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Academic Updates
ADD/DROP/SWAP opens April 16th
Last Day of Classes is May 1st
CBE CURRICULUM CHANGES
- P-chem lab: If you plan to use the physical chemistry lab to satisfy your lab elective, after this semester the chemistry department will not accept MSE 2210 as a prerequisite for the p-chem lab. If you plan to take the p-chem lab (CHEM 2230), you must take CHEM 2210 as a prerequisite. Both CHEM and MSE 2210 will satisfy the CBE Advanced Chemistry Elective, you just must be careful about which you take based on your plans for your lab elective.
- CHEM 3530 no longer requires CHEM or MSE 2210 as prerequisites. CHEM/MSE 2210 are allowed for the Advanced Chemistry Elective, but it is no longer a required course in the Math/Nat Sci “bucket”. This course has been “marked” on each student’s worksheet as complete. You must replace this 1 cu for P Chem with a free elective course of your choice.
- CHEM 2425 “Organic Chemistry II: Principles of Organic Chemistry with applications in Chemical Biology” is no longer offered by the chemistry department, so it has been removed from the options for the Advanced Chemistry Elective. Related to this, CHEM 2510 “Principles of Biochemistry” cannot be used as the Adv Chem Elective because it has Orgo 2 as a prereq, which already satisfies that elective. The advanced Chem Elective course options have been updated to reflect these changes on the ‘Typical Undergraduate Course of Study’ guideline and 2020 CPG found on this page here: https://cbe.seas.upenn.
edu/undergraduate/curriculum/ - All changes will be reflected on this new CPG. Please use this CPG for your course plans moving forward.
- Free electives: Last point is just one of caution to avoid courses that are on the SEAS “No Credit” list (found here); these courses cannot even count as free electives.
FALL COURSE ALERTS
Reminders
Dates to Remember
CBE Events & Announcements
SEAS Events & Announcements
Would you like to mentor first year students and help them transition to Penn Engineering? Apply to be an OPA (Orientation Peer Advisor)!
Application link here: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_87VljgduVKtIqUu Deadline is April 20, 2024.
Jobs & Internships
Invitation to Bristol Myers Squibb Women in Chemical Engineering Outreach Event
We present a seminar on what chemical engineers do in the pharmaceutical industry, provide a tour of the lab/plants on-site, have a panel discussion, and provide opportunities for networking discussions between students and the BMS engineers. An important piece of feedback we get from the students is that they can envision themselves as a professional chemical engineer, seeing the 20-30 BMS women engineers, interacting with them, and getting a view into what we do as chemical engineers. We have collected survey data to measure the effectiveness of the program and recently published it in the Journal of Chemical Education: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00335
LINK to register for interest in attending the event: https://forms.office.com/r/PdGk2bA755
Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering (Opportunity)
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University is thrilled to announce the eighth annual Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering, a national research symposium for outstanding undergraduate researchers in Chemical Engineering and related disciplines. This event will be hosted by NC State on October 10-11, 2024.
In addition to receiving recognition for their promising research, awardees have the opportunity to network with peers, present their work, and learn more about graduate school.
Additional information can be found in the attached flyer and event website. Applications are due August 12th.
Please contact che-futureleaders@
EMD Electronics Co-op opportunity
This is a Co-op opportunity for students starting in July running through December 2024. We are seeking students currently enrolled in an undergraduate academic program working towards a degree in Chemical Engineering.
Company: EMD Electronics
Role: Chemical Engineer Co-op
Location: Tamaqua, PA (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED)
Interested students may apply here.
ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship
ExxonMobil Corporation, the largest publicly traded international energy company, has partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) to create fellowship opportunities in the STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for Hispanic college students. Through HHF’s Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program, ExxonMobil seeks to nurture motivated college students across the country, with a passion for Engineering and Science.
Selected students will be exposed to a top-quality company by participating in this signature mentoring program. Each student will be paired up with an ExxonMobil engineer or scientist to learn how their knowledge and skills are applied in a corporate setting.
Fellowship Components
The Fellowship consists of five 1-hour meetings with a mentor (virtual or in person)
Exclusive curriculum to introduce Fellows to ExxonMobil and career opportunities
$1,000 educational grant
In addition, the potential opportunity to interview for ExxonMobil positions (internships/full-time) upon successful completion of the Fellowship.
Fellowship Requirements
This opportunity is highly competitive and open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a 4-year college or university.
Fellowship applicants with the following majors will be given priority
Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Applicants with these majors will be considered also: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering,
Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering, and Physics.
Must plan to pursue a career in the fields/majors listed above
Have a GPA of 3.5 and above
Be a U.S. citizen, a legal U.S. permanent resident or have the permanent right to work in the U.S.
Applicants selected are required to submit documentation for U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or right to work.
Identify as Hispanic. Other opportunities are available through the company’s website.
If you have questions, please contact Julian@hispanicheritage.org.
You must apply through our form, direct link below.
*Software Engineer and Trader roles at Fenix One (Singapore)Audience: Graduating seniors Fenix One Pte. Ltd. is currently hiring for full-time Software Engineer and Trader roles in their Singapore office. The Software Engineer position involves collaborating to develop and maintain trading software for electronic capital markets, ensuring robustness and scalability. Key responsibilities include software development, problem-solving, and mentoring team members, while qualifications include expertise in C++, Python, and software design principles, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The Trader role entails trading various financial products across multiple exchanges using advanced technology and proprietary models. Responsibilities include pricing, trading, and developing strategies, while qualifications include strong analytical skills, a degree in a quantitative field, Python proficiency, and decisive decision-making abilities. Financial experience is advantageous, and clear communication in English is essential. Associate UX Consultant (FT) role at CapTechAudience: Graduating seniors (graduation dates of December 2023 through Summer 2024) CapTech, a national IT management consulting firm, has one final open role for this academic year, an Associate UX Consultant role. The role is available in CapTech’s Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA offices. Apply using the following link(s): Atlanta: https://smrtr.io/jJ9zK Summer 2024 Facilities Mechanical Engineering Internship at TSMC ArizonaAudience: Bachelors/Masters students in mechanical engineering degree programs with an understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics & process control systems. Electrical Engineering FT roles at Milwaukee Tool Milwaukee Tool is currently reviewing applications for electrical engineers in their Engineering Development Program (full-time roles). Apply using the link below; recruiting for these positions will end soon. Engineering Development Program, Electrical Engineering
Engineering Development Group Internship at MathWorks The Engineering Development Group (EDG) is a technical and leadership development program at MathWorks that builds strong leaders and innovators in the organization. Team members in the EDG program have the flexibility to identify and explore areas of interest while contributing to challenging work in a fun and collaborative environment. Areas of interest could include a variety of domains such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, high performance computing, computer vision and much more. EDG team members receive extensive training, mentoring, and coaching that enables them to transition into teams of their choice at MathWorks. Responsibilities
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