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Sent monthly (except for August &
December), MOMENTUM! brings you timely, succinct stories about the
successes taking place at OSU Engineering, keeping you informed of
the latest news as the
College builds one of the nation's top engineering programs here
at Oregon State University.
July 2006 -- Volume V, Issue VI
R E S E A R C H @ OSU Engineering
| FROM PRINTABLE
ELECTRONICS TO NANOSTRUCTURE-PRODUCING ORGANISMS, ONAMI HELPS
OSU RESEARCHERS-- |
 OSU chemical engineering professor Chih-hung
(Alex) Chang says the depth and breadth of
collaboration opportunities at the Oregon Nanoscience and
Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI) is helping him and other
researchers in Oregon achieve impressive results faster. From
tiny chemical microreactors to printed and flexible
electronics to the use of microscopic marine organisms for the
production of nanostructures, Chang and colleagues are working
through ONAMI on cutting edge micro- and nanotechnology
research that is helping create prosperity for Oregon through
innovation. Read the story:
http://onami.us/newsletters/Onami_enewsletter-April06.pdf
(scroll down) |
S T U D E N T S @ OSU Engineering
| BUILDING A
CHAMPION: STUDENT-BUILT CAR RACES TO INTERNATIONAL
ACCLAIM-- |
 Perseverance, teamwork, and lots of late nights
toiling at computer terminals and in a university machine shop
paid off for Oregon State University engineering students who
designed and built an off-road vehicle that has proven it's
the best in the world-winning two back-to-back international
racing competitions. Read the full story: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Jun06/racecar.html |
| NEW ORLEANS
SAINTS DRAFT BEAVER FOOTBALL STAND-OUT-- |
 Mike Hass, a senior in civil
engineering, will be applying his engineering skills to the
gridiron of the National Football League after he graduates.
"It's very exciting now that I get to start my NFL career,"
Hass said. "This is a dream come true." He was elected in the
sixth round by the New Orleans Saints. Read the Gazette-Times
story: http://www.gtconnect.com/articles/2006/05/01/sports/osu_beavers/osu1.txt
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I N T E R N A T I O N
A L E X P E R I E N C E S @ OSU Engineering
| GOT
XTRA BOOKS? HELP ENGINEERS BRING 'EM TO
ZIMBABWE-- |
 Engineers Without
Borders, an OSU student group that organizes projects
to improve the quality of life in developing countries, is
leading an end-of-term book drive to provide the University of
Zimbabwe with much-needed resources. The group is asking
people to donate used textbooks to support this effort and
impact literacy efforts worldwide. Collection bins can be
found at the Valley Library and Milam Hall 306. Find out more
about Engineers Without Borders at: http://groups.engr.oregonstate.edu/ewb |
I N D U S T R Y C O L L A B O R
A T I O N @ OSU Engineering
| HP GRANT WILL ENHANCE
WIRELESS CLASSROOM LEARNING-- |
 OSU is one of 40 universities nationwide
to receive the 2006 HP Technology for Teaching grant, designed
to transform classroom learning through innovative uses of
technology. OSU industrial and manufacturing
engineering professor Shiwoo
Lee will spearhead implementation of the award
package, which includes 20 wireless HP Tablet PCs and other
technology to equip a classroom, to inspire and retain
engineering students.
Read more about Lee's research: http://oregonstate.edu/ifusion/?page_id=3 |
F A C U L T Y & S T A F F @ OSU
Engineering
| ALAN WALLACE, PIONEER
OF HYBRID VEHICLES AND WAVE ENERGY, DIES-- |
 Alan K.
Wallace, a professor of electrical engineering and
one of the world's leading researchers in the evolving field
of wave energy, died Wednesday, June 7, following a long
illness. An expert in electrical machine design, motor and
generator efficiency, and power systems analysis, Wallace was
director of the OSU Motor Systems Resource Facility, one of
the largest and most sophisticated testing labs of its type in
the U.S. In recent years, Wallace had focused his research on
developing technology to produce energy from ocean waves, work
that had brought him international acclaim. He will be dearly
missed. http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/Jun06/alanwallace.html |
| THREE PROFS SHARE $1.3
MILLION IN PRESTIGIOUS NSF "CAREER" AWARDS-- |
 The National Science Foundation has
recognized three OSU engineering faculty with prestigious
CAREER Awards, each carrying grant support of more than
$400,000 for future research by the faculty members.
Alan Fern and Eugene Zhang,
professors in the OSU School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, and mechanical engineering professor
Jay Kruzic were recognized for their
outstanding work. Read more: http://engr.oregonstate.edu/news/story/1810 |
| CHERRI PANCAKE NAMED
TO NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL-- |
 Cherri Pancake,
a professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science, has been named to the Geophysical and
Environmental Data committee for the National Research Council
(NRC), part of the National Academies. Also named was OSU
geosciences professor Dawn Wright, making OSU's presence on
the seven-member committee impressive. The committee
identifies topics the NRC should support via studies and
workshops and formulates recommendations for the NRC and the
Office of Science & Technology Policy. http://www.nationalacademies.org/nrc/ |
I N N O V A T I O N S @
OSU Engineering
| OSU SHARES $1.5 MILLION
GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER-- |
 Funded by a $1.56 million grant
from the U.S. Department of Transportation, OSU civil
engineering faculty and students will collaborate with
colleagues at other Oregon universities as part of an
innovative University Transportation Center. The new Center
will support transportation research and technology innovation
to help address transportation issues in Oregons, including
bridge evaluation and repair, intelligent transportation
systems, fuel efficient vehicle deployment, and other
topics.
http://www.house.gov/defazio/042506TNRelease.shtml |
A L U M N I @ OSU Engineering
| R. C. WILSON HONORED BY
OSU FOUNDATION FOR LIFETIME SUPPORT-- |
 The OSU Foundation has given OSU Engineering
alumnus Robert C. Wilson (1950) the Lifetime
Trustee Award in recognition of his three decades on the OSU
Foundation Board of Trustees. The OSU Foundation's highest
honor, the Lifetime Trustee Award is presented to an
individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the OSU
Foundation and to Oregon State University. Wilson is the
founder of the Corvallis construction company, Robert C.
Wilson General Contractor, and he helped establish the R.C.
Wilson Graduate Program in Construction Engineering
Management, which allows graduate students to combine their
engineering education with business coursework.
http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2006/May06/trustee.html |
H E A R D O N C A M P U
S @ OSU Engineering
"This remarkable technology is part of my
vision for energy independence and renewable energy in
Oregon."
-Governor Ted Kulongoski,
during a visit to OSU's wave energy lab last
month |
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S @ OSU
Engineering
July 14-16: Da Vinci Days, Corvallis,
Oregon
The College of Engineering will be sponsoring the
festival's "Wireless Village," where many exciting aspects of our
educational and research programs will be on display. Come visit! http://www.davinci-days.org/
July 24: Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference, Portland,
Oregon
Brings together leaders in research, education,
technology development, industry, government, business, and venture
capital investments to focus on development of micro- and
nanotechnology for new products. Attendees will share ideas and
findings, build collaborative networks, participate in working
groups, exhibit commercial technologies and services, and help set
agendas for developing new microproducts. http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/MNBC
I M P O R T A N T L I N K S @ OSU
Engineering
|
 Heard on Campus:
"This remarkable technology is part of my vision
for energy independence and renewable energy in
Oregon."
Governor Ted Kulongoski, during
a visit to OSU's wave energy lab last month |
