SHPE - Winter 2008 - (Page 61) Local students and parents learned about college admissions, financial aid and STEM careers from engineering students and professionals. Michael Acosta (MAES), Ray Mellado (HENAAC), Diana Gomez (SHPE) and Aaron Velasco (SACNAS) with Connie Medina, CCC co-chair (second from left). Reunited at the summit were SHPE Founder Rodrigo Garcia, the Honorable Jaime Oaxaca, CCC chairman Suarez, SHPE’s Gomez and CCC co-chair Serafin Fernandez. from action to real results.” As participants went into breakout sessions, they reflected on two questions raised by another keynote speaker, Adam Chavarria, director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. “If not us, who? If not now, when?” By the end of the short session, each of the three groups had identified action items and committed to working as a team to develop them. “The nation is relying on us, the decision makers, to carry this forward,” said SHPE National President Diana Gomez. “At SHPE, we are open to new partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, and we plan to continue our support for the CCC.” Organizers were encouraged by the participation of 215 high-caliber registrants who left with a renewed commitment to doing their part to strengthen the STEM pipeline. Among them was Isaura Gaeta, a technology integration manager with Intel in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to recognizing opportunities to expand the CCC’s work to other parts of California, she also came away better understanding that California’s, and by implication the United States’, STEM competitiveness doesn’t have an easy fix. “It will take awareness and involvement from parents, educators and community leaders as well as the support and resources of the government and corporations to ensure these efforts are focused and addressing the needs of all students, especially those who have been traditionally underserved,” she said. Participating in the united efforts at the CCC Summit increased her confidence that it could be done. I The Pennsylvania State University Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Faculty Position The Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an outstanding individual working in traditional and/or emerging areas of industrial engineering. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, establish and lead an innovative research program, supervise graduate students, pursue external funding opportunities, and provide service to the University. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Department (http://www.ie.psu.edu) and College (http://www.engr.psu.edu) websites to learn more. The start date is Fall 2008. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering or a closely related field and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interested applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a one-page research statement, (4) a one-page teaching statement, (5) a one-page summary of your dissertation research, (6) copies of up to three of your recent publications, if available, (7) a copy of your graduate school transcript, and (8) three letters of reference. Applicant screening will begin on January 7, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions and send applications — by email or hardcopy — to the Search Committee Chair: Professor Timothy W. Simpson Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering The Pennsylvania State University 310 Leonhard Building University Park, PA 16802 USA Phone/fax: (814) 863-7136/4745 • Email: tws8@psu.edu Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. University of Utah Chemical Engineering Department The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking an individual with exceptional promise for research achievements and excellence in publication and teaching for a tenure-track, assistant or associate professor position. Candidates with interests and expertise in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged to apply: micro and nanotechnology, biomolecular and therapeutic systems, and surface science. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized, interdisciplinary, research program with opportunities to collaborate within the department and across campus, including with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Center for Advanced Imaging Research, the Brain Institute, Microfabrication Laboratory and several other research centers. The appointee will also be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses effectively. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or related field and must be a U.S. citizen or a person authorized to work in the U.S. Interested persons should send cover letter, vitae, detailed statement of research and teaching interests and at least three reference contacts to: Search Committee University of Utah Department of Chemical Engineering 50 S Central Campus Dr. Rm 3290 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position will be available as of July 1, 2008. Applicants should reference this ad in their cover letters. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodations for known disabilities of applicants and employees. www.SHPE.org R Winter 2008 61 http://www.ie.psu.edu http://www.engr.psu.edu http://www.SHPE.org
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