Upcoming Events
Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Dr. Rebecca Gerth, Research Sales Engineer at Ripple Neuro, will present: "Going to the Dark Side - Choosing Industry".
February 3rd at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326
Over the last two decades, academic neuroscientists and engineers have dedicated their lives to developing brain-computer interfaces for the restoration of independence in amputees and paralyzed individuals. Ripple Neuro creates neural interfaces and medical devices to advance research and improve the lives of underserved patient populations. Engineers at Ripple work with academic partners, industry leaders, and clinical experts to solve the problems that still limit the translation of brain-computer interfaces. This presentation will highlight one engineer’s decision to transition to industry and the varied opportunities working for a biotech company provides.
A meet and greet with Dr. Gerth will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.
Year of the Women: The Female Athlete Triad
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Year of the Woman
The Department of Kinesiology & Health Science is hosting multiple events as part of USU's Year of the Women Initiative in February. Please join our first event on Thursday, February 6.
This USU's Year of the Women event will focus on women's empowerment in sports and promoting awareness of eating disorders among college students on the National Women in Sports Day (February 6). Our keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Joy, is the Medial Director for Community Health, Health Promotion and Wellness, and Food & Nutrition at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Joy has been a well-respected medical doctor specializing in sports medicine eating disorders and also a leading researcher of the Female Athlete Triad, physical activity promotion, and diabetes prevention.
Please register this FREE event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-female-athlete-triad-disordered-eating-and-eating-disorders-as-a-cause-of-low-energy-tickets-89666211051
Also, if anyone requests a live stream to a USU's statewide campus, please let me know, maya.miyairi@usu.edu
Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research
Conference/Seminar | Year of the Woman
Utah State University is pleased to host the 2020 Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research. With schools from all over Utah, the day will be filled with poster sessions, oral presentations, and an art exhibit. See the list below for women-themed research that will presented throughout the day:
Art Exhibits: Sister, Sister (Erica Nelson), Womanhood in Art (Harriet Richardson), Women by Nature (Kristen Ackerman)
Posters: How to Raise Our Daughters to be Leaders (Abigail Chapman), North Star: Center for Women (Kelsie Jones); Women in Human Trafficking: A Case Study (Sierra Templeton)
Oral Presentations: Feminism and Women's Suffrage in the Work of George M. Cohan (Sofia Filip); Language, Gender Norms, and Rape Culture (Bethany West); Rhetoric of Reproductive Technologies (Madison Lang); Understanding Personal Influencers to Support Women in STEM(Joshua Luchs); A Cultural Analysis of Political Cartoons from the Women's Suffrage Movement (Alana Manesse, Emily Call); Sex & Gender Attributes in Rock Art in Six Counties in Utah (Samantha Shipley)
See link for time, location and additional research topics: https://2020ucur.sched.com/
Home Buyer Education
Workshop/Training
This workshop was developed to educate first time home buyers about the home purchasing process. Through education, individuals will better understand each step in the process and gain confidence in their home buying decisions.
Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Dr. Tara Deans, Assistant Professor at University of Utah, will present: "Engineering Stem Cells to Create Novel Delivery Vehicles".
February 10th at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326
Synthetic biology has transformed how cells can be reprogrammed, providing a means to reliably and predictably control cell behavior with the assembly of genetic parts into more complex gene circuits. Using approaches and tools in synthetic biology, we are programming stem cells with novel genetic tools to control genes and pathways that result in changes in stem cell fate decisions, in addition to reprogramming terminally differentiated cells to function as unique therapeutic diagnostic and delivery vehicles.
A meet and greet with Dr. Deans will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.
Space Dynamics Laboratory/USU Lecture Series
Lecture/Readings
Now in its fifth year, this ongoing lecture series gives students, faculty and staff the opportunity to hear the latest in space-science engineering developed at Utah State University and the Space Dynamics Laboratory.
Voter Registration
Special Event | Year of the Woman
Are you registered to vote? Join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Utah wome gaining suffrage by registering to vote!
Valentines Day Cupcake Bake Off
Student Activities
The Biological Engineering Department and the Society of Women Engineers are hosting a Valentines Day Bake Off on February 12th at 4:30 PM in the Engineering Building Atrium. Prizes will be awarded to the top two tasting cupcakes, top two cupcake designs, and one gluten free cupcake.
Everyone is welcome to taste the submissions and make Valentine's cards for the residents of the Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing Center. Dinner will be provided.
Sign up for the cupcake contest with the QR code on the poster and email Janet.Blad@usu.edu with any questions/dietary restrictions.
Women In Politics Opening Galentine's Social
Student Activities | Year of the Woman
Women in Politics is pleased to announce our Galentine’s celebration on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30 pm. There will be snacks, coloring pages, and celebrating women. We will also be showing the documentary “Knock Down The House”, which highlights 4 women who ran for congress in 2018.
Follow @womeninpolitics_usu on Instagram to stay up to date with all things Women in Politics!
Year of the Women: Intuitive Eating Workshop
Workshop/Training | Year of the Woman
Learn about how to eat intuitively from Brook Parker, RD
ASME Pinewood Derby Workshop
Workshop/Training
A pinewood derby workshop to prepare students for the actual event, first 15 to RVSP to the ASME email will receive a free pinewood derby kit to use and modify at the idea factory in the SER building.
Utah Women Voter Registration Day
Information/Orientation | Year of the Woman
February 14 has been named "Utah Women Voter Registration Day" in honor of Utah women being the first to cast a ballot. Join the rest of the state in encouraging our communities to vote.
Presidents' Day
Holidays | Holiday Calendar
USU will be closed February 17 2020 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Presidents' Day - no class
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
No classes.
Lightning Talks
Lecture/Readings
Come learn from industry leaders from various engineering fields about their career journeys. Our theme this year is "Level Up: Gain Skills for Career and Life." Be inspired while they explain why they chose to get a STEM degree and what they are doing with it today. They will also share tips and insights they have gained from their careers. Free catered food will be provided! Hosted by SWE, we encourage EVERYONE to attend, you do not want to miss it!
44 Years Since the Termination of Executive Order 9066
Cultural
This is a FREE speaker event open to the public wanting to learn more about American History about Exec Order 9066.
Returning to Utah State University we invite alumnus Yukio Shimomura to speak about his experience living through Executive Order 9066. The social injustice and inequality the Japanese people had to face during this time period. This event will make you think about similar events in our world and society.
With the intent to protect the U.S. from all espionage and sabotage from the Japanese, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive order 9066 on February 19, 1942.
Yukio Shimomura, born in San Francisco, California was in grade school when World War II started. His family and himself were incarcerated and interned to a camp in San Bruno, CA and later to the camp near Delta, Utah. Soon after they relocated to Ogden, UT where he graduated high school. Served in the U.S. Army, attended Weber State University and Utah State University where he earned a Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering.
Yukio will be share his experiences that happened to his family, before, during, and after the war in relevance to today's events.
CEE Career Night
Social/Networking
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Career Night will be held in the TSC Ballroom from 6:30-8:30PM. Dress well and bring your resumes!
Pizza, Prints, and Popcorn! Movie Night
Exhibition
Come relax and watch a movie in the 3D Printing Lab as we demonstrate how to use the 3D printers. Pizza will be provided.
Breakfast Snacks
Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner
Come eat breakfast snacks in the college of engineering
Calculator Quick Draw
Student Activities
In the Calculator Quick Draw, five to six contestants will face off in each round. The top two contestants from each round will go on to the final round. There will be three judges (each with their own answer sheet), one judge to note who's hand is raised first, and someone to switch the slides and keep score.
We will host 4-5 qualifying rounds each with 10 questions, the first person to get the right answer to the problem gets a point. The top 2 scoring contestants from each qualifying round will go on to compete in the final round. The top 2 contestants in the final round will win the $50 gift card or $30 gift card respectively.
The questions will be a test of calculator skills like using the solver, built in statistics operations, and also include a lot of parenthesis to test how fast you can type while getting the right syntax.
Any additional questions or concerns? Email activities.ususwe@gmail.com with the subject "Calculator Quick Draw" and we will get back to you
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Mechanical and Areospace Engineering Department Awards for Engineers Week
Engineering Pitch Contest
Student Activities
The Engineering Pitch Competition is looking for innovative business ideas with sound business models and growth potential. It is a part of a series of competitions hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship at Utah State University. The competition is open to Utah State University students with ideas related to engineering products and businesses. Participants will develop and present their business idea to a panel of judges. Pitching will provide you with:
Helpful feedback on your business idea
An opportunity to win one of three $100 prizes
Opportunities to take part in later competitions such as the Opportunity Quest for the top team
Mentoring on how to present and update your business plan
Requirements:
Student leader is registered for a minimum of six (6) credit hours
Team members must be involved all aspects of the pitch competition
Business idea/plan shows the potential for growth quickly and efficiently
The team shows a balance of skills in engineering, finance, marketing, and other relevant areas
Cardboard Boat Race
Student Activities
Who: Students in teams: 2 for races, 2+ for the Float Challenge
What: make a boat out of cardboard and duct tape and compete against other boats
When: Wednesday Feb 19th at 7:30pm. Sign in from 6:45 to 7:15, first to come gets first pick on lanes and heats.
Where: HPER large pool. Contestants enter through back door, spectators enter through second floor observation deck.
Why: Winners receive some awesome prizes!
Gift cards
Avocado floaty
Rubber Ducks
Duct Tape
Trophies
Get your first roll of duct tape free and pick up your co-captain Rubber Ducky from the table on the third floor of the Engineering building February 10th - 18th.
3D Bridge Competition
Student Activities
Bridge Competition Rules
The bridge must:
be made of only 3D printed ABS
span a minimum of 5 in.
be no more than 10 in. long
be no more than 3 in. wide
be no more than 3 in. tall
Weigh no more than 1 lb.
Accept a loading block 1.5 in. X 1.5 in.
The provided loading block must:
be centered horizontally across the 5 in. span.
pass completely through the bridge, parallel to the ground and normal to the long axis of the bridge design space.
vertical placement of the loading block does not matter given the bridge is supports all the weight.
The winner will be selected according to which bridge meets all requirements listed and hold the most weight without breaking.
Breaking will be identified through a bridge which may no longer support the test weight, or which deflects the loading block more than 1 in. from the original unloaded position.
Pinewood derby
Recreation
Pine wood derby at community night.
2 category's, open with no rules and BSA rules
Community Night
Exhibition
Community Night is your opportunity to experience fun, hands-on learning. Launch mini rockets, or play in the 3-D sandbox. Visit the Electrical Engineering section to learn how to solder; or stop by the Mechanical section and compete in our famous pine wood derby competition. Don’t forget to explore Kids Korner for the egg-drop event and popcorn! There’s something for everyone so bring the entire family!
Talent Show
Arts/Entertainment
The talent show is open to anyone in the College of Engineering. We are accepting talents of all kinds, the nerdier the better, but any talent is welcome. We will accept 12 applications. The participants will be judged by a panel of professors. Prizes will be given to overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and another prize for nerdiest talent. First place prize is $50. All participants will receive a pad of engineering paper.
Participants are required to attend a planning meeting on the Monday or Tuesday before the talent show. There is a question on the sign-up sheet to indicate which day works better.
Technical Writing Competition Best Paper Award
Date/Deadline
Submit a technical document written for a class project/assignment or student competition. Individual and team documents accepted.* Awards given in two categories: Graduate Papers and Undergraduate Papers
Submissions due Friday, February 21, by 5:00 p.m. Email documents to ewc@usu.edu (pdf format)
Additional questions? Email Shelly Halling at shelly.halling@usu.edu.
