ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.

Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil engineer or scientist to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.

Fellowship Components

•  The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person)
•   Exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities
•  $1,000 educational grant
•  In addition, the potential opportunity to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship.

Fellowship Requirements

This opportunity is highly competitive and open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university.

Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority

•  Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
•  Applicants with these majors will be considered also: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.
•  Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
•  Have a GPA of 3.5 and above
•  Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the U.S.
•  Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or right to work.
•  Identify as Hispanic. Other opportunities are available through the company’s website.

If you have questions, please contact Julian@hispanicheritage.org.

You must apply through our form, direct link below.

Apply Now: https://www.jotform.com/240613891589164

The Learning Strategies Center (LSC) Scholarship Program is now open and intended to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who:

• are behind in credits for on-time graduation,
• are behind on affiliation requirements, or
• have been advised to moderate their course load.

See additional Guidelines via http://lsc.cornell.edu/lsc-scholarship/.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Cornell grant aid eligible and be in compliance with all other financial aid eligibility requirements
• In good standing in their college
• Students must be nominated for the scholarship

Only a limited number of scholarships are available; therefore, first preference will be given to seniors who need the assistance to graduate.

TO BE CONSIDERED:
Here are the steps to be considered for the LSC Scholarship:

1. You must qualify for Cornell grant aid and be in compliance with all other financial aid requirements.
2. Schedule a meeting with your Academic Advisor {Ashley Blank – ab2224) by March 26 to discuss the LSC Scholarship and obtain approval of course(s) you plan to take.
3. ​​​​​​​Advisors will complete the Engineering Pre-LSC Summer Scholarship Nomination Form
4. The College Nominator will review and submit the nominations to LSC.
5. Students will receive a prompt from LSC to complete their section of their nomination.
6. If students are approved they will receive an email requesting acceptance of the award. Once accepted they will receive an acceptance letter.
   1. Please check your SPAM/JUNK folder if you feel the process has been delayed.
7. Students can then enroll and add their approved course(s) to Student Center https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/register/credit/cornell.
8. Students must complete survey from LSC once the course is completed or funding may be denied/rescinded.

NOTE:
LSC Scholarships are for Cornell courses only and cover the cost of tuition for regular session courses.

The LSC Scholarship is not granted for academic acceleration.

MAE would once again like to set up an MAE Buddy System for Spring 2024. We have 90 new affiliates this semester, so now is a great time for them to have the opportunity to have one of our AMAZING MAE students/alumni help provide mentoring and community.

Our goal is for newly affiliated students to be provided with an opportunity to have a peer mentor in the department who is a junior/senior/MEng/Alumni, with the expectation that the peer mentor could be a source of information.

The commitment level is low. If you are signing up as a student relatively early in the program, you are saying you have time to meet/message/email with a more senior student every once in a while. If you are signing up as a more senior student, you are saying you have time to meet/message/email with your MAE Buddy every once in a while. No specific expertise or commitment is implied.

We did this in 2022-2023 and had a great response from students.

If interested in this program, please sign up at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3Lur9NcOM4mlrE between now and March 1st. We will make the matches shortly after.

Questions? Email the mae_undergrad@cornell.edu.

Steinway is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering intern for the summer of 2024 (possible fall co-op if any students are interested).

Interested Cornell Mechanical Engineering students are welcome to reach out to Emilie Camera (ecamera@steinway.com), who obtained her BS ‘17 and MEng ’18 in Mechanical Engineering.

This Mechanical Engineering Intern provides additional support on engineering projects. This includes but is not limited to product development of special pianos, manufacturing improvement projects, and improvements to engineering documentation.

See Handshake for full description and to apply: https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/8658880

Greetings from Cornell Engineering Admissions!

We need your help!

The Cornell Engineering admissions team is seeking current students who are active on campus, passionate about Cornell Engineering and enthusiastic about their Cornell Engineering experience to join us as Engineering Ambassadors and share their insights with prospective students and their families. Diversity among this group is crucial. We are hoping to have representation from all majors, project teams and student groups and organizations.

Connecting with current Cornell Engineers is of huge significance to students during their college search. Current students can provide perspective that is invaluable to prospective students as they decide if Cornell Engineering is a good fit for them. It is imperative that we show them what the community here is like firsthand. We need your help!

