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ENGINEERING WORLD ACT) and the Colorado-based Coleman Institute. Their entry was a redesign of a “hug machine” to calm people with autism. Team leader Jenna L. Colbaugh, who now works in package design and development for the Procter & Gamble Company, said the hug machine is designed to help people with Ways in Which Faculty Careers Haven’t Met Expectations Factor Pay not high enough Too many administrative responsibilities Inadequate time for research Unsatisfactory relationships with colleagues Politics involved/too much of a business No work/life balance Not spending time how I want Don’t enjoy teaching or students Inadequate funding for research/resources Dissatisfied with administration, institution Underappreciated, lack of respect Excessive pressure to publish Lack of advancement or tenure Total 25% 22% 16% 14% 13% 10% 8% 7% 4% 3% 2% 2% 1% Gen X 9% 39% 22% 13% 8% 13% 4% 4% 3% 4% 0% 1% 0% Late Boomer 30% 12% 7% 17% 19% 8% 12% 13% 4% 2% 0% 1% 0% Early Boomer 34% 17% 21% 10% 10% 10% 8% 4% 6% 4% 6% 3% 3% CREDIT: TIAA-CREF WWW.INSIDEHIGHERED.COM/NEWS/2007/11/01/FACULTY were excluded. In all age groups, asked whether their careers had met their expectations, the dominant answer was “generally,” but not “completely.” A key caveat about the survey results: They exclude community colleges, as well as part timers, at all kinds of institutions. A Hug Machine A team of biomedical engineering students from Carnegie Mellon University won first place in a national student design competition sponsored by the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for the Advancement of Cognitive Technologies (RERC- CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY The hug machine calms people with autism. 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: LEADING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY. FAST-PACED OPPORTUNITY. PASSION. BELIEF. COMMITMENT. Check out career opportunities with the largest dedicated security company in the world. mcafeecareers.com ©2007 McAfee, Inc. 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. SWE WINTER 2008 67 http://WWW.INSIDEHIGHERED.COM/NEWS/2007/11/01/FACULTY http://www.mcafeecareers.com http://www.mcafeecareers.com

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SWE - Winter 2008 Heritage Club President’s Note View from the Executive Suite Editor’s Page Readers’ Forum EWeek 2008 New Faces of Engineering The Leaky Science and Engineering Pipeline Why Do Women Leave the Engineering Work Force? A Greener America = New Growth Fields for Engineers The Off-On Ramp Revolution Recognizing the Historic Contributions of African-Americans Membership Information & Calendar A&B Women in Tune with Technology: SWE 2007 Conference Overview Keynote Address Achievement Award Region, Section, and Collegiate Awards SME Bowl and SWE Anniversaries Engineering World: Point of View: Why I Blog Career Toolbox Book Review SWE Smiles Opportunity Index SWE Scrapbook

SWE - Winter 2008

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