BESST

SoCal GPS is a free conference being held on May 14, 2022, in which attendees participate in informative workshops bringing awareness to the graduate school preparation and application process. Here they are also exposed to the professional prospects available after receiving an advanced degree post-graduation in both MS and PhD.

Registration is open: https://tinyurl.com/SoCalGPS2022App.

A couple of reminders - This conference is absolutely free, you'll get official merchandise, and if you attend and decide to apply to USC for grad school, your application fee is waived!

We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

College of Engineering, Office of Professional Development and Internships is hosting their annual Resume Review and Mock Interview on April 15th at the USU Ballroom from 9am - 4pm . Over 50 representatives from 25 different companies are expected to be at this event. Industry representatives from various engineering disciplines are invited.

To RSVP, please use this link below :
https://bit.ly/CSULB_MOCK2022

We are thrilled to announce a webinar series hosted by Google exclusive to MESA university students! (all years). There webinar series workshop will be on 4/8, 4/25 and 4/22 with a wide range of topics from Imposter Syndrome to Interview Skills. Here is the RSVP link : https://bit.ly/3r7l1vV

You must have an Untapped profile set up prior to the workshops

Changes in the Aerospace Industry

On Wednesday, March 16th from12:30-1:30PM Join to hear from a Boeing director's insight on how students could stay up to date with the rapid changes in technology and policy, and the skills students should develop now in order to become leaders of future technology.

To RSVP , please visit here : https://bit.ly/3JatPII

For more than a decade, the CSU has partnered with faith-based leaders to host Super Sunday during the month of February.​ CSU leaders bring an empowering message to churches throughout California about the importance of preparing for college.

CSU Super Sunday — ​February 27, 2022
For more questions and information, visit :

https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/community/super-sunday

CSU Super Sunday | CSU For more than a decade, the CSU has partnered with faith-based leaders to host Super Sunday during the month of February.​ CSU leaders bring an empowering message to churches throughout California about the importance of preparing for college. 

Is a P.E. License Worth it?

On Wednesday, Feb 23 from 12-1:30pm , Join us to hear from an experienced project and construction management leader with over 30 years of experience on whether the professional engineering license is right for you, and how to obtain it.

To RSVP, visit : https://bit.ly/3BuZaCE

Google is hosting a "Day in the Life of a Software Engineer" panel with 3 Googler SWE's on Tues, 2/22 at 12 PM PT, and we're really excited for students to hear their stories. There will be live Q&A with the panelists and additional Googlers via live chat. available afterwards.

To learn more and RSVP for this event, click here : https://bit.ly/3sS5rog

Day in the Life of a Software Engineer While the day to day of Software Engineers at Google can vary across the company, certain roles and responsibilities remain constant for most. Join us live for a panel discussion with a few engineers, as they walk us through their typical day to day responsibilities, and remember to stick aroun...

UC Irvine is now accepting applications for our NSF-funded Center for Complex and Active Materials Research Experiences for Undergraduates. This 8-weeks research experience allows Hands-on research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students. Some of the topics that are researched are complex concentrated materials , Bioinspired active materials , machine learning and more. This program also grants a $4,800 stipend, guest speakers and graduate school preparation workshops.

Eligibility :
-Must be a United States citizen, national, or permanent resident to apply. International students are NOT eligible for this program
-Sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors enrolled in 2- and 4-year colleges and universities in the United States
-3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
-No prior research experience required

Applications are due by Monday, February 28th. 2022 at 5:00 PM PST at 5.00 PM PST

For more informations visit : https://bit.ly/3GqfDcl
QUESTIONS: Email us at [email protected].

Interested in Environment Energy?

The San Francisco Department of the Environment is hiring an Energy Efficiency Specialist to work on the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Multi-family Program in San Francisco, which promotes energy efficiency and electrification in multifamily buildings. This program strives to promote equitable access for clean energy solutions to underrepresented communities. The position may expand to include the development of other energy efficiency programs within San Francisco

It’s a permanent, full-time, civil service position with a salary range of $90,792 - $110,344 per year, flexible schedule, hybrid work location, and full benefits (health/dental/vision, paid leave, retirement, etc – more info https://bit.ly/3B0imZ0 )

The deadline to apply is February 7, 2022. Here’s the link with more information, and to apply - https://bit.ly/3HDNyPW

Energy Efficiency Specialist - Department of the Environment (Job Class 5640) Company Description: Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference at the local government level? Do you strive to promote equitable access for clean energy solutions to underrepresented communities? Are you an effective collaborator who excels at motivating diverse....

BioXFEL is a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center (STC) that focuses on promoting and advancing the study of biological molecules using X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs). Summer Research Internships are available in several locations for highly qualified undergraduate and post-graduate students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, computer science and all related fields.

