Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Greetings from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund!

As the scholarship outreach and promotion coordinator I am emailing you to tell you about an amazing scholarship opportunity we currently have with the Marathon Oil Corporation!

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the Marathon Oil Corporation have partnered to provide financial resources to an outstanding African-American/Black, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American/Latino undergraduate students with scholarships of up to $15,000 and paid internship opportunities!

This program is for students who will be entering the 2011-2012 academic year as a Sophomore or will be graduating in May or June of 2014, and are majoring in one of the following majors:

• Chemical Engineering
• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geology/Geosciences
• Information Technology (IT/MIS)
• Mechnical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Supply Chain Management (Management)

Likewise, Seniors with plans to enroll in Master's Program for Petroleum Engineering or Geology/Geosciences scholarships are eligible to apply and encouraged to apply!

Applicants must be a US Citizen or US Legal Permanent Resident.

The last day to apply is November 1, 2011!

*Scholarship is available to: Hispanic-American/Latino, African-American/Black, Asian/Pacific Islander American, Alaska Native or American Indian students!

The maximum award amount is $15,000!
Click here or on the logos for more info!

If you'd like more information regarding the Hispanic Scholarship Fund or other programs we have do not hesitate to ask!

Remember to follow us on Twitter and be our friend/fan onfacebook for the LATEST updates on scholarships, events and more!

Sincerely,

Amía Soto-Carrión

www.hsf.net

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to outstanding sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing a research career in science, math or engineering. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Regarding eligibility, candidates must be full-time sophomores or juniors at the time of application, be a U.S. citizen, natural or resident alien, and have at least a 3.75 gpa. Strong candidates should have at least 3 months of prior research experience. Candidates must be nominated by UH and may not apply directly. The UH Goldwater application deadline is November 28, 2011, and the national deadline is January 27, 2012. For more specific information, visit the Goldwater website at www.act.org/goldwater or contact Karen Weber at kweber@uh.edu.

Merage Scholarship for the American Dream

The Merage Foundation is dedicated to promoting opportunities for new Americans to achieve their American Dream. The foundation provides each of its Fellows with a two-year stipend of $20,000 ($10,000 each year). Stipends may be used for fostering education, studying abroad, securing mentors, and supporting internship opportunities. Applicants must be full-time seniors, and immigrants to the U.S. They must also be U.S. citizens or residents. Candidates will be selected based on demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to the greater good. Students from all disciplines may apply. Candidates must be nominated by UH and may not apply directly. The UH campus deadline is Monday, November 4, and the national deadline is December 2, 2011. The submission process includes a completed application, essays, budget, summary of your proposal, unofficial transcript, and three letters of recommendation. For more information, visit the Merage Foundation website at www.meragefoundations.com/mfad_fellows.html or contact Karen Weber at kweber@uh.edu.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides up to three years of funding to graduating seniors and graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within science and engineering. The deadline is November 14-18 depending on the applicant’s field. For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201.

Karen Weber

Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
The Honors College
University of Houston
kweber@uh.edu
voice 713.743.3367
fax 713.743.9015
www.UndergraduateResearch.uh.edu
Follow us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/uhundergradresearch

Discovery Workshops

Fall 2011 Discovery Workshop Series
Research Skills Training for Students

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Intro. Research Project Management & Responsible Conduct of Research
Veronique Tran, Director, UH Learning through Discovery
10:00 — 11:30 am, Friday, September 30
WEBINAR | Register to receive the URL and instructions.

Resources to Support your Research in Science, Engineering & Computing
Nancy Linden, Associate Librarian, UH Libraries
Christie Peters, Assistant Librarian, UH Libraries*
5:30 — 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 5
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, October 7* (2nd Offering)
WEBINAR | Register to receive the URL and instructions.

Resources to Support your Research in Humanities andSocial Sciences
Rosalind Alexander, Assistant Librarian, UH Libraries
Kerry Creelman, Assistant Librarian, UH Libraries*
5:30 — 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 12
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, October 14* (2nd Offering)
WEBINAR | Register to receive the URL and instructions.

Tools to Manage your References (EndNote Web & RefWorks)
Irene Ke, Assistant Librarian, UH Libraries
10:00 — 11:30 am, Friday, October 14
5:30 — 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 20 (2nd Offering)
Face-to-Face | Room 10F, MD Anderson Library
Limited seating; RSVP via eDISCOVERY

Resources to Support your Research in Business
Loretta Wallace, Assistant Librarian, UH Libraries
5:30 — 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 19
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, October 21 (2nd Offering)
WEBINAR | Register to receive the URL and instructions.

