Omega Chi Epsilon

Chemical EngineeringFreshman Workshop

Introduction

Omega Chi EpsilonChemical Engineering Honor Society

President: Jim LansfordVice President Internal: Jessica BegnaudVice President External: Eric YangVice President Finance: Daniel WordFaculty Advisor: Dr. Laird

Who We Are

Omega Chi Epsilon (OXE)“…to recognize and promote high scholarship,

original investigation, and professional service in Chemical Engineering.”

Eligibility:Juniors (by hours) in the upper one-fourth of their classSeniors (by hours) in the upper one-third of their class

Time Management

Tutoring Resources

Student Learning Center – 118 Hotard Hall Free Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring Drop-In Tutoring—Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 PM Tutor Zones

Study Tip Sheets http://slc.tamu.edu/ 979-845-2724

Department of Multicultural Services Tutoring Free one-on-one & group tutoring http://tutor.tamu.edu/ 979-862-2000

Tutoring Resources

Student Counseling Services Career Counseling Academic Self-help programs Tutoring services brochure at: http://scs.tamu.edu/sites/default/files/tutoring.pdf

Located in Cain Hall 979-845-4427 Math Department Help Sessions http://www.math.tamu.edu/courses/helpsessions.ht

ml University Writing Center

http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/

Career Center Services

Career Center located in Koldus 209 Career Resources Library

In Career Center Info about companies, interview and resume strategies

On-Campus Interviews Career Advising

Email advisor@careercenter.tamu.edu for appointments Walk in advisingMon-Fri 8:30 -11 am & 1:30-4 pm

Career Center Services

• CCTR Registration Orientation• COOP Orientation• Internship Search Strategies• Resume Writing• Behavioral Interviewing Skills• Mock Interviews & Interview Coaching• The Company Visit• Salary Negotiation/Evaluation• Business Ethics• Dress for Success & Dining Etiquette• Federal Employment Forum• Applying to Graduate School• How to “Work” Career Fairs

Career Center Workshops

Various Workshops throughout the Semester Résumé Writing and Reviews Behavioral Interviewing Skills Job Search Strategies

Special Dates Career Center Open House

Sept 6 11:00am - 1:00pm 209 Koldus

Preparing for the Engineering Career Fair Sept 6 & 8 5:30 - 7:00pm 105B Zachry

HireAggies.com

Go to:

http://careercenter.tamu.edu/ -> Current Students -> Find Jobs

Engineering Career Fair

September 13 - 14, Reed Arena http://sec.tamu.edu/students/careerfair Company search feature!

Tips & Tricks: Research! Look good, feel good Get contact information, take notes Use your resources

How will you stand out ?

STUDY ABROAD

An International Perspective

Why Study Abroad

We live in an interdependent world and it is critical for students to gain an informed perspective

Engineering is a globalized working environment so the more experience you have the more competitive you are

Statistics show that graduating students who had an international experience are provided with more job offers and higher starting salaries

Study Abroad Programs

There are many different types of programs Faculty-Led: CHINA REEP: Qatar

Others: Transfer Research Abroad Service Learning/Volunteer Internship Abroad

Faculty Lead

Students will travel with A&M faculty and students Receive A&M courses credit Many of the excursions are included in the program

cost Billed to your A&M statement Financial Aid can be applied to the program Generally requires no foreign language proficiency Example: Chemical Engineering CHINA trip

REEP

Reciprocal Educational Exchange Program Will fulfill specific course requirements Immersive experience A&M credit granted Excursions not usually included Some programs will require foreign language

proficiency Must return to TAMU campus for at least 1 term after

the program Example: TAMU Qatar

Other Programs

Transfer: Student responsible for all arrangements A&M credit not granted Transfer credit available but must have advisor approval Financial Aid can apply

Research/Internship/Volunteer: Student responsible for all arrangements A&M credit can be granted if working with A&M faculty For financial aid must meet requirements

Chemical Engineering China

The China Study Abroad is department sponsored You will get six hours of course credits

CHEN 455 CHEN elective

Apply via the Study Abroad website: http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/

Scholarships are available from multiple sources MUST MEET THE PREREQS

TAMU Qatar

Applications are due to the department Information is sent via the CHEN listserv There is a Fall and a Spring exchange opportunity

Courses will be the same we teach Currently all costs are covered by scholarships Best to apply for your Junior year

Contact Katherine if you are interested International Engineering website:

http://engineering.tamu.edu/international/

Resources

http://www.che.tamu.edu/ http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/ http://engineering.tamu.edu/international/ https://sfaid.tamu.edu/UWideApp/ http://honors.tamu.edu/ http://www.studyabroad.com/scholarships.aspx http://www.goabroad.com/

Other Resources

International Engineering Programs Office 326 Wisenbaker Engineering Research Center

Telephone: (979) 845-9588 http://iee.tamu.edu/index.htm

Study Abroad Programs Office First Floor, Bizzell Hall West

Telephone: (979) 845-0544 http://studyabroad.tamu.edu/

Student Engineers’ Council

Freshmen: LIFE, Leaders in Freshmen Engineering Informational Tuesday (9/06), Richardson 101, 8:00 pm Wednesday (9/07), Rudder 510, 8:00 pm

Applications due Friday, September 9 at 5:00 pm http://flos.tamu.edu/

http://life.tamu.edu

Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors:– Student Engineers’ Council– Applications due Wednesday, September 14– http://sec.tamu.edu

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Texas A&M University

What is AIChE?

American Institute of Chemical Engineers Dedicated to making the chemical engineering

experience a valuable and enriching one.

Why Join AIChE?

Meet/network with students at A&M and other schools Learn more about engineering companies as well as the

Chemical engineering industry at events such as the General meetings and Lunch &Learns

Events such as Broomball, Intramurals, Bowling, Golf tournament

AIChE Student of the Month Award Regional and National Conferences Community service events

Key Events Throughout the Year

General Meetings- Every other Wednesday Kick-off Event Lunch and Learns National Conference (in Minneapolis) Regional Conference (at the University of Houston) Golf Tournament (Spring semester)

Semester Events

National Conference

Annual Golf Tournament

Contact Us/Become a Member

Attend any of the General Meetings or Events First meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 7th

Our Website: aiche.tamu.edu Facebook Group: AIChE National Website: www.aiche.org (click on

“Students” tab)

Questions