cSETR

Danny Olivas, UTEP Unite to Pursue Space Initiatives

What: Announcement with former astronaut Danny Olivas about space initiatives

When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13

Where: Chemistry and Computer Science Building courtyard

Former NASA astronaut and UTEP alumnus Danny Olivas, Ph.D., will join UTEP President Diana Natalicio and Ann Gates, Ph.D., director of UTEP’s Cyber-ShARE Center of Excellence and professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, for an announcement about his new partnership with the University regarding space initiatives.

UTEP is home to the Center for Space Exploration Technology Research (cSETR), a NASA-affiliated University Research Center that promotes research and education in propulsion and energy engineering. cSETR actively conducts a wide range of analytical, experimental and computational research, which includes the study of liquid methane, a new form of green fuel that could power space shuttles, and the construction of bricks using moon dust to create structures on the moon.

In addition, the University is home to a NASA Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) and Aerospace Education Lab (AEL) to enhance opportunity and excitement in science, technology, engineering and math in K-12 students.

NASA's Office of Education is accepting applications for graduate fellows for fall 2013 as a part of the NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Graduate Fellowship Program. Since 2001, this activity has supported 211 students as they obtained Masters and Doctoral degrees. The graduate fellowship seeks to support the development of the future STEM workforce through the increased number of graduate degrees awarded to underrepresented and underserved persons (women, minorities and persons with disabilities) in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The goal is to address the agency's mission-specific workforce needs and target areas of national need in minority STEM representation. The fellowship award includes tuition offset, student stipend and NASA center research opportunities up to $45,000. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Abstract submissions are due August 9, 2013.

Applications should be submitted through the NASA One Stop Shopping Initiative at https://intern.nasa.gov/ossi/web/public/main/index.cfm?solarAction=view&subAction=content&contentCode=HOME_PAGE_FELLOWSHIPS . Applicants should be sure to select “fellowship” for the type of application.

OSSI - Fellowships for Students Site Description

USAJOBS - Search Jobs This is a three-year, Career Development Program for entry level engineers designed to prepare selectees for full professional performance.

12 of the cSETR students will be heading to San Jose, CA to attend the 49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit. They will be presenting their research papers and attending talks.
https://www.aiaa.org/EventDetail.aspx?id=16854

49th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit : The American Institute of...

http://engineering.utep.edu/announcement070513.htm

Mechanical Engineering Students Prepare for Flight Aboard NASA's Reduced Gravity Aircraft Five UTEP students will venture to NASA Johnson Space Center's Ellington Field in Houston to conduct experiments aboard the reduced gravity aircraft in July 2013.

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Congratulations to Abraham Trujillo and Marjorie Ingle who received the Texas Space Grant Fellowship for 2013-14.

Congratulations to Martin de la Torre who defended his thesis and will graduate with his Master's degree. He will be continuing on at the center to pursue his PhD. When you see him give him a pat on the back and congratulate him on a job well done.

Congratulations to Chance Garcia, Jesus Flores and Chris Bradley who defended their dissertation. All three graduate with their PhD degrees, when you see them please give them a high five. Way to go.

http://newsuc.utep.edu/index.php/research-news/953-utep-gaining-visibility-in-next-generation-space-research

UTEP Gaining Visibility in Next-Generation Space Research - UTEP News - University Communications research

It is with great sadness that I report that a very dear member of the College, Ralph Martinez, passed away suddenly this evening. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends. We will pass along information about services and memorials when we receive them.

Ralph came back home a couple of years ago to help us develop some activity in the energy area, and ended up establishing the Regional Cyber and Energy Security Center with funding from the City of El Paso. He has also been very instrumental in the renewable energy and sustainability initiatives on campus.

We will miss him dearly.

Richard T. Schoephoerster
Dean and Riter Professor
College of Engineering

UTEP cSETR team selected for the NASA 2013 Microgravity University Reduced Gravity Education Flight Program - nice job team!

TSGC Scholarships Open for Applicants..

UNDERGRAD
1) Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM)Columbia Crew Memorial Scholarship (Spring 2013) - Funds Distributed Fall 2013 -
Apply on line:

https://www.spacegrant.org/apps/?pk=txs1

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
$5,000 per student

Apply on line: https://www.spacegrant.org/apps/?pk=txf1

Texas Space Grant Consortium Application System STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Columbia Crew Memorial ScholarshipLogin Page Application Due Date: Friday, March 29, 2013

NASA Academy OPEN for Applicants..

https://academyapp.com/

https://www.academyapp.com/ Apply to the NASA Academy. AcademyApp.com accepts applications for the NASA Academy and NASA Robotics Academy.

Congratulations to Ashvin Narayana (ESE/ENSE PhD Candidate) who won the Best Poster Award- ASME Materials division at the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2012, Houston, Texas - Micro and Nano Technology Society- WIDE forum.

Congratulations!!!! Vanessa Dorado Martinez on winning the 1st place award at the 2012 Graduate Research Expo last Friday! Congratulations to you and your mentor on a job well done.

The cSETR Roll continues... ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress in Houston: Ashvin Swamy received the best poster award

On a roll... Kim takes the Science Category for VPSS... and now... Vanessa Dorado the 1st place award at the 2012 Graduate Research Expo

Congratulations to Kimberlin Schnittker who won the science category for the virtual poster presentation, join us tomorrow for all the presentations.

Thanks to all the students that helped out at the ME Open House. It was a success and I noticed lots of students at our booth/table. You are awesome.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Invites you to their Open House
on Thursday, October 25th
CCS Courtyard
12:00-2:00 PM

Only need 6 more people to sign up to attend the Re-Energize the America's Conference in Las Cruces, NM
http://reenergizetheamericas.com/program/

Program | ReEnergize the Americas 2012 The reception will take place at New Mexico State University’s Danny Villanueva Victory Club inside the Stan Fulton Athletics Center at the corner Arrowhead Drive and Wells Street in Las Cruces.

UTEP Homecoming Week, October 15-20, 2012. Please see link for all of the College of Engineering Homecoming Events.
ttp://engineering.utep.edu/homecoming/index.htm

Homecoming 2011 | Engineering | UTEP Tomás Rivera Conference CenterUnion Building East - 3rd FloorRoom 308Saturday, October 20, 20128:00 AM Mix & MingleCost: $20 per personRSVP [email protected] Online

http://newsuc.utep.edu/index.php/latest-news-2/579-nasa-and-utep-open-space-technology-research-center

NASA and UTEP Open Space Technology Research Center - UTEP News - University Communications UTEP News Service

http://www.utep.edu/Bulletins/MasonPeck/

UTEP Centennial Lecture: Mason Peck, Ph.D.

Please read, Dr. Peck is coming to our Grand Opening
http://www.utep.edu/Bulletins/MasonPeck/

http://www.utep.edu/Bulletins/MasonPeck/

cSETR hosts grand opening on Sept 6
http://engineering.utep.edu/announcement081512.htm

Center for Space Exploration Technology Research Hosts Grand Opening at the College of Engineering The Center for Space Exploration Technology Research (cSETR) will hold a Grand Opening on September 6, 2012 at the College of Engineering of The University of Texas at El Paso. The Grand Opening will also include a dedication ceremony for the Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (...

http://newsuc.utep.edu/index.php/news-latest/512-center-thrusts-utep-students-into-aerospace-careers

Center Thrusts UTEP Students into Aerospace Careers - UTEP News - University Communications UTEP News Service