Women in Engineering Announcements: April 2011

Honeywell International has two job openings, and will be conducting an information session on April 26th, as well as interviews on April 27th. For information on all careers at Honeywell (or to apply), including the two positions listed below, please visit their website: www.Honeywell.com/careers

Position: UOP Career Development Program
Description:

Basic/Preferred Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering attained by summer of 2011.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time and permanent basis (does not include practical training), without sponsorship.

· Ability and willingness to travel extensively and for long periods of time

· Ability and willingness to travel to both domestic and international location

Description:

Your career at UOP will begin as an engineer in the Career Development Program (CDP) at UOP’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). Two initial career paths are available to CDP engineers and include Process Controls or Process Technology. The CDP is a 24 month intensive training program where you will be prepared to transfer into Field Operating Services. Depending on the career path you will gain experience in one or more of UOP’s key technologies through rotational assignments in Process Development, Process Controls Engineering, Design Engineering, Pilot Plant operation, Technology Services, or other challenging assignments.

After the completion of the CDP training you will transfer into Field Operating Services where, for 3-5 years, you will travel full time to locations around the world supporting UOP customers in operating refining and petrochemicals facilities. Engineers completing the CDP and Field Operating Services programs go on to a variety of UOP positions in Technology Service, Research and Development, Engineering, Sales, and project management.

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Position: UOP Technical Training Program (TTP)

Basic/Preferred Qualifications: BS in Chemical Engineering attained by summer of 2011.

Your career at UOP will begin as an engineer in the Technical Training Program (TTP) at UOP’s headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). The TTP is a 24 month intensive training program where you will be exposed to multiple UOP technologies and functional groups to prepare you for a permanent office based assignments. Training assignments in the TTP can include Pilot Plant operation, Engineering Design, Technical Services, Process Design, Project Sales, Manufacturing, and other challenging assignments. After the completion of the TTP you will choose from a variety of permanent positions related to your training assignments.

Monday, April 4, 2011

Upcoming SWE Events

SWE ALUMNI BRUNCH (2 POINTS)
Saturday, April, 16th, 10:45-1 pm, (Ballroom 200, Illini Union)
Come join other SWE members and meet Alumni for our Alumni Brunch. Come talk to Alumni in a very easy and carefree environment. Don't forget this is a great way to network to Alumni within your work field and don't forget there will be FREE FOOD!

RSVP by 04/12 at https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGYxeEpEVHM1VEhSWmIyLVBwM3M5SVE6MQ

Contact, Samantha Victor at victor3@illinois.edu or Amna Mahmud at mahmud1@illinois.edu with any questions.

"WHY GRAD SCHOOL" LUNCHEON ( 1 point)
Wednesday, April 13th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, (Room?, Engineering Hall)
Thinking about your options after graduation? What about grad school? A panel of graduate students will discuss topics like the benefits of grad school, life as a grad student, application process, funding, research, etc. Free lunch will be provided! Please RSVP here by Monday, 4/12.

Contact, Sofie at leon7@illinois.edu for more information

PROFESSIONAL LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING (0.5 POINTS)
Wednesday, April, 6th, 1:00 pm to 2:00pm, (Engineering Hall 110A)
Come out and help plan the Alumni Banquet this April! We will be discussing ideas on what to ask alumni on the panel discussion which will be followed by a yummy buffet. Additionally we will be discussing ideas on how to make this event fun and interactive for all members. Snacks will be provided for all attending members.

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

SWE GRADUATING SENIORS
May 2012
Are you graduating in May 2012? Congratulations! Please fill the form below and join our alumni listserv: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDZqbG5QVTA0YW56WUpDa3VtX3RnbGc6MQ

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

GRADUATING SWESTER'S DINNER (2 POINTS)
Wednesday, May 5th, 6:30 pm to 8:00pm, (Rosatis Pizza)
Congratulations SWE seniors! Join us at Rosatis to meet with the Professional Section and learn about how you can get involved with the professional SWE.

RSVP by 05/01 at :

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFRPR3ZwRUluWmFHa0RZWk04QjJoRHc6MQ

Questions? Contact Amna at mahmud1@illinois.edu

EWB UIUC will be holding the Great Lakes Workshop Conference here at the University of Illinois next Fall 2011. This event will be roughly in October or November depending on what date EWB USA chooses. In order to organize this conference, EWB will need a lot of committed and ambitious people like yourself! Following are some of the positions that I'm looking for people to take leadership roles in for organizing this conference:

1. Webmaster: Design Website; Update Website; Publicity

2. Corporate Director: Prepare Sponsorship Letter; Find corporate sponsors; work with EWB Corporate Chair; Advertise within CU community; Facebook page; Invite local professional chapters e.g. ASCE, USGBC Students

3. Director of Logistic: Accommodation; Parking; Transportation; Directions

4. Marketing - Internal: Advertise within College of Engineering

5. Events Director: Organize Entertainment Events

6. Career Fair Director: Run the Career Fair

7. Volunteer Coordinator Director

If you yourself will be willing to take on this leadership role or be part of a committee, please email Amna back at ewb.uiuc.vpexternal@gmail.com by 04/07 (5:00 pm)