Writing Effective Research Reports
Kyung-Hee Bae, Associate Director, UH Writing Center
Part 1: How to read and use previous studies
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, October 28
Part 2: How to present and interpret your findings
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, November 4
Face-to-Face | Room 212 Agnes Arnold Hall, UH Writing Center
Limited seating; RSVP for both via eDISCOVERY

Conducting Research Using Surveys andFocus Groups
Patrick Daniel, Executive Director, Learning & Assessment Services
10:00 — 11:30 am, Friday, November 4
Face-to-Face | Room 210, Student Service Center 1
Limited seating; RSVP via eDISCOVERY

Developing Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Lee Hilyer, Associate Librarian, UH Libraries
10:00 — 11:30 am, Friday, November 11
WEBINAR | Register to receive the URL and instructions

Writing Effective Abstracts
Kyung-Hee Bae, Associate Director, UH Writing Center
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, November 11
Face-to-Face | Room 212 Agnes Arnold Hall, UH Writing Center
Limited seating; RSVP via eDISCOVERY

Developing Effective Poster Presentations
Chad Wilson, Director, Tech. Communications, Cullen College of Engineering
1:00 — 2:30 pm, Friday, November 18
Face-to-Face | Room 212L Honors College, MD Anderson Library
Limited seating; RSVP via eDISCOVERY

Thank you,
Veronique

Veronique V. Tran, PhD (BS '91)

Director, Learning through Discovery
UH Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)

University of Houston

713-743-5099

discovery@uh.edu

www.uh.edu/discovery [website]

SHPE & SPE Blood Drive

Thursday October 13th from 9am-3pm at the Cougar Den in the UC

Save 3 lives each time you donate!!

visit www.giveblood.org and login to Digital Donor to make an appointment code: P672 or contact Carlo Medina cmmedina2@uh.edu

Volunteers are also needed contact shpe.uh@gmail.com or sign up at the General Meeting Thursday October 8th at 7pm in L2D2

NSBE SHPE Tailgate at the Cougar Football Game

Enjoy the weather while supporting the Coogs (5-0)!!!

Saturday October 8th
@ student tailgate lot 15F (Robertson Stadium)
Starting food at 3pm
Kickoff is at 6pm

NSBE & SHPE will provide Chili, Hotdogs, and soft drinks.

You Ladies and Gents are in charge of bringing the CHIPS (cheetos, doritos, fritos, tostitos scoops. etc......)
Also bring queso, jalepenos, pico or anything else to complete the party!

Volunteers are needed to help with setup and clean up. (contact Samantha Fuentevilla or Kyle Pazon if you are available)

BYOB (underage drinking is strictly prohibited)

Buena Suerte at the Symposium this weekend MAES!!!!! =]

RSVP on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168950626524218

SHPE 2011 Nation Conference

Conference Deadline has been extended till Oct 7th. If you have not signed up, now is your chance!!

http://conference.shpe.org/shpe2011/

oneshpe.shpe.org

Civil Reunion

Hey Students:

We need student volunteers to help with the CIVIL ALUMNI REUNION.

We are not asking you to volunteer the entire night, just a couple
hours out of the night.

We need nine (9) more students to help set up at 4 p.m. then you can shower
there at the CRWC in the locker rooms and come out and enjoy the rest of the
evening.

We need seven (7) more students to help at registration from 6 to 8 p.m.

We need five (5) more students to help during the mixer from 6 to 8 pm.

We need nineteen (19) more students to help during the casino night from 8
p.m. to 1 a.m. The nineteen more students we need will be broken up into
multiple groups such as:
* Transition team from mixer to casino room (15 to 30 minutes maximum)
* Auction team from 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
* Bar attendants (shifts from 8 to 9 p.m., 9 to 10 p.m., and 10 to 11
p.m.)
* Clean up from 12 to 1 a.m.

As you can see this schedule leaves plenty of time for you to have fun.
Also, remember we will be offering a scholarship to one of the volunteers
and you will not be eligible unless you volunteer.

We would greatly appreciate you helping us make this event the great success
it can be by volunteering a little of your time. Please either email me back
or Mariel Sturm or Ana Chavarria and let us know that you are willing to
help us and where. Or you can go on-line to
ttps://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/formResponse?formkey=dC1SVk9tcE94
Q1dsR1hadmpuRHoyNVE6MQ&theme=0AX42CRMsmRFbUy00ODg0N2E0OC04ZjI0LTQyZDItOTQ4Ni
1hMDNhZTRkNGI5NmY&ifq and
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdBU1p2Q0xDTG5
xOFVzbi1UZG1Mcnc6MQ to sign up.

Thank you for your prompt response and willingness to help.