The Deadline is Feb 4th, and to apply visit here : https://www.bioxfel.org/internship

This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) offers a unique interdisciplinary experience that integrates cutting-edge data science techniques and the design of novel materials. REU students will be introduced to the field of Materials Informatics and learn how to apply artificial intelligence tools to create novel materials with preferred characteristics.This 10 week program is open to underrepresented students in STEM and those from non-research focused institutions.

The internship includes a scientific communications workshop, educational seminars and social activities, aimed at preparing a future generation of materials scientists who are fluent in both materials science and information science.

Deadline for the Application is Feb 7. For more informationand to apply visit : https://www.buffalo.edu/reu.htm

The U.S. Department of Energy's Berkeley Lab is hosting a summit on March 8-9, 2022 to discuss harnessing science, technology, and policy to accelerate energy storage solutions for our nation.

This virtual public summit will convene and connect national and regional thought leaders across industry, government, communities, and the research enterprise to catalyze solutions and partnerships around specific challenges in this area, and enable our nation’s just transition to a clean, affordable, and resilient energy future.

For more information and to register, please visit
https://national-energystorage-summit.lbl.gov/

Terravanta Inc is a minority woman-owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls, and sustainability consulting services. Our forward-thinking approach, adaptability, and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion.

At the moment, Terravanta have positions looking for Project Engineer - Civil Engineering and Regulatory Project Manager. Here are some of the descriptions below. If you would like to learn more, here is there website to learn more.

https://www.terravanta.com/
Here are the descriptions of the job opportunities :

Regulatory Project Manager : https://bit.ly/3cy7GVL

Cvil Engineer : https://bit.ly/3kPbpTD

The California Academy of Sciences is hosting a free Marine Mammal Identification Masterclass beginning tomorrow, November 2 on YouTube.

This is a three-part deep dive into marine-mammal identification, taught by collections manager Moe Flannery, community science co-directors Rebecca Johnson and Alison Young, and curatorial associate II Sue Pemberton. Great for adult learners!

Here is the website : https://www.calacademy.org/events/lectures-workshops/marine-mammal-identification-masterclass

Here are the youtube links for the corresponding videos :

Tuesday November 2 at 10am: Introduction to Marine Mammal Identification : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXhp9hwdVX0

Thursday November 4 at 10am: Using iNaturalist to Document Marine Mammals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBEGFjv0xyQ

Tuesday November 9 at 10am: Sleuthing with Sue: Marine Mammal Identification Case Studies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JOwxSm-0Yw

It's BAAACK!!! Simplexity’s Halloween Mechatronics Contest returns with some “killer” contenders.

We finally made it to our favorite month, October! A month when our engineers get busy designing and building Halloween-themed mechatronic contraptions that use advanced engineering skills in mechanical, electrical, computer, and controls engineering for a chance to win CASH prizes and major bragging rights.

This year we have 5 teams participating, but only 3 will take home cash prizes based on YOUR VOTES!

To learn more , watch more and vote for your favorite Halloween project, visit the site below :

https://www.simplexitypd.com/simplexitys-halloween-mechatronics-contest-2021

Halloween Mechatronics Contest 2021 | Simplexity Product Development Videos and voting are now LIVE for this year's Halloween Mechatronics Contest! Vote for your favorite team once a day until November 1st!

Attention All,

We encourage all students to attend this career fair this Friday from 2-4 pm PST. Some great companies will be present for them to meet one on one with. A list is below:

Brown & Caldwell, Harris & Associates, JSat Automation, Keysight Technologies, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, PG&E, San Diego Regional Water Board, So Cal Gas, Solar Turbines, Terravanta, UBER, Vituity, Western Digital and more!

Please RSVP using this link: https://jst.me/hm9k

Accenture: Authenticity Drives Innovation
Join to meet experts at Accenture and network with engineering students from other universities. Learn how being yourself can help you thrive in an innovation, inclusive environment like Accenture.

Wednesday, October 27th

12:30-1:30PM Via MICROSOFT TEAMS

RSVP here on this link :
https://csulb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ae8Xac5HIUTyJw

Amazon will be having an informational session to learn more about internships and full-time positions that they will be providing. This informational session will be happening Wed Sept 22, from 12-1:30pm, to RSVP using this link below :

https://csulb.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf--srzgpGdHiOJx24e16drcEIkUw6jDA

The 2021 Engineering & Technology Virtual Career Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, September 22, from 12PM-4PM The Virtual Career Fair will be hosted on CareerLINK which students can access via sso.csulb.edu

For more information and to RSVP, students can sign on to CareerLINK via sso.csulb.edu and go to Events > Career Fairs > Engineering &Technology Virtual Career Fair or contact the Career Development Center for more information.

