When Wendy Delgado studied chemical engineering at CSULB, she was one of only 10 women in the 200-student major. Often, she’d be the only woman in her class. To fit in, she wore a baseball cap and no makeup. After graduation in 1996, Delgado went on to work for Johnson & Johnson, where she is now a staff software quality engineer. Continue reading “College Opens Labs for Homecoming”
With Renewable Energy Comes Need for Large-scale Battery Storage
Although exploding smartphone batteries have captured public attention lately, utilities around the country are battling an even bigger battery challenge—the need to create storage, said experts at the fall Engineering Distinguished Lecture Thursday.
Increased generation of renewable energy—especially solar—is quickly changing the game for utilities. Previously, nonrenewable energy allowed utilities in the state to better synch power generation with use in keeping with the requirements of the California Independent System Operator, which manages energy flow for 80 percent of California. Continue reading “With Renewable Energy Comes Need for Large-scale Battery Storage”
Fall Engineering Distinguished Lecture Tackles Energy Storage
The Fall Engineering Distinguished Lecture will tackle a topic very much in the news: energy storage. While the overheating of lithium-ion battery in smartphones is currently receiving much attention, energy storage on a large scale is equally important.
The amount of electrical energy derived from photovoltaic and wind sources varies with time, day of the week, season, weather, and other factors. Electrical energy must be stored during times when production exceeds consumption, and returned to the grid when production falls below consumption. Large-scale electrical energy storage is the single most challenging issues that California faces as it moves toward more dependence on renewable sources. Continue reading “Fall Engineering Distinguished Lecture Tackles Energy Storage”
Virgin Galactic Director Mandy Vaughn Speaks at CSULB SWE Event
Mandy Vaughn, Senior Director of Business Development and Mission Management at Virgin Galactic, told the girls at Friday’s Women Engineers @ the Beach event that it’s important to ask questions.
“Don’t be afraid to ask a question if you’re the only girl in the class,” said Vaughn, the keynote speaker. “If you’re the only girl in the class, they’re going to remember you whether you like it or not.” Continue reading “Virgin Galactic Director Mandy Vaughn Speaks at CSULB SWE Event”
College Pays Tribute to Emeritus Civil Engineering Professor Ali Eshett
College of Engineering faculty and staff gathered Thursday to pay tribute to retired Civil Engineering professor Ali Eshett, who has donated $500,000 to support CSULB business and engineering scholarships and faculty development.
Eshett taught in the Civil Engineering department from 1966 to 1998. His wife, Channa, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in public administration from CSULB, while his daughter Sharon earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s in business administration from CSULB. Continue reading “College Pays Tribute to Emeritus Civil Engineering Professor Ali Eshett”
WOMEN IN STEM SHARE CAREER ADVICE
The Women in STEM Career Panel Tuesday drew dozens of female CSULB students to hear successful professionals share their experiences and advice. The panel, organized by STEM x: Sisters in Motion and the CSULB President’s Commission on the Status of Women, is the first in a hoped-for series.
“Women are underrepresented (in STEM) most of the time and it creates some difficulties and challenges,” said Melissa Norrbom, CSULB Student Life and Development Coordinator, adding that the series’ goal is “creating a network of women on campus to make women feel comfortable and figure out how to support them.” Continue reading “WOMEN IN STEM SHARE CAREER ADVICE”
Panel to Explore Women in STEM
Five CSULB alumni will share their experiences about being women working in STEM fields at Tuesday’s Women in STEM Career Panel.
The alumni include:
- Sandra Labib (Civil Engineering), a project manager at The Walt Disney Co.
- Jessica Avila (Civil Engineering) a design engineer at Hunsaker & Associates
- Nancy Imbery (Chemical Engineering) Tesoro
- Geraldine Aron (Geology), CEO at Paleo Solutions
- Suzzane Pluskat (Biology), a veterinarian with her own private practice.
How to Land and Keep an Internship
Landing an internship is competitive. And to drive that point home, Chuck Landon, Shur-Lok Director of Human Resources, on Wednesday had students play a game of “Family Feud.” Dividing contestants into the Electrical Engineering Family and the Mechanical Engineering Family, Landon asked teams to guess the top ways to botch their internships.
Students’ guesses included “not being enough of a team player,” but according to Landon, the biggest way to jeopardize your internship is by not managing your time wisely. “Poor time management skills is a great way to screw things up,” he said. “Coming in late, leaving early, taking long breaks, and not finishing projects on time.” Continue reading “How to Land and Keep an Internship”
STEM Job Fair Draws Hundreds
It’s job fair time again—that one day of the semester when dark business suits and shiny dress shoes replace shorts and flip flops. And while the quad in the College of Engineering is nearly deserted—the University Student Union is abuzz with hundreds of suit-clad students with stacks of resumes tucked under their arms.
Mechanical engineering senior Jesse Sanchez, who is graduating in December, plans to hand out a dozen resumes, including one to fast-growing medical device company Applied Medical. For each company he plans to meet with, he did some research. “You make time because it’s important,” he said. Continue reading “STEM Job Fair Draws Hundreds”
Engineers for a Sustainable World Hosting Regional Conference
The CSULB chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World is hosting a sustainability conference at Cal State Long Beach to bring together professionals and students and create a regional community of sustainable stewards.
The inaugural Western Pacific Regional Conference (WPRC) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 for students (including meals) who register by Oct. 12. For more information, visit wprc2016.com. Continue reading “Engineers for a Sustainable World Hosting Regional Conference”