We are looking to form a task force of Cornell Engineering Ambassadors to work closely with our office in a variety of different ways. We are hoping to call upon this group to assist with the recruitment efforts of the Cornell Engineering admissions office. There will be both VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON opportunities throughout March and April.

A few examples are listed below:

Q&A Panelists (both VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON)

CUontheHill Ambassadors

Student Profiles

Blog Posts

Social Media: posts & takeovers

Cornell Days Meet & Greet (held on-campus in April for admitted students)

Most of the above requests are approximately a 30-60 minute time commitment. Please know that participation commitments may vary and are a function of student choice. Engineering ambassadors define their time commitment based on their schedule and availability.

To join this task force and become a Cornell Engineering Ambassador, please complete the survey below by Friday, February 16th.

https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4O72LdGnssGO8xE

Know someone else who would make a great Engineering Ambassadors? Please feel free to distribute this message far and wide!

Please feel free to reach out to me directly at aa2494@cornell.edu if you have any questions. Thank you for your time and commitment to your future classmates! I look forward to working with you!

All the best,

Amanda

UCF’s jointly-funded NSF-DoD REU site has been renewed for 2024! Our application portal just opened, and we are looking for students for Summer 2024.

We are inviting undergraduate students to participate in the NSF-DoD REU Site: Advanced Technologies for Hypersonic, Propulsive, Energetic, and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) at the University of Central Florida (UCF).

HYPER addresses challenges in aerospace travel and energy production, advancing the fundamental knowledge needed to overcome technical barriers limiting hypersonic flight. The 10-week program will be held this summer from May 19^th – July 27^th, 2024. Participants will gain hands-on research training in challenges such as: utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value components, integrating in-site monitoring of stress-strain evolution, developing novel methods for improved internal cooling and heat transfer effectiveness, and mitigating flutter through advanced rotor dynamic control. Many of these challenges rely on approaches that cut across disciplines and research techniques.

We are actively recruiting a diverse group of participants from a variety of universities. These students will:

• Conduct hands-on research guided directly by a faculty mentor and their graduate student(s)

• Interact with a diverse multidisciplinary team of researchers

• Visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center and various aerospace companies

• Participate in professional development workshops

• Gain in-depth training on numerical simulation software ANSYS

• Prepare for graduate school and a research-based career

• Engage with other REU groups located at UCF

Each HYPER REU participant will receive a summer stipend of $6,000, on-campus housing, and a travel allowance to and from Orlando, Florida. To learn more about the program, please visit our website at cater.cecs.ucf.edu/hyper/ or view the HYPER REU flyer (pictured below).

The application deadline for HYPER is Wednesday, March 20^th, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Prospective participants may apply at cater.cecs.ucf.edu/hyper/apply/.

The organizers of the program are Drs. Ali P. Gordon and Jeffrey L. Kauffman (hyper@ucf.edu). I hope that you will let us know if you have any questions about the HYPER REU program or the University of Central Florida.

Start this year right with new credentials in the field of sustainability: the LEED Green Associate! Spearheaded by the US Green Building Council, LEED accreditation tells employers about your knowledge and commitment in the field. While LEED itself is a scorecard for Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited highlighting their expertise about what it takes to work and build sustainably.

Our training workshops have assisted over 12,000 students and professionals learn and think critically about the material with an impressive passing rate. Given that the exam doesn’t have a high pass rate on its own, enrolling in our course provides the optimal path to secure your designation. Seize the opportunity to make the most of this year by investing in your success!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1. February 10 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. March 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. April 13 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. May 11 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT      – OR –

5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

These webinars are the easiest way to learn the material, including everything you need like the training, practice exams, helpful tips, and textbook. With instruction from a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most efficient way of learning without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Thanks again,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677
USGBC Faculty

Hackathons are a great way to network and interact with alumni and companies in an informal relaxed setting. In fact, one of the major reasons companies sponsor the hackathons is to recruit for intern and full-time opportunities. Entrepreneurship at Cornell has invites you to participate in an upcoming hackathon.  No prior experience or coding required. No all nighters. Health food provided. No cost to participate. Inclusivity and psychological safety are of utmost importance.

Health Hackathon

March 8-10 in NYC (bus transportation available)

Representatives from:  J&J, IBM, Lincoln Hospital, Northwell Health, Rutgers , Next Jump, Droice Labs, Weill Cornell, Cornell Tech

Questions?  Ami Stuart ami.stuart@cornell.edu
Director, Hackathons – Entrepreneurship at Cornell

We have some open positions for this Spring 2024 semester:

MAE 2250 – TA position – We specifically need a TA who could help cover the lab on Tuesdays 12:20pm – 2:20pm. 8/10 hours week

MAE 4770/5770 – Grader Position – 8/10 hours/week – Hourly Paid Position

MAE 6540 – Grader/Canvas Course Position – 8/10 hours/week – Hourly Paid Position

Please email the MAE Undergrad Office (mae_undergrad@cornell.edu) if you are interested in any of these positions.

This summer Cornell University is offering the 4^th annual edition of the SmallSat Mission Design School (SMDS). A collaboration between faculty from Aerospace Engineering and Astronomy, SMDS seeks to provide students with first-hand experience in space mission design. Participants shall develop a mission concept with immediate relevance to NASA’s Decadal Survey science priorities, directed at an upcoming announcement of opportunity for a funded flight program. Students will benefit from the combined expertise of both Cornell faculty and external scientists and engineers working in industry.

Program dates:  June 3 – July 12th

Expectations: The program will require 2-4 hours per week preparatory time over the first 5 weeks (including ~2 weekly meetings) and will conclude with an intensive, collaborative design period during the week of July 7-12 with 40 hours of work expected during this time.

Application: click here

Deadline: February 9th at 11:59 P.M. EST; After this deadline, further applications will be considered on a weekly rolling basis if there are spaces available.

Eligibility: The 4th annual edition of the Cornell SmallSat Mission Design School is offered to graduate students and postdocs across the US. Undergraduates enrolled at Cornell with experience on space projects or completion of MAE 4160/4161 are also welcome to apply. All participants must be available for the in-person portion of the program (Cornell Ithaca campus) during the final week (July 7th – 12th).

Funding: Funding for travel to/from Cornell and local lodging may be made available but cannot be guaranteed at this time. Some food will be provided throughout the program, but not all meals.

For additional questions, please contact: smds@cornell.edu

The application is now live. We encourage all students with an interest in space exploration to apply! For additional information, please visit the Cornell SMDS Website

Manufacturing Learning Studio Crew

Are you interested in working in the MLS (formerly the Emerson Shop)? We have opportunities for several students to be part of our team.  You will be part of a crew that makes parts, supervises students, cleans and repairs equipment, organizes and stocks supplies and tools, among many other things that will arise.

There is no experience necessary (we will train and mentor you).  The ideal candidate would be excited to learn new things and work on a team to create a dynamic teaching and learning environment.  (And get dirty and greasy.)

If interested LMK by emailing me at mu25@cornell.edu.  A paragraph or two outlining your current academic goals and why you’d want to do this would be helpful.  Ideally I would like to make decisions before the end of finals.

General Lab Help

We always need help around the labs.  If you want to get some exposure to behind the scenes of the MAE Labs this is your opportunity.  Flexible, varying hours.

All interested students contact (by email):  Matt Ulinski, Hansen Director of Instructional Labs at mu25@cornell.edu

Want to learn more about getting a Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering? We have options for regular admission, early admission and distance learning to earn your degree while you work. Join us Tuesday, January 23 at 5:00 in 106 Upson Hall.

2024 admissions information: https://tinyurl.com/maemeng

Ever wanted to build a spacecraft? Space Systems Design Studio is a research lab at Cornell University that seeks to push the boundaries of spacecraft capabilities through novel applications of modern physics and innovative design. We are currently engaged in several flight projects to demonstrate concepts, provide research testbeds, and enhance the state of spaceflight technology. Graduates from our lab have interned, worked, and risen to senior management roles at places like NASA, SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Raytheon, General Dynamics, Blue Origin, Planet Labs, Apple, Facebook, Google and many more!

Several of our projects are recruiting for Spring 2024. This includes both launch opportunities (“flight projects”) and spacecraft technology research led by graduate students. We are looking for new members with all levels of experience who want to work on a fast-paced team developing cutting edge technology.

There will be one information session this year:

• Tuesday January 23rd at 6:00pm (Upson 106)

We are seeking students in ECE, CS, AEP, and MAE, and more. If interested, please see https://www.spacecraftresearch.com/opportunities. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until Sunday January 28th, but please apply early! Many projects in the lab are looking to finalize recruitment as soon as possible.