BeachScholarships for Fall 2021 applications are now available! Applications are open from August 23rd through September 30th at 11:59PM. Students can click on the BeachScholarships button in their MyCSULB student portal or visit www.csulb.edu/beachscholarships to get started today. The College of Engineering has some scholarships like Boeing, Edison and BESST Alumni running this fall season so please encourage all students to apply. More information is provided below in this flyer.

The MESA IDEA Accelerator project aims to provide training to MESA’s 4-year university students in the tech startup accelerator process to build their entrepreneurship skills. Throughout its history, while MESA has prepared its post-secondary students to enter the STEM workforce as entry-level engineers and scientists, the program has not provided entrepreneurship training or meaningful exposure to the world of tech startups.
Applications close May 4th, so make those teams and apply soon .
Here are some of the accelerator presentations from last year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmI3rYQ_wWw...
Apply here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9XMPDW9

Free RePicture STEM Exploration Course

Join other college students interested in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), recent STEM graduates, and exceptionally motivated high school students for a fun and educational course this summer. Not only open for STEM students, but also for non-STEM students to open your perspective to STEM.

The 6-week course will meet in June and July. Sessions will be live and recorded to fit your schedule. The hours are flexible and students will typically spend 8-15 hours per week in webinars, group activities, and assignments. Join one career exploration track for all 6 weeks, or explore different options.

To view past projects and alumni from RePicture, visit:
https://sites.google.com/repictureengineering.com/repicturesummer/examples?authuser=0

Apply here :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4vnXIbriKy1QjVlIKmtzTZ1CB33rD_j-DdM2upU_G3_N7Fw/viewform

For more information visit,
https://www.repicture.com/students

“The RePicture STEM Program experience added more value to the resume, as well as providing links to their RePicture.com Portfolio. This experience and solid RePicture work examples are helpful and gives the new grad a step ahead.”
– Hiring manager

Watermark is offering women in STEM scholarships for the fall 2021 academic term to provide much-needed support for college students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)-related studies and careers.

To participate in the Watermark Scholars program, applicants are asked to submit either a written essay, up to 500 words, or a short video on the topic of “Who has inspired you to pursue a career in science or technology, and what do you want to achieve upon graduation?” We’re looking for students who have been inspired by recent events and changes in learning and want to make a difference in their careers!

The deadline to submit entries is July 15, 2021, and awardees will be notified in August. Apply Now :

https://www.watermarkinsights.com/watermark-scholars/.

Sponsored by the Sacramento Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network, the Center for Regional Change at UC Davis, the Division of Social Work at California State University, Sacramento, and MESA, this contest engages youth within underrepresented communities to participate in this competition to create short media messages about the COVID-19 vaccines, and why they are effective and safe.

We require students to participate in scientifically informed and professionally validated pre-recorded training webinars and live Q&A sessions with virologists and public health professionals, covering the development of the vaccines also including information about clinical trials and much more.

The time frame will be held over six weeks between May and June 2021, with winners selected by the end of July 2021. To learn more, and sign up, please visit https://www.vaccinemediacontest.com. Also sign up for the Zoom Competition Kick-Off that will be on May 14th , via the Contest Guidelines on the link above.

When: Mar 23, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

The COE Director, Emmitt Clark, will be going over tips on how to conduct successful interviews via virtual platforms, what precautions to take, and what etiquettes to practice. We will also be discussing common engineering interview questions and give students opportunities to practice answering them. This workshop will be hosted on Tuesday, March 23rd from 12-1:30PM. We will also be raffling a $5 Amazon gift card at the end of the workshop, so please join us! Register in advance for this meeting:

https://csulb.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-GrqTwpHNdaDIFiD95ID6ZdoAJSSf6Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This FREE workshop is geared to female engineering students but ALL ARE WELCOME! Registration closes on Thursday 3/18/21.

Sydney Kimball will share her inspiring journey from a computer science grad to a VP at Shell on Friday March 19, 2021 at Noon (PST). There will also be a chance to connect via Coaching Circles to industry leaders from The Aerospace Corp., Boeing, C.W. Driver, DreamWorks, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Co., Shell, Siemens, Stratonics, and Sukut Construction.

Sign up at https://bit.ly/wie-workshop.

Happy Pie Day !!! Emma Haruka Iwao (b. 1984) is a mathematician and computer scientist who broke the Guinness world record for calculating the most digits of pi in 2019, and held that record until 2020. Fascinated with pi since childhood, she calculated pi on her computer when she was 12 years old! Inspired by her own fascination with pi, Iwao and a Google team computed pi to 31.4 trillion decimal places (3.14 x 1013), far more digits than the previous record.