General
Events
Engineers' Week, Mechanical
Engineering Talk, Tours of the Jelly Belly and Anheuser-Busch
Upcoming
Infosessions and Workshops
Net2Phone
Undergraduate
Research Information
Berkeley Automation Science Lab, CRA-W
Distributed Mentor Project (DMP)
Engineers' Week (E-Week) is finally here! Come join us next week on the Campanile Esplanade for nitrogen ice cream or solar-powered s'mores. Save yourself a walk off campus for lunch and support your engineering societies by enjoying made-to-order burgers and hot dogs (Tues-Fri 11am-1pm). After a long day of classes, come meet other engineers at these night events:
Tuesday (2/19): IGT Tech Talk 4pm in 120 Bechtel
Wednesday (2/20): Wine and Cheese 6pm in the Moore Room (2nd floor Cory courtyard)
Thursday (2/21): Quiz Bowl 5-7pm at the Bears Lair
Friday (2/22): Sports Night 9pm at Maxwell's Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, University of California at Berkeley
& E 201 Ocean Engineering present:
"MODELING, CONTROL, AND UTILIZATION OF FLUID-STRUCTURE INTERACTION"
Yin Lu (Julie) YOUNG, Assistant-Professor
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
Princeton University
Wednesday February 20th, 2008
2:30 - 4:00 PM
3110 Etcheverry Hall
(Coffee, Tea and Cookies at 2:00 pm)
Abstract
This seminar will cover two special topics concerning the modeling, control,
and utilization of fluid-structure interaction problems in marine and coastal
engineering. In the first topic, we will demonstrate how fluid-structure interactions
can be used to improve the performance of marine propellers via passive hydroelastic
tailoring of the load-dependent structural deformations. We will explain the
design methodology, modeling approach, and validation studies with experimental
measurements. We will also discuss potential complication factors, including
hydroelastic instabilities, crashback performance, and material failure mechanisms.
In the second topic, we will investigate the role of fluid-structure interaction
and shock-bubble interaction in the transient response of composite structures
during underwater explosions, and explore potential shock mitigation strategies.
Finally, we will discuss how these findings can be applied to related fluid-structure
interaction problems in bio-engineering (design of ventricular assist devices
and mechanical heart valves) and coastal processes (study of wave impact on
mounted structures).
Short Biography
Julie Young received her Ph.D. in 2002 from The University of Texas at Austin
under the guidance of Prof. Spyros Kinnas on numerical studies of the cavitating
performance of marine propellers. Since 2002, she has been an Assistant Professor
at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University.
In 2005, Julie received both the ONR Young Investigator Award and the Rheinstein
SEAS Junior Faculty Award. Currently, she is also the UPS Visiting Professor
at Stanford University. She has written over 60 journal and conference papers
in the area of fluid-structure interactions.
Hosted by: Prof. R.W Yeung, 6135 Etcheverry Hall / 642-8347.
On Friday, February 22 (that's this Friday), the Institute of Industrial Engineers at Cal will be hosting tours of the Jelly Belly and Anheuser-Busch (makers of Budweiser beer) factories in Fairfield, CA! Come and see first-hand how some of your favorite jelly beans and brews are made. (Did you know it takes more than a week to make a single jelly bean?)
All are welcome to attend (including those under 21). We'll be departing around 1pm and returning before 6pm. Seats are open on a first come - first serve basis depending on how many drivers are available, so if you are interested, please sign up ASAP by emailing Michelle Lew at . If you can drive, please also indicate how many additional passengers you can take.
Net2Phone
Date: Monday, February 25, 2008
Location: Hogan Room, 521 Cory Hall
Event: Infosession and Codeit/Ownit '08 College Tour
Codeit/Ownit ''08 a code all your own. You create it. You won it. Top cash prize
of $25,000. Go to
or text CODEITBU to 30364 to confirm your spot!
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Pizza and drinks and free Hoodies
Co-sponsored by IEEE
This is a chance for students to meet the CEO of Net2Phone, ask technical questions, hear a little about what we are looking for, and get feedback on their project plans. "Code It Own It" will accept applications through the semester, with a deadline of June 30, 2008. Contestants will be asked to create web applications using the PICUP infrastructure, with the objective of simultaneously expanding the range of interoperating tools and services available to PICUP users, and growing the PICUP subscriber base. Students may work alone or in groups, and they will retain all rights to their work, and will be eligible for awards totaling $50,000 in cash and prizes.
Research Opportunities for Berkeley EECS and IEOR Undergraduates
The Berkeley Automation Science Lab (1169 Etcheverry Hall) is seeking intelligent and motivated undergraduate students with programming skills in C++, Java, and/or Flex to work with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students on research in new media, medical robotics, sensor networks, and networked robot cameras (see lab page below).
We're looking for highly creative and intelligent students who are seriously interested in research and comfortable working independently. We prefer students with strong programming skills, GPA over 3.5, and ability to commit 5-8 hours per week to research.
Interested students: please send email in plain text (no attachments please) with with "Berkeley Undergrad Interested in Research" on the Subject line. Please list your name, major/degree, expected graduation date, GPA, programming languages/experience level, hours per week you are available this Spring (and possibly Summer), and prior research experience, if any, to:
Please check back if you don't hear back from me within two weeks.
ken goldberg
professor of ieor, eecs, and the ischool university of california, berkeley
4189 etcheverry hall
berkeley, ca 94720
http://goldberg.berkeley.edu
(510) 643-9565
The Berkeley Automation Sciences Lab
http://automation.berkeley.edu/
UC Berkeley's Automation Sciences Lab, directed by Professor Ken Goldberg of IEOR and EECS, is a center for research in robotics and automation, with current projects in networked telerobotics, computer assisted surgery, automated manufacturing, and new media artforms.
The deadline to apply for the CRA-W Distributed Mentor Project (DMP) and the CDC Distributed Mentor Program (CDC DMP) has been extended to February 29th, 2008. These highly selective programs match promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships.
The CRA-W DMP (operating since 1994) seeks to increase the number of women entering graduate studies in the fields of CS & CE while the CDC DMP (launched in 2007) seeks to increase the number of men and women from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of CS & CE. Funding for the student consists of $6000 for the summer (10 weeks), plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate. Additional funds may be available to support student conference travel, either during the summer or afterward, and for outreach activities promoting the DMP.
If you need help with your application, please see Sheila Humphreys in 203 Cory Hall, email her at , or call her at 510-643-1974.
Details on the program are available at: http://parasol.tamu.edu/dmp/
Summer internship at Chai Labs
We are a very early stage Internet startup started by folks from Google and Cisco, and backed by top Venture Capitalists and awesome angel investors (if we tell you their names, you'll know who they are).
We have an exciting and innovative internship program for students pursuing degrees in computer science (or closely related areas). If you like working on challenging and intriguing problems in an entrepreneurial environment that respects creative approaches and solutions, a Chai Labs internship is for you!
You will get to do all of the following:
We offer a great, can-do culture, A+ colleagues, and the opportunity to create products used by m/billions of people around the world and to help shape our company and culture. We are located in the heart of downtown Mountain View, near the Caltrain station. We are looking for Computer Science students with experience in (and passion for) either front-end (Javascript, AJAX) or back-end (distributed systems, database design, PHP/Perl/C++) technologies. We are also looking for folks who are passionate about building consumer Internet products that tons of people use and love.
If this role sounds interesting, please drop us a note at . We'd love to chat with you about opportunities at Chai Labs, both during the summer and beyond!
Software Engineer - Product
If you are a recent (or upcoming) graduate and highly talented software developer
who wants to advance your career within a leading web 2.0 company, we would
like to hear from you! This position is based in San Francisco, CA.
The Area: Product
The Product Engineering team is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining
hi5's suite of next generation social applications. Product Engineers deal both
with creating highly usable interfaces as well as tackling complex problems
of scale as we evolve our product. Our Product Engineers are excellent problem
solvers and are passionate about building great software for an audience of
millions of users every day.
The Role: Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at hi5, you will be responsible for the following:
Requirements:
About hi5:
Launched in early 2004, hi5 is one of the largest social networks in the world with over 35 million active members. Each day, millions of people around the globe repeatedly visit hi5 to stay connected with friends, share photos of their experiences, and discover the latest news. Today, the service is offered in nine languages, serves as the #1 site in 7 countries, a top 10 site in more than 30 countries across the world, and the #1 social networking service for the global Spanish-speaking audience.
hi5 offers an upbeat work atmosphere and the opportunity to influence the way people connect to the world. You will be working with an exceptional team and receive a competitive salary with benefits. The company raised $250,000 from investors in February 2003, reached profitability in late 2004, and raised $20 million from Mohr Davidow in July 2007.
To apply, or for more information, please contact: Jill Kronick (415) 962.7076