The purpose of this conference is to bring middle school students to UC Riverside in order for students to start familiarizing with the requirements needed to attain a higher education, how to finance their educational dreams and empowering them to seek a college degree. Camp Escalera is meant to be a fun and learning experience.

In collaboration with MEChA at UCR we will hosting a 50 minute workshop for middle school students this upcoming Saturday from 11:10AM to 12:00PM. We need some volunteers to help us run the event. Your help will be appreciated!!!

The following is the agenda:

Event

Camp Escalera

Date

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Time

8:00AM-5:00PM

Workshop

Suspension liquids: Corn Starch

Description:

During the activity we will demonstrate the properties of corn starch, a suspension or Non-Newtonian liquid which acts both as a solid and liquid. Such state of matter is due to the compression and relaxation of the molecules of cornstarch when combined with water. When there is forced applied to the fluid it will act as a solid, and when no force is applied to the fluid it will act as a liquid. Different dye will be used to change the color of the mixture.

A small presentation and video will be playing on the background in order to get the students familiar with the experiment. An explanation of the experiment will also be provided by one or two of the members.

Since this is a hands-on activity, middle school students will have the opportunity to come to the front and play with the liquid. At the end of the workshop they will be more than welcome to take some of the liquid which will be stored in plastic bags so that they can show their parents back at home.

Agenda:

0-10mins – Welcome & Introduction

10-35mins – Making mixture and Demonstration

35-45mins – Discussion

45-50 – Take home preparation

The return of SHPEnotize takes place Friday March 5 2010 @ Hollywood Live. SHPE chapters from all over Region 2 will come together one night to show once again why Region 2 is the strongest Region out there.

18 and over!!!!! 2 dance floors and outside patio.

Presale tickets are $10 each. This event is guaranteed to sell out so buy your presale before they run out.

There will be a special live performance by B.O.B. as well as a Lingerie fashion show.

* We are planning on attending this event as a group. This is a major fundraiser by SHPE Region 2 (our region) and expect members from about 20 other chapters to attend the event. If you’re interested in going, then please let Roberto know.

SHPE 7^TH GENERAL MEETING

WHEN: THURSDAY, March 4TH 2010

TIME: 5:10 PM

WHERE: BOURNS A265

We will be having our 9th General Meeting of the year this upcoming Thursday, March 4th at 5:10 PM in Bourns A265.

Please mark your calendar and don’t forget to come because we will be updating you with the latest announcements.

- Xerox Scholarship

- SHPEnotize – Friday March 5 in Hollywood

- Camp Escalera – Saturday March 6 on Campus

- Paintball Day – TBA

- Membership Fees, $15 dollars

- Among others…

* Dates are subject to change, but in such case it will be announced.

If you have any other ideas, then please come and share them with us. Let others know about the club and encourage them to get involved and come to our meetings.

Any questions or comments? Feel free to email us at shpeatucr@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

             The Xerox Hispanic College Liaison Program provides funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines.  This scholarship is available to full time students pursuing a career in engineering, math or science.  Dollar amounts for scholarships vary from year to year (usually from $250 - $2,000). The actual amounts will be communicated at a later date. Scholarship requirements are listed below.  

• You must be a full-time student enrolled in a four-year institution.
• Must be a sophomore or junior. Or a graduate student.
• Have a GPA of 2.3 average or better.
• At graduation you will receive a BS or MS in a technical science or an engineering discipline.
• Have tuition (or tuition related) funding needs.
• Be an active member of SHPE, MAES, SOLES, etc. campus chapter.
  (THIS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED - depends on campus participation)                

To apply, follow each of the steps listed below: 

                Step 1:  Fill out the Xerox Hispanic College Liaison Program application.  

                Step 2:  Attach a copy of your resume, and proof of your SHPE membership.

 (You don’t have to be a Hispanic to register, it’s $5 to register online, please indicate your are at UCR) 

  Step 3:  Complete a one or two page typed essay outlining the following topics. 

· Professional organizations, i.e., SHPE, MAES, SOLOES, etc.

· Community projects and role you played

· Current higher education status

· Career goals

· Financial need for Achievements

· How you plan to help others like yourself in the future

· Any other information relevant to this application 

                Step 4:  Submit the complete package to your Xerox Hispanic College Liaison Manager
or as directed. 

This year we have received a total of $10000.00 from Xerox Foundation, and I’m expecting to disburse them all among all SHPE members. Please take this opportunity and apply as soon as possible! Please contact Jun Wang for an application!!

IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED THAT YOU APPLY!

Jun Wang
Professional Development Officer
Bourns College of Engineering, Bourns A143
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: (951) 827-2708
Email: junwang@engr.ucr.edu

For tomorrow’s volunteers:

We will be meeting at 7:30AM in Bourns II A205/206. We will first get the kids from the bus drop off area and walk them to the room. Then we will have breakfast, listen to some invited speakers, and start the catapult competition. After that there will be a tour to the labs. Remember! This is the most important part of the day. We need you all to stay organized and be as fun and educating as possible. Try to familiarize yourself with the students and share your college experiences. After that there’s going to be lunch offered for everybody at the Commons. After eating you will make sure that everyone returns to their bus.

Please look at the attached agenda and become familiarized with it. Check what time you will be arriving to the event and see where we are at! You can always give me a call/text at (909) 509-6459 or you can contact Diego or Eric as well. Remember to wear your shirt! And get prepared for a fun day.

Pass on the word and invite others. Also, if you have any questions, then please let me know.

Thanks for your time and see you tomorrow.

I just want to remind you that this upcoming Thursday Feb 18^th, our Annual Outreach Event: Engineering Day will be taking place from 7:30 AM to 1:00PM. As I have mentioned before, we need a lot of volunteers to help out by being role models for approximately 130 high school students who are excited about seeing the campus, learning about engineering, and getting a taste of the college experience.

This is a list of all of our confirmed volunteers for the day, but it will not be enough. We need your support for this event because it means a lot to SHPE, to the College Engineering, and the students to make this one a great event. Remember that the students expect the best from us who form part of UCR.

I highly encourage you to become part of this event and give back to the community in a way. The tasks are not difficult and are fun! For those of you getting there early, there will be breakfast provided and for those of you leaving late, there will be lunch provided at the Commons. You will also get a free shirt that shows you participated in the event. Please help us make this one a great one! If you’re interested in helping out, then please contact me ASAP so that I can add you to the list and keep you updated with the latest details.

Thank you for your time and I hope to hear back from you soon.

Please be reminded that today the Career Center will be offering a Resume Workshop during our meeting today in Bourns A265 at 5:10 PM. Please don’t forget to print out your resume so that they go over it with you. Don’t worry if you don’t have one! Come and get started!

Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Spread the word and let’s make this one a good meeting. We will be sharing information with you about upcoming events!

Also don’t forget that E-Week is next week and we need a lot of volunteers. You will be receiving a shirt and food if you help out. There is already some people signed up to help, but we need more volunteers.

Hope to see you there!

I know some of you were interested in going to this free job fair at the LA Convention Center. We are trying to leave together as a group, so if you need a ride, then you’re more than welcome to let me know (909-509-6459) immediately so that we can arrange rides. We plan on taking only 2 cars. Let me know ASAP so that we can get at least 6 people to go. Remember that this a good opportunity to start talking to recruiters and get the feel of what it is to network.

One car will be leaving approximately at 10:30AM and the other one at 11:15-11:30AM. If you want to read more about it, then here is the email originally sent:

Dear SHPE Member,

I want to take this opportunity to invite you to our upcoming STEM Diversity Career Expo for members of minority groups, women, and people with disabilities in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career disciplines on February 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is a free job fair and it will be held from 10AM to 4PM. The address is 1201 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA

There will be many recruiters such as Raytheon Corporation (Silver Sponsor), L3 Corporation, Transportation Security Agency, U.S. Airforce, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Clark County School District, State Compensation Insurance Fund, NAVFAC San Diego, Texas Instruments, and General Dynamics, C4 Systems Division, Amgen, just to mention a few, looking to hire you!

Please pre-register for this event by going to www.eop.com/stemexpo

If you are unable to attend, your resume will still be included on a CD Rom given to all recruiters, but we encourage you to and attend as there will be many recruiters present.

Hoping to see you on February 9th at our STEM Diversity Career Expo hosted by EOP, Inc and sponsored by our following career magazines: Woman Engineer, Minority Engineer, Workforce Diversity for Engineering & IT Professionals, Equal Opportunity, Hispanic Career World, African-American Career World, and CAREERS & the disABLED.  This event has great support from associations and media, including Women in Technology International (WITI) as our Association Sponsor.

Best wishes for a successful career experience at our event!

Dear SHPE Member,

I want to take this opportunity to invite you to our upcoming STEM Diversity Career Expo for members of minority groups, women, and people with disabilities in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career disciplines on February 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This is a free job fair and it will be held from 10AM to 4PM. The address is 1201 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA

There will be many recruiters such as Raytheon Corporation (Silver Sponsor), L3 Corporation, Transportation Security Agency, U.S. Airforce, NASA, Federal Aviation Administration, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Clark County School District, State Compensation Insurance Fund, NAVFAC San Diego, Texas Instruments, and General Dynamics, C4 Systems Division, Amgen, just to mention a few, looking to hire you!

Please pre-register for this event by going to www.eop.com/stemexpo

If you are unable to attend, your resume will still be included on a CD Rom given to all recruiters, but we encourage you to and attend as there will be many recruiters present.

Hoping to see you on February 9th at our STEM Diversity Career Expo hosted by EOP, Inc and sponsored by our following career magazines: Woman Engineer, Minority Engineer, Workforce Diversity for Engineering & IT Professionals, Equal Opportunity, Hispanic Career World, African-American Career World, and CAREERS & the disABLED.  This event has great support from associations and media, including Women in Technology International (WITI) as our Association Sponsor.

Best wishes for a successful career experience at our event!

John Miller
Managing Director, EOP Show Division
631-421-9421, ext. 20
email:jmiller@eop.com
Website:www.eop.com

Wondering what steps it takes to "Land the Perfect Engineering Job"?  Knowing your desires and strengths, where to find the ideal job, how to market yourself for a position are all topics and more that our guests and friends with professional backgrounds will share with you.  Listen to their stories and advice to get a jump start on your internship or full time job search.  Active job seekers: bring a copy of your resume!

Food Provided! Make sure to rsvp!

What:  Landing the Perfect Engineering Job Featuring: EDSI, South Coast Logic, Circor Aerospace, E.S. Babcock and JAYCO.

Day:     Wednesday, February 17

Time:   4:00 to 5:30p

Where: Bourns A265

To reserve your space: Go to careers.ucr.edu > login to SCOTlink > Select the Events Tab > Select the Workshop Tab > Locate Event and Click RSVP across from title.