Want to have a say in your government, whether at the AMS or EngSoc level? How about approving mandatory & opt-outable fees? Then make sure you check your Queen’s E-Mail today and vote before Wednesday night!

2) Hiring EngSoc Directors

Are you interested in helping run the best Society on campus? If so, then have a look at the EngSoc Director positions that are available for the upcoming 2010 – 2011 year! The applications are available online at www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications or in the EngSoc Lounge (directly across the Tearoom). Apps must be submitted by 5:30 on Monday, February 8^th into the EngSoc Mailbox.

ALSO: Come out to the ILC Atrium this Thursday at 5:30 pm to meet the new Executive Team and have a chance to talk to the outgoing Director Team.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Cenk Aytimur, VP (Society Affairs) at vpsa@engsoc.queensu.ca or any of the executive / director team.

3) Queens Solar Design Team(QSDT): Open Forum and Information Sessions

Feb 2^nd and 4^th in ILC Room 313, 5:30 pm to ~7:00 pm

Come learn about the team’s new solar house project and discuss sustainable technology and design. The Queen’s solar car team is changing its focus to building a sustainable, solar powered house. We are in the first stages of competing in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2011 Solar Decathlon. We are looking for students across all the engineering disciplines that are interested in the growing field of sustainable design and green architecture.

The night will start with a brief overview of what our team is doing, the path forward and how you can get involved. Then we will move into an open discussion about different technologies, design techniques and ways we might differentiate our team from the 20 other teams to be chosen from around the world. Come prepared to discuss some of these exciting fields and any ideas you think can make the team successful.

For more information please refer to the following sources:

www.qsdt.ca

qsdt@gmail.com

www.solardecathlon.org

4) Design Team Fair

Ever wanted to find out more about our design teams? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re looking to join or just want to see what they’re up to, stop by the ILC Atrium on Wednesday February 3^rd between 4:30 and 6:30. For a list of the teams, go to http://engsoc.queensu.ca/studentgroups/groups-list

5) P & G Mock Interviews Round Two

Proctor and gamble mock interviews round two are tentatively scheduled for the 10th of February. These mock interviews are an excellent way to improve your resume and interviewing skills with the aid of one of industries best interviewers. For more information or to apply please e-mail pd@engsoc.queensu.ca or pick up an application package online or download one here Mock Interview Application Package.

6) So You Think You Can Engineer?

Hey Engineers! Have you ever thought that there might be more to engineering than fluid mechanics and differential equations? Presented by the Queen’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders, So You Think You Can Engineer? will challenge you to consider what your engineering degree may be lacking. Running from February 3^rd to 6^th, scheduled events include:

Wednesday 7:00 pm – Panel discussion on the state of engineering education @ Dupuis Auditorium

Thursday 7:00 pm – Presentation and Q&A with an EWB overseas volunteer @ ILC 313

Friday Noon – Engineers Without Borders @ Ritual

Friday Night – A Night Without Borders @ Ale House (tickets $5 @ Destinations)

Saturday 1:00 pm – Development design competition with sweet prizes @ ILC 313

Also come find us in the ILC atrium Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (Feb 3^rd and 4^th), you may even see us in your classrooms!

Visit queensu.ewb.ca for more information.

7) Attend the Conference on Industry and Resources (CIRQUE)

2500 engineers. 100 spots.

The Conference on Industry and Resources: Queen's University Engineering presents CIRQUE 2010: The Engineering Odyssey. On Friday February 5 and Saturday February 6, be a part of a conference that will change how you view your engineering degree.

The conference includes all meals, including two excellent banquet dinners at University Club, two free drinks, unlimited access to all of the incredible speakers, the opportunity to network with company representatives, and the chance to win one of 2 free iPod touches - all for $60! There are still spots left - registration has been extended until they are filled! The last day to submit registrations will be Wednesday Feb. 3.

This year CIRQUE will host 11 distinguished speakers, including the Senior Vice President and Manager of Human Resources of one of the world's largest engineering, construction and project management companies and a CEO who has been named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 by the Globe and Mail.

For more information on speakers and registration, visit our website at www.queenscirque.com. Get your career in gear – attend CIRQUE 2010!

8) Science Quest is Hiring

Science Quest is a not-for-profit, student run organization operating out of Queen’s Engineering Society. Our goal is to promote engineering and science to ALL youth using a fun, hands-on approach to learning. Last year we reached over 4500 students in Kingston and the surrounding townships through our in-school workshops, summer day camps, and community outreach programs. Science Quest will be hiring instructor positions for the May-August term.