Sincerely,

Lynda S Fuqua, PE, LEED AP
President & UH CEE Reunion Committee Chair
Fd R Consulting, LLC
4311 La Branch Street
Houston, Texas 77004
832-476-0269
832-476-0540 fax
fdrconsulting@earthlink.net

SEO Information Session - Wednesday, 10/5, Rockwell Career Center, 6 p.m

Greetings,

I will be conducting an information session on Wednesday, October 5^th, 6 p.m. at the Bauer Rockwell Career Center. Kim Blomker, IBM Partnership Executive, will be talking about the CFL program, including opportunities in IT. It would be greatly appreciated if you could send the attached flyer to your members to advise them of the session. I’m not sure if you need to R.S.V.P. to the Rockwell Career Services. Also, I will be at the Internship Fair from 1-4. Below is a quick summary about our program.

Since 1980 SEO has provided underrepresented students of color with summer internships leading to full-time jobs. More than 30 years later, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans are still underrepresented in many top entry level jobs.

What Do SEO Interns Receive?

· A comprehensive internship experience that goes far beyond a summer company placement including front office placement

· Exposure to CEOs and top executives of SEO partners through the SEO Summer Seminar Series and CEO/CFO roundtables

· 100+ of extensive training before and during the internship

· A mentoring program which includes an SEO mentor, firm mentor and alumni mentor

· Entrance into a powerful alumni network comprised of over 5,000 alumni representing 46 states and 47 countries

Program Areas and Partners:

Corporate Financial Leadership (CFL): IBM, Xerox, Cardinal Health, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Moody’s, EMC, Kaiser Permanente, AXA Equitable, MMC

Some of the groups our intern were placed this past summer include Tax, Finance, Global Financing, Leasing, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, Investor Relations, Risk.

Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Investment Research, Transaction Services,
Asset Management, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology: Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Barclays Capital, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Jeffries, Lazard, RBC

Some of the groups our interns were placed this past summer include Diversified Industries, LatAM, Media and Communications, FIG, Healthcare, Power and Utilities, Leveraged Finance, Real Estate and Lodging, Capital Markets, Portfolio Analytics and Reporting, Fixed Income, International Tax, Credit Risk, Chemicals, TS Global Advisory Solutions.

A few groups that IT interns for CFL and Investment Banking were placed include FICC Technology Commodities and Trading Sales Technology, Group Technology and Operations for Capital Markets, Margin Tech Team/Operations Tech Division, Storage Engineering, Trade Capture Systems and Wealth Management Americas.

International students who have CPT or OPT authorization to work in the United States are eligible to apply but limited opportunities are available. Students with F-1 visas or CPT/OPT work authorization are NOT eligible for the Accounting/Finance, Corporate Financial Leadership, or Transaction Services programs.

Thank you for your assistance.

Regards,

Susan Manks

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

smanks@seo-usa.org

(281) 433-7540/(281)596-8376 Fax

www.seo-usa.org

contact shpe.uh@gmail.com for the flyer

Internship Career Fair

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

1:00 P.M - 4:00 PM

University Center (UC) Houston Room

Temp. student intern opportunity

My name is Josh Soble and I’m with The Solar Foundation in Washington DC. I’m writing to see if any of your students involved in UH’s Energy Research Park might be interested in attending the Solar Power International conference in Dallas from October 17-20. My boss, Andrea Luecke, will need an assistant at the event and, in exchange, the temporary intern will have full access to the event. I thought you might know a student who might be interested or be able to connect me with someone who might. The student will ideally be in Dallas as we are unable to pay for transportation or housing.

More information on the conference can be found here: http://www.solarpowerinternational.com/2011/public/enter.aspx

Please let me know if you have any questions and feel free to forward this email on to others who might be interested!

Best,

Joshua Soble

Program Development Manager

The Solar Foundation

575 7th Street, NW - Suite 400

Washington, DC 20004

202.469.3733

jsoble@solarfound.org

www.TheSolarFoundation.org

Verizon's Wireless Wednesdays! Career & Internship Opportunities

Hello,

This is Randy Cooper and I am a student at UH. I am also one of the Student Ambassadors for Verizon wireless for the UH campus. I'm emailing all of you to let you know about a great opportunity/event happening on campus. Below is our flyer and information on the event. The event will be happening at Melcher Hall [located in the Bauer Business College] on Wednesday, October 5th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Please come over to talk to a Verizon Wireless Career Representative and they can tell you all about the amazing opportunities that Verizon offers. They will be talking about and having people apply for careers, internships and our Leadership Development Programs in ENGINEERING, Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, IT an other areas. We also have some great sweepstakes including a $500 giveaway & we are also working with MTV's "The Buried Life" to try to make someone's dream come true. So please come on over and forward this email to your friends or anyone you know who is looking for a job. [Note-Only enrolled UH students will be able to enter the sweepstakes]

Thank you,

Randy Cooper