*one submission per person/team
Beta Bowl
Student Activities
Teams compete in a college bowl with a JEOPARDY format. The games will consist of teams answering questions and accumulating points. Questions are from categories familiar to engineers. The team with the most points will be the winner of the round. Competition will be a single-elimination tournament.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Awards for Engineers Week
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Awards for Engineers Week
Biological Engineering Department Awards
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Engineers Week Department Awards for Biological Engineering Department
Awards Banquet
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
The Awards Banquet is one of our most popular Engineers Week events! Join us in the TSC ballroom for a gourmet catered dinner, awards ceremony, and a special guest speaker.
Science and Engineering Day
Workshop/Training
Science and Engineering day is a fun event where kids from 7-13 years old get to do hands-on science and engineering activities and challenges, interact with college students, and even industry professionals from Space Dynamics Laboratory and Northrop Grumman.
Biological Engineering Department Seminar Series
Conference/Seminar
The BE Department's Seminar Series Speaker, Ms. Rachel Muller, Project Engineer at Merit Medical , will present: "Using Your Resources; A Look At Project Management In Engineering".
February 24th at 12:30 pm in ENGR 326
Behind the scenes of Merit Medical’s success as a global leader in medical manufacturing are the people that make it possible. Learn about what it takes to bring a product to market, key project management strategies, and vital skills to learn as an engineer before entering the medical device industry.
A meet and greet with Ms. Muller will be held immediately following the seminar in ENGR 326.
Beyond the RN: Shaping Healthcare through Advanced Degrees | Tamara Martinez-Anderson, Reno School of Medicine
Special Event
Join us on Tuesday, February 25th for a nursing presentation from Tamara Martinez-Anderson (American Studies '94). Tamara has titled her talk "Beyond the RN: How Nurses are Shaping Healthcare through Advanced Degrees."
The professional pathways available for registered nurses includes advanced practice degrees, leadership, research, informatics, care coordination, specialization, and education.? Join USU Alumnae, Tamara Martinez-Anderson for a comprehensive overview of your options for academic progression and how to plan for a future of success beyond your RN degree.
Join us in WIDT 007 for this presentation directed at Nursing students. However, all students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Tamara will conduct additional presentations on February 25th for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (MAIN 338 at 12pm) and those interested in applying to med school (ESLC 046 at 4:00pm). See Handshake for additional details.
Medical School Admissions: Preparing for Success | Tamara Martinez-Anderson, Reno School of Medicine
Special Event
Join us on Tuesday, February 25th for a Pre-Health presentation from Tamara Martinez-Anderson (American Studies '94). Tamara has titled her talk "Medical School Admissions: Preparing for Success using AAMC Core Competencies ."
With a commitment by medical schools to utilize a holistic review process, the criteria used to evaluate applicants is evolving. Join USU Alumnae, Tamara Martinez-Anderson for insights into what it takes to successfully navigate and prepare for the medical school admissions process. She’ll introduce the core competencies identified by the Association of American Medical Colleges and discuss the experiences valued by admission committees when evaluating candidates.?
Join us in ESLC 046 for this presentation directed at Pre-Health students. However, all students, faculty, and staff are welcome.
Tamara will conduct additional presentations on February 25th for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (MAIN 338 at 12pm) and those interested in advanced Nursing degrees (WIDT 007 at 2:15pm). See Handshake for additional details.
Second 7-week Session
Academic Calendar | Spring Semester
34 instruction days, 1 test day
Year of the Women: National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Film screening + Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Year of the Woman
Attendees will watch a screening of Love Chantal: Diary of an Eating Disorder which will be followed by a Panel Discussion
Women in the Judiciary
Panel Discussion/Presentation | Year of the Woman
A panel discussion featuring judges from the Utah Court of Appeals. Panel members include Judges Mary Kate Appleby, Michele M. Christiansen Forster, Diana Hagen, and Jill M. Pohlman, with Professor Christy Glass as the Moderator. Pizza lunch provided.
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