
Monarch Room, Chicago Circle Center, Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00PM
The tremendous influence of Black and Latino Inventors to
American Industry and Culture will be portrayed through original
sketches and drawings.
Engineering Career Fair
Sponsored by UIC Engineering Alumni Association, PESC, and UIC
Career Services Hosted by IEEE
(Contact: Alia Khan)
Illinois Room, CCC 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Here is your chance to get your first job, internship, or co-op.
Click here for Employer listing Open to UIC students and alumniDance Revolution with SWE
Sponsored by Society of Women Engineers
(Contact: Mike Aspi)
Arcade/Bowling Alley, CCC 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join SWE for an afternoon of free games on the Dance Revolution
arcade game.
Bowling Social
Sponsored by Eta Kappa Nu (EKN)
(Contact: Silvio Rodia)
CCC Bowling Alley 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Kick back and relax with your fellow engineers at the Inner Circle's
Student Union bowling lanes. Pizza, pop, and a good time.
Resume Writing/Etiquette Workshop
Sponsored by The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
(Contact: Catrina Mitchell)
Fort Dearborn B, CCC 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn the fundamentals of writing a winning resume and business
protocol and decorum.Thursday, February 20, 2003
Engineering licensure - What is it?
Sponsored by PESC
(Contact: Louann Devine )
Room 615 CCC 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mike Shannon PE, Director of Professional Services, National Council of
Examiners will be explaining the importance of the Fundamental
Engineering Exam which leads to the Professional licensure (PE). FE and
PE lead to higher pay, respect, and better careers!
Burn Your Own CD
Sponsored by ACM
(Contact: Chris Diya)
Room 713 CCC 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to burn your own CD.
Engineering licensure - What is it?
Sponsored by PESC
(Contact: Louann Devine)
Room 615 CCC 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Missed the morning session? Here is another opportunity to hear Mike
Shannon PE, Director of Professional Services, National Council of
Examiners discuss the importance of the Fundamental Engineering Exam
which leads to the Professional licensure (PE). FE and PE lead to higher
pay, respect, and better careers!
UIC TECHDAY 2003
Sponsored by Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and
The Office of Technology Management Information
Phone: (312) 996-7018
Registration: www.uic.edu/depts/ovcr/otm/td2003/index.htm
"Law, Ethics & Technology, Our Health and Welfare in the Balance"
The Symposium will be held on February 20, 2003, at the Chicago
Circle Center from 1:30-6:30 p.m. You may attend the afternoon
session with an Inventor of the Year celebration / networking
event to follow.Friday, February 21, 2003
LAN Party
Sponsored by Biomedical Engineers Society (BMES)
(Contact: Nick Gierut)
Location TBA All day
All day game party.
UIC Day at Boeing
Sponsored by Professional Black Women's Forum
(Contact: Nija Linnear)
11:00 AM -1:00 PM, Transportation Provided
RSVP to nlinne1@uic.edu by Monday, February 10th. Bus leaves
from the corner of Morgan and Taylor at 10:30am.
The Boeing Company will share perspectives on how women
engineering students and professionals can effectively negotiate
corporate culture during internship and full-time employment
experiences.
Click here to view the Boeing presentation.Submarine Model Competition
Location: TBA 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sponsored by The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
(Contact: Rosie Galindo)
SHPE will demonstrate through a submarine building and
competition which submarine will win based on design.
E-Bash!
Sponsored by Professional Engineering Societies Council (PESC)
(Contact: Louann Devine)
Reservations requested Alia Khan
East Patio CCC 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come and enjoy free food, music, raffle, and networking with fellow
engineering students. Transportation to the Homecoming Dance at
the Hyatt Regency McCormick Plaza will be provided after the
dinner. (Dance Ticket $9.00 Dress Semi-Formal).
Saturday, February 22, 2003
Engineering Futures
ERF 1043/1047 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sponsored by TBP (Cedrick Awah)
Sign up at www.ece.uic.edu/~tbp
Real world problem demands not only top-notch engineering skills
but interpersonal & teamwork skills as well. Engineering Futures
enables students to develop interpersonal skills crucial to success
in the workplace.