Engineering Studies at Clarkson Orientation 2010

1. Technology Serving Humanity Engineering Studies at ClarksonOrientation 2010

2. Technology Serving Humanity Welcome! Technology Serving Humanity Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering

3. Technology Serving Humanity Programs of Study in Engineering Bachelor of Science in: • Aeronautical • Chemical • Civil • Computer • Electrical • Environmental • Mechanical • Software • Engineering & Management

4. Technology Serving Humanity Concentrations / Minors • Concentrations • Architectural, Biomedical and Rehabilitation, Biomolecular, Environmental, Materials, Manufacturing, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering Management • Minors • Biomedical Engineering Minor, Mathematics Minor, Software Engineering Minor, Sustainable Energy Systems Minor

5. Technology Serving Humanity Special Advising Options • Pre-Dentistry • Pre-Health Sciences • Pre-Law • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Veterinary Science

6. MA131 Calculus I PH131 Physics I CM131 Chemistry I UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar FY100 First Year Seminar MA132 Calculus II PH132 Physics II CM132 Chemistry II Knowledge Area course ES100 Introduction to Engineering Use of the Computer Technology Serving Humanity Common First Year Curriculumfor Engineering Majors

7. Technology Serving Humanity Schedule not like that? • You must have earned Transfer Credit (AP or other college course credit) • A course was added to your schedule in a Knowledge Area (to count toward Common Experience Curriculum Requirements) • ES 220 Statics - if both MA131 and PH131 completed • Other possibilities … Clarkson Common Experience Curriculum http://www.clarkson.edu/common_experience/index.html and http://www.clarkson.edu/catalog/09-10/ academic_requirements.html

8. Technology Serving Humanity Knowledge Areas (KAs): Cultures and Societies (CSO) Contemporary and Global Issues (CGI) Imaginative Arts (IA) Science, Technology, and Society (STS) Economics and Organizations (EC) Individual and Group Behavior (IG) Also Common Experience University Courses (UNIV) – have two or more knowledge areas designated The knowledge area requirement is met by completing six KAs in a minimum of five courses beyond UNIV 190 (so at least one University Course).

9. Technology Serving Humanity The Communication Component Courses designated as communication intensive are assigned communication points on a scale of one or two (C1 or C2) to indicate the extent of communication experience in that course. Beyond the Clarkson Seminar UNIV 190 (a C2 course), students must obtain six more “communication points,” at least two of them within the major at the 300/400 level. Communication points can be obtained by taking designated courses, or, with approval, through co-curricular experiences.

10. Technology Serving Humanity Professional Experience Requirement for Engineering majors: http://www.clarkson.edu/engineering/CSOEProfExpWorksheet.pdf

11. Technology Serving Humanity Remarks on transition and preparedness Math Readiness Test and the ABC Exam: http://www.clarkson.edu/math/calculus.pdf Advanced Placement Exam: http://www.clarkson.edu/math/undergrad/advanced.html

12. Technology Serving Humanity Student Success Center Located 1st Floor of ERC building: • 1st Year Advising • Accommodative Services • Student Support Services • Tutoring Also, Counseling Center – personal counseling, drug awareness, shyness, depression, etc. Located 1st floor of ERC

13. Technology Serving Humanity Your ES Advisor Ms. Lis Chapman Contact info for Lis Givas – Mayforth (except Honors Program students) Ms. Melissa Richards Instructor, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering CAMP 362 mcrichar@clarkson.edu 268-6584 A – Gill (except Honors Program students) Dr. John Moosbrugger Associate Dean for Academic Programs Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering CAMP 102 Engineering Dean’s office moose@clarkson.edu 268-6532 Montgomery – Yagoda, all Honors Program students

14. Technology Serving Humanity Academic Advising We intend to meet with every 1st Year Engineering Studies student during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Ms. Winters will be contacting you to schedule. If you need a change to your schedule due to transfer credit or other reasons, please schedule immediately. You will also need advisor approval for course selection for Spring Semester enrollment period (mid-October – mid-November). YOU MUST READ YOUR EMAIL MESSAGES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

15. Academic Advising Technology Serving Humanity During Semester: by appointment Ms. Eileen Winters Administrative Assitant 102 CAMP Bdg. eileen@clarkson.edu 268-6446

16. Ms. Catherine Avadikian First Year Advising Office 1st Floor ERC – Student Success Center avadikia@clarkson.edu 268-3948 Technology Serving Humanity More Academic Advising Resources

17. Technology Serving Humanity Three “touch points” • Academic advisor • Student Success Center • CU Connect (mentor)

18. Technology Serving Humanity Ready to Declare a Major? • Take Undergraduate Change of Major Form • Complete items 1 through 5 (only) • Take to NEW program office • CBE 222 CAMP • CEE 140 Rowley • ECE 156 CAMP (& SftwE) • MAE 257 CAMP

19. Technology Serving Humanity Not Ready? Time to start learning and thinking about the options…….

20. Engineering Studies Seminar SeriesFall 2010Six informative weeks, Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in CAMP 177Learn about engineering majors at Clarkson, and how to make your choice of major. Anyone may attend. Attendance by Engineering Studies students is required at each session. In the first session you will learn about an overview of the engineering majors at Clarkson, meet your Engineering Studies advisor, First Year Advisor, and Engineering Career Center personnel, and learn about different tools available at Clarkson to help you focus on self-assessment and career exploration. In each subsequent session you will learn about the majors: What does a xxx engineer do? What is a profile of a xxx engineer? What kind of education does a xxx engineer need? Where does a xxx engineer work? How can I learn more about xxx engineering? SPEED teams, professional societies, internships, people to talk with…. These sessions will have a 20-minute presentation on each major. There will be time for questions and answers in each session. Come and plan your future!

21. Technology Serving Humanity http://www.clarkson.edu/engineering/undergrad.html http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/careers/sci_tech.html http://www.eweek.org/AboutEngineering/AboutEngineering.aspx http://www.egfi-k12.org/

22. 18 teams from all majors Project design, fabrication, testing, marketing & public relations, competition Corporate sponsors A GREAT hands-on engineering experience; resume builder Technology Serving Humanity SPEED Get involved in a SPEED project. Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design Professional Experience credit requires taking on a role with significant responsibility

23. Technology Serving Humanity Internships and Co-Ops • Internships • Co-ops Career Center Staff located in Educational Resources Center (ERC) Building

24. Technology Serving Humanity Perform Undergraduate Research • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) • Honors Program (thesis) • Individual Initiative • Research Methods Course: ES 442 • Research Experience Course Credit Numbers Virtual Wheelchair Project

25. Technology Serving Humanity Study Abroad The traditional study abroad exchange program allows you to attend a university in one of 14 countries. Clarkson has formal exchange programs with more than 20 universities in these countries, which means you still have access to your financial aid while you are abroad. http://www.clarkson.edu/career/study_exchange/index.html Program also coordinated by the Career Center Staff located in Educational Resources Center (ERC) Building

26. National Society of Hispanic Engineers American Indian Science & Engineering Society American Institute of Astronautics & Aeronautics American Institute of Chemical Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers Association of General Contractors Association for Computing Machinery Engineering & Management Society Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers New York Water Environment Association Society of Women Engineers Technology Serving Humanity Join a Professional Society National Society of Black Engineers - NSBE

27. Army ROTC, AFROTC AFROTC: Major Christopher Victoria (not here until Monday) Unit Admissions OfficerAFROTC Det 536Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence ValleyBox 5850 Clarkson UniversityPotsdam, NY 13699-5850(315)-268-7989 phone(315)-268-4479 fax http://people.clarkson.edu/depts/airforcerotc Army ROTC: MAJ Scott S. Toth Scholarship and Enrollment OfficerPhone: (315) 265-2180 AIM Name: clarksonarmy Email: stoth@clarkson.edu http://people.clarkson.edu/depts/armyrotc/ Scholarship opportunities available

28. Technology Serving Humanity Go to the Activities Fair Tuesday, August 24 7:00 to 9:00 pm Cheel Arena Meet representatives of various activities, clubs, societies Meet members Sign up for email lists

29. Technology Serving Humanity Go to class…. READ YOUR EMAIL MESSAGES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

30. Technology Serving Humanity Questions?