February 2, 2009
ASME Newsletter 2/2/20091. ME for Me Conference
* When: Saturday, February 7th 10am-3pm
* Where: John Deere Pavilion
The 12th Annual ME for Me Conference will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Come out to this all day event focusing on the various career paths available for mechanical engineers.
Ever wondered what exactly a mechanical engineer does in industry? What projects he or she may be responsible for? Get all your questions answered by representatives from industry leaders such as Northrop Grumman, ConocoPhillips,and GE.The event includes lunch catered by Panera and a raffle at the end of the day. The timing is perfect for those looking for jobs and internships, as it falls on the weekend between two career fairs. It is also a good way for students new to engineering to learn about career opportunities. Sign up at http://asme.ec.uiuc.edu/MEforMe/signup.php
2. FE Review Course
The FE Exam is April 25, 2009. For those of you looking for a chance to review the material, ASME will be hosting a review course beginning on February 16. Sign ups are on the first floor of Engineering Hall, Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. If you have questions, email Jeremy Koch at jakoch2@illinois.edu
3. Roundtable with John Deere
* When: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:00 a.m.
* Where: Flat Top Grill
Join company representatives from John Deere for an informal discussion and lunch at Flat Top Grill.
Feel free to bring a copy of your resume. Dress is casual.
Space is limited; sign up online: http://asme.ec.uiuc.edu/signups.php
4. BP Refinery Visit
* When: Monday, February 23rd
BP is offering a unique opportunity for Mechanical Engineers to personally experience one of their refineries in Whiting, Indiana. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Sign up at http://asme.ec.uiuc.edu/signups.php. Contact Bradley Tran at bjtran3@illinois.edu for more information.
5. Volunteers Needed for EOH
We are looking for Juniors and Seniors to run tours during EOH on Friday, March 13. Contact Sarah Hoogheem at shooghe2@illinois.edu if you are interested and would like more information.
6. Fundraising Committee
The ASME Fundraising Committee is looking for new members! We are involved with raising funds for ASME's many events, and hold between 3 and 4 events per semester. Past events include a cup night at Fubar and selling snacks in MEL, among others. This semester we are looking to raise money for Relay for Life in addition to our usual events. If you are interested in taking advantage of this fun and unique opportunity, please email ASME Treasurer Jon Grim at jdgrim2@illinois.edu.