Applications and Instructor Information Packages are available at the EngSoc website applications page www.engsoc.queensu.ca/applications and in the Student Lounge in the ILC across from the Tea Room. Applications are due Thursday, February 4th at 5:30 pm. Any questions? Email Emily Haggarty or Kristin White at scienceq@engsoc.queensu.ca

9) Queen’s Engineering Competition is Hiring

The Queen's Engineering Competition is a fun and interactive event that combines student creativity, teamwork and ingenuity. This event chooses the Queen's delegates that will continue on to the Ontario Engineering Competition, and possibly to CEC. We are looking for responsible and motivated people to work on the executive committee as well as a chair for the competition.

Positions available:
- Sponsorship
- Logistics
- Competition Planning
- Finance
- Communications/marketing

Applications can be downloaded from the EngSoc website or picked up in the EngSoc lounge.

Application deadlines:

Committee applications- Friday, February 5th at 5 pm

Please direct any questions to conferences@engsoc.queensu.ca.

10) Interested in learning more about solar hot water systems?

Come out Monday, February 8^th at 1:30 pm to ILC Multimedia to find out about the advantages of using solar thermal technology in industrial, commercial and residential applications! Lunch will be provided.

The Living Energy Lab design team will be offering a presentation, based on the CanSIA Solar Hot Water System Workshop, to teach students more about this emerging energy- and money-saving technology! For more information, visit our website at livingenergylab.ca.

Hope to see you there!

LEL

11) WISE Dinner with Industry

"The Women in Science and Engineering “WISE” group at Queen’s University is hosting our annual Dinner with Industry, where we invite professionals from all areas within science and engineering to speak with students about their experiences in their field. Female students of all years pursuing careers in science or engineering are invited to The Grizzly Grill on February 10^th, 2010 at 6:00 PM for a delicious three course meal, and a unique opportunity to explore potential careers you may not have considered. For students who have a particular career in mind, this is a great chance to benefit from the experiences of women who have succeeded in your field of interest. This event is also a great way to network with industry members in Kingston whose organizations may offer volunteer opportunities, internships or summer positions. A limited number of tickets will be available starting January 25^th, 2010. The first 30 tickets will be sold at a reduced price of $20. Remaining tickets will be available for $25. Check us out on Facebook by searching for “Women In Science and Engineering” or “Dinner with Industry”. Hope to see you there!"

12) Summer Work Experience Program - Queen's Project on International Development Summer Operations Director!

The Summer Operations Director is paid a salary of $12.00/hr, works at Queen's University and is responsible for the operations of QPID during the summer months. Applications are due February 12, 2010 and must be submitted electronically through MyCareer. This is an amazing opportunity to work with an entirely student-run non-governmental organization and take on a leadership role.

Please visit https://careers.sso.queensu.ca:443/loginpage.htm and login using your student ID then search JOB ID: 28325 or Queen's Project on International Development Summer Operations Director under SWEP job postings for more detailed information. If you have any questions please contact Rebecca Gill at qpid.generaldirector@gmail.com.

13) Join the Queen’s Space Engineering Team

Ever dreamed of designing and building the very stuff that goes into space? Would you like to experience a real hands-on engineering project from Preliminary-Design Reviews, to Post-flight briefing?

Then you are in the right school at the right time! QSET – the Queen’s Space Engineering Team- is hiring ground-control crew for its new challenge: the CanSat competition. The CanSat competition (http://www.cansatcompetition.com/Main.html) is a design-build-fly competition that provides teams with an opportunity to experience the design life-cycle of a real engineering project. The mission and its requirements are designed to reflect various aspects of real world missions including telemetry requirements, communications, and autonomous operations. This year’s mission:

Launch an autonomous CanSat in the payload section of a model-rocket carrying one large raw hen's egg intact for the entire duration from launch to landing. The descent control system must not use a parachute, para-foil, or any similar device. During the flight and descent, data shall be transmitted once every five seconds to a relay balloon station. The CanSat must land without damaging the egg. Once in the ground, additional bonus challenges include: positioning the egg 2-6 inches away from the landing site, photographing the landing site, collecting impact force data, etc…

So do you think you have what it takes to engineer mission payloads, design aerodynamic descent structures, program chips to relay GPS data to ground-control, or simply having fun building neat stuff? Then QSET has a spot for you. To apply, simply send us an email indicating your year, discipline, interests, and/or hands on experience you might have at qset@engsoc.queensu.ca. Please write a couple of paragraphs about how awesome you are and on which portion of the challenge you believe your strengths lie(be specific).

14) Nominate someone for the Greed Globe Award presented at CEEC

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE AND THE GREEN GLOBE AWARDS

The Commerce and Engineering Environmental Conference (CEEC) 2010 is a two-day conference (March 5th & 6th) on clean energy and environmental services. This year, CEEC will be presenting two Green Globe Awards to a nominated individual or group that has had a significant positive impact in the Queen's community and in the Kingston community, respectively. Winning nominees will receive a trophy of recognition during the height of the conference, recognition for their efforts on the CEEC website, and a digital award icon to place on their own websites.

15) Upcoming @ Clark

Tuesday: Clark Hall Pub welcomes The Exposure Arts Festival!

Wednesday: CHPFL Week 4 madness with the eternal pitcher and pizza deal.

Thursday: Big Rock UNTAPPED presents Carolyn Crisdale, Eric Widzinski, and Nightwood. Thursdays have never been so good.

Friday: RITUAL. There's no ice in my lemonade.

Friday Night: The comedic brilliance of UNDERPLAYED returns to Clark Hall Pub.

Saturday: Queen's Autism Partnership - Trevstock.

16) Farmer’s Market @ Queen’s This Wednesday

MEET THE VENDORS

When: February 3, 2010, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Lower Ceilidh of the JDUC

Products available include: fruits and vegetables, jams, cheese, maple syrup, soap, crafts and more! This week, get to know the vendors of the Farmer's Market and be entered to win some fabulous prizes!

17) University of Queensland, Australia Information Session @ Queen's University

Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010

Time: 5:00 pm

Venue: John Orr Room, Room 236, JDUC, Queen’s University

The information session is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the world-renowned university and its engineering programs

For more information please visit: http://www.oztrekk.com/blog/?p=756 or please visit the OzTREKK website: www.oztrekk.com

18) OCEPP essay contest closes March 1, 2010

Ontario engineering students who are passionate about public policy are invited to enter the second annual Ontario Centre for Engineering and Public Policy (OCEPP) Student Essay Competition.

The contest, open to all Ontario undergraduate and graduate engineering students who are also are Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) student members or part of PEO's Engineering Internship Training (EIT) program, offers a $1,000 prize. As well, the winner will be invited to present his or her paper at the centre's 2010 Public Policy Conference, to be held in Toronto on May 7.

"Our centre has great connections to the universities and engineering students and faculty members in particular," notes OCEPP executive director Donald Wallace. "Not only can students further hone their essay-writing skills, they can explore a subject area in greater depth or consider the possibility of additional education or research." It's also an excellent way to build connections with professional engineers, business and association leaders and to enhance future career prospects, he says.

Last year's winners were an undergraduate student from the University of Guelph, and a PhD student from McMaster University. "Depending on the submissions, the centre may declare more than one winner once again," Wallace adds. Competition rules, along with the winning papers from 2009, can be found on the For Students page of www.ocepp.ca.

In addition to the essay competition and annual conference (which has special student pricing) the centre publishes The Journal of Policy Engagement every two months. "All Journal authors are highly accomplished academics, engineers or other professionals, and I strongly urge students to use the Journal as a resource when writing papers and doing research," suggests Wallace.

Four times a year the centre presents noontime seminars in Toronto on current engineering and policy topics such as sustainable energy and the role of engineers in health care. Students can sign up at the OCEPP website to receive regular notification of news and events, as well as join the centre's Facebook group.

19) AIESEC General Assembly this Tuesday

AIESEC is the world’s largest student run organization, present in over 100 countries and is an international platform for students to gain global experience in the corporate, education and/or developmental world. AIESEC allows you to work with top companies and talent, make a difference in the lives of others and live in a country of your choice for a flexible span of time. If you are interested in teaching English in Asia, building homes in Africa or working for top companies in Europe or maybe even all three we encourage you to apply to AIESEC. We are also recruiting students interested in marketing, finance and alumni relations to be on the AIESEC Queen’s team and gain real world experience networking with companies in Kingston, dealing with real money and advancing a global organization.

We will be holding our General Assembly on Tuesday, February 2nd from 5:30 to 6:30 in Goodes Hall Room 348. We hope to see you all there! Check us out at www.aiesec.ca/queens!!

Whew, that’s a long Newsletter!

Have a great week engineers,

Cenk

Cenk Aytimur

Vice-President (Society Affairs)

Engineering Society

Queen's University

T: (613) 533-6008

F: (613) 533-2756