SHPE - Winter 2008 - (Page 56) LOCAL HERO In recent years, Coronel has expanded this success by developing career counseling, mentoring and tutoring programs at several South Bay middle schools which also have very large minority populations. He has also developed workshops to help Spanish-speaking parents become more involved in their children’s education. “My message to parents is to give kids a chance to be kids, to grow and to be what they want to be, but especially to have a dream,” he said. “I tell parents the importance of allowing both boys and girls to go to college. When I’m confronted by the cost of education, I tell them not to worry because there is plenty of financial help for all students. Their main job is to encourage them, support them and get them to study so that they can get good grades and get into competitive colleges.” Coronel’s positive influence has also been felt within his family circle. As a result of the financial support, one of his younger brothers became a successful civil engineer and contributed to building metro stations Since 1982, Coronel’s message has reached an estimated 50,000 students, many of whom live in poor, gang-infested areas with few role models and large high school dropout rates. in Mexico City and other major construction projects throughout Mexico. His two other brothers became veterinarians. Most of his family was finally permitted to join him in the United States seven years ago. Another cause for joy is seeing his son and daughter enter engineering majors. Naomi is currently an aerospace and material science junior at MIT, and, next year, Curtis plans to transfer from El Camino College to CSULB to study mechanical engineering. While all these elements obviously fuel his motivation, Coronel says that he doesn’t need very much to keep him going. “Whenever I go to a presentation, if one student goes forward and does better in school because of what they heard from me, it made my effort worthwhile. I truly believe we can change this world one person at a time.” I DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Faculty Position The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at assistant, associate, or full professor level. The position is sought in the field of bio-analysis/design/materials/manufacturing in areas such as protein kinematics and dynamics, molecular biomechanics, molecule-based nanostructure and nanodevice design, biomimetics, cell printing, cellular therapies and artificial organs, biomedical device design, patient-specific computational biomechanics, robotics-assisted surgery, or innovative experimental and computational technologies for regenerative medicine. Applicants must hold a doctorate in an appropriate field and must have demonstrated an ability to conduct outstanding research, and show promise for excellent teaching. Successful candidates for a senior-level appointment must have a distinguished record of achievement as evidenced by leadership in their field of expertise, publications, professional recognition and extramural funding, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching. The position will be available beginning July 1, 2008. Review of applications will begin in mid-January and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit electronically to mefacultysearch@ columbia.edu a detailed resume, a brief statement of research and teaching interests, copies of two key publications, and contact information for five references along with a cover letter addressed to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027. Only electronic submission is necessary. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY It takes everyone at MIT to be MIT. Faculty Positions Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics seeks candidates for one or more tenure-track faculty positions available starting September 2008. Department programs encompass design and development of aircraft, spacecraft, transportation, information, and communication systems. Our goal is to hire candidates who have deep expertise in one or more of the core disciplines in areas identified by the Department as emerging opportunities, and who have the potential and intellectual flexibility to become world leaders through integration of these disciplines to define and address new opportunities. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in energy, propulsion, and the environment; computation, design, and simulation; embedded systems; communications and networking; sensing and navigation; aircraft and propulsion systems; and air transportation infrastructure. Further information on these positions and the Department may be found at http://web.mit.edu/aeroastro/about/jobs.html. Candidates must have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline and show evidence of strong research and teaching capabilities. Positions are at the Assistant Professor level, but qualified candidates at all levels will be considered. Applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 2-3 page statement of research and teaching interests and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Applications should be addressed to: Professor Steven R. Hall, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, MIT Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and submitted by e-mail to aa-search@mit.edu in electronic form, preferably PDF. Applicants are encouraged to apply by February 15, 2008. MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. FU FOUNDATION SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE 220 S.W. 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