2023 National Technical Conference and Exhibition Student Poster and Presentation Contest

 University Student Poster and Presentation Contest 

 

The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) supports and encourages university student attendance at the AADE 2023 National Technical Conference & Exhibition through its Student Poster and Presentation Competition. The conference is to be held at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, TX on April 4-5, 2023.

 

AADE recognizes the important role academic institutions play in the future development of the petroleum industry. In support of this endeavor, university students will be given the opportunity to highlight their work through dedicated poster and presentation sessions. The response and participation at previous conferences has been excellent with many high-quality posters and presentations. AADE awarded over $5,000 in scholarships and grants in 2022. We hope to continue to expand university participation through your involvement and are planning on having separate Graduate and Undergraduate divisions. 

 

In accordance with the qualifications listed below, students from each university may compete in the Student Poster and Presentation Contest by submitting an abstract no later than December 16, 2022. Students may submit their abstracts online at www.aade.org. Students will need to create a new account to sign in and submit their abstracts using the “University Student Poster and Presentation Contest” link. In case of issues with the online submission, contact Mary Dimataris (mdimataris@outlook.com), Alexander Davis (alexander.davis@conocophillips.com) or Kimberly Hepner (kimberlyh@forl.com).

 

A selection committee will decide on paper acceptance and notify students by mid-January.

 

In order to encourage student participation, AADE has set aside grants to sponsor attendance for selected students participating in the Student Poster and Presentation Contest. If the abstract is selected, each student’s grant will provide for travel (up to $600 US) and lodging, if the student meets the qualifications listed below. Travel will be arranged by the student and will be reimbursed, however please make sure that you obtain proper clearance from the AADE Student Committee (Alexander Davis and Kimberly Hepner) prior to making any travel arrangements. 

 

In addition, each AADE Student Section should consult with their respective AADE Regional Chapter as well as the AADE Student Committee prior to making travel arrangements. Proper documentation and prior approval will be required before reimbursing any travel expense. Any additional expenses will be the sole responsibility of the student. Unfortunately, AADE will be unable to provide financial assistance to attending professors.

 

In order to qualify for financial assistance, AADE has set forth the following requirements:

1. The student must be a current student and in good standing academically in their respective department. 
2. The student must be a member of the AADE student section at his/her university.
3. Abstracts must be submitted online by December 16, 2022, at www.aade.org using the link for “Student Poster and Presentation Contest”
4. If chosen, the student must prepare and present work on an appropriate topic with both a poster and a presentation at the conference. 
5. Each author is expected to acknowledge any sources outside their own work by proper reference.
6. The poster and presentation will be non-commercial in nature and of interest to the conference attendees.

 

We ask that you please distribute information on this conference amongst your colleagues and students within your university as soon as possible. The mission of AADE is “to provide the forum for the dissemination of practical drilling technology to those employed or interested in the drilling industry”. There is no better way to highlight this mission than by bringing students to the forefront of new technology where operators and service companies share technology. We are excited about this unique opportunity and look forward to your participation at the AADE 2023 National Technical Conference & Exhibition.

Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Graduate Fellowship Program

Program Details: 

https://orise.orau.gov/doe-environmental-fellowships

Deadline: Dec. 31, 2022

 

The EM Graduate Fellowship Program, under the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM)’s Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program, is designed to provide science and engineering students and graduates from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) an opportunity for training and mentorship in targeted technical areas of interest and needs of the DOE-EM workforce.

 

Technical areas of interest for the fellowship will span across a range of topics, including:

 

• Environmental Remediation and Stewardship
• Nuclear Materials Processing and Disposition
• Cyber Security
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Climate Change
• Deactivation & Decommissioning
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence

 

The year-long, paid fellowship will:

 

• Offer specialized training, leadership development, and professional networking.
• Provide extensive interaction and collaboration with leading DOE national laboratory researchers, scientists, and engineers.
• Provide hands-on field research experience that could lead to a potential career opportunity within the DOE Complex.
• Stimulate the potential for an increase of minority students entering STEM careers at the graduate level.

 

Eligibility

 

General Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for security clearance based on position requirements
• Must have earned or be working toward a STEM degree
• Must have graduated from or be enrolled at a Minority Serving Institution

 

Education Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program at the time of application AND have a current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

OR

• Must have completed a master’s degree program AND must have a final cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Fellowships by Location

 

• Idaho National Laboratory
• Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
• Savannah River National Laboratory
• Department of Energy

 

Contact Information

 

If you have any questions, please contact Phonecia Myers at Phonecia.Myers@srnl.doe.gov.

Fern Holland Award Nominations Accepted Through Jan 30

The Fern L. Holland Award is a $1,000 cash award recognizing a full-time undergraduate woman bearing the same spirit of Fern Holland: a desire to make a significant difference in the world around us in areas such as democracy, human rights, women's issues, or leadership. The award, sponsored by Student Affairs and Delta Gamma Fraternity, honors Fern Holland, a 1992 University of Oklahoma graduate, who was the first U.S. civilian killed in Iraq in 2004. Fern was an active student while at OU, involved on campus and in Delta Gamma Fraternity and the OU Panhellenic Association.

AWARD PROCESS: 
Faculty and staff are asked to complete this nomination form for a current, full-time female student bearing the same spirit as Fern Holland, a desire to make a difference in the world around us via efforts impacting democracy, human rights, women's issues or leadership. 

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Monday, January 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. 

https://tinyurl.com/ykjuxyyp

NOTE: Students should not actively seek nominations for this honor from faculty and staff. 

SELECTION PROCESS:
1.  All women nominated will receive an e-mail notifying them of their nomination and congratulating them on their nomination.

2.  All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee and finalists will be selected. Finalists will be contacted and asked to submit a brief personal statement describing their personal vision and goals, as well as an unofficial transcript.

3.  A recipient will be selected by the committee upon review of the materials submitted by the finalists. The selection committee also reserves the right to invite finalists for a personal interview. The recipient will be recognized at the Campus Awards Program held during the spring semester.

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Becky Barker, Ph.D.
Director | Leadership & Volunteerism
900 Asp Avenue, OMU 265
Norman, OK 73019
405.325.4020

Teach for America's Ignite Paid Spring Fellowship - Deadline to Apply: Dec. 16th

This fellowship partners local college students with local schools to tutor students virtually for one semester. It is a 4-5 hour commitment and each fellow/tutor is paid $1200 at the completion of the fellowship. The deadline to apply is December 16^th.

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Three $2,000 Scholarships offered from Tulsa Post of the Society of American Military Engineers

The Tulsa Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is pleased to announce plans to award a minimum of three $2,000 scholarships to Junior or Senior students in Engineering, Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences programs.  Attached is the application letter and package, which is due December 31, 2022.  I would appreciate making this available to the appropriate students.  

The applications are also located at:  http://www.sametulsa.org/scholarship.html

ORISE Internships and Fellowships Virtual Career Fair - Nov. 22 from 12-3 ET

 

Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 12-3 p.m. ET, for a virtual career fair showcasing a variety of internship and fellowship programs for college students, recent graduates and faculty with the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF)! Program representatives will be on hand for 1-on-1 chats throughout the event.    REGISTER HERE   Featured programs: The Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship Program  DHS Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER)  DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions  DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program  DOE Office of Technology Transitions Technology Commercialization Program  DOE Omni Technology Alliance Internship Program  DOE Scholars Program  EERE Advanced Manufacturing Office Summer Internships  IBUILD: Innovation in Buildings Graduate Research Fellowship  Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program  Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program  Minority Educational Institution Student Partnership Program (MEISPP)  NNSA Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program  NSF Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship (MSGI)  Learn about more upcoming ORISE virtual events here. If you have any questions or trouble registering, contact us at ExperienceORISE@orau.org.     The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM internship and fellowship programs at the U.S. Department of Energy and more than a dozen other federal agencies. These STEM internship and fellowship programs are key to the recruitment and preparation of the next generation of our nation’s scientific workforce. Explore ORISE internship and fellowship opportunities in Zintellect and on the ORISE GO mobile app.

 

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. Call for Scholarships

Call for Scholarships 
Deadline January 31, 2023 

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (www.mhefi.org) is an independent charitable organization that was established in 1976 with a mission to engage and attract students to the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry by providing financial support. Since 1976, our programs have supported over 1,000 students and educators seeking pathways to quality educational programs and fulfilling careers. The Foundation offers scholarship award opportunities to undergraduates who are pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career. The student should clearly demonstrate dedication to achieving excellence, strong leadership skills, potential for future growth as a leader and persistence in the pursuit of education. 

Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to $6,000 and must be used for costs relating to tuition, fees and books associated with attending school full-time. One application allows students to compete for one of the multiple scholarships offered by the Foundation. Scholarships are one-year awards, and former recipients may re-apply each year if they continue to meet the eligibility requirements. 

Target Programs: 

Undergraduate students from programs listed below that have a focus on material handling, logistics and/or supply chain management are encouraged to apply: 

• Industrial Engineering 

• Industrial Distribution 

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering 

• • Structural Engineering with a focus on cold-formed steel design 

• Engineering Technology 

• Computer Science related to Material Handling 

• Business & Management related to Material Handling or Supply Chain Management

Student Eligibility: 

For the 2023/2024 academic term, the following students are eligible to apply: 

• Undergraduate students pursuing a material handling, logistics or supply chain career enrolled full time at a qualified college or university in a target program (see list above). Undergraduate students can be classified as freshman, sophomore, junior or senior for the Fall 2023 term to be eligible. 

• Enrolled at any non-profit college or university in the United States accredited by the Council for Higher Education. 

• All applicants must be full-time students with a "B" grade point average in their major. 

• Applicants must be enrolled in school for the entire academic year (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024) without interruption barring illness, emergency or military service. 

• Scholarship awards cannot be used for study abroad programs/semesters or for summer school classes. 

• Resume 

• Research Paper 

• Project Summary 

• White Paper 

• Case Study 

• Video 

• Other 

Instructions to apply for scholarships: 

Applicants must first be nominated by a professor, faculty member or employer (direct supervisor/manager or senior company official). Students should visit the website here https://MHEFI.smapply.org to register and request a nomination by entering the name and e-mail address of their nominator. An e-mail will be sent to the nominator and once the nomination form is complete, an e-mail will be sent to the student notifying them to return to the site to mark the nomination complete and begin the scholarship application process. Please note that students must first be nominated before they can complete and submit their scholarship application. One application allows students to compete for one of the many available scholarships including scholarships from the Howard Bernstein Fund. 

Letters of recommendation are no longer required with the nomination process. 

Official transcript of the student's current school and program is also required with the application. The school should submit official transcripts via e-mail with a secure download link with printing allowed to dvarner@mhi.org or via regular postal mail directly from the school or transcript organization to Donna Varner, MHEFI, 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC 28217. Incoming Freshman students should request a transcript from their former high school. Please note that we will not accept transcripts directly from the student since the documents cannot be authenticated. 

Students may also upload other supporting documentation to demonstrate their commitment and understanding of the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry such as: 

The deadline for completing the scholarship application process is January 31, 2023. Steps include completed nomination, completed application and transcripts received. Scholarship awards for the 2023/2024 academic term will be announced by April 30, 2023. Questions may be sent to Donna Varner, MHEFI Executive Director, at dvarner@mhi.org. 

2023 DOE Scholars Program – Accepting Applications

 The DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.

 

 

The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission.

 

•   Energy Sources and Security   

•   Clean Energy   

•   Energy Efficiency   

•   Climate Change    

•   Environmental Management    

•   Nuclear Security    

•   Artificial Intelligence    

•   Emergency Response

•   Management and Operations    

•   Cyber Security   

•   Safeguards and Security 

 

As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex. 

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Benefits

·       Stipends

o   Undergraduate students: $700/week

o   Graduate students and postgraduates: $750/week

·       Inbound/Outbound Travel: Up to $1,000 for participants who relocate more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.

·       Other allowances: Depending on your project assignment, duration of appointment and funding availability, you may be eligible to receive an allowance for travel and training to promote the educational goals of your appointment.

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
• Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.  

 

How to Apply

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen

 

Application deadline

January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EST

 

For more information

Visit